Stairway Bunk Bed Plans
Build This Beautiful Bed Yourself
At long last, we finally have available a complete set of stairway bunk bed plans for sale! These plans include a complete parts list, detailed drawings, photos, and a list of the tools needed. The plans are the most complete and detailed plans available on the Internet right now for you to make your own bunk beds.
The plans show you how you can use the bed as a bunk bed or loft bed, with or without the storage chest (included). As an option, you can also place a twin size bed perpendicular in place of the lower bed. Additionally, the plans include an optional lower chest drawer, a trundle bed, and/or full size bed.
The top rail covers the entire length of the bed for safety, yet drops down so you can easily tuck your child in at night. The stairs are sturdy enough for grown-ups to climb. The plans also include storage underneath each stair, if desired.
The bed is made of standard stock lumber and requires a drill, chop saw or circular saw, router, dowel jig, and sander. The skill level needed is considered moderate.
Everything you need to know is included in these plans. Plans are available for immediate download once payment is made.
**Just added, full set of plans for a full over full bunk bed set-up, now included with the twin over twin.
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November 21st, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Does the insert require a mattress and box-spring or does it require a mattress/box-spring combo?
November 21st, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Hello Greg… You will not need box springs…. the bed provides bed slats and 1/2" MDF as a mattress support.
Linda
November 21st, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Can you send me a materials list for the bunk beds with stairs? I am interested
in getting the plans, but I want to know the cost of lumber before I make my
final decision. Thank you.
November 21st, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Greg, you can find the materials list here;
Stairway Bunk Bed Plans Material List
Don
November 21st, 2010 at 1:15 pm
I was thinking of buying the stairway bunk bed plans, but would like to kno how tall if is and what's the estimated cost of materials and can you send me more pics of it as a true bunk bed, not a loft thanks
November 21st, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Hello Craig…. The height of the bed is 74", length is 103 including the stair case, width is 46 for the twin bed, 61 for a full bed. The twin bed has a 9" bumpout for the bottom step as seen in the drawing.
I wish I could send you more photos, but my daughter currently is using it as a loft and storing a crib for the little guy under the loft along with the finished chest of drawers that slides under the bed. When he's ready for the lower bunk as a bed I'll be making the storage drawers included in the plan that go under the lower bunk.
As you see the drawing/photo on the web site, the lower bunk is exactly the same as the upper…. it's two 5 1/2 x 3×4 wood side rails, with three slats as the attached photo indicates. I placed a 1/2" thick piece of MDF over the slats to form a full size platform for the mattress in lieu of a box springs (too much height with box springs).
November 21st, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Do you have dimensions for the Stairway buck for which you sell the plans? Also, do you have estimated materials costs in different types of wood (Pine and Oak)? I love the look, but want to ensure it will fit in the room. Thanks.
November 21st, 2010 at 1:20 pm
The length of the bed section is 79", add the 24" for the stairs and that's 103". Width is 46" for the twin, with the bottom stair sticking out about 10", and the width on the full is 61" and the length is the same. Linda
December 1st, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Do you have the option anywhere to make the staircase bunk bed with a full size mattress for the bottom instead of a twin?
Thanks so much!
Cassie
December 2nd, 2010 at 2:41 am
I was wanting to if it was possible to have the bottom bunk be on coaster
December 3rd, 2010 at 7:36 am
do the stair bunk bed plans come in full over full or twin over full options?
December 5th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Hi Cathy, the plans are for a twin over twin, or a full over full arrangement. Both are included in the downloadable pdf.
December 9th, 2010 at 10:46 am
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December 10th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Are the full over full bunks sturdy enough for four adults to be used at a cabin?
December 10th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Stupid question, Do the plans show you how to assemble then disassemble then reassemble?
December 12th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
I would not recommend two adults on upper bunk. Significant structural changes to bed rails and slats to accommodate the extra weight would have to be made.
December 12th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Bunk bed disassembles to a stair section, an end panel, a single back top handrail, four bed rails and bed slats. Plans are specific on assembly, but do not include specific disassembly instructions.
December 14th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Are the plans for the stairway bunkbed available with the stairs on the right side instead of the left?
December 15th, 2010 at 10:14 am
The plans for the bed are with the stairs on the left, but could be easily reversed by the builder..
December 20th, 2010 at 9:02 am
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December 24th, 2010 at 2:56 am
We purchased these plans, and they really are quite good! We're in process of building, and have found one glitch (at least for us)…What are the dimensions for cutting the stringers for the stair support?…We see where they are supposed to go, and we see where to cut them out of plywood, but we do not see how big to make the cuts…can we assume from information elsewhere in the plan that we should cut 9.5" squares along the stringer diagonal?
December 24th, 2010 at 2:59 am
On second thought…perhaps a better way to post my question is this: How tall are each of the stair intervals? If I was standing on one of the stairs, would the next stair be 9.5" up?
December 24th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
The stringers are cut out of 3/4" pine material and the steps are 9 1/2 high and 9 1/2 deep.
January 4th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
i have a dumb question. With these bunkbed plans - do you purchase a regular twin mattress or bunkbed twin mattresses?
January 7th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Was wondering can the stairs be put on either side of bed?
January 8th, 2011 at 11:23 am
Plans are written for the stairs to be on the left side of unit when you're facing it… but could easily be reversed after reviewing the instructions by just reversing the two stairway side panels and mounting the bed rails on the appropriate side. Not hard to do.
Linda
January 9th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
I read in the description that you can place the lower bunk perpendicular to the upper bunk, but it mentioned nothing about it being included in the plans like with the trundle option, would the change be included in the plans once purchased?
January 10th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
To place a the lower bunk perpendicular there are no plans… they would simply use a standard twin or full bed frame and place perpendicular to the upper bunk. There is room for either to fit under the upper bunk. with room for a nitestand if desired.
Linda
January 12th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Can the overall lenght of 103" be scaled down at all without losing any structural integrity? My space is only 93" long. Thank you
January 12th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
The bed itself for the mattress and the end panels is 81"… that would leave only 12" wide for the stairs… not wide enough in my opinion. The mattress opening is 75", which allows for a standard twin mattress. You could shorten that 75" opening if you could find a shorter "youth" mattress if that is an option.
January 18th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Anybody who has ordered this can…you email me with thoughts of the plans…
nyjets53 at verizon.net
January 19th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Hi, how long does it usually take to get the plans emailed to us? I paid and I'm not seeing the plans yet.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Jaime, you should receive an email with the download link just a few seconds after payment, although this depends on traffic through PayPal and their server. I've seen it take up to an hour to receive, so please be patient.
If you don't receive it, I can email you directly.
Also, I notice you have a yahoo email address. They are very fussy and a lot of emails don't get through. Please check your spam folder to see if there is an email from Bunk Beds Central there.
Let me know if you can't find it…
Don
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:56 am
Is this plan available with a twin top and a full bottom?
January 23rd, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Sorry Jayne, but at this time the plans are only twin over twin or full over full.
January 25th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
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February 2nd, 2011 at 11:17 am
I buy most of my lumber by the board feet. Can you tell me how many board feet of 3/4 inch lumber it takes to build this bed. Thanks Gary
February 7th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
wondering if you have these plans for a full over queen available.
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Does anyone have an estimate on how much this will cost to complete?
March 17th, 2011 at 8:11 am
I see on an earlier post you wouldn't recommend shortening to 93". Is there a possibility of shortening it a little but not going to 93"? Also, is this the only set of plans you have for stairway bunk beds?
Thanks.
March 21st, 2011 at 9:05 am
The bed (mattress and end panels) is a total of 78". The additional end panel on the other side of the stairs is 2.5 inches, leaving a stair way of 22.5 " wide which is reasonable. the drawer openings are currently 18", making for drawers 17" wide (16" inside dimension). For every inch the stairway is narrowed the drawers become more narrow. I suppose you could create a stairway as narrow as you think is acceptable for your child, keeping in mind that it is an "enclosed" stairway and at what point the drawers become so narrow they are almost useless.
Linda
March 26th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
How much do the material cost , ball park ? I seen this bed at a furniture store for a outrageous price .
April 10th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
For those that have made this…about how much did it cost to make? We are looking at purchasing one, but may build if much cheaper…
April 14th, 2011 at 11:36 am
We would be making these bunk beds for dorms, adults will be using them, are
they strong enough?
If not what would we need to do to make them stronger?
April 17th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
You give 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" for steps, but what are the dimensions you start at for stringers?
April 18th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Cindy. You will need to start with a 1×12 piece of pine, six feet long. Cut 90degree cutouts 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Look at the picture on page eight to see what they should look like. You will square off the top step at 9 1/2 inches and cut off excess off the bottom step. It should look like the photo.
Linda
April 20th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
I was wondering if you can modify the plans to build this with 4 twin beds with the staircase in the middle. So you would have 4 bunk beds with 1 shared staircase?
April 20th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Bob, all you would have to do is build another set of beds in a mirror image of the first and then just connect them with the stairs. Sounds like it would be a great project.
Don
April 26th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
How would I go about making the bottom bed a futon?
May 3rd, 2011 at 9:32 pm
I'm trying to estimate the cost of building the stairway bunk beds (twin over twin) with the storage drawers below the bottom bunk. The plan has several parts lists…which parts lists (pages) should I refer to given my goal?
May 23rd, 2011 at 12:37 pm
I am very very interested in building this bed! Anyone who may have built this can you please email me and let me know approx. cost? Thank you!
JessSherby@gmail.com
June 1st, 2011 at 5:53 pm
I see that there are a few posts inquiring as to the ballpark lumber costs but don't see an answer. Any info would be greatly appreciated and help in making the decision to purchase the plans. Thanks!
June 2nd, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Do these plans have the option to have a full bed on top and a twin bed on bottom? Also, does the stairway have drawers?
June 6th, 2011 at 8:52 am
Are these plan available by mail? I have a lousy printer.
June 6th, 2011 at 9:06 am
Derek, once purchased, just email us with your mailing address and we can send the plans to you in the mail.
June 6th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
I would like to put the (twin) bunk bed over a queen bed. Can the plans be adjusted for this?
June 13th, 2011 at 10:45 am
We just saw something similar at a local furniture store this past weekend. The only differences with these plans and the one we saw was drawers up the side of the stairs and storage drawers underneath. Oh and the other one was a twin over full. Of course the hubby insisted he can build one better than the one in the store, so I am happy to actually find plans we can use as a baseline!
June 22nd, 2011 at 2:41 am
hi, i live in australia and only really use metric measurements do the plans come in metric or the old imperial(standard) measurements.
cheers michael.
June 22nd, 2011 at 10:11 am
Sorry Micheal, you would have to convert all the measurements to metric. The US will never embrace the much more "organized" metric system. Not in my lifetime anyway.
June 23rd, 2011 at 3:30 pm
You provided the materials list for the twin bed in response to an earlier request. Do you also have a materials list you can post for the full bed loft option? I am considering building the full bed loft with stairs with the bottom left open for shelves or a desk. You show a brace spanning this opening at the bottom. Can the unit be modified to remove this brace, like others I have seen without making it unsafe? If this unit is going to be used for and adult can lumber greater than 3/4 be used to make stronger? If making the full bed loft option do you need additional supports for the MDF?
June 27th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
How many pages total are the plans? This looks fantastic. I'm hoping to build this for my daughter.
July 4th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Hi Tom, there are 34 pages total for the plans. They are very thorough and there is support available if you need any help throughout the project.
Don
July 4th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Barbara, I am leery about doing a full size loft bed for adult weight. I did a set of plans for children that I have included, but I personally don't recommend an upper full size loft. You would definitely have to beef up the bed side rails and the bed slats. I've not done any stress testing on full upper bunk so it's a "do at your own risk" issue… I like the bottom brace between the stairs and end panel to assure that the end panel will not shift under weight or movement in the loft bunk.
Linda
July 6th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
I would love to see an answer for the approximate cost. I'm interested in just a loft, no bed on the bottom for a teen.
July 20th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Hello,
This is my first time woodworking and I would like to build this project. My question is: what is the best type of wood to use and where do you normally find the best prices.
I checked some big box stores and the wood on the materials list seems to come out very expensive.
July 23rd, 2011 at 11:51 am
Ed…. if you're going to paint the bed you could use poplar, doesn't stain well, but is good for a painted finish. Pine is less expensive, but not a hard wood so will not last as long…won't be as durable. I used red oak, cheapest of hardwoods, but still very durable. I suggest taking the materials listing and go to some regular lumber yards. Lowes and Home depot don't carry the best of quality woods, not sure about Mendards… but I found the best prices at a local small lumber store. Their lumber was stored flat so less warping and twisting and fewer surface damage. If you can find good pine at a lumber yard that would be the least expensive. Consider this a piece of furniture…not cheap if you build it to last…. but an heirloom you put your heart into. Linda
August 3rd, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Just want to verify that these set of plans include the stairway bunk plan for a full size bed.
August 4th, 2011 at 7:48 am
Hi Kim, yes.. The plans include a twin over twin as well as a full over full version.
August 11th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
This question keeps getting ignored…how much does the materials cost? I want to know before I purchase the plans. Please answer. Total cost at Rooms To Go Kids was about $1400. Thanks.
August 12th, 2011 at 8:34 am
Estimated costs is difficult… so much depends upon lumber in your area and what kind of drawer hardware you choose. I chose top notch piston drawer glides that close themselves and clear (no knots) red oak. Cost for me in Michigan was about $1200.00 using those high end materials. I'll attach a material listing so you can price it yourself locally with what lumber you choose. I hope this helps. Linda
Stairway Bunk Bed Plans Material List
August 12th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Thank you Linda!
August 25th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Is there any chance that these plans could be stretched to accommodate an xl twin mattress on top, or would that be deemed unsafe?
August 28th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Greg…. I think an extra long twin mattress on top would not be a problem… you would have some adjustments to make with the rail lengths, and I would add an extra mattress support brace, but shouldn't be an issue.
Linda
August 29th, 2011 at 10:53 am
I love the idea of the stairway bunk. I am in need of a full sized with a desk underneath. Are these plans doable for such a thing or do you have another set of plans for such?
August 30th, 2011 at 7:32 am
The bed was designed as an upper twin bunk that could be used as a loft bed or add a single bunk underneath, or even a double bed for the lower bunk or trundle. I would not advise creating an upper bunk as a full size bed as the plan is currently designed. You would have to make major adjustments to support the extra weight of a second person. You can modify the plans any way you choose to, but it would take significant reinforcement for an upper loft bunk as a double bed…..builder responsibility on that one…I would not make those modifications.
Linda
August 30th, 2011 at 7:33 am
Jennifer…. the width of the bed is basically 46" with a bump out for the bottom step of 10". The height is 74" and the overall length, including the stair step section is just under 104".
Linda
September 4th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
What is the height under the bed, if used as a loft?
September 5th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
The space under the loft bed for something to slide under the loft is 51"
September 9th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Do you have these plans for a double/full over a double/full instead of single/twin over single/twin?
September 11th, 2011 at 12:25 am
I printed the materials list that you posted on August 12th. Can you tell me what additions to the materials lists would be needed to make a twin over full bunk bed please?
Does this material list include what is needed for the frame for the lower matress (I don't see it built in the attached picture)?
Thank you!
September 11th, 2011 at 11:22 am
Hi,
I was wondering if you have other options of payment other than over the internet? Would it be ok if I made payment through the mail via money order? Also I am assuming your company is based out of the US and I am from Canada, so I was wondering if you could tell me the cost of the plans in Canadian dollars?
Thank you for your time and concideration,
Holly from Canada…..looking to make a bed to last.
September 13th, 2011 at 9:14 am
Hi Deanna, the plans also include a full over full version as well as the twin over twin.
September 13th, 2011 at 9:16 am
Hi Holly, you can send a check or money order to:
NorthEastern Web Solutions
PO Box 2672
Liverpool, NY 13089
Please include your email so we can email you the plans.
The price in Canadian dollars would currently be $27.68.
Don
September 23rd, 2011 at 2:24 am
Hi Linda I have a 4 yr.old and a 1 yr old. Can you send me the pictures you mentioned in a previous comment. about a top bunk and a crib underneath. I like the idea My girls are sharing a 10X10 room. So they need the space. I would think when the time came, the bed could be converted to a regular set of bunkbeds. Your thoughts?
September 24th, 2011 at 8:24 am
Hello Dave. I designed the bed to function as a loft bed with lots of stability so that my daughter could put a crib and the chest of drawers under it for maximum space usage. When the little one gets old enough and no longer needs the crib it will convert to a lower bunk, but can also have lower bunk with drawers under it. It can even have a full size lower bunk with minimum modifications included with the plans.
Linda
September 26th, 2011 at 8:16 am
Hi. We'd like to buy plans for a twin over full bunk bed with stairs. We'd like the bottom bed to be perpendicular to the top bed. Are these the right plans for us?
Kerry Morris
September 27th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Kerry…. the bunk bed plans can be a twin loft bed. You can place a regular double bed underneath either perpendicular or as if it were just a lower bunk. the space under the bed allows for a 74" width and a standard full size bed is only 54" wide, so you have lots of room. You can just use a regular full size metal bed mattress frame (about $25.00) and use it under the loft bunk and still have room for a small nightstand beside it.
Linda
September 28th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
I can't seem to find the latches for the front rail. Can you let me know where those may be available? Thanks.
September 29th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
I used regular barrel bolts available at any hardware store.
Linda
October 12th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Can biscuits be used to join the bed rail to the safety rails rather than dowels? Same question for the cross rails attaching to the support posts in the panels, ABC, DEF, etc.?
October 13th, 2011 at 9:14 am
Steve… you could probably use biscuits, but I'm not sure if I would consider them strong enough on the bed rails. The posts are only 1 1/2" so you would have to be using a small biscuit without much depth to it. Your call. I went with hard wood dowels since not everyone has a biscuit cutter, but I would still be concerned about the strength, but I'm a little overprotective.
Linda
October 14th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
On the front rail, correct me if my math is incorrect, but if the two end balusters are 2.25" and the other 12 are 1.5" with 4" space between them, then that would make the total length 74.5". Shouldn't the end balusters be 2" to equal the actual lenght of the bottom rail at 74"?
October 15th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Steve… good eye, you're the first to catch that. I have adjusted the plans accordingly.
Linda
October 17th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
How much does the materials cost? Estimated?
October 21st, 2011 at 7:50 pm
I am interested in building my son a full loft bed with stairs. I am very interested in the bed plans you have but I want to know the material list first to see the cost. Thank you.
October 23rd, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Is it possible to use the plans as a full size loft bed or only as a full over full bunk bed?
October 25th, 2011 at 8:53 am
Carla…. the bed is designed as a twin loft bed…. you could put a full or twin bed under the loft. I would not recommend the upper bunk being a full size without extra structural bracing and major design changes.
Linda
October 25th, 2011 at 9:35 am
I was wondering if the 74" hieght is to the top of the side rails or is it to the be slats?
October 26th, 2011 at 10:50 pm
That is the total height to the top rail as well as the panel tops.
Linda
November 2nd, 2011 at 9:07 am
We want to build this loft bed, but do not want to put the lower bed in - just leave that space open for kid toys, etc. Will the structure support that?
November 2nd, 2011 at 9:11 am
Terri, the plans do allow for a loft as long as the top bed remains a twin. It's not enough support for anything larger on top.
December 1st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Hello. I have a question about the "Underloft Storage Chest of Drawer" plans that are included. Does this chest go all the way up to the loft and help support the structure (we plan to adapt for an XL twin mattress and would like the extra support)? Also, how wide across is the chest (would it take up half or less of the available space under the loft)? And does the depth of the chest extend all the way to the back of the structure? Do you have any pictures of a bed actually made with the chest underneath or a sketch with the chest under the loft? Thanks so much
December 2nd, 2011 at 10:34 am
You an alter the plans to suit your needs. The chest of drawers slides under the loft with about 1" clearance. It is not part of the bed support structure. I made mine 18" wide and 24" deep so that my daughter could get a crib or a twin bed (perpendicular) in beside it, but you could make it deeper and wider if you choose, just alter the appropriate dimensions to suit the height, width and depth that meets your needs.
The standard mattress opening is 77" but if you're using an extra long mattress I would just suggest an extra mattress support bracket (4 instead of 3) and perhaps 3/4" MDF rather than 1/2" and you'll have to adjust some of the length dimensions for the rails etc. I don't have any pictures of the bed and chest of drawers together, but they are two separate units and can be used together or entirely separate.
Linda
December 10th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
I would like to place a bottom bed perpendicular. The bed is 92" wide. Is this bunk bed wide enough to place that bed underneath? Thanks!!
December 12th, 2011 at 11:10 am
The upper bunk allows for a loft that is 76" wide. It will accommodate a twin or full size bed perpendicular, but not a king size bed.
Linda
December 14th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Question about the stringer for steps. I see that they are 9 1/2" X 9 1/2" but I need to know what angle the stringer runs on the panel to get the cuts right. It doesn't look to be 45 degrees on the picture.
December 15th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Steve…. you will cut the stairs on the stringer at 90 degrees with the rake and the rise at 9 1/2" each. The angle is irrelevant.
Linda
December 28th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
what tools are needed???
December 28th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
Tools needed:
drill and bits
dowel jig (Rockler part 35242 for $10.00…recommended is 3/8 doweling bit with stop collar)
chop saw or circular saw
sander
router with round-over bits
having 5’ bar or pipe clamps is helpful for tight joints
pocket hole jig (optional… but very useful)
December 30th, 2011 at 11:43 pm
Can plan be modified to an XL twin on top and a queen on bottom?
December 31st, 2011 at 8:47 pm
We have 10 foot ceilings. How much head clearance room would there be from the top bunk? Thanks!
January 2nd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Love the look of this plan, but have a couple of questions. My Dad is going to build a loft bed for my daughter's playroom - the upper part will be used as a "clubhouse" most of the time. Will it support 2-3 kids ages 7-10?
Also, I see support slats along the bottom. I would like to put a desk type set-up underneath. Is that possible?
Thanks!!
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:26 am
@Lisa - the bunk bed total height is 74 inches…that's from the top of the rails.
Linda
January 3rd, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Cindy…. When I made my bed, my son-in-law who is 220lbs got up on the upper bunk with no issues. You might want to add an extra slat support or two, and perhaps use 3/4 MDF rather than half inch for the mattress board. The bed only has slats across the bottom if you are using a lower bunk… I would suggest putting one slat across the back side of the unit if you're using it strictly as a loft bed… just so that there is no outward stress on the end panel. A desk underneath works well… the space is about 54" high and 76" long, big enough for a desk and shelving unit.
Linda
January 4th, 2012 at 7:16 am
i would like the plans to kind of bed ,only the draws are in the sides. not in the steps
thanks
jim
January 4th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
I am wondering if you can alter the plans to do a twin over queen perpendicular?
January 4th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
also wanted to make the side rails taller for the top bunk…
January 6th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Can someone please just throw a cost amount out there. Even if your off by a $100 either way, a ball park figure would be nice. Thanks.
January 17th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
do you have the plans for the Woody Creek Front Load Twin over Full Bunk Bed with Stairs
January 19th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Just to verify, the plans include the plans to make the bottom a full bed right? And can that be adapted for a queen? Thank you!
January 20th, 2012 at 9:16 am
@Jonathan, the plans include a full over full or a twin over twin. I suppose you can adapt for a queen size but the plans don't include those dimensions.
Don
January 24th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
I know these are plans for a bunk bed with stairs but as my rooms are tiny I need to omit the stairs. Looking at the photo it looks like the stair attach to what looks like a modified head board with a space to climb up and down. I would add some way to climb up but wanted to know if the bed would be sturdy enough without the stairs (full over full) or if I would have to add additional support some where.
Also wanted to know what the chest is. a foot locker type or dresser type. Do you have a picture of the chest?
January 26th, 2012 at 8:57 am
The plans also come with under the bottom bunk drawer storage. You can make the bed without the stairs with no problem… It's sturdy enough when the mattress rails are attached for a twin over twin. I'm very leery about making the bed into a full over full. You would have to modify the plans in width, and beef up the mattress rails to 2×6 with alot more mattress support bars to hold the extra weight of a full mattress (two people)on the upper bunk vs a twin. I would not recommend it, but it's a builder beware issue. The total length of the bed, with stairs is 103".
January 30th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Do u have a twin over double where double comes out rather than sideways (like twin) with desk on one end & dresser on another (plans only)? Thanks
February 6th, 2012 at 11:41 am
I'm very interested in building or buying a bed w/ this style but I want to be able to pull the beds apart and use as two separate beds when the boys are older, it doesn't really look possible because of the stairs, is it possible?
I want full over full perpendicular that can come apart, is all that together hopeless?
February 13th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I am wondering if it is possible to make the bed shorter than 74". We have a ceiling fan and I dont want my son waking up and bonking his head on one of the fan blades. Maybe by taking out one of the 5 stairs?
February 16th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
I was wondering what the maximum weight restrictions for each of the twin beds (top and bottom) would be. Also, for the mattresses, do we just buy a plain old twin mattress or does it have to be something special??? And for the rails on the top bunk, instead of being vertical slats, can it be a couple of wider horizontal ones instead? Thanks so much!
February 17th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Jennifer. I don't know the exact restrictions, but my 200 lb son in law has sat on the top bunk with no problem. The design takes a standard twin size mattress. Once you have the plans you can make whatever modifications you want to, just keep in mind little heads…. the standard safety code for separation between stairway posts is 4"… I would make sure that any design modifications you want to make do not allow for openings greater than 4".
Linda
Also, the safety standard code prohibits horizontal bed slats on the top bed. A child could roll underneath the bottom slat depending on your mattress height.
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March 15th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Do you or anyone have an estimate of the cost of materials?
April 2nd, 2012 at 9:03 pm
Looking for answer to Andrea's question. 74" is too tall for our room with the ceiling fan. It looks easy enough to just remove one set of steps to remove 9.5 inches.
April 6th, 2012 at 12:20 am
Uhmm I would like to put a desk in on the side, and a second twin bed going the opposite direction of the top twin. Also, to add some shelves in next to the second twin. Is this possible?? If it is, can you make a book on that for me? thanks!
April 8th, 2012 at 10:00 am
I want to built one of these, but would like to know the cost of the material?
April 14th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
I was wondering if I could make this bed 10 inches shorter. We have a ceiling fan and Don't want to go over 66 inches.
April 16th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Yes, you could… you would basically be eliminating one drawer on the stairs. You'd have to modify the plans, but can be done without a problem.
Linda
April 21st, 2012 at 4:50 am
We move quite often. Is it easy to disassemble to a reasonably portable size?
April 22nd, 2012 at 10:36 am
The bed breaks down, but the staircase section remains in one unit. I would not call it reasonably portable, It is a heavy piece of furniture, but if you move with a moving van etc it's portable, just as any large piece of furniture would be.
Linda