In most bunk bed designs the lower bunk is the major stabilizing force in the system that is the bunk bed.
Turning bunk beds into loft beds.
A desk a couch a chest with drawers or a workstation can occupy the open space below the lofted bed.
Remember when i built a loft bed for my younger son.
Or maybe you never were.
You were just lucky enough to have bunk beds for the occasional sleepover.
But take into consideration that the lower bunk in most bunk beds is what makes the bed sturdy and stable.
For whatever reason if you ve decided you d like to turn your existing bunk beds into a loft bed your effort will be rewarded with lots of extra floor space for a desk or a dresser or a bean bag chair or a.
Most of your conversion work will revolve around reinforcing the frame to make sure the bed is safe after removing the lower bunk.
Image courtesy of crate designs furniture.
The upper and lower platforms with or without the mattresses.
In most bunk bed.
By removing it you render the loft bed unsafe.
No sooner had i made his bed when my oldest son was begging me to build him a loft bed too.
After investing in a bunk bed you realized that a loft bed would be perfect for your child s room there are simple ways you can turn your bunk bed into a loft bed.
How to turn a bunk bed into a loft bed.
Turn your bunk bed into a loft bed.
Instead of starting from scratch i was able to turn his bunk bed into a loft bed in a few simple steps.
The kids may have outgrown their bunk beds but the bunk beds may not have outgrown your home.