Under Loft Bed Desk System with Storage

Difficulty

Intermediate

Convert space under a loft bed into storage and a desktop space. Simple plans even have a spot to hide a cpu!

Works with the loft bed and the loft bed big bookcase plans

Collections

loft bed with storage and desk underneath

Today, we are going to finish up the loft bed plans by adding two small bookcases and a desktop. I actually designed this plans so that it's really one small bookcase, with a longer top on one of the bookcases.

We already have plans for the loft bed and the large bookcase, so these smaller bookcases are the final pieces to the loft bed collection.

Dimensions

Fits under the twin loft bed

Preparation

Shopping List

1 – 1×4, 6′ Length
3 – 1×12, 8′ Length
1 – 1×12, 6′ Length (Desktop)
1 – 1×3, 8′ Length
1/4″ Plywood
2″ self tapping wood scews
1 1/4″ self tapping wood screws (or brad nails and wood glue)
Wood Glue
Wood Filler
Finishing Supplies

Cut List

4 – 1×12 @ 29 1/4″ (Bookshelf Sides)
4 – 1×12 @ 24 1/2″ (Bookshelf Shelves)
1 – 1×12 @ 26″ (Small Bookshelf Desktop)
1 – 1×12 @ 67″ (Large Desktop)
2 – 1×3 @ 24 1/2″ (Footer)
2 – 1/4″ Plywood @ 26″ x 30″ (Backs)
2 – 1×4 @ 29 1/4″ (Desktop Legs)

Tools

General Instructions

Work on a clean level surface. Check for square and use good straight boards. Predrill all screw holes with a countersink bit. Be safe and have fun!

Instructions

Step 1

BUILD THE BOX
Build the box as shown above using 2″ screws and glue. Build one as shown above, and the other without the top attached.

Step 2

FOOTERS
Attach the footer as shown above, using 2″ screws and glue. Inset the footers 1/2″ and also keep the top edges flush. The bottom edge will be just shy of meeting the ground.

Step 3

BACKS
Attach the backs to the bookcases. You may need to wait to attach the top in the next step to the second bookcase before adding the backs. Make sure you fasten to the shelves too. Use glue and 1 1/4″ nails.

Step 4

LARGE DESKTOP
Attach the large desktop to the top of the second bookcase, and the legs too. Use 2″ screws and glue.

Step 5

Project Type

Bookshelf and Bookcase Plans

Beds and Bed Frames

Room

Teens

Kids and Toys

Style

Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans

Comments

Lady_Cynara

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 08:11

Correct link.

After browsing the site more, I found a link to the plans, but it's not the same link that is provided on this post, so I figured I would share the link here in case anyone else is looking for it.

http://ana-white.com/2010/06/plans/what-goes-under-loft-bed-how-about-b…

Ana White

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 08:30

http://ana-white.com/2010/06

http://ana-white.com/2010/06/plans/what-goes-under-loft-bed-how-about-b…
Take a look at this plan post

koleyann89

Wed, 09/30/2015 - 15:18

Dimensions for the Full size loft

My oldest loves this loft bed and everything underneath, but she has a full size mattress so we wouold be doing the full sized loft. What would be the dimensions be for bookcase for a full sized loft bed?