diy rustic modern bunk bed plans
Hi everyone! Hope you had a great weekend!
Today, just wanted to take a second to tell you how much I appreciate your support and using our plans. We are truly thankful to be able to work for you.
It's been awhile since I took a request from you. Life just get's so busy! So today, that's what I'm doing. Melissa requested a rustic modern bunk bed plan over on our Facebook page.
This one is inspired by Restoration Hardware Callum Bunk Bed. We've had this plan requested quite a few times before, so I hope sharing my plan take on it will help many of you out.
Enjoy the plans following.
Love you guys.
Ana
Preparation
7 - 1x8 @ 8 feet long 3 - 1x10 @ 8 feet long 4 - 1x6 @ 6 feet long 4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long 3 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long 3 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long 4 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long Does not include boards for mattress slats
MAIN BED STRUCTURE 2 - 1x8 @ 75" - bottom bunk side rails 2 - 1x8 @ 37-1/2" - bottom bunk end rails 2 - 1x10 @ 75" - top bunk side rails 2 - 1x10 @ 37-1/2" - top bunk end rails 4 - 1x6 @ 62-1/2" - end legs 4 - 1x8 @ 75" - side legs RAILING 4 - 1x3 @ 39" 2 - 1x3 @ 62" 2 - 1x3 @ 47-1/4" 34 - 1x2 @ 7-1/2" LADDER 2 - 1x4 @ 65" 5 - 1x4 @ 13-1/4" SLAT SYSTEM 4 - 2x2 @ 73-1/2" 1x boards or plywood scraps 3/4" thick @ 37-1/2" long
Instructions
Step 1
Build the two boxes for the mattress platforms. Place pocket holes on outside - they will be covered by the legs in next step and it is a stronger joint this way. Use glue at all joints.
Step 2
Drill 3/4" pocket holes along one edge of the 1x6 boards. You may want to hide them discreetly where the beds will sit, and can finish where the pocket holes are visible with 1-1/4" nails and glue. Then attach the beds to the legs from insides with screws. I'd prefer glue as well, if the bed is not to be disassembled.
Step 3
Build the end railing with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. TIP: Cut a couple of 3-3/4" blocks to use as spacer for placing railing. Attach to the ends of the bed. Again, prefer glue if possible to use.
Step 4
Repeat steps to build the bunk bed back guardrail.
Step 5
Step 6
Build the ladder with 3/4" pocket holes on underside or rungs. Attach to bed with screws.
Step 7
Screw cleats to insides of beds. Place at height desired for mattresses (recommend lower on top bunk and higher on bottom bunk. Screw slats on top of cleats to keep in place. 2x slats can be used for increased strength.
Comments
papabear
Wed, 03/02/2016 - 07:12
just a quick question
Shouldn't the 37 1/2 inch boards on the boxes be 39 inches.
papabear
Vosters42
Wed, 04/06/2016 - 20:35
The boards (Slats) should be
The boards (Slats) should be 37 1/2 inches because you will be using 4 - 2x2 @ 73-1/2". You will place the slats on those 2x2s. The slats will be the same and the width of the bunk beds. Hope this helps :)
Tjacox
Sun, 05/15/2016 - 17:33
Full size measurements?
Could you post the measurements if I wanted to build this in the full over full size?
Sarahlynne46
Tue, 01/03/2017 - 14:35
Full over full measurements?
I wanted to build this in a full over full but very new to diy projects and know I would not be able to figure it out simply from looking at the twin over twin instructions and changing the measurements for full. Would love the help for full over full.
OkDesignerMom
Fri, 07/29/2016 - 08:25
Measurements don't make sense to me...
Not to doubt the queen of building, but if a twin mattress is 39" wide how does it fix within the 37 1/2" boxes? The slats should be the same length as the mattress is wide in order for the mattress to fit. Maybe I'm just not understanding, but I'd hate for someone to build it then their mattresses wouldn't fit. Thanks for any clarification you can give.
In reply to Measurements don't make sense to me... by OkDesignerMom
Ana White
Fri, 07/29/2016 - 12:00
We recommend measuring your
We recommend measuring your mattress and adjusting to fit, since mattress
sizing varies.