Bunk bed finished for my daughter

[snojcb]

Last Fall I started work on building a bunk bed for my oldest daughter. The idea started as a simple loft bed so we can make use of the vertical space in her room. The original plan was very much like hpm67's recently completed loft. (http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7203) However, it eventually evolved into what you see below. Here are some highlights:

• Headboard and footboards are one peice (I can cut them down to two seperate bunks in the future if I really want to.)
• The main horizontal rails use the Woodcraft bed rail fastners (so the bed comes apart).
• The upper bunk is accessed by the bookshelf/stairs on the reading loft.
• The reading loft has 5 "hidden" storage compartments for larger toys/stuffed animals. 4 of the compartments comprise the reading loft floor. The fifth compartment is the square, bottom stair for the stairs leading to the upper bunk.
• The trap doors are not hinged. You open them by pulling on the rope handles.
• The upper bunk is currently a play loft (no mattress). Hence the house facade and white fence.

 

[MikeH]

Re: Bunk bed finshed for my daughters

JC the bed looks awesome. You and I have been on parallel tracks the last year. See my thread here. You did I great job and I really like the hidden compartments. I was going to try something like that on my daughters, but didn't. I'm sure your daughter (s) will love it! :icon_thum

 

[cskipper]

The hidden spaces are really clever. I like the whole thing, but would be a little bit worried about no "railing" on the top especially because it is a play loft. Other than that - great job :icon_thum

 

[snojcb]

There is a railing on the top. You can see it in the first picture. The only part that doesn't have a railing is the stairs - and I still might add that.

J. C.

 

[sapwood]

That's really cool JC
And obviously the kids love it :icon_thum
Makes me want to be a kid again :crybaby2:

Roger

 

[cranbrook2]

Nice work JC and great use of space.:eusa_clap
I really like how you did the steps.

 

[DaveO]

Oh man, I am going to start having to hide when I view this forum. If my wife or daughter see something like this I will sure have to start work on making on immediately.
That's awesome, I better your daughter loves it.

Dave

 

[jeff...]

Wow way cool - storage is a great idea get a look at the doll house on the wall of the top bunk. :-D

 

[Canuck]

Really neat work there, JC!!!!:eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc

I am sure that they will really enjoy their "new hideaway"!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Quite a loft....

Very well done, indeed.

Wayne

 

[toolferone]

J.C. that came out great. I remember talking with you about it. I am sure the customers are very happy!

 

[nelsone]

That's a cool bunk bed! I'm sure your young'uns will love it!