How to make a bunk bed?

The question of how to make a children's bunk bed is often on the agenda due to the lack of space in small apartments . This option of furniture will not clutter the available area with furniture, but leave more space for games.

Typically, most make a bunk bed is easier from wood, since it is affordable and easy to process material.

Making a bed

To make a bed you need:

• Board and beams from pine;
• glue and clamps;
• self-tapping screws and screwdrivers;
• joiner's tools.

To make a bunk bed for a child, drawings will help with a detailed description of the assembly process.

1. The bed is a construction consisting of certain component parts that are assembled into one complex. A drawing of a bed with a designation of load-bearing elements is made and sizes are calculated.
2. Two identical side elements are produced. They differ in the integration of fencing boards in the foot, as noted in the drawing.
3. Elements of the head are fastened with glue and dowels.
4. For frame sidewalls, polished boards are used. On them with the help of glue and screws is fastened a longitudinal strip for the bottom stop. On it, after a certain distance, small blocks are glued. Between them, then will be laid cross bars, which serve as the basis for the mattress.
5. Preparing the construction of stairs and fencing to the second floor. Railing fences - ordinary polished board, ladder - board with grooves for fastening according to the scheme.
6. The foot and head are fastened to the longitudinal board using screws. Then put cross bars - mattress holders. They do not have to be fixed.
7. To the frame is attached a ladder and barricades with screws.
8. Now it is desirable to cover the tree with varnish, to make mattresses and the bed is ready. At the end there are several design options that inspire the making of a bed for children. The simplest option.
9. A model with a double bed on the first floor and drawers.
10. From the bunk bed you can make a whole sports complex.
11. With the help of plywood parts, you can make a real castle.
12. The cot can be decorated with carved and figured elements.

Children's bed made of wood is an environmentally friendly and reliable product. It will last a long time and decorate the interior of the child's room. The two-tier variant is a great way to save space.