Highlights
This kid’s loft bed is the perfect way to gain space in your child’s room. This project brought out my inner child as I began to remember building forts and hides out in my room as a kid. This is going to be a perfect place to hangout and play, and when he’s older, he can use the space for something like a desk or couch.
The bed is made of solid oak and features tall slatted rails and a frame and panel headboard with an arched top rail. The foot board has multiple rails to add strength and also serve as the ladder to enter the bed. All of the components attach to the extra large, 3 1/2″ x 4″ posts.
The bed is made to come apart to allow it to be moved into the room. The headboard, footboard and two side rails attach to the post with 1/2″ cross dowel bolts. The solid components are joined with mortise and tenons including the rails for the ladder, the slats for the rails and frame panel for the headboard.
This piece was finished with Osmo’s Wood Wax, antique oak finish. This is a 0% VOC oil/wax finish that is perfect for kids furniture.
- Species: Red Oak
- Joinery: Tongue and Groove, Loose Tenons, Knock Down Bolts
- Finish: Osmo Wood Wax, Antique Oak
Design Options
If you are interested in this piece, consider these options to customize it to meet your needs:
This bed was made to accommodate a full size mattress. A twin, or twin xl version can be made as well.
The slats on the side rails could feature a unique pattern or design, or could be eliminated with just the top rail serving as the safety rail.
The height of the bed, both the overall height and the height under the bed can be adjusted to fit in your home.
As with most pieces, you can choose the species of your choice to achieve your desired color tone and character.
Whitehurst Custom Woodworking 