Build Loft Bed Into Wall

Step 1 measure for the desired height.

Build loft bed into wall.

Think bohemian wooden platform beds ultra modern hanging beds and even cozy lofts built right into. Measure with a measuring tape and write this figure down. Make sure to take into account any furniture that would be going under the bed step 2 attach the headboard to the wall. Connect the planks with the nuts and lag bolts with your wrench.

For best results drill at least three holes on the long side of the bed and two holes on. Create a butt joint by placing the 54 inch board to the inside of the 79 inch board. With the height of your loft space determined it s time to build your loft bed frame. Attach strips of wood on the wall to rest frame on while screwing into wall.

It s great for a tight space and the unique stairs give you more wall space. Believe it or not you can build an awesome camp loft bed for just 50 in supplies. Add ladder and or cables. Cut or construct a box using four of the 2 x 6 inch boards.

Drill a 1 4 inch hole through the underside of the loft bed frame and into the wall stud behind the wall. Decide on the clearance you want underneath the bed. It only takes two hours to build. Hoist frame onto these ledges andscrew a temporary 2x3 onto the opposite side of frame for support until the ladder is added.

One piece measuring 74 ladder pieces. Build the bed legs. There s a complete shopping list tool list general instructions diagrams and color photos to help you build it. Create the top frame by attaching one 2 by 4 to the end wall and one to the side wall with lag bolts through the boards and into wall studs.

Make sure you begin your build on the floor or other large flat surface. Once on a flat surface start building the bed s lower frame and top rail. Connect the 79 inch 2 x 6 boards to the 54 inch 2 x 6 boards with wood glue. Measure the mattress adding a couple of inches on both sides for sheets and blankets and adding about 2 feet to the length to create a sitting platform.

If you think loft beds are reserved only for kid s rooms or shared spaces it s time to reconsider. Four pieces measuring 42 step 2. Ensure frame is level and screw into wall. Drill pilot holes slightly smaller than the diameter of the lag bolts you are using into the wall studs and headboard.

Long side wall facing bottom support. Using a drill create pilot holes in the boards in which the nuts and screws will go.