Instead of starting from scratch i was able to turn his bunk bed into a loft bed in a few simple steps.
Turning bunk beds into loft beds.
In most bunk bed designs the lower bunk is the major stabilizing force in the system that is the bunk bed.
But take into consideration that the lower bunk in most bunk beds is what makes the bed sturdy and stable.
You were just lucky enough to have bunk beds for the occasional sleepover.
In most bunk bed.
Image courtesy of crate designs furniture.
You re no longer sharing a room.
Things you can turn bunk beds into.
The upper and lower platforms with or without the mattresses.
Or maybe you never were.
Most of your conversion work will revolve around reinforcing the frame to make sure the bed is safe after removing the lower bunk.
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.
A desk a couch a chest with drawers or a workstation can occupy the open space below the lofted bed.
How to turn a bunk bed into a loft bed.
No sooner had i made his bed when my oldest son was begging me to build him a loft bed too.
A loft bed is very similar to a bunk bed design but instead of a bottom bunk there is an open space.
The kids may have outgrown their bunk beds but the bunk beds may not have outgrown your home.
Remember when i built a loft bed for my younger son.