Classic Simple Bunk Bed

Submitted by Donnetta on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 19:52

My boys had been begging me for bunk beds, but they were all so expensive! These were easy to make. I made these while my husband was away for military training. There are a lot of comments stating that you need more wood. And you do. The shopping list doesn't account for the 64" side rails. I ended up buying 11 of the 1x4 boards and that took care of everything with minimal left over. Lets see....what else...oh! When you are bolting the beds together, make sure you put a screw where there is another rail to catch it. The screws listed are long enough to go through the posts.. I had a lot of fun making these beds. My boys love it. I love this site and will be looking for more projects to get into!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$110
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Mahogany stain
Royal blue
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner