Loft bed do it yourself

The small area of ​​the room is the main reason for the installation of a good loft bed. The main contingent that will like this option is children. But in order to purchase ready-made furniture, you need to spend a lot of money, which is not always possible. Therefore, it is better to make a loft bed on your own, based on master classes and step-by-step instructions. Detailed drawings and diagrams will simplify the task.

In fact, the loft bed is a lounger mounted on the frame. Its height is usually 1.3-1.8 m. If you adhere to the necessary proportions, then making a structure with your own hands will not become an impossible task. It may seem to some that it is easy to make this furniture, but there are several methods of manufacturing. Depending on the mounting options, the loft bed is divided into three types:

1. Sun bed is installed on four supports. TThis design is easy to transfer from one place to another. The main thing here is to set the height of the attic correctly so that the person is comfortable enough to be at the top.
2. The attic is installed on two supports and additionally fixed to the wall. This design is quite stable, and therefore will not overturn if children indulge in bed. But it cannot be easily moved from one part of the room to another.
3. The attic is attached to the ceiling. This option implies the complete absence of the support frame. But to opt for this design, you need to ensure the reliability of the ceiling and purchase high-quality fasteners.

Stairs can also be installed in different ways. If it is tilted, it will provide more security than if it is installed straight. But the slope will take away part of the space, and this can sometimes be a minus.

You can make a staircase on the facade of the attic on the right or left side, depending on the layout.If it is installed on the end of the bed, then the design should be fenced with sides.

The most practical is a retractable ladder, but to make it yourself is very difficult. Factory models are equipped with a special module with rollers that are mounted on the frame of the structure with the help of loops or iron hooks. The module is placed under the upper tier so that it can be easily pushed at the right time.

Some models have stairs with drawers instead of stairs. And there are designs with a podium, which is set at half the height of the bed and fenced with railings. In this case, it turns out a low rise with a slight slope.

When choosing a model, you must take into account the age of the person who will be in the loft bed. For young children, you need to choose a compact model, which will be located at a height of 1.2 meters. For a teenager will need a large lounger, which will be installed at a height of 1.7 meters.

Skilled craftsmen usually prefer to make furniture from solid wood, since it is easy to work and has an aesthetic appearance. But working with metal is much harder, so only professionals can handle it.

The framework is made of boards or a bar. And if the project provides for an attic with a working area, then chipboard or MDF will be needed. To save finances, it is better to purchase pine boards of the first grade, and if opportunities permit, it is better to use oak or beech.

For a beginner, it is best to start making a bed - an attic made of wood, since it is an environmentally friendly material and is absolutely safe for human health:

• Metal structures require the ability to work with a welding machine, and therefore suitable only for professional craftsmen.

• The skeleton of the product must be made of bars and planks. The choice of material depends on the financial capabilities of the master, but it is better to select a more expensive version of the tree. To make the frame, you will need a wooden bar with a section of 10 × 10 cm or 8 × 10 cm. Planed boards must be sawn, it can be ordered in the place where the material will be purchased.
• The bottom of a berth is made of plywood or from a rack bottom on latoderzhateh, which can be purchased at the hardware store.
• To fix the structure, you need to prepare screws, nails and carpenter's glue. You will also need a jigsaw, screwdriver, sandpaper, hammer, level and measuring tape.

Despite the fact that the design of the product seems quite simple, you must first prepare detailed diagrams and drawings. This is necessary in order to prevent ridiculous mistakes when marking parts and their fastening. Manufacturing technology is as follows:

• All construction details must be sanded to remove sharp corners and chips. It is also important to treat the board with an antiseptic to protect it from parasites and moisture. There are several types of antiseptic to protect the tree from various hazards.
• Mounts need to be treated with glue, and only then fasten parts with screws or nails.
• Collecting the frame is a frame and four supports. The frame itself consists of a support bar and a board from which the sides will be made. They need to be fixed racks with a screw connection, but you can use metal corners.

• To add strength to the structure, the supports are fastened with slats.. On the support bar fasten several transverse rails. Their number depends on the load, which will put pressure on the bed.
• Bearing pillars are fixed with fencing rails. Their height depends on the age of the person for whom the bed is intended. For a small child it is better to install both transverse and longitudinal barriers.
• The finished ladder needs to be fixed on the frame. The number of steps on the climb should be sufficient for easy movement. At the end of the work, the finished loft bed needs to be varnished, preferably in two layers.
• In the resulting bed can only pick a good mattress and pillowto make it comfortable to sleep.

Before you begin, you need to carefully prepare. It is necessary to adhere to some rules that will help improve the quality and appearance of the future product:

• To avoid cracking the tree, need to purchase dried boards and bars. The level of their humidity should not exceed 18%.
• To increase the reliability of fasteners, Need to use docking spike in groove. The assembly itself is carried out using self-tapping screws, which are treated with glue on top.
• Bed size must match the size of the mattress. Therefore, it is best to make a lounger so that between the sides of the bed and the mattress there are gaps of 1-2 cm.
• Construction assembly should be carried out under close inspection of right angles.If there are any deviations, the construction itself will lose stability.

The loft bed enthralls not only young children and teenagers, but also enough adults. Thanks to various modifications, interesting design decisions and the use of quality materials, even the most boring room can be made unique.

The main advantages of the product:

• Space saving. Such furniture is ideal for a small room to leave precious meters for the installation of a desk or a play area.
• Playground. Most children will find this product as a place for games and crafts.
• Additional physical activity. Daily descent and ascent of the stairs will have a beneficial effect on the physical health of the child. The ladder itself can become an improvised exercise machine on which you can do some exercises.
• Multifunctional design. A loft bed will help to organize the space properly so that the bed does not interfere with daytime activities. Under the bed, you can make a working area, build bookshelves or put a wardrobe.
• Saving cash. Self-production of furniture saves money. After all, the cost of purchased furniture is made up of several factors, and therefore sometimes it is quite high.
• Practicality. Convenient storage places can be placed under the bed, which allows you to store all the necessary things in one place.

Under the design, you can organize a recreation area, providing it with comfortable furniture and a coffee table. Also under the bed you can put a slide under the TV, and opposite to install a comfortable sofa.

The loft bed will fit into any interior, because you can arrange it in any style and use any colors and decorations for this. On the tree itself, you can cut patterns. Appearance of a product depends on desire and imagination of owners who can make a work of art of a simple bed.

You will learn more about how to make a loft bed by yourself in the following video.