Submitted by brant on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 13:18

Thank you Ana and Jenny for this project. After many searches for the perfect bunk bed for our 4 and 2 year old daughters I was ready to spend more than $1500 in a store on something that was not nearly as cool as this. The plans were easy to follow and it took my dad and me about a week to make the bed. My girls love it and have spent the last two days in their room.

We made a few modifications to the design that I highlighted in the pictures. We wired the back of the bed with electricity to include some outlets, a light that is on a timer switch, and an outlet with a built in night light. We also added 2x2s to support the sides to make them stronger when the bed is apart. We move a lot (4 times in the last 5 years) and the design was great for taking apart and putting back together. The light on the timer is great for telling my oldest she can read books for 5 minutes and then go to sleep when the light goes out.

Thank you so much for these great plans!

Estimated Cost
$850
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Behr paint. They have an app for ipad for choosing colors that is great.
Fiesta pink PPH-63
Antique White 1023
Tart apple 420B-4
Scotland isle 410D-5
Costa Rica blue 550B-4
Satin finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

brant

Mon, 04/22/2013 - 15:19

Thanks. The storage drawers were per Jenny's design. The inner drawers are a little smaller than the plans say because I don't think there is enough quarter inch plywood for all of the bottoms if you only buy one sheet.

spiceylg

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 05:59

This came out fantastic! If I were their age, I'd never want to leave my room either! Wonderful build and love the fun colors!

birdsandsoap

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 23:37

Your bed looks superb!I LOVE that you wired the backside. I think that is a great idea. Glad your kiddos are enjoying their bed!

SARmomEMT

Wed, 03/26/2014 - 13:57

I love all of these fantasy bunk/loft beds but as I look at them i wonder how hard it is to take the sheets off, put on new ones & tuck in blankets etc. I love these beds but I have physical limitations because of chronic health problems & I am afraid that if I had a bed like this for my kids that I would have to hurt myself to strip or make the bed... Can someone who has one tell me how hard it is - or isn't???? Thank you... A newbie to Ana-white.com but it's now my new #1 favorite website!!