Loft Bed Makes Most of Limited Space, by James Dulley
loft bed how-to -- Need to make this for Shayla's room. With a little reading nook underneath.
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
Building a loft can be the perfect solution to adding a bedroom when space is an issue. Having a high ceiling gives you the opportunity to build and add a
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
Here we attached our second 2x6 joist to allow for an extra sturdy floor
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
We added 2 more 2x6 joist beams and attached with deck braces for a secure and sturdy loft floor
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
We then built our ladder for entering the loft using 2x4's for the steps and 2x6's for the sides
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
We then installed a clothing wardrobe free standing closet under the loft
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
We cut the pine boards a little shorter in this area to allow entry using the ladder
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
We then built our top railing using 1x2 wood and installed in on the loft for safety
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
Here we created a small square opening to make room for a wooden ladder
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
Here is the "nook" we chose and all of our wood to build our new loft
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
We then installed our ladder in our square hole opening to be able to enter the loft
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
how to build a loft
How To Build A Loft - DIY Step By Step With Pictures
We then used wood screws to secure our pine boards to make the flooring for our new loft