Do-it-yourself children's bunk bed. Making a bunk bed with your own hands for adults. The prepared material should be allowed to lie down in the acclimatization room for some time, and before proceeding with the assembly of all the parts, they need to be

Owners small apartments solve the problem of saving space. Standard layout with small area rooms forces us to look for compact functional furniture in order to make the environment as ergonomic as possible. A good option a do-it-yourself bunk bed is considered, which will free up space for games in the children's room.

Before making a wooden bed, you need to decide on the size and placement of furniture in the bedroom. In addition, you need to determine how the ladder will be installed to climb to the upper tier. It can be on the side or front of the bed. The final length of the structure will be approximately 80 mm longer than the place to sleep, and the width will be 100 mm more. You also need to take into account that the side with the vertical ladder increases by another 45 mm, so it is important to correctly calculate the placement of the bed in a small nursery.

To figure out how to make a bunk bed, you need to prepare a set of drawings - examples are presented below. For a standard design designed for two teenagers, you can choose the following options:

total height - 1850 mm. It is not recommended to make the second tier too high, as it will be stuffy and uncomfortable for the child right under the ceiling;
the height of the side of each tier is 490 mm. This is a guarantee of protection, thanks to the side the child will not fall;
bed length - 1900 mm. This is usually enough even for a tall teenager; when calculating the length, the dimensions of the mattress are taken into account;
bed width - 900 mm. Ladder width - 345 mm, distance between steps - 250 mm.

The optimal location of the upper tier is determined in such a way that the person sitting on the first tier does not touch the second with his head. It should be comfortable to sit from below, while the height should be optimal. It should be noted that the thickness of the mattress is about 200 mm. At the end of the article, a drawing of a bunk bed with dimensions is presented, it will allow you to create a general idea of \u200b\u200bthe design.

All dimensions and drawings are subject to the fact that bunk bed for children will be placed in a room with a ceiling height of 2500 mm. When designing a bed, you need to take into account the standard size of the mattress, it is selected taking into account the age and height of the child. It is recommended to provide a margin, as the furniture should last more than one year.

What is required for work

Before you make a bunk bed with your own hands, you need to prepare necessary materials and tools. Optimal assembly solution – robust pine boards, wood must be checked for defects. The table shows the list and quantity of materials that are needed to make a children's bunk bed out of wood.

Number	Part Name	Quantity
1.	Pine timber vertical posts	4
2.	External brackets for attaching to uprights	4
3.	Side boards of the frame - sides	4
4.	Strips for longitudinal installation on drawer sides with inside. Frame boards are attached to them.	4
5.	Panels for footboard and headboard	4
6.	Center rails for attaching the headboard and footboard	4
7.	Lath for installing the railing of the stairs	1
8.	stairs	3
9.	Guard rails for safety	2
10.	Cross rails on which the mattress is installed	24
11.	End boards of the frame	4

bunk bed from solid wood, assembled with your own hands, will require considerable labor. However, solid wood can be replaced with laminated chipboard– there will be fewer problems with the processing of edges. As a basis for a mattress, you can use not a frame made of wooden slats, and sheets of durable plywood, their thickness must be at least 9 mm. Screws 3.5 by 40 mm are used as fasteners, decorative caps are also required to mask the hats, and a set of tools must also be prepared. Home master you will need a drill with a set of drills, a jigsaw, a countersink, a surface grinder. The assembly also uses 8 mm dowels and wood glue. For measurements, you will need a tape measure and a pencil. You can tighten the screws manually, but to speed up the process it is better to use a screwdriver.

Procurement of parts

How to make a bunk bed with your own hands? Having prepared everything you need, you can start preparing constituent parts beds and furniture assembly. The first step is the measurement of the mattress, the shape and configuration of the future bed depends on it. On each side, 2 cm is added to the obtained values, so that in the future it would be convenient to fill the bed linen. All outer edges of the bed must be chamfered, as children's furniture should not have sharp corners. To solve this problem, a plow is used. When choosing materials, it is necessary to pay increased attention to quality: children love to jump on the bed, testing it for strength.

headboard

Side wall

The basis of the frame is made up of 4 side parts - drawers. They are side boards to which longitudinal slats are attached to support the mattress and bars are stuffed. Between these bars will be held transverse slats on which the mattress is placed. A chamfer must be removed from the upper inner side - the sides should not have an inner acute angle as it may cause scratches. The bars hold the mattress boards, preventing them from moving to the sides, so it is not necessary to screw the lamellas with self-tapping screws.

drill holes in the posts and crossbars for installing dowels;
connect the support post and headboard with dowels soaked in wood glue. The glued frame is clamped with clamps to dry completely to ensure strength;
stick on the outer lining to cover the fasteners;
At the top of the headboard, attach three decorative overlays to which the railing will attach.

Frame assembly

legs

The role of the legs with such a bunk bed is played vertical racks frame, assembly is carried out using screws or other types of connection. The lower part of the legs can be given any decorative form. The carved wood looks beautiful: the processing of the legs can be pre-ordered at the turning workshop. Round curly legs beds will become an important element of nursery decor.

If you want to make a bunk bed with a sofa installed in a box with your own hands, use strong bars for the legs. They are fixed from the outside or from the inside, they can also be inserted into the box.

Ladder

It is necessary to make and assemble a ladder with three steps. For this, vertical racks are used, in which it is necessary to make cutouts 38 mm deep for fastening to the frame. Guide holes are drilled in the racks for mounting the steps. When placing the bottom step, it is important to ensure that the fasteners do not end up in the same place where the bottom tier board fastener is placed.

If the ladder is installed at an angle rather than vertically, it is desirable to provide a railing for maximum safety. For this, a beam of small thickness is used, it is selected in accordance with the girth of the child's hand. The railing is firmly fixed with self-tapping screws.

Parts of the stairs

Ladder assembly

Assembly process

Let us consider in more detail how you can make and assemble a bunk bed for children with your own hands using prepared frame elements: there are many design options, but most are assembled according to a single principle. Assemble the tsargi according to the instructions, then take care of the frame of the headboard and backrest. Next, you need to do the following:

install the drawers in the gaps left between the side plates of the uprights. Attach them on each side with four self-tapping screws. This can be done manually or with a screwdriver;
install the structure on the floor and attach the handrail, the ladder with steps, and the enclosing crossbar with self-tapping screws;
screw the slats (lamellas) on which the mattress will be laid. This is an optional step: the slats are held by bolted bars on both sides, which should fit snugly against the slats;
sand the entire structure to make the boards as smooth as possible. This can be done manually, to reduce labor costs it is better to use a grinder. Grinding helps prevent scratches, the surface should become perfectly flat;
process everything wooden elements impregnation or stain to protect against decay. After that, it can be painted or varnished to give an aesthetic appearance. Color is selected according to general design interior, it is undesirable to use too bright colors.

The bunk bed assembly guide includes a few additions. Drawers are placed under the lower tier, which allows you to store various useful items and linens. The boxes are assembled from boards or more affordable fiberboard boards and installed on metal rails. For ease of use, they are equipped with handles, or holes can be made in them for ease of extension. Looks original homemade version, boxes in which play the role of a ladder. They both guarantee safety when lifting, and allow you to allocate space for storing toys and other things.

Any homemade bunk beds must be additionally attached to the wall, unless it is made of drywall. This safety measure prevents the structure from tipping over during excessively noisy children's play. The mount must be as reliable as possible, it has to withstand a large load.

Methods for connecting wooden knots

How is it more convenient to make a bunk wooden bed with your own hands for a novice master? There are several ways to connect wooden knots:

self-tapping is the simplest option, with which the boards are connected at right angles. Self-tapping screws are screwed in so that the caps do not stick out above the surface, the joints are closed with decorative overlays;
connection with dowels - they can have a round or rectangular shape. Furniture dowel allows you to connect parts from any materials, including solid wood, chipboard, fiberboard. It is not visible from the outside. He doesn't spoil appearance furniture;
glue connection - carpentry glue is used to attach linings that increase the strength of the support posts. This connection option can be additionally reinforced with self-tapping screws.

To create curly elements of the back and foot of a bunk bed with your own hands, the project is initially developed on paper. The finished paper template is applied to the workpiece, after which the part desired shape carefully cut with a jigsaw.

1 - half-tree connection; 2 - connection "in the paw"

1 - complete felling; 2 - cutting is not complete; 3 - steel corner

In hostels, hostels, mini-hotels and other similar establishments, there is always a need for the maximum number sleeping places. good decision with limited space is a bunk bed with a ladder, which provides full-fledged sleeping places. In stores, such furniture is quite expensive. In this article we will look at how to make a bunk bed with your own hands. There is nothing complicated in its design and anyone who knows how to hold a carpentry tool in their hands can make it.

As with most homemade bunk beds, in this version all fasteners will be hidden and located on the inside of the structure.

The main parts will be made of boards with a section of 50x100 and 50x150 mm. For the manufacture of this bed, you can take any type of wood. We used pine as a quality and inexpensive material - this wood is the best.

Note. Try to use beautiful and high-quality blanks so that the shortcomings, in the future, do not catch your eye.

The photo shows work with professional carpentry tools. But you can make this bed with your own hands using household options for machine tools and hand tools.

bed frame

You need to start with the manufacture of frames. We will not indicate their dimensions, because they depend on the dimensions of the mattresses that you are going to use. Also, the dimensions of the details of the stairs depend on the dimensions of the frames, which will strengthen the frame, stiffen the entire structure and serve as a fence from the side of the foot and head of the bed.

First of all, four long and four short boards for the frame are cut. For the manufacture of frames, boards with a section of 50x150 mm are used, two short ones are cut to the width of the mattress. Longitudinal - along the length of the mattress, plus two thicknesses of short boards, in this case it is 100 mm. With such dimensions, the mattress will easily, but fit tightly into the frame.

We decided that the bed shouldn't look brand new, so don't try too hard when sanding. But if there are factory marks, marks or barcodes on the tree, it is best to remove them so that the boards can be used by either side.

You can remove barcodes and price tags with sandpaper or grinder, it doesn't take long.

It often happens that the thickness of the boards varies in length, and if you have a thickness gauge at your disposal, then use it. Several approaches at the minimum reach of the knife and the thickness will be the same everywhere.

The frame parts are connected with an oblique connection on the inside. This ensures the reliability of fastening and they are invisible. On the frame, you can fasten the boards by screwing in the screws and through the ends, because these connections will be hidden by the legs of the bed.

Note: Pilot holes must be drilled before screwing in to facilitate assembly of the frame.

For the bottom support rails, bars of 50x50 mm are used, we had boards with a section of 50x100, we decided to simply cut them in half and make blanks of the required size. In most cases, slats with a thickness of 25 mm are used, but in order for a bunk wooden bed was stronger, we decided to use thick planks for the bottom.

The first step is to glue and screw two longitudinal bars to the frame. Joiner's glue is used to close gaps in the joint.

Note. If you apply glue and leave the joint to dry a little, then fixing the bar with screws will be much easier, because it will not slip off.

Since we will use blanks with a thickness of 50 mm, and not 25, for the bottom, we need to make cutouts at the edges to reduce their thickness at the ends. This can be done using manual circular saw, having previously made templates for transverse and longitudinal sections. The template can be made from plywood and scraps of boards.

First you need to make longitudinal cuts (on the upper plane of the bar), and then transverse cuts (on the end). Make 2 templates, one for each operation or one combined. Although it will take much longer to make a bed with your own hands, attach the template to the rail with a clamp so that all dimensions are accurate.

If you have a stationary circular or band-saw, then making a bunk bed with your own hands will be much easier, because you can make templates on the machine. There will be no need to fasten the clamp every time and you can make bottom blocks much faster.

The central support rail is the only one that is screwed onto the screws. This is protection against frame deformation during transportation and installation, the rest of the rails will lie freely on the frame.

To prevent the rest of the support rails from moving from side to side, trimmings are used that remain after cutting the ends on the bars, they are fastened at a distance of 100 mm from each other with small nails or self-tapping screws.

Legs and stairs

The next step is the legs-racks and a ladder (it will be located directly on the legs of the bed themselves). For the legs, boards with a section of 50x100 and 50x150 mm are needed, they are fastened into an L-shaped blank using an internal oblique fastening. Place the screws so that they are hidden by the steps later.

Note. If there are chips or traces of woodworking equipment or other imperfections on the ends, they can be sanded, removed with an electric planer, or simply cut off.

The next stage is a ladder for the bed - it will fasten the legs in pairs on both sides and serve as steps to climb onto the second tier of the bed. For 2 pairs of legs, you will need only six blanks. The missing 2 steps will replace the mattress frames. If the width of the blanks does not match the ladder for the bunk beds with the frames, then in general this will not affect the appearance of the furniture. The main thing is that the individual parts do not have a discrepancy in size (no more than 5 mm). As you can see, not everything was smooth with our manufacturing dimensions either, we cut off the ends to remove the flaws.

Note. When you make a ladder to a bunk bed, it is very important to ensure that its elements are perpendicular to the legs.

The steps are fixed with glue and self-tapping screws so that the double bed on 2 floors is as strong as possible. In principle, two self-tapping screws on each side are enough for fastening, but it is advisable to use 3-4 to be sure.

To facilitate assembly, 2 bars are fixed on the legs on each side, which will support the frame on right level. You can skip this step, but if you need to assemble the structure yourself, then these supports will become your indispensable helpers.

Assembly

Regardless of the size of the bunk bed, it will not be difficult to assemble it, for this you will need four clamps or other clamps that will not damage the tree. First you need to fix the bottom frame to the boards with clamps at the required level, we do the same with the other side. Then we screw the screws through pre-prepared mounting holes and attach the frame to the legs.

The scheme of work with the upper frame is exactly the same. It is put in place and fixed with clips. As you can see, you can assemble bunk beds alone without extra effort, the frames themselves are not heavy because they are made from dry materials.

We tried to attach the frames to the legs as firmly as possible. Therefore, we attached the frame to the board with a section of 50x100 mm with two screws, and to the second board with a section of 50x150 - with six screws. Such a mount has one drawback, if you need to move the bed, then all the screws will have to be unscrewed. Although it is not difficult to do this with a screwdriver, and it does not take much time.

The last step in our master class - how to make a bunk bed with your own hands - will be laying the slats on the bottom. You already have latches installed that determine their location, they are not fastened with screws and it will not be difficult to complete your woodwork.

Both sides are stairs, so you can place the bed anywhere in the room. If you build a staircase on the long side, then the possibility of placing a bed in a room will be greatly reduced.

On this wooden bed, we did not make the upper railings. If you think that there is a need for a fence (for example, children will sleep on the bed), then you can make it simply by screwing the board on the inside.

To give the bed a finished look, after assembly it is worth sanding it and removing all traces of work. But remember that at the very beginning we wrote that do not overdo it with grinding to give an aged look. For finishing, you can choose any materials, stain, varnish, decorative paints for a tree.

Note. You can do the finishing work at your discretion, the main thing is that the bed fits the design of the room.

Watch the video version of the whole process. Video on English language, but everything is shown in great detail.

conclusions

In this article, we will not show precise drawing bunk beds and a list of details, because each size is individual - it all depends on the dimensions of the mattresses. But drawings, even if approximate, you can draw yourself. If necessary, by slightly changing this project, you can easily make a bunk bed with your own hands. This is a basic bunk bed option that is easy to adapt to your needs.

Note. Making a three-story bed is a very individual decision, because you need to take into account the height of the ceiling or neglect the comfort of being on the tiers of the bed. It is also necessary to provide for the possibility of climbing to the second floor so that the transverse bar with legs does not interfere with this.

We hope you liked our article and it will serve as a source of inspiration for you. After all, having made such a bed, you will get furniture cheaper and better than in stores, and as a plus you will gain experience in work. Soon, for you, even making such a bed with your own hands, but only with drawers, will be an easy task. After all, for this you just need to have a desire, and not save money under a chest of drawers and then go to the store to buy expensive pieces of furniture. Therefore, do not be lazy and you will see how easy it is to make wood furniture yourself.

The material was taken as a basis from the site jayscustomcreations.com

Of course, a bed is a place to sleep and rest, many will say and they will be wrong. After all modern models differ from their predecessors in the presence of additional functions, such as a dressing room, work area, play area and physical education.

Today, a bunk bed not only saves space in a small room in a children's room, but also allows children to have an interesting and useful time. A variety of models allows you to equip any room in shape and size without cluttering it up.

If you set yourself the goal of finding a bunk bed for children, then you can spend a very long time doing this activity, because each manufacturer strives to make their models as comfortable as possible, interesting in design and function.

We would like to present to you some of the most interesting models to help you make your choice.

"Practical Minimalism" . In addition to two beds, the simplest models usually have drawers for storing things and toys. The side ladder is often made in the form of a mini chest of drawers.

"Sports facility" . Morning awakening will be more pleasant if you have a fun descent from the second tier along an attached slide.

Such models are often complemented by a ladder in the form of a Swedish wall and sports equipment: a rope, a swing, gymnastic rings, which is very important for the development of flexibility and dexterity, both for boys and girls.

"High bed" . For older children, in a small room, no matter how cluttered with furniture, you can purchase a bunk bed with a retractable lower tier. In terms of area, this model takes the place of one bed. At night, these are two full-fledged beds with comfortable mattresses.

"Fairytale house" . And this children's bunk bed is a real castle for two princesses - very interesting design solution. Here you can not only spend time during sleep, but also play role-playing games. The bed not only performs its main function, but also is a decoration of the interior of the children's room.

"Small, small, less" . What if there are more than two children, and they have one room? Arrange sleeping places along one of the walls in two tiers with a staircase in the middle. The lower places look like small rooms, give the child the opportunity to retire and feel in their personal space. And if you hang curtains on the second tier, then the upper places will become isolated.

This model can be safely called a three-tier. Perfect solution, combining three beds, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

This building is also designed for three children. The lower part is a double bed, and the upper tier is a single bed. In combination with a wall in the form of a rack, a bunk bed forms a cozy isolated corner.

"Furniture transformer" . Bunk bed-transformer with a table. At night, the tabletop slides in, making room for the bed, while in the daytime it is vice versa. With such furniture, there is enough space in the room to place a sports corner or a play area.

Transformable furniture is a real find for many when you don’t want to turn a children’s room into a bedroom, when its main purpose is games, study, meetings with peers. It is not very convenient to sit on the beds in the daytime, it is much more pleasant to “hang out” on the sofa. Transformable furniture helps in solving this problem. During the day it is a sofa, and in the evening it is two beds.

The beds can also be transformed into a closet-pencil case, which will save usable space during the daytime.

"Tree house" . L-shaped bunk beds save a lot of space in the room for free movement and play, and drawers can accommodate a lot of things. In the upper part you can store seasonal items, winter in summer and summer in winter. Using them every day is not very convenient, but it is possible to save space in the closet.

A similar solution for little "Mowgli" from loving parents.

"Pirate ship" . This model is designed for one child. The second tier is presented in the form of a play area. However, if you wish, you can place sleeping area for the second child.

"Hold on tight to the steering wheel driver" . Interesting models of beds for boys in the form of a car or bus. It helps to develop imagination, have fun while playing.

Save space . Models of bunk beds are not necessarily designed for two children. Such complexes save space, for this reason, often the sleeping place is located on the "second" floor, and in the lower tier there is a work or play area, or a wardrobe with shelving.

This model has the name "loft bed" and requires sufficiently high ceilings in the room.

Model with a berth and a mini dressing room.

Compact corner bunk bed for 2 children with located at the bottom working area and a tall chest of drawers for things.

Children's beds are better to choose from wood, as this is the most environmentally friendly material. Many models are made in a combination of wood, metal and plastic.

Not all of the presented models can be purchased in the store, many are made to order according to the designers' idea. You can also make a bunk bed with your own hands, or seek help from specialists. After all, individuality is always preferable in interior design.

Most simple models can be purchased for 11-12 thousand rubles, the cost of beds with additional features and accessories depends on the number of these functions.

Do it yourself

The manufacture of any product begins with the development of a drawing-scheme with the arrangement of dimensions. Sleeping places can be arranged one above the other, or make a 2-tier corner bed. The choice depends on the size of the room and its geometry in terms of (rectangular, square).

In order to determine the size of the bed, you need to decide what size mattresses you will buy for your children. Standard size children's mattress 60/70x140 cm, for teenagers 80/90x190 or 80/90x200 cm. So that there are no surprises later, it is better to take care of buying mattresses in advance, and based on their size, develop a scheme for the future product.

The easiest way to make a bed of timber and edged board. The frame consists of four vertical posts, which in the narrow part of the bed are connected by horizontal elements using wooden dowels and wood glue. The headboard and footboard pieces are then connected with long side panels using screws. An additional rack will be required for the stairs. Step steps should not exceed 250 mm.

You can make a bunk bed from plywood or MDF sheets. Below is a diagram of a bed with a wardrobe and a drawer. The upper berth is 800x2000 mm in size, the lower one is sliding: 800x1600 mm in the folded state, 800x1870 mm in the unfolded state.

The following model is made with ladder, which, if desired, can be made in the form of drawers. Sleeping places of the same size 800x1900mm.

The wooden product must be processed with a grinder or a conventional sandpaper and then paint with varnish or paint of the desired color. The ends of MDF products must be glued with an edge.

If you don't have necessary equipment for cutting parts from plywood or MDF, use the services of companies that provide similar services according to customer sketches. Already from finished elements you can self-assemble.

Make your children's room cozy, individual and imbued with your love and care.

How to make a bunk bed with your own hands? A question that is relevant for residents of small apartments who want to organize sleeping places conveniently and on a budget. Not in all cases, the size of the room allows you to place several beds at once, and in this case best solution there will be a bunk bed.

A bunk bed is well suited not only for children's sleep, but also fully meets the needs of adults - the main thing is to take into account the parameters of those who will use the furniture. Such a design can be ordered from professional furniture makers or made by hand using the instructions. We will talk about this in more detail today.

Advantages and disadvantages of bunk beds

In the presence of a very small apartment or hostel, the issue of organizing sleeping places and other areas becomes acute, especially if the whole family has only one room. It is in this case that it is advisable to create a bed on two floors. So, parents can sleep on the first tier, and a child can sleep on the second.

By using a bunk bed, you can achieve the following:

providing a full-fledged sleeping area for all residents;
rational zoning of a small room;
creation truly unique interior with functional elements.

According to experts, such products have a large number of advantages:

opportunity to get extra space which can be used for personal purposes;
beds of this type have an unusual appearance, so they will become a kind of decoration for any interior;
if you install orthopedic mattresses in such a design, then it will meet all standards of comfort.

Of course, there are certain disadvantages of such beds. For example, it is not always safe to put a small child to sleep on the upper tier - in this case, the presence of strong, high sides should be provided.

In addition, the stairs must also be safe. It is advisable to mount it at an angle, despite the fact that such a design will take up more space, because if you fall, you can get serious injuries. If an adult sleeps on the second tier, a “flat” staircase is also quite acceptable, but for children it is better to choose the “slide” option.

Varieties of beds in two tiers

Currently, there are a large number of different vertical models of beds that suggest the presence of two beds. Using finished projects, you can create any design yourself, exactly according to the parameters of the room. In the table we will consider the most popular variations of beds in two tiers.

Table 1. Types of bunk beds

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	This is the simplest version of the two-tier bed design, which is considered standard. It is easier to make everything at home. In addition, you do not have to buy too many materials. Such beds are most often chosen for the purpose of arranging a room for a child, because the additional area can be used for a study or play area. At the same time, it is important to make the frame stable in order to avoid possible injuries, so the bed is often fixed to the wall.
	It's another one no less convenient option beds in 2 tiers, which will save usable space. In a standard bed model, the lower tier is not always convenient to use as a seat, since it does not have a soft backrest. When installing this design in the room, you do not have to find free space for the sofa. In addition, the built-in sofa can also be used as another bed, which is why this option is considered universal.
	Of course, to install this design, you will need a little more free space, but at the same time it is more functional than previous models. Similar products are very popular, because all the same, you have to put various cabinets, chests of drawers or racks for storing clothes in the room. Most often, they prefer to make boxes from the steps of the stairs.
	Such beds are often preferred by the owners of miniature apartments with one room. On the first floor there is a large bed for adults, and on the top floor there is a single bed for a child. The design itself has an interesting trapezoid shape, it will perfectly fit into any type of interior and will save space. Usually such structures are made massive, so they are stable.
	The design is a bed with two floors and four beds. It is installed against the wall, so it does not take up too much free space. Similar model Perfect for a family with four kids. You can make such a bed according to the principle of a double bed, but for the manufacture of the structure you will need twice as many materials. If necessary, you can make a six-seater bed of the same type - on the two lower tiers it is possible to install roll-out beds.
	The bed is often used for both adults and teenagers and young children. This option is especially relevant in one-room apartment as well as a studio apartment. The design involves the use of the upper zone for a sleeping place, and the lower one for installing a table, wardrobe, sofa and other pieces of furniture. So, below you can organize a work or study area. The main condition for the installation of such a bed is a reliable fastening. It is wall or ceiling mounted. Keep in mind that if you choose the second option, you often have to strengthen the ceiling.

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Prices for bunk beds

Bunk bed

What materials are used to make beds?

Both manufacturers and home craftsmen use various materials to create reliable, durable and aesthetic pieces of furniture. It is about what the bed will be made of that you need to think about first of all when planning to buy it or make it yourself.

Table 2. Materials for the manufacture of frames

Material	Description
	A durable material that is sometimes used in the manufacture of bed frames of all types. It has good strength, does not deform over time. Of the minuses, one can single out the fact that to create such a design it will be required welding machine and certain skills in working with such material, so you will have to involve a professional craftsman in this process. As a result, the cost of the product will be more expensive, but its service life will last.
Wood	A popular material that requires careful processing before use - the tree must be dry, protected from fungus, treated from roughness. At the same time, the most durable and durable beds are obtained from the array, which, moreover, can be easily made with your own hands. Of the minuses of wood, only the fact that in the absence of normal drying of the material, the finished structure can be severely deformed during shrinkage is singled out. Otherwise, a wooden bed can withstand even a large mass without any problems.
	Budget option for creating any furniture design. It should be borne in mind that not always such material can withstand a lot of weight, so it is more often used for the manufacture of small cribs. Of the advantages, one can single out the fact that during the sawing of MDF, dust is not formed.
	The material is made by bonding wood shavings with synthetic resins, which are not always safe. In addition, chipboard does not have very good strength and can be deformed from heavy loads. The material can only be used for the manufacture of decorative panels and in processed form.
	This is a durable material that will last for many years without any problems. The plates are assembled from bars of different diameters, and they are suitable for manufacturing various designs furniture. Most often, furniture panels sold in construction stores, are already painted or covered with a “wood effect” film, thanks to which they can be assembled into an aesthetic design that is in harmony with the rest of the furniture in the room.

Prices for chipboard laminated

Chipboard laminated

Making a bed in two tiers with your own hands

Today we will look at the options for assembling a standard bed made of wood and metal. If the first option fits perfectly into the interior of any apartment, then the second is more suitable for country house. In addition, we will analyze the method of manufacturing an attic-type structure.

Standard wooden bunk bed

This is the simplest bed ever. options, for the manufacture of which you do not have to spend a lot of time.

Before starting the assembly of the structure, it is necessary to prepare the parts - they can be independently marked and cut out of natural wood using an electric jigsaw or ordered from professional furniture makers.

In the process, you will need the following details:

longitudinal racks;
bars for racks from the outside;
connecting elements of the frame (prongs);
oblong bars for fixing the frame boards (fixed to the supporting sidewalls of the frame from the inside);
panels for the back and legs;
details of the stairs;
fencing strips (adjust to the desired size);
horizontal slats for fixing the mattress;
end parts of the base.

In addition, you need to prepare the following:

electric drill;
woodworking tools;
glue;
impregnating agent for wood;
fastenings;
paint;
finishing varnish.

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Table 3. Instructions for assembling bed parts

Steps, illustrations	Short description
	The photo shows the supporting side of the bed, it connects the transverse boards. In the process of work, you will need four such parts in total. They allow you to form the correct length of the box from the top and bottom.
	Next, you need to assemble the details of the back and legs according to the diagram. They are side bars and crossbars. The racks in this case are represented by a solid bar and two small segments, due to which the junctions of the parts remain hidden. They form holes for the installation of load-bearing sidewalls.
	The further process of assembling the back and legs involves fixing three wooden bars to a solid plank, and fencing elements will be fixed between them. At the top of the footboard, only one solid bar needs to be fixed.
	Using this scheme, it is necessary to assemble the remaining elements of the headboard and legs of the bed using fasteners.
	The next step is to fix the parts of the fence and the bed on the second floor together. On a solid stand, the place of fastening of the steps is marked. In our case, it is enough to set no more than three steps. At the same time, during their fixation, it is necessary to carefully monitor that their fasteners do not interfere with the screws on the frame.
	Next, we need to fix the sidewalls of the bed together with the help of prolegs. They are fixed in the holes that we got thanks to the fastening of the bars. They must be attached on each side with screws.
	Next, you need to put the structure on its legs and proceed with the installation process of the fence, stairs, steps and handrails. To begin with, all these parts must be connected to each other with screws, and then with the racks of the structure. When the frame is ready, you should lay the lamellas between the planks on the prolegs.
	When the bed is ready, you need to carefully polish it with sandpaper. At the same stage, the wood can be treated with a special substance to protect against fungus. After that, it will be possible to cover it with a layer of stain and varnish. The main thing is that it should dry well, and then you can already lay the finished mattress.

Video - Bunk bed for a child

Bunk bed made of metal

Beds of this type are as popular as wooden ones, and compared to other products, they are of good strength. A few decades ago, such structures were installed only in dormitories or for employees in the army, and now they can be found in modern apartments. Of course, for the manufacture of such a product, it is necessary to be able to work with a welding machine.

IN classic version this bed has dimensions of 190 × 90 centimeters. The base is made of metal, and the bed itself is made of mesh.

It should be borne in mind that the frame must be larger than the mattress by 100 millimeters in width and 80 millimeters in length. This is necessary so that bed linen can be filled there without any problems.

In the process, you will need the following:

metal corners;
mesh according to the size of the frame;
metal pipes;
U-shaped profiles;
a set of keys;
grinding machine with discs for metal;
apparatus for welding;
screwdriver;
building level.

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Step-by-step instruction

Step one: we make a frame for the future design. To do this, using a grinder, you should cut the corners to certain sizes. Next, on the end parts of the corners, it is necessary to make cuts, and then fix them together with metal profiles. All these parts must be welded, and then make sure that the frame is even.

Step three: to the same racks it is necessary to attach the railings of the upper floor of the bed. After that, it is necessary to cut out the details of the crossbars from the pipes and weld them opposite each other.

Step four: according to the drawing, the ladder should be from two end parts. To do this, you need to fix the crossbars in certain places. You can install the ladder itself from the side of the legs or the back of the bed.

Step five: when all stages of work are completed, it is necessary to go through the structure with a grinder to mask the welded joints. If there are any signs of corrosion, then they should be cleaned, then the bed should be primed and painted in any color.

Loft bed

This version of the bed allows you to get an empty space below, which is often used to organize an additional area in the room.

In the manufacturing process, you will need the following:

boards and bars of the right size;
screwdriver;
wood glue;
wooden chopsticks;
grinder or fine-grained sandpaper;
wood processing agent;
dye;

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Step-by-step instruction

Step one: collect the side of the bed on the left side. To do this, the transverse boards must be fixed to the vertical posts with glue and chopsticks, which are inserted into pre-prepared holes. For greater reliability, self-tapping screws are also used as fasteners. It is on this side that the end staircase will be installed. In the same way, it is necessary to assemble and fix the other sidewall.

Step two: on the transverse connecting strips we attach the bars with self-tapping screws. After that, the end parts are connected using cross bars and fencing boards. All screws, self-tapping screws must be additionally smeared with wood glue, after which it will be necessary to put lamellas on the bars.

Step three: it is necessary to assemble the supporting frame for the landing, it must be reliable.

Step four: it is necessary to fix the platform frame to this frame using metal corners.

Step five: it is necessary to make the lining of the stairs with the help of boards. They are fixed, as in previous cases, with the help of self-tapping screws and glue.

Step six: collect the details of the stairs. We mark the installation sites of the steps using the building level.

Upon completion of all work, it is necessary to polish the structure with sandpaper or a grinder. After that, the bed is recommended to be treated with a primer, then stain and clear varnish.

Benefits of making your own furniture

At present, many are inclined to the need self-manufacturing furniture, because only “doing for yourself”, a person will take into account everything, even the smallest details. In addition, thanks to savings on the services of furniture makers, it becomes possible to purchase the highest quality materials in the right quantity. In addition, in the case homemade beds, you can start working as soon as possible, and not wait for your turn.

It is not difficult to make any of the designs presented above with your own hands. The main thing is to follow exactly according to the instructions, do not miss milestones. Then the bed can serve you for many years. Good luck!

Is there not enough room for separate cots in the children's room? Assemble a children's wooden bunk bed with your own hands. We have prepared design options for you, accompanied them with diagrams and drawings, we will show the algorithm for making such a bed with our own hands, illustrating with photo and video materials.

A bunk bed for children or teenagers can also be made of metal, but not everyone will get a neat welded structure, and the appearance of such beds is not too childish. Therefore, we will consider the manufacture of beds from wood and lumber, as these are inexpensive and easy-to-work materials, warm, beautiful and homely.

Bed frame materials

Scroll wood materials, from which you can make a bed, is quite long. Let's highlight the most common ones.

1. Array. Expensive material and quite difficult to prepare and manufacture if you have no experience with it. Experience is important here. Although solid wood products turn out to be the most beautiful and durable, they still do not use a children's bed for a very long time - children grow up and begin to need other sleeping places.

2. Lumber - edged or planed board, timber - the most common and easy-to-work materials, provided that you are sure of proper drying, otherwise the supporting structure can "lead".

3. MDF - fibreboard. The formaldehyde emission of the material is at the same level as that of ordinary wood. When drilling dusty, without forming chips. Laminated MDF looks very attractive. An uncoated slab requires additional finishing, such as varnishing. Can be ordered individual elements beds in a furniture workshop or a sawing workshop: everything is carefully cut out there, the edges are glued.

4. Chipboard - chipboard. Formaldehyde emission increased without sealed coating, class E1 board excluded. Easy to saw, but does not hold screws well. Suitable for unloaded parts such as drawers mounted under the bottom of the bed. Laminated board (LDSP) can be used to make backs, decorative panels- the film coating does not allow formaldehyde to evaporate, but it is important that the ends of the plates are also covered with a film.

5. furniture board- a slab glued from individual blocks of natural wood. It is beautiful, durable, even allows you to carve, but it requires skill in work, as it has internal stresses that must be taken into account.

When buying accessories, preference should be given to steel hardware. Aluminum is much less durable and rigid.

Methods for connecting wooden knots

When making a bed, you may need various connections horizontally, vertically, forming corners. This can be done different ways. We present some of them for reference.

1 - half-tree connection; 2 - connection "in the paw"

1 - complete felling; 2 - cutting is not complete; 3 - steel corner

1 - connection on rectangular dowels; 2 - connection on dowels " dovetail»; 3 - connection in the root spike

Design options (drawings and decor)

Bunk beds can be of various designs and be decorated in various ways. So, the upper tier can be exactly above the lower one, be offset, leaving room for the locker, or be perpendicular to it. Stairs may consist of drawers. Another option is steps, which are hinged drawer lids. The bed frame can also be added drawers located under the bottom mattress. To do this, you will need guides - skids. Sometimes something else is added to the bed: a table, shelves, a pencil case or sports equipment.

Below are drawings of some beds with basic dimensions.

And now for some design ideas that can inspire the creation of an original bunk bed. Pay attention to how absolutely “junk” materials are used in some models - croaker, branches, trunks, snags.

Bed for real Mowgli and Robinson Crusoe

Man-made fairy tale

Bed - sports corner

Bed - playground

Bed - house

Coupe bed

Bed for teenagers. Material - laminated MDF

How to make a bunk bed

One of the most inexpensive materials- a board and a bar from a pine. It is from them that we will make a bunk bed.

Material calculation

When making a bed, you need to keep in mind that not only a child can sit on the lower bed, so the distance to the bottom of the upper bed should not be less than 85 cm. The size of the beds in the case of purchased mattresses is determined by their width and length. If you yourself make mattresses from two layers of foam rubber in a case made of thick fabric, then the dimensions are taken based on personal preference.

The figure below shows the individual elements of the bed, and the table shows the purpose, dimensions and number of blanks.

1 - vertical racks (legs); 2 - external pads on the racks; 3 - boards of the supporting frame; 4 - upper and lower slats of the headboard; 5 - central plank of the headboard; 6 - side railings; 7 - stair railing; 8 - steps of the stairs

Qty	Size, mm	Name
4	38x76x1730	Vertical racks
4	38x76x1730	Blanks for external overlays on vertical racks
4	38x140x2030	Bed frame boards
4	32x44x1850	Longitudinal mattress support bars (not shown in the figure)
24	20x76x1000	Mattress support cross rails (not shown), cut in place
8	20x140x914	Top and bottom headboard/footboards
4	20x90x914	Headboard/footboard center slats
1	20x90x1510	stair railing
3	20x64x482	stairs
2	20x90x1800	Fence railing, cut to right size during installation

Assembly units

A bed is furniture that consists of several assembly units, which are then assembled into a single unit. Identical parts can be cut by fastening them with a vice or clamp, so they will turn out to be absolutely identical. Before assembly, make sure that all wooden parts are clean, smooth and free from burrs. It is better to work with a special grinder for wood or a grinder.

1. Headboard and footboard

These are two almost mirror-image elements. The difference lies in the embedding of the railing at the footboard, as shown in the pictures below.

Headboard and footboard

Detailed layout with headboard and footboard dimensions

Installation order: 1 - dowel 8 mm; 2 - the stand and the backrest slats are drilled at the same time; 3 - this part is attached after assembling all other parts of the headboard

2. Elements of the supporting frame

To assemble two supporting frames, four prepared boards are required - the longitudinal components of the frame. For the reliability of the structure, the longitudinal bar must be glued to the board and additionally screwed with screws to the middle of the board thickness. Between the bars glued to the longitudinal support bar of the mattress, transverse slats will be laid - the base for the mattress.

The design and dimensions of the supporting frame board

3. Details of stairs and railings

The railing of the fence is just a processed board, the railing of the stairs is a board with a sample for mounting on the frame. The places for fastening the steps must be marked in advance, and make sure that the screws for fixing them do not fall on the screws of the frame.

1 - cutouts 38 mm; 2 - places for fastening the steps; 3 - stairs, 3 pcs.; 4 - fence

4. Assembly of the frame

The footboard and headboard are connected at the bottom to the boards of the supporting frame with screws. After that, the transverse slats, mattress holders are laid, and the extreme ones are sawn in the corners for a tight installation. They do not need to be fixed. The assembly of the second tier is carried out in the same way.

5. Assembly of stairs and railings

The ladder and railing are simply fixed to the frame with screws. If desired, the fence can be made from the side of the wall - for the lower and upper beds. Then you need four more bars.