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4 DIY Loft Beds You Can Construct Today (With Pictures)

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If you’re a Pinterest lover, you probably see many different creators’ content, producing the most adorable setups in their home environment. If you’ve wanted a new loft style bed but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for pre-manufactured furniture, we have some DIY options available for you.

Here are seven most fabulous DIY beds you can construct on your own with the right supplies.

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The 4 DIY Loft Beds You Can Construct Today

1. Adventures in DIY Loft Bed

Adventures in DIY Loft Bed
Image Credit: Adventures in DIY
Materials: Sandpaper, wood
Tools: Hammer, saw, drill, wrench
Difficulty Level: Moderate

The Adventures in DIY Loft Bed is a really attractive choice. This is a very space-efficient bed with twin and full-sized loft choices. But to get the plan’s full details, supplies, and everything else, you do have to purchase this on the website.

For your convenience, it has a list of FAQs you can review before you commit to buy the plan. So, if you look it over and it has the appeal you’re going for and your household, we definitely think the plan is worth the cash.


2. Jenna Sue Design How to Build a Loft Bed

Jenna Sue Design How to Build a Loft Bed
Image Credit: Jenna Sue Design
Materials: Lumber, plywood sheet, beadboard sheet, quarter round trim, tongue and groove boards joist hangers, wood screws, bolts, finishing nails
Tools: Drill, saw
Difficulty Level: Difficult

We thought the Jenna Sue Design How to Build a Loft Bed was a super unique piece. It physically attaches to the wall to create a floating experience. I can look fantastic in several decor settings, and you can personalize it to your taste. You can also choose to add a ladder to really spice it up.

The floating design is something you’ll have to efficiently secure to the walls. So it might require a bit more building knowledge than some others. So if you’re an inexperienced builder, you might want to choose another plan unless you have an experienced person on hand to help.


3. Ana White Camp Loft Bed

Ana White Camp Loft Bed
Image Credit: Ana White
Materials: Swivel casters, screws, plywood, 2x4s, and 4x4s
Tools: Drill, chop saw, table saw, drill saw, jigsaw, Kreg jig
Difficulty Level: Moderate

Check out Ana White Camp Loft Bed if you want something sturdy and unique for a child’s room—or even your own. It is extremely attractive and perfect for proper spaces. The creators say that you will spend between $50 and $100 on supplies, which we think is an outstanding deal.

It’s a very solid furniture piece that you can add to any room with a ladder, making it totally accessible to get up to the top bunk with no issue. This can easily double as a fun little play place for kids and a super cool place to sleep.


4. Start at Home Décor DIY Twin and Queen Bunk Bed

Start at Home Décor DIY Twin and Queen Bunk Bed
Image Credit: Start at Home
Materials: Lumber, shiplap, finish molding, pine, wood filler nails, screws, caulk, wood fill
Tools: Paint sprayer, circular saw, drill, speed square, X-acto knife
Difficulty Level: Difficult

The Start at Home Décor DIY Twin and Queen Bunkbed is a little different than some others on our list. But this can be a real lifesaver if you have multiple children sharing a room. The queen portion of the bed will tuck underneath the loft portion of the bed.

A ladder leads up to the top with a safeguard railing all the way around. This is a very efficient way to save space in a multi-person bedroom. If the room is big enough, you can do what is done in the stock photos and put a desk on the opposite side.

This entire setup might be a little bit more expensive than many others on the list, but if you could benefit from this type of setup, it could be worth every penny.

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Conclusion

We hope we gave you some great options that take complete care of what you’re looking for. You can choose the loft bed you want to build based on your experience level and the overall aesthetic. Every bunk bed on the list is completely customizable.

You can stain, paint, woodburn, or leave the wood untreated. The choice is yours. But one thing is for sure, creating a loft bed in any room can really open things up and become much more space efficient.

See also: 10 DIY Loft Ladders You Can Build Today (With Pictures)


Featured Image Credit: Andrea Davis, Unsplash

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