Build Queen Loft Bed

The plans below are for a simple loft setup using inexpensive wood but can be easily altered or expanded for fancier bedroom furniture.

Build queen loft bed.

Measure the ceiling height. Next attach an outer board to the outer face of the headboard footboard and support post and then install the slats along. If the height of your ceiling is too low for a loft space or the height of your diy loft bed isn t measured correctly you might end up installing the pieces in the wrong places. Then cut a support post and attach it to the outer end of the footboard.

If you think loft beds are reserved only for kid s rooms or shared spaces it s time to reconsider. A queen sized loft bed is an unorthodox piece of furniture. The low loft bunk bed series is hands down our most popular series of project plans to date. This plan lets you build a modern loft bed with easy stair access a twin bed on top and enough empty space below for a table toy box or seating.

A video overview can be watched to see how the bed will be put together but there are also detailed step by step instructions with pictures for cutting the parts assembling the bed and making the stairs. On the other hand building one can free up almost 35 square feet of floor space in your bedroom. Many of you have asked for a queen sized version of this fabulous sleeper and i am finally obliging. To build a loft bed start by attaching a headboard sideboard and footboard to the wall at the desired height you want your loft bed to be at.

Step by step plans to build your own. It s true many kids rooms do have a loft bed or a set of kid friendly bunk beds built out in them but loft beds run the gamut stylistically and are much more sophisticated these days.