Doing things big in Texas

Submitted by StewartTX on Sat, 03/08/2014 - 15:18

We decided to build this a bit bigger and taller. I will caution you to be careful as we came inches to not making it through our doorways. We expanded the depth 15" to make it a full bed and we extended the length of the legs to allow for 48" clearance underneath.

We also went with a rock wall instead of a ladder. I 1st built the angle too steep; recommend at least a 30 degree angle on a wall. Kid's love it; mom not so much when attempting to make the bed! :)

We went with military theme - green rope lights, camo netting for a roof, and sandbags filled with old clothes from my high school years for a bunker underneath.

Great project! Thanks for the idea!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$350 - materials. Needed to invest $250 in new tools
Finish Used
Natural Minwax stain then clear satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner