The process of creating do-it-yourself bunk beds, how to avoid mistakes. DIY bunk bed - drawings and list of materials Children's 2 bunk bed do it yourself

The question of how to make a do-it-yourself bunk bed often appears on the “agenda” due to the fact that standard apartments do not differ in impressive areas and spaciousness. Even if the children in the family have a completely separate room, you should not clutter it up extra furniture- it is better to leave more free space for play and sports activities.

Therefore, for a family in which two or more children are growing up, a bunk bed design becomes a real find. And it’s not at all necessary to rummage through online catalogs or run around furniture stores- it is quite possible to make such a bed on your own.

Nowadays, in the assortment of stores you can find many models of beds with two tiers, and on their basis it is quite possible to create your own version of a bed with sizes suitable for specific conditions and specifics of the location and a comfortable staircase. In addition to traditional bunk designs, you can also make a loft bed, which will free up useful space in the room.

If you consider several different options, it will be easier to choose the most suitable design for your apartment.

traditional model

Such a bunk bed is traditional and has the simplest design of all that can be. It is quite accessible to self-manufacturing and will require a minimum amount of materials.

Such a model is perfect for a children's room and will significantly save usable space in it, which can be used to equip a workplace or play area. In addition, the structure can serve as a good platform for intricate children's games, so it must be sufficiently stable, and in some cases it is recommended to fix it rigidly to the wall.

The big advantage of this model is the natural wood from which it is made, which is very important for a child's room. Drawings and detailed description the manufacture of this bed model will be discussed below.

Bed option with sofa

A bed that has a folding sofa on its first tier will save even more free space in the room than a conventional bunk design. If an ordinary bed is arranged on the ground floor, it will be uncomfortable to just sit and watch TV on it, since there is no comfortable backrest. Therefore, in addition to the traditional version of the bunk bed presented above, in the children's room you will still have to look for a place for a sofa or two chairs, which, of course, will take up enough large area. Well, if the sofa is built into a two-tier complex, it will serve as a sleeping place at night, and during the day it will create a comfortable corner for sitting or lying down. In addition, when folded, this piece of furniture will not take up a single extra centimeter of space, and when unfolded, it will become a spacious full-fledged bed.

To make such a complex on your own, you will have to buy or use an existing sofa and attach the rest of the structure to it, which, by the way, will be stable and reliable due to the massiveness of the lower tier.

Bed model with drawers

This version of the bunk bed, designed for three beds and additionally equipped with drawers and shelves, will take up a little more space than a regular traditional bed with two tiers. However, after all, in a children's room you still cannot do without various cabinets and boxes for toys and educational supplies, for which an attached structure can be used, which at the same time acts as a reliable, stable staircase leading to the second tier.

And in this version - even three beds and a lot of useful built-in lockers

The sleeping places themselves will occupy an area that would accommodate one regular bed. As you can see in the illustration, the third bed is a retractable structure that hides under the mattress of the first tier during the daytime.

Thus, three children will be provided not only with sleeping places, but also with their own drawers and shelves, and besides this, with an excellent play complex, which such a two-tier structure can turn into.

Model with a double bed on the first tier

The bed, which has a double bed in the first tier, can be used in a one-room apartment, or in a two-room apartment, where it was decided to allocate one of the living quarters for a living room with a workplace. So, the first floor of the bed is given under adult bedroom, and the second is for the child.

This version of the trapezoidal design will take up the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room, which is usually reserved for a laid out sofa. For its manufacture, few materials are required, but due to the widely spaced legs and the large massiveness of the lower tier, the bed will be stable and durable.

Bed for a large family

The bunk design, consisting of four beds, is an excellent choice for a family with four or more children. It is more difficult to make this option, and it will require a lot of material, but the room will become spacious, and the bed will look neat along one of the walls.

The design can be modified and increased even up to six beds, if it is installed in the length of the room and another bunk section is added, or two retractable mattresses are arranged under the lower tier.

Loft bed

The loft bed is also used for the purpose of rational use usable area in the room and a kind of "disguise" of the bed. This option is suitable not only for small children - it is quite often chosen for adults, especially if the apartment consists of one room.

This design allows you to use one zone of the room for a dual purpose - on the second tier there is a wide and comfortable bed, and the lower platform of the first tier is a fairly spacious office, which provides everything for comfortable work.

An important condition the arrangement of such a design is its strength, especially if the bed is intended for two people. Usually such a loft bed is additionally securely fixed to the wall.

Children's loft bed

The children's version of the loft bed is a whole complex that includes a table and a closet in which not only toys, but also clothes can be stored. With some reason, such a complex can even be called a small room that will become a favorite place for a child, since most children always try to create their own “secret” corner, building huts and houses out of chairs and blankets.

By making this version of the bed with all the elements necessary for playing and studying, you can solve several problems at once and save on buying furniture for a child for many years, since the complex is suitable for both a five-year-old baby and a fifteen-year-old teenager. Moreover, starting drawing up a drawing, it is quite possible to include existing cabinets and tables in it, which are perfect for the first tier of the structure.

Upon completion of the work, all elements of the loft bed are combined with a common color that will be in harmony with the design of the entire children's room.

Production of beds with two tiers

Further in the publication, the manufacture and assembly of two different models bunk beds - "classic" type and loft beds. However, many structural elements and their assembly principles are exactly the same, and in order not to repeat themselves, these nuances will first be shown separately, using the example of an ordinary wooden bed. If these principles are learned, then the creation of the second tier will no longer be difficult, of course, taking into account certain features.

The principles of high-quality assembly of a wooden bed

In order for the product to turn out neat, it is necessary to accurately manufacture and process all the details. The instruction table below contains illustrations in which the master uses professional tools - they greatly speed up and simplify the work. However, the same operations can be carried out with an ordinary tool, which is in almost any good, "handy" owner. Of course, you will have to make a little more effort, and production will take more time, but still it is possible.

Illustration
	So, all boards must be planed, their surfaces perfectly aligned and adjusted to the desired size. This illustration shows the manufacture of the side panel - the side panel of the supporting structure of the bed.
	In order for the transverse boards on which the mattress will be laid to have reliable and strong supports, well-finished bars are fixed to the sides.
	On the side panel, along the line of gluing the timber, carpentry glue is applied. Then the glued element is laid on it. The beam is well pressed and pulled together with clamps in several places. After the glue dries, the parts are fastened with self-tapping screws through the holes drilled “under-sweat”.
	Highly important point is the manufacture of side racks-legs, since a high load falls on them. In the future, the side and end panels of the bed will be fixed to these elements. Therefore, they are usually assembled from two layers, one of which is the main one, and consists of a whole bar. The second layer is assembled from separate elements located at a certain distance from each other.
	This distance depends on the width of the drawer, the edge of which will be installed in the resulting groove. Separate pieces of timber are first glued according to the markings on a solid part, and then “under-sweep” holes are drilled in them for self-tapping screws.
	Another point that causes difficulties is the creation of curved forms on some details, for example, in the manufacture of semicircular headboard and footboard backs. In order to avoid mistakes, and not to draw extra draft lines on the wooden part itself, it is recommended to make a paper template from which the form is transferred to the board with neat dashed contours.
	Then, a flexible plastic bar is taken, which can be bent along the bend of the cut, and a fine curvilinear cut boundary is already drawn along it.
	Next, the board is cut along the marked line using an electric jigsaw. This photo shows a professional stationary machine but you can also use a hand tool.
	After that, the cut line is processed with a manual or stationary milling cutter, which will round the edges and save them from protruding wood fibers. In the same way, all the boards necessary to create elements for the head and foot are cut and processed.
	When all the parts necessary for assembling the bed are made, they should be tried on and the necessary markup should be made.
	Further, manufactured or purchased in ready-made connecting dowels. They can be round or flat as shown in this illustration.
	Finished dowels are laid out on the parts to be connected. At the same time, it will be possible to visually estimate how many of them will be needed.
	In places where holes for installing dowels will be drilled, marks are made with a simple pencil. It is easier to drill holes for round dowels by choosing a drill of the right size. If flat dowels are used for connections, then several holes are drilled side by side with a drill, which are then combined with a chisel or cutter.
	The dowels are inserted into the holes, while without glue, since the structure must first be pre-assembled to make sure that there are no distortions.
	After that, bed racks are put on the free ends of the dowels. For complete subsidence of parts during assembly, rubber or wooden hammer(kiyanka).
	Having made the connections of the parts of one of the sides of the back, proceed to the installation of the second rack.
	Having collected individual elements bed, it is necessary to pre-assemble the entire “ground floor” structure to make sure that all the parts fit exactly together.
	The base boards are laid on the bed frame - this process is carried out to determine optimal distance between them.
	When the size of the gaps between the boards is determined, fragments of the bar are cut along it and glued between the boards to the support beam on which the base boards are laid. These elements will allow the boards to be in a given position without shifts, so they are simply laid without fixing the edges with self-tapping screws.
	After carrying out all the preliminary operations and making possible necessary adjustments, the entire structure is disassembled and reassembled, but already “tightly”, that is, with the use of glue.
	The illustration clearly shows how the bedposts are connected to the headboard panels using dowels lubricated with glue.
	The glued bed frame must be pulled into clamps until it dries completely, and then it is additionally fastened with self-tapping screws through the holes drilled “under the hood”.
	The illustration clearly shows the segments of the timber, fixed to the longitudinal support shelf of the tsarga - between them the base boards under the mattress will be subsequently laid.
	The final connection of the side and backs of the headboard and footboard is made with self-tapping screws.
	This illustration shows which cut must be made on the bottom of the baseboard leg so that the bed can be installed close to the wall.

So, having made all the details that are necessary according to a specific drawing of the selected model, you can proceed to the independent creation of this original piece of furniture, using the shown principles for assembling the main parts and assemblies of a wooden bed.

Bunk wooden bed "classic" type

This version of the bunk bed can be called the simplest of all existing ones, which is why it is worth considering.

In this figure, the numbers show the main details of the design.

Detail of a bunk bed "classic" type

This table shows the dimensions and number of parts, and even for a novice master this data should be quite enough to make them based on the above instructions, and then assemble a bunk bed from them.

№	the name of detail	Part size, mm	Quantity, pcs.
1.	Vertical racks.	38×76×1730	4
2.	Outer pads for uprights.	38×76×1730	4
3.		38×140×2030	4
4.	Longitudinal strips for laying frame boards, fixed to the sides with inside(not visible in the picture).	32×44×1850	4
5.	Headboard/footboard top panels	20×140×914	4
6.	Headboard/footboard center slats	20×90×914	4
7.	stair railing	20×90×1510	1
8.	stairs	20×64×482	3
9.	Guard rails - cut to size when installing	20×90×1800	2
10.	Mattress support transverse rails (not visible in the figure), cut in place.	20×76×1000	24
11.		20×140×914	4

Below is an illustrated table-instruction, which shows mutual arrangement and connecting all the details of the bunk bed. Based on the diagrams and textual support for them, it will not be difficult to carry out an independent installation.

(Some illustrations show dimensions in inches. Converting to millimeters is easy: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.)

Illustration	Brief description of the operation to be performed
	This is the side load-bearing part of the bed - the tsarga, designed to hold the transverse lamella boards. Such panels are made 4 pieces, they form the length of the upper and lower boxes of the couch.
	This figure shows the principle of assembling the headboard and footboard, which consist of uprights and crossbeams. In turn, the racks are made up of a single bar and separate segments that close the holes for connecting parts and form a groove for mounting the drawer side into it.
	Assembly diagram of the headboard and footboard with detailed details and dimensions. Here you need to pay attention to the fact that in the upper part of the back of the headboard, three separate overlays are fixed to the solid beam of the rack, since the parts of the fence will be fixed between them. For the back of the footboard, instead of three overlays, one whole one is fixed in its upper part.
	Assembled headboard and footboard parts. Based on the dimensions given in the figure, it will be easy to mark up and assemble these bed elements.
	This drawing shows the details of the stairs and railing of the upper bunk. The location of the three steps is indicated on the ladder rack. When attaching the bottom step to the footboard post, make sure that the fixing screws of the step do not rest against the frame fixing screws.
	Now, for comfort further work, you need to fasten the headboard and footboard with the lower and upper drawers. To do this, they are installed in the gaps left between the linings, and each of their sides is fixed with four self-tapping screws.
	When the structure is firmly on the floor, you can proceed with the installation of the handrail of the stairs, its steps, as well as the railings. The elements are fastened to each other, as well as to the headboard and footboard posts, self-tapping screws. After all the elements are assembled into a single structure, it is possible to lay the transverse boards between the segments of the bars fixed on the sides.
	The last step will be to finish the joints so that they do not leave a burr. Then it remains only to clean the structure from dust, install it in right place, lay the mattresses on the beds - and the bed is ready for use.

I would like to add that it would be nice to fix the assembled structure to the wall, since children usually use it not only as a sleeping place, but also as a sports complex. In order to avoid unpleasant moments, it is better to take care in advance that the design is stable and safe.

Loft bed

Another bed option that will help save space in a small apartment, even with only one room. As already mentioned, the space occupied by such a bed can be usefully used for various needs.

To make this loft bed model, you will need the following materials:

• Board 50 × 100 × 2500 mm -14 pcs.
• Board 120×25×1000 mm - 13 pcs.
• Board 50 × 150 × 2500 mm - 4 pcs.
• Board25 × 50 × 2500 mm -1 pc.
• Beam 50 × 50 × 2500 mm -2 pcs.
• Bolts 60 mm.
• Self-tapping screws 50÷60 mm.
• Joiner's glue.

From the purchased lumber, it is necessary to manufacture and process the following parts:

the name of detail	Part size, mm	Quantity, pcs.
Vertical racks.	50×100×1650	4
End boards of the supporting frame	50×150×950	2
Cross boards at the ends of the bed	50×100×950	4
fencing boards	50×100×1900	4
Bearing side boards of the frame (tsargi).	50×150×1900	2
Longitudinal bars, fixed to the sides from the inside, for laying lamellas (not visible in the figure).	50×50×1900	2
Bearing bars for steps, the edges of which are cut parallel at an angle of 45 degrees. The edges of the boards are recommended to be rounded.	25×50×200	6
Step boards	50×100×450	6
Part vertical rack located near the stairs.	50×100×1050	1
Side boards of stairs (both ends sawn at an angle of 45 degrees, top edge on one side, bottom edge on both sides of the board), see below.	50×150×1000	2
Boards for sheathing the platform of the podium of the stairs	50×100×550	12
End boards of the platform	50×100×500	2
Boards for assembling a retaining structure under the platform (vertical)	50×100×950	2
Boards for assembling a retaining structure under the platform (horizontal)	50×100×800	2
Cross-lamellar boards to support the mattress (not visible in the picture).	120×25×1000	13

The diagram below gives a complete picture of how the finished bed will look like. In addition, it is possible to determine your own dimensions of the structure, since the bed can be larger or smaller than the version shown in the drawing, depending on the height and age of the child, as well as the size of the room.

Such a design may well be modified into a more compact version; a side platform is not installed, but instead a ladder is mounted, which will take up much less space.

The instruction table below will show the order of work and the dimensions that must be observed during assembly.

Illustration	Brief description of the operation to be performed
	Based on the presented drawing from the prepared boards, the left end part of the structure is assembled. The connection of the crossbeams with the uprights also occurs with the help of dowels, which are planted in the drilled holes on the carpentry glue, and then additionally fixed with self-tapping screws - their caps must be deepened into the wood by 2 ÷ 3 mm. A platform with a ladder will be fixed to this side.
	Further, the right end side of the structure is assembled in the same way. It differs significantly from the previous one, as it performs the function of one of the sides of the fence.
	The next step on the supporting boards of the frame (tsargs) are glued, and then the bars with delimiting sections of the board 30 mm long are screwed with self-tapping screws, between which the transverse lamellas under the mattress will be laid. Next, the end parts of the structure are connected with drawers and fencing boards. All parts are assembled using bolts or dowels and self-tapping screws. If dowels are used, then they must be put on glue. As a result, the inner platform of the bed should be 1000 × 1900 mm in size. After that, lamella boards are laid on the protruding beam - the basis of the bed.
	The next step is to assemble the support frame-rack for the podium platform. It must be strong, as a sufficiently large load will fall on it.
	The next operation - the platform frame is mounted to the frame, and the whole structure is attached to the bed. To fasten all the elements of the podium, it is recommended to use metal corners that are screwed from the inside of the frame. Here you need to take into account that the design must be strong enough to withstand the weight of an adult.
	Further, the platform of the podium is sheathed with prepared boards. It is best to put them on glue, and then fasten them with self-tapping screws, drowning their hats into the wood by 3 ÷ 4 mm, and seal the remaining recesses with a mixture of sawdust and glue. All edges of the boards must be carefully processed to smoothness, so that there is no possibility of earning one or another injury.
	The next step is the manufacture of stairs, and it can be called the most difficult of the entire process of building a bed. The boards need not only to be perfectly processed, but also to cut their edges at an angle of 45 degrees, but at the same time the top one is cut off on one side, and the bottom one on both sides. To make it easier to mark the places for fixing the bars under the steps, one board can be attached to the podium in a position in which the ladder will be attached to it. The steps should be parallel to the floor - this can be outlined using the usual building level. Having marked one of the boards, in the same way, with complete symmetry, mark the second one. The cue points will set the direction for drawing lines along which uncut bars are screwed to the boards. Their edges can be trimmed after fixing - exactly at the level of the end of the board.
	Further, board-steps are laid and fixed on the fixed bars. To make it easier to work, they first fix one board at the top and bottom - this will give the structure the necessary rigidity. After that, it will be easy to screw the remaining steps. All fasteners must be sunk into the wood, and the holes sealed with glue and sawdust. The finished staircase must be securely fastened to the podium, and then the structure can be carefully tested. After that, all holes, sealed with putty from glue and sawdust, are polished sandpaper. The next step, the entire assembled structure, if desired, is painted or varnished on water based. To make it easy to apply varnish or paint on surfaces, without strong absorption into wood, it is advisable to first cover all the details with a primer on wood, which will create a film by filling the pores of the material.

This publication presented the simplest designs of bunk beds, available for manufacturing even for a beginner. If everyone is not at hand necessary tools for woodworking, or there is not enough confidence that the process of precise processing of workpieces will be flawless, you can entrust this work to professionals by contacting a carpentry workshop, providing the purchased material and dimensional drawings. The master will make all the details, and all that remains is to independently assemble the structure at the place of its installation.

And at the end of the publication - another simple version of the children's bunk bed is shown in the attached video:

Video: how to make a children's bunk bed

Not always the dimensions of the apartment allow you to place sleeping places so that there is free space. Cluttering the room with folding beds is not The best decision. A do-it-yourself bunk bed will help to cope with the problem and save space.

Pros and cons of bunk beds

Purchased products are expensive, and besides, they do not take into account the features of the room where they will be installed. Therefore, it makes sense to make a two-tier structure on your own, combine it with a study table or a storage cabinet, provide for drawers below the bottom tier.

Simplest suburban option able to do any home master, more or less owning the tool and having the skills to work with wood. In a city apartment, such beds are most often installed in a nursery. This frees up space for games and activities.

The disadvantage of the design is an increased risk of injury. If you decide to install such a structure in the nursery, take care of a reliable side on the second tier of the bed so that the child is safe. In any case, you can’t put a baby up to three years old to sleep on the second tier.

Baby bunk beds

The size of a bed for a child's bed is determined by the standard dimensions of the mattresses. As a rule, it is 160x70 cm. There are transforming beds that provide for lengthening the bed as the child grows.

You can do it yourself various options baby bed:

• classic, for two children;
• a variation of the first option - for three or four children;
• a loft bed for one child, where the sleeping place is located at the top, and there is a place for classes below;
• corner, when the upper and lower beds are located at an angle of 90 degrees to each other;
• with a retractable lower tier;
• folding.

Unusual options for bunk designs for a child in the photo

Classic bunk bed suitable for two children Corner bunk bed with space for activities helps save space in the children's room Bed-transformer with pull-out lower berth - perfect solution for a small apartment A bunk bed with a slide and a whole range of shells will appeal to little athletes A transforming bunk bed with a pull-out bed and a table provides the child with a full-fledged place to sleep and study. Loft bed suitable for one child Bunk bed in the form of a house - a great place to sleep and play Combined bunk bed decorated in nautical style, like a young dreamer A loft bed with a sofa on the lower tier provides a place to sleep for mom and baby The original bunk bed with curved supports and a wide lower bunk will fit into any interior. The bunk bed, designed in the form of cars, will appeal to boys A folding bunk bed is a great space-saving option for games and activities A bunk bed with drawers, cabinets and shelves allows you to place a lot of necessary children's things wooden bed with different widths of beds designed for sleeping children of different ages

Two-tier designs for adults

Bunk beds for adults are most often installed in barracks, camp sites and other places where it is necessary to accommodate a large number of people in a small area. Homemade construction- a convenient option for giving.

Do-it-yourself bunk bed for giving - video

In a one-room apartment, a combined model is useful: the top place is for children, the bottom is for adults. But there are many options for loft beds, they are suitable for adults and children. If necessary, you can even install a two-tier structure with two double beds. It will come in handy when accommodating guests.

Variants of double beds for adults and combined models - gallery

If the ceiling height allows, the bed can be made three-tier Combined variant a bunk bed with a narrower top seat allows you to accommodate an adult and a child Bunk bed with two double beds - great for a large family Metal double bed has increased strength A folding loft bed saves space and does not interfere during the day A sofa can be built into the loft bed for more convenience. The built-in loft bed is completely invisible and very comfortable. Metal folding bunk bed - a stylish and comfortable interior detail The original version of the combination bed for adults and two children in the style of a tree house will appeal to the whole family A classic wooden bunk bed for adults and a child will appeal to all the inhabitants of the house corner option loft bed with sofa helps to accommodate many guests

What materials will be needed for work

The most popular material for the manufacture of such beds is wood. But other options are also possible:

• plywood;
• chipboard;
• metal;
• polypropylene pipes.

For inexperienced craftsmen, the simplest material is chipboard or plywood. They are easily sawn with a jigsaw, do not require special equipment for processing. The relative cheapness of the material also plays an important role.

Advice. When making a bunk bed from chipboard, make the sidewalls from a single sheet. Any cutouts on them weaken the structure.

Making beds from different materials has its own characteristics.

1. Experience is required to work with wood. But the product is durable and environmentally friendly, which is important in the manufacture of furniture for children. In addition, wood is much lighter than chipboard.
2. Metal will require equipment for welding, cutting and work skills. Beds made of it are the most durable, withstand the maximum load.
3. Craftsmen make furniture even from polypropylene pipes. Maybe such products are not distinguished by their special beauty and sophistication, but they are very easy to manufacture. You only need the pipes themselves, a set of fittings, a hacksaw and a drawing.

Two-level beds from different materials - gallery

Wooden beds - the most environmentally friendly Plywood decor is suitable for decorating a children's bed For the manufacture of folding bed plywood - best option Chipboard is most often used for the production of bunk beds. From metal profile pipes you can make a bunk bed of the original design

Bed ladder designs suitable for different ages

How convenient and safe it will be to climb to the second floor of the bed depends on the stairs. She may be:

• vertical - two planks or bars connected by crossbars made of wood or pipes. Sometimes attached, but most often built-in;
• marching. This is an ordinary staircase with steps. It is made from a board with a section of 30x80 mm, takes up more space than a vertical one, but is much more convenient. The width of the steps should be at least 350 mm, the distance between the rungs 200-300 mm. The angle of inclination is about 70 degrees;
• with built-in drawers or cabinets. Since the space under the stairs remains free, it is used as a storage for things, by building drawers on the side or steps, or equipping a wardrobe.

Which ladder to choose? It all depends on who will use it. Both of the first options are suitable for adults and teenagers, marching is more convenient for young children, it is less likely to fall from it.

For children, it is better to make a staircase with a railing and correctly calculate the step width so that it is convenient and safe for the child to climb to the second floor.

The first stage is the creation of a drawing

Before you start making a bed, you need to make a drawing. With it, you will calculate how much material and fasteners you will need. Special design knowledge is not required for this, but some points must be taken into account.

1. Leave the distance between the upper and lower tiers such that an adult can sit on the lower bed without risking hitting his head on the upper one.
2. Leave enough space between the top bunk and the ceiling for the child to feel comfortable while sleeping. Warm air rises. If there is not enough space, it will be difficult for the child to breathe.
3. When designing a bed, consider the standard sizes of mattresses.

How to create a bed plan on a computer - video

If creating a drawing on your own is too complicated a process for you, use ready-made diagrams.

Drawings of various models of bunk beds - gallery

You can make a classic bunk bed with a built-in ladder yourself using the drawing A bunk bed made of chipboard with a wardrobe and drawers, made according to the scheme, will appeal to young children According to the drawing, drawers can be built into the ladder of the children's bed A study table is conveniently built into the loft bed

Making a wooden bed: step by step instructions

To make a corner bunk bed, you will need:

• 4 things. wooden beams 50x100x3000 mm;
• 4 things. wooden beams 50x100x2400 mm;
• 2 pcs. boards 20x100x3000 mm;
• 1 PC. - 20x150x3000 mm;
• 1 PC. - 20x200x3000 mm;
• 2 sheets of plywood 12x1200x2400 mm;
• screws 75 mm long;
• drywall screws 40 mm long;
• 8 pcs. screws in a hexagonal head 6x150 mm with washers;
• 10 pieces. bolts 6x75 mm with nuts and washers;
• 2 pcs. bolts 6x150 mm with nuts and washers;
• wood putty;
• sandpaper;
• screwdriver;
• circular saw or hacksaw;
• jigsaw;
• milling cutter;
• drill;
• roulette;
• level.

When all the materials and tools are collected, get to work.

1. Cut the material according to the drawing.
2. Please note that the size of the frame under the bed must exceed the dimensions of the mattress by 80 mm in length and 100 mm in width. On the side where the ladder will be attached, add another 45 mm.
3. At all external edges, cut off the chamfer, you can use a hand plow. Sand and sand the details.
4. On all the details, make markings for fasteners.
5. From the cut beams, assemble the upper and lower frames, fasten with screws. Make at least one partition to increase the rigidity of the structure.
6. Screw a board 20x150 to the two adjacent sides of the frame with self-tapping screws, to the other 20x200. They will serve as borders.
7. For the corner leg support, connect the 50x100 bars lengthwise at an angle of 90 degrees to make the end face L-shaped.
8. Drill a hole in the support at the attachment point of the upper tier. Do the same in a frame with a side of 200 mm. Drill them out wider so you can hide the screw head and nut and washer.
9. Attach the frame to the stand with screws.
10. Now attach the structure to the walls. If the wall is drywall, the fastener must pass through the rack profiles, otherwise it will pop out. Mark the mounting points by leaning the frame against the wall. Align it with a level.
11. Drill through holes in the frame and wall through the profiles and screw in the hex screws to fix them in the profiles.
12. If the wall is brick, drill holes with a puncher, and fasten the frame with anchors.
13. Do the same with the second frame.
14. Assemble the top bunk railing, screw it to the frame and wall.
15. From two bars and crossbars, assemble a ladder, attach it to the supporting frames.
16. The ladder can be either attached or built-in. For the built-in, make cutouts, they will come in handy when attaching the frames.
17. Screw the plywood on which the mattress will be laid to the upper and lower frames. Make the base for it from the rails.
18. Fasten the bars to the bar of the supporting frame, lay the slats between them. For strength, it is better to nail them to the bar.
19. Now it remains only to putty the heads of the screws, clean it with sandpaper and varnish or paint the bed.

Advice. If you decide to make a bed from chipboard, assemble it on confirmants - euro screws. They hold chipboard much stronger. The slats under the mattress and the rungs of the stairs should be made of wood. It is not recommended to make boxes on the upper tier due to the large weight of chipboard, this will make the structure heavier.

How to make a solid wood bunk bed - video

We make two tiers from one

If you already have a single bunk bed, you can use it to build a bunk bed. In this case, the bed frame will serve as the base. The top frame is made to measure. In order for the structure to be stable, withstand many kilograms and not collapse, the fastening of the frame to the supports must be strong.

In the same way, a bed with a sofa on the first tier is assembled. Only in this case, a frame is made, the dimensions of which must correspond to the dimensions of the lower part of the sofa.

How to assemble a retractable model

A pull-out bed is the most convenient and safe for a child's room. The height of the upper bed is slightly more than 70 cm. During the day, the lower tier slides in, there is additional space for games and activities for children. At night you will have an extra bed. Distinctive feature models - beds are not interconnected, they can be used separately.

This bed is easy to make. All parts are made of furniture board chipboard or chipboard.

1. Make the base of the bed from a solid 18 mm thick board, which is attached to the sides with a minifix and two dowels on each side.
2. Additionally, strengthen the structure with a metal corner in the head and legs from the bottom of the bottom, on the sides - from above.
3. Also attach the sides to the bottom for four minifixes and three dowels each. Connect them to the side walls with a bolt with a wide cap.
4. Attach four wheels to the side walls of the bottom. Saw radius grooves under them, place metal plates on top.

A pull-out bed has many advantages: space saving, ease of manufacture and extra bed for sleep. The only drawback of the design is the lack of a box for storing bedding.

The most durable option is a metal pipe bed

The design of the metal bed is simple, but it is very difficult to assemble it. This requires the skills of welding, metal cutting and appropriate equipment.

Manufacturing stages.

1. To assemble the frame, use a metal corner 45x50 mm. Cut out sections at the ends of the pipes and connect them to the sides for a tight fit. Use a 65x32 mm channel.
2. Weld the frame, carefully making sure that the corners are straight and the parts are parallel.
3. Racks cut from a thin-walled pipe with a diameter of 25 mm. Weld frames to them, process the seams.
4. Run the sides from metal rods in the form of a fence with a railing.
5. Weld a ladder from the pipe and attach it to the bed.

Folding plywood frame construction

Another option for a comfortable, practical and inexpensive bed is a folding bed. It practically does not take up space in the room and is made of available material- plywood.

DIY folding bunk bed - video

As they say, the gods do not burn the pots. Even if you have no experience in making furniture, making a simple version of a bunk bed is quite within your power. Get creative with the process good mood. Good luck, you will succeed!

The main space in the room is occupied by beds, and when the children were small, there was no shortage of free space. As children grow up, they need bigger beds. If there are two children in the family, then the actual solution is bunk beds, but they are expensive. And you can make bunk beds with your own hands - this is a fascinating and useful process.

Types of bunk beds

Now the furniture industry offers a lot of different models of bunk beds. Based on these designs, it is possible to make your own version, ideally suited to specific conditions and the specifics of the room. The bed will be equipped with a comfortable ladder. In addition to traditional solutions, you can also build a loft bed that is popular today.

If we consider several options, then choosing the right model for a particular children's room will be much more convenient. Therefore, consider the most popular models.

traditional model

This bed for children represents the most simple design of all that are there. Almost anyone with minimal woodworking skills can make it. This model and others like it are good because they have a very small number of components.

The advantage of these models is that natural wood is used as materials - this is very important for children and their health. Wooden bed is environmentally friendly.

Bed with sofa

This model is distinguished by the presence of a folding sofa on the first tier. This saves more space indoors than the traditional 2-tier design. If there is an ordinary bed on the lower tier, it will not be too comfortable to sit on it - there is no comfortable backrest. Therefore, as an addition to the bed in the nursery, you will have to find a place for a sofa or chairs - this will take up enough space.

Bed with drawers

It is also one of the popular options. modern beds. This model is designed for three children - there are three beds, and drawers and shelves are also provided in the design. This two-tier "monster" will take up a little more space, but it has cabinets and drawers - the child will put toys and his things in them. The scheme of a bunk bed of such a plan provides that the drawers will serve as a ladder - this is both compact and ergonomic.

Double bed on the first floor

This bed is not for children, but it can also be successfully used in small apartments. So, the solution is relevant if the apartment is 2-room and one of the rooms is allocated for the living room. On the first floor of this bed there is a bed for two adults, the second is a children's bed.

Bed in a large family

This 2-tier complex is designed for families with four or more children. A children's bunk bed of this level is much more complicated and much more materials will be required to build it, but due to this solution, the room will be very spacious, and the beds will be neatly placed along the walls of the room.

Loft bed

You can make your own loft bed. These beds are very popular with space savers. This children's bunk bed is also installed for adult children. This solution is often chosen by adults in one-room apartments. The main difference of this model is that the bed itself is located on the upper tier, and under it is a working area (table, cabinet, etc.).

On video: bunk bed models

Making your own bed

So, a suitable model has already been selected, it remains only to make components and assemble the structure. Let's see how you can make a bunk bed with your own hands. An instruction that goes into detail about every detail of the bed will help a lot. home master in this difficult task.

It is assumed that the model has been selected. The next step is to draw a sketch, but better detailed drawing bunk bed of your favorite design. On development stage Special attention should be given to reliability, durability, comfort. The frame must be strong, the railing walls must also be reliable, and climbing stairs should not be difficult for a child.

Blueprints

Any work must be done neatly and accurately. For this there is an instruction and a drawing. More often, drawings are created for each structural element separately. Exact dimensions details, overall dimensions will make it possible to achieve the intended result.

So. Drawings can be drawn by yourself - now there is a lot of different software. What is important in the drawing, what must be indicated on the diagram? These are the overall dimensions of the finished structure. It is also important to specify and develop a scheme for assembling a bunk bed. Be sure to indicate the necessary methods for connecting the elements of the bed to each other, indicate the order of installation of the parts. You must specify the dimensions of each part and fasteners.

materials

To make a 2-story bed with your own hands, an array of natural wood is usually used. It is not only high-quality and natural, but also beautiful material. Array processing may require special skills. As an alternative to the array, you can choose lumber - timber.

MDF is chosen for decoration - this is an analogue of natural wood, the material has aesthetic appearance. Suitable laminated MDF boards. There is an option to use a raw plate. If parts for manufacturing will be ordered in furniture workshops, then MDF is processed there.

Chipboard is also used, but it is not suitable for all elements. You can make drawers, backs or panels from it. Along with chipboard, they also use furniture board- This is a sheet glued from several pieces. Its advantage is that it natural wood, disadvantage - special tools and skills are needed for processing.

Instruments

Before you make a bunk bed with your own hands, you should prepare the tools. These are saws, a screwdriver, planers or a grinder, knives, an electric jigsaw and a drill. You will also need a measuring tool.

Frame manufacturing

The process of working on the frame begins with the measurements of the mattress. The frame must strictly correspond to the shape of the mattress. If the bed is with a sofa, then measure the bottom of the sofa. The frame is connected to the sofa in its lowest part. Boards are prepared, which are then interconnected and represent a rectangle. Such boxes and their number should be made according to the number of beds.

Frame manufacturing scheme

Next, the sofa is placed in the frame. To mount the sofa in the frame, use side stops - two bars installed vertically. They tighten with smaller bars. There should be two such supports - one on one side, the other on the second. Then the frame is fastened and pulled together.

Fixing can be done by any convenient way. Before using fasteners, wooden details coated with wood glue or PVA glue. Next, the entire structure is thoroughly dried.

Backs and walls

Headboards for beds can be different - rack options are often used. So, slats are added to the box at the bottom and at the top. They will hold the furniture, will protect from contact with the walls of the room. Often the back of the lower floor is soft.

For the manufacture of the back, take a furniture board or suitable boards. Next, a solid wall is made, which will be the restriction between the wall and the bed. Boards are fixed on the back of the box. The design of the back does not play a special role. This element is necessary for the selection of tiers.

Dimensional detail and assembly principle

The side walls are ordered in the workshop - in this case, it is enough to fix them on the box. Professionals advise how to make side stacks - they can be solid for 2 floors. To make this element, take two boards - one should be wider than the other. Four rails are also needed. The boards intended for the headboard are installed from the sides into the rail. The second rail will mount the walls with other elements. Then connect the back and headboard. In order for the mattress to lie on the bed, lattices are made, slats or nets are installed. To enhance strength, the rail is nailed to the frame from the inside.

Stairs

Creating a do-it-yourself bunk bed, the drawings indicate the need for stairs. Traditionally, a ladder of three steps is used. But the number of steps can be more - this is the envy of the height. According to the type of fastener, the ladder can be vertical - it is tightly fixed on the frame. There are inclined stairs - these are installed at any angle.

Examples of drawings of stairs

How to make a ladder is very simple. They take two beams - these are warps. Steps are fixed on them. The lower step is additionally connected to the rack of one of the backs. Others are located one above the other. The steps are simply inserted into the bars. Steps can be connected externally, in a recess or on a metal corner. Any fasteners should be closed as much as possible. It is desirable that the stairs have railings - their design can be described in the drawing of the staircase itself. This is an ordinary wooden board, designed for the girth of a child's arm.

legs

These details may be various shapes depending on the model and drawing. These parts are fixed from the inside, outside, or they can be inserted into the box. In practice, round, square or carved details are chosen for bunk beds. Dimensions are considered for maximum reliability.

They take two bursas and connect them two by two. When the beams are connected along the length, the shape of the end of the part must correspond to the letter L. The length of the leg must exactly correspond to the height of the fence of the second floor. Here's how to assemble a bunk bed by making all its elements yourself. With the help of the instructions, everyone can make a bunk bed for children.

Step by step instructions for making a bed (1 video)

Handmade items are becoming more and more popular. Including furniture. This will take some time, so be patient. But there are many advantages in creating the necessary things with your own hands.

Surely you have already come across a variety of ideas for creating sofas or other garden furniture from pallets. Interesting solution for use in different areas. But today we will talk about how to create furniture for the home.

In particular - how to make a bunk bed with your own hands.

Why is it better to make a bed and not buy it? There are many answers. Let's start with the fact that when creating, you yourself choose the material, and you know exactly its characteristics: strength, reliability. Upon completion of the project, you will definitely be sure that this creation will last long time and will not fall apart on first use.

Creativity plays an important role in preparing for work.

There are times when the buyer cannot find what he needs in the store. This is especially true for furniture: the size does not fit, the design is not pleasant, it looks sloppy and many other reasons. There are two ways out of this situation: individual order or make everything with my own hands. By choosing the second option, you do not have to explain to the contractor what exactly you want and pay a huge amount of money for the execution of the order.

You can realize all ideas exactly down to the details.

And, of course, one of the main advantages of creating furniture yourself is satisfaction with the result. own work. It's nice to know that you did the thing yourself.

By making furniture with your own hands, you win in:

• Price;
• quality;
• design
• Measurement accuracy.

The only downside is that the process will take longer than the purchase.

So if you decide make a bunk bed with your own hands - let's get started!

Choosing a design and construction

There are a lot of varieties of bunk models - as far as imagination is enough. Consider the most popular.

1. Traditional

The easiest to make. Consists of two tiers sleeping places ) and stairs. Suitable for a nursery with enough space.

Such a bed does not contain elements of other furniture and significantly saves space.

1. With sofa

The sofa on the first tier diversifies both aesthetically and functionally. This model will save more space in room because you don't need an extra sofa. It can be used as a bed or just as a place to relax. Good for placement in the living room.

For the manufacture of this model, you will additionally need a sofa. It will be built into the design.

1. With drawers

In this model, drawers or shelves are attached to the stairs leading to the second floor, used instead of lockers. In this case, it will take up a little more space in room than the traditional one.

You can save space with linen cabinets or toy cabinets.

1. "Attic"

This option saves a lot of space room. Sleeping place located on the second tier, the lower one is for working area. Usually there is a table for work, various shelves and racks. This design is usually chosen for older children (teenagers, students). Basically, such a bed is a single bed, but if desired, two will be accommodated on the second tier. You can build it in a corner with two sleeping places On the second floor. An important condition in the design of this model is strength.

The height of the ceilings should be taken into account, since the lower tier should be quite high.

1. Three bedroom bunk

There are various suggestions to make a bunk bed a triple bed. If a child still small, besides the apartment one-room , you can do it with double bed on the first tier. If this product is for child - you can place both places at the top.

The bed option will depend on the drawing you choose.

1. Transformer

Such models are very popular, as they save a lot of space. It consists of a table, cabinets and bed . A retractable table or mattress can be.

If you do not have enough free space in the room, and the child is already going to school, you should think about this type of product.

Training

We have figured out which models are the most “traveling” and comfortable, now we will decide what is needed in order to start building a bunk bed.

Primarily necessary draw a drawing. The most convenient option would be to take ready-made schemes on the Internet, and, focusing on them, create your own project.

You will need to take measurements of the part of the room where the product will be located, and determine the size of the structure.

The drawing uses the following data:

• Product height;
• Length;
• Width;
• Distance from the upper and lower tier;
• The length and width of the stairs;
• The space between the stairs;
• The height of the upper tier;
• Width of bearing beams;
• Cabinet sizes.

If you are planning lockers, be careful with the calculation of the distance for their placement.

A photo ready-made options will help you visually determine how to draw a drawing correctly.

materials

When choosing materials, consider your skills and the set of available tools. Chipboard or solid pine is great for work. We will prepare the tools that we will need for work.

You can use sheets of plywood for the base under the mattress.

Depending on whether you will cut the material yourself or entrust it to professionals, we select a set of necessary tools. The best option will cut the boards according to measurements with professional fixtures in the furniture workshop. Then you just have to connect all the parts.

We need instruments and devices for measuring, fixing. You can not do the work without a simple pencil.

To do this, you will need: a screwdriver, screws, glue, level, drill, hammer, grinder for processing finished product, sawn according to the measurements of the blank material.

Making bunk furniture is not difficult if you prepare all the necessary tools and remember your existing building skills.

Getting Started

So, all preparations are completed, you can start making a bunk bed with your own hands.

Now let's move on to creating the back.

Make the second tier in the same way.

Using self-tapping screws and the flush method, attach the ladder to one of the uprights.

If necessary, railings can be attached to the top bunk.

If the design involves the presence of boxes, then the ladder should be attached to the outside of the carrier rack . Now attach the drawers to the stairs according to the drawing.

decoration

It is worth thinking about decor before starting production, as it can affect the project. For experienced craftsmen, it is possible to make furniture in the form of a house, car, or boat. You can attach "branches" instead of stairs, along which "young Mowgli" will climb to the second floor.

For an experienced craftsman, the bed turns out to be as if descended from the pages of a book with fairy tales.

A common option is to add a Swiss wall, athletic rings or a rope. Sliding beds have become very popular.

You can embody any design, depending on the imagination and skill of the master.

If you built a classic model of a bunk bed, and only thought about the design later, then use any textile for decoration: pillows, hanging decorations. attach rope.

There are many options that creative people find without difficulty.

In general, making a bunk bed with your own hands is not so difficult, besides, it is profitable and beautiful.

We wish you success in your work!

VIDEO: Instructions for assembling a bunk bed.

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