Build your own bunk beds!  This rustic modern bunk bed features wide planking and clean lines.  We love it stained or painted any color of your choice.

Our free plans include step by step diagrams, shopping list and cut list.

DIMENSIONS

Dimensions shown above. Twin size. NOTE: May not work with Bunkie boards or mattress box springs/platforms. Designed to be built using slat system in plans.

PREPARATION

SHOPPING LIST
  • 7 – 1×8 @ 8 feet long
  • 3 – 1×10 @ 8 feet long
  • 4 – 1×6 @ 6 feet long
  • 4 – 1×3 @ 8 feet long
  • 3 – 1×2 @ 8 feet long
  • 3 – 1×4 @ 8 feet long
  • 4 – 2×2 @ 8 feet long
  • Does not include boards for mattress slats
COMMON MATERIALS
  • 1 1/4 inch screws
  • 2 1/2 inch screws
  • 1-1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
  • Elmer’s Wood Glue
  • Elmer’s Wood Filler
CUT LISTS

MAIN BED STRUCTURE

  • 2 – 1×8 @ 75″ – bottom bunk side rails
  • 2 – 1×8 @ 37-1/2″ – bottom bunk end rails
  • 2 – 1×10 @ 75″ – top bunk side rails
  • 2 – 1×10 @ 37-1/2″ – top bunk end rails
  • 4 – 1×6 @ 62-1/2″ – end legs
  • 4 – 1×8 @ 75″ – side legs

 

RAILING

  • 4 – 1×3 @ 39″
  • 2 – 1×3 @ 62″
  • 2 – 1×3 @ 47-1/4″
  • 34 – 1×2 @ 7-1/2″

 

LADDER

  • 2 – 1×4 @ 65″
  • 5 – 1×4 @ 13-1/4″

 

SLAT SYSTEM

  • 4 – 2×2 @ 73-1/2″
  • 1x boards or plywood scraps 3/4″ thick @ 37-1/2″ long

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Build the two boxes for the mattress platforms. Place pocket holes on outside – they will be covered by the legs in next step and it is a stronger joint this way. Use glue at all joints.

STEP 2

Drill 3/4″ pocket holes along one edge of the 1×6 boards. You may want to hide them discreetly where the beds will sit, and can finish where the pocket holes are visible with 1-1/4″ nails and glue. Then attach the beds to the legs from insides with screws. I’d prefer glue as well, if the bed is not to be disassembled.

STEP 3

Build the end railing with 3/4″ pocket holes and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws. TIP: Cut a couple of 3-3/4″ blocks to use as spacer for placing railing. Attach to the ends of the bed. Again, prefer glue if possible to use.

STEP 4

Repeat steps to build the bunk bed back guardrail.

STEP 5

 

STEP 6

Build the ladder with 3/4″ pocket holes on underside or rungs. Attach to bed with screws.

STEP 7

Screw cleats to insides of beds. Place at height desired for mattresses (recommend lower on top bunk and higher on bottom bunk. Screw slats on top of cleats to keep in place. 2x slats can be used for increased strength.

CREDIT ANA WHITE

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