Bunk bed do it yourself

Arranging the parents' room or the children's bedroom, many think about bunk beds as a good place to sleep. And indeed they look aesthetically pleasing, take up little space, the children are close to each other, safe. You can make such a bed yourself at home quickly, it saves money, unlike buying in a store.

Bunk bed for children or teenagers from a natural tree in an interior of the nursery

Such furniture as a bunk bed with their own hands is pleasant to the eye, there is comfort in it, which is so necessary for modern homes and many more positive aspects.

Advantages of this place to sleep:

1. practicality;
2. the ability to save a large amount of space, even in a small room;
3. functionality, many built-in drawers and shelves where the necessary things will lie.

Bunk bed with extra shelves and cabinets for storage of chipboard

Do-it-yourself bed - is it just that?

How to make a bunk bed with your own hands? Everyone can create furniture, even a beginning woodworker and an ordinary person. This allows you to make a real thing that all family members will love - because it is made by a loved one and independently. This is suitable for those who could not find the desired model. There are no dimensions in the store, it is too high or low, the child is not happy with the choice - it doesn’t matter, buy wood and create the necessary option yourself! Work carefully, in protective gloves with dangerous tools and wood.

Comfortable wooden bed in two tiers, hand-made

Home-made furniture wins on several points:

1. clear measurements;
2. own design;
3. children will love it if they have something made by their parents;
4. high quality materials.

Of course, it is difficult to make bulky furniture yourself, but if the whole family or friends come to the rescue, then things will become more fun and end faster.

Features for children:

1. use good materials for the nursery;
2. make a safe staircase with railings and special anti-slip stickers on the steps, install the bumpers so that the child does not fall in his sleep;
3. Do not sleep at the top if he is afraid of heights or has problems with the respiratory system;
4. If the child is old enough, ask him about the color of the bed and the decor.

Required work

1. We select the desired type of bed.
2. We are determined with the size.
3. We make a drawing.
4. We acquire materials.
5. Getting to the assembly.

Types of beds

1. Traditional. The first in popularity, it consists of two twin tiers. There is a built-in ladder to climb the second. Very easy to assemble.
   

   Traditional children's bunk bed with sloping stairs

2. Three bedroom bunk.The advantage of this bed is that parents can sleep on the lower part (it is designed for two people), and the upper child can sleep. Saves space well.
   

   Bunk bed with sleeping places of different sizes

3. Transformer. The bed, which can turn into a workplace for children, also has built-in lockers. Mostly installed in small rooms.
   

   The table-bed transformer fits perfectly even in a small room

4. Attic. It consists of a workplace and shelves at the bottom and a second sleeping tier with a ladder. In contrast to the transformer, you do not need to constantly decompose.
   

   Children's bunk bed with a working area

5. Beds with a corner or offset arrangement of beds. They look like traditional ones, but the places for sleeping are either shifted to one of the sides or located at 90 degrees.
   

   Children's bunk bed with displaced sleeping places

6. Retractable. Convenient to save space in the bedroom, you can use if necessary.
   

   Children's bunk pullout bed with a ladder-chest of drawers

What sizes need to decide

Drawing bunk beds with sizes

1. Length.
2. The height of the entire product; the bed does not touch the ceiling, retreats by 90 cm, this distance is the most optimal. If it is too low, consider the option with a sliding seat to sleep. His drawings are similar to ordinary ones.
3. Width.
4. The dimensions of the cabinets (if you are going to make).
5. The length, width and height of the steps.
6. The distance between the tiers. It must be acceptable that any of the household members who are sitting on the lower compartment do not touch the upper head.

Consider age when choosing dimensions. 1600X80 cm are suitable for the youngest (preschoolers), 1800X85 cm for adolescents 10-15 years old, and 2000X95 for older children (or even parents).

Drawing of a regular bunk bed with drawers at the bottom

Drawing a bunk bed itself is difficult to make, if you do not understand in the construction and projection. If possible, refer to friends who understand the drawings (if any), they will help to avoid a mistake, or find the one you need on the Internet. If you wish, change the dimensions for yourself. Follow the drawing step by step, assemble and fasten each part separately.

Know that there should be not only the final image of the product, but also a detailed analysis of the fasteners.

Bunk bed frame and necessary materials

The main components of a bunk bed:

1. two frames from a bar;
2. bumpers;
3. railings and stairs;
4. back and headboard;
5. legs.

Suitable materials

1. DSP.Idealna for making drawers or stairs, but not for the bed itself.
   

   Chipboard

2. Board MDF.Analog wood, it turns out great furniture. It is coated with varnish, edges are processed, and the product can no longer be distinguished from the shop.
   

   Fiberboard

3. Massive. Labor-intensive and expensive material. It is not easy to paint and grind, abrasives quickly become clogged.
   

   Solid wood for making furniture

4. Sheets of plywood. They serve as the basis on the place where the mattress will lie.
   

   Plywood - a plate consisting of sheets of veneer glued together in several layers

5. Metall.Strong and durable material for furniture. It is used infrequently because of the high cost. When deciding to work with him at home, you need to have a welding machine.
   

   Metal for the manufacture of bunk beds

Instruments:

1. screwdriver
2. roulette,
3. construction pencil,
4. hacksaw,
5. screws, slats, bolts,
6. jigsaw,
7. sandpaper
8. glue,
9. hammer,
10. paint and furniture varnish.

Toolkit for work

Begin assembly of frame

1. The basis for the bed is a rectangular frame with the desired size (length and width). Construct it with the help of two beams fastened with screws in the corners.
2. Next, we make the side panels. Boards should stand at 90 degrees on the frame, fasten them.Between them, lay the bars at the same distance, which set the basis for the mattress. It turned out the design - king, you need to make 4 of these for two tiers.
   

   The design and dimensions of the board carrier frame

3. Prepare a mattress board. They need to be placed at the head, in the middle and at the end, at the feet. They are made to hold the bed so that it does not break under the weight. Install “as a shelf” on the frame between the bars.

Back and headboard

The headboard of the bunk bed is almost identical in design and dimensions of the footboard.

1. They are made the same way, consist of racks and crossbars. The ladder will be secured in front.
   

   Detailed layout with the size of the headboard and footboard

2. Racks are arranged parallel to each other in the form of side panels (as in section 1.2). Between them are fixed inside the crossbar with screws.
   

   Bunk bed frame assembly

3. Attach the resulting headboard and back thanks to the shkantov to the sideboard, they are in the hardware store. This is the first tier. Also we make the second.
   

   Installation procedure: 1 - 8 mm shkant; 2 - stand and backrest straps are drilled simultaneously; 3 - this part is attached after assembly of all other parts of the headboard

4. The ladder is installed outside to the rack, fixed with screws. Secure her and the bed is good to protect the active child from injuries associated with falling off bars or a fallen bed.
   

   Details of the fence and stairs

   

   Build stairs and fences

5. Choose the right mattress. Yes, it is important. Despite the fact that someone will sleep on the bed, you should get a good mattress. Poor choice affects the quality of sleep, causes lethargy, drowsiness, health problems. If there is a violation of the musculoskeletal system - buy orthopedic to maintain good condition.
6. There is little space for the legs - increase them, strengthening the joints.

Readymade wooden bed, made by hand

A few words about the model "loft"

It is also made. But at the top there is one bed, and at the bottom there is a working area with a table, a wardrobe and shelves. Yes, it is more difficult than the previous form, but it is possible to gather this at home with friends or family. The main thing is safety, do not allow injuries and cuts from the boards!

Dressing and painting

Another important and final stage in the construction of a bed. The whole structure must be well polished, the details should not cling to the clothes, dig into the skin, all screws hide.

Next, select the paint and varnish (for the final coating). It is worth recalling that these are toxic products, they should harm you or your child as little as possible. Pick a color suitable to the interior of the room. After drying the paint, varnish it.

Decorating a bed with your own hands can be different. If you want, then leave a minimalistic option (only one-color painting), it is complemented by pillows and bedding, suitable for teenagers. In another case, the decor can be a variety of stickers, figures, carved from wood and mounted on the bed, fancy shapes, patterns on the headboard. Dream up about this.

The main thing is to organically fit your new furniture into the interior. Put the bed in the room in a convenient place so that it does not seem bulky.

If desired, install a sports area near the bed, so the child can more often engage in active activities. It includes the wall bars, suspension rings, horizontal bar, rope, other equipment for games and sports.

Conclusion

In this article, you learned a little more about bunk beds for children and adults. Now you will be able to create such a detailed assembly steps described above, without being a professional joiner. It is important to carefully follow the instructions.

Believe me, a sleeping place in the form of a two-story, original bed will fit perfectly into the room, save space and give comfort to any interior.

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