We decided to make loft beds for our girls room to offer them more space and also give them some individual room. The old room had daybeds that just took up so much of the room.
I saw the hanging beds on this site and thought they would be great. So I got to work.. I used 1x4 s for the platform to lighten the weight of the bed. I had to customize the sizes a bit but that wasn't a big deal. I used the Kreg jig to joint the 2x4s as well as on the rail posts. They are attached below the platform to the front 2x4. We also used chain rather than rope as chain doesn't give.The ladder I made from 2x4's and used the K Jeg to get tight joints underneath the rungs..at 6'2" and 185 lb they are pretty sturdy..
We are really pleased with the results. The girls love them. Each has their own desk space now, they shared one before, and their own storage space. And it has actually help keep their room clean.. ha....
Cost us with all wood, supplies, hardware, paint, about $150-175
