DIY Bunk Beds (Built-In Twin Beds)
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- Опубліковано 3 лют 2025
- DIY Built-In Twin Bunk Beds
#bunkbed #bunkbeds #kidsbed
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Our electrician says the outlet near the bed is a fire hazard so he took it out and put a blank cover on it. Because codes can vary in different areas, I'd recommend consulting a licensed electrician in your area if you're faced with the same issue.
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In this video, I'm sharing how we made our kids a DIY built-in bunk bed. This adorable bunk bed makes bedtime truly magical (pretty sure I'm living vicariously through my kiddos). As always, the step-by-step project plans are available on my website, along with more photos and details.
This DIY bunk bed project might look complicated, but it's not! The design is simple yet smart - we're using 2x4 stud lumber and tongue-and-groove boards that "wrap" around the framework. You could build this bunk bed in just a few weekends! The design is similar to the DIY kids playhouse I built years ago: jenwoodhouse.c...
Watch the video to see how we built this bunk bed (with tips and tricks along the way!), as well as the mistakes we made and how we worked around them. Also, even though this bunk bed is built into the room, I designed it so that it will be fairly easy to disassemble when we're ready to move out.
My kids love to read and draw before bedtime, so I included a couple of shelf units to the headboard for storage. It even has built-in lighting - and I didn't have to do any electrical work! I owe this clever wireless lighting trick to my brilliant friend Mandi from Vintage Revivals! (vintagerevival...)
Big thanks to 84 Lumber for sponsoring this project. Did you know that 84 Lumber can supply just about any species of wood that you want? They can even find you the rare ones! Check out their website (84Lumber.com) to get a quote and an estimate for your next project.
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Is it weird to make this bunk bed for an adult? Asking for a friend...
Tell your friend it's fine! 😉👌🏻
After looking at these great designs for loft/playhouse beds, I told my husband...I wanted him to build one for our room too! He made a face 🤨, but he didn’t say no 🤓🕵🏻♀️
Does the adult wear a diaper?
No it’s not weird it’s actually very cool and I actually like that bed that you made
It's great I am indian
The wallpaper you used is a stroke of genius! It's fun for a kids' room without being tacky; it's very tasteful
Thank you! The kids picked out the wallpaper!
This is the best bed I ever saw in my life
I love it on how ur a builder and u are such a good mother bc u make things for ur kids🥺
As a 14yr old crafter/artist I took your plan and tweaked it to make a floating bed with a modern feel to it! I used the bottom empty area to add my vanity+work desk abomination that I’ve designed! I am so grateful for your video because since I have an okay sized room(I’m getting a seperate “secret” room built in so I had to go with a smaller room) this helped me use the vertical space! My parents are building a new house and I’ve taken the responsibility of designing and making my room as I like such projects! If all my calculations are correct and my model is accurate to my future bedroom then I am SO happy because it looks SOOOOO cool! So I wanted to share this to anyone reading this who is interested in customising their room, DO IT! I know it’s gonna get frustrating and you probably will spend hours crying while continuously erasing and adding more things to your plan re measuring and stuff. It’s going to be hard work but just don’t give in and be creative! Take inspiration and tweak things to fit your taste! It’s so worth it! And thank you Jen for helping me design my epic room! Oh and you older peeps who like this but are to embarrassed to make it...YOLO! JUST DO IT WHO GIVES A CRAP IF PEOPLE JUDGE YOU? BE YOU MY DARLINGS!!!💕💕💕💕
Update: ✨ I did it and I love it✨
I just found you to search how to install wood floors and I literally stuck with you all day...! Amazing work...! Thank you for sharing all your work!
Thanks for being here!
Wow!!!! Looks so cosy!!
We’re actually making this now and just finished all the cuts - thank u
I ADORE bunkbeds! Thus, the subscription. :) Thank you very, very much for sharing this with us!
Love it!! Great job and great video!
Thanks Jamison!
How would you expand it to a bigger bed for when they get older
@@lexistacy9980 I imagine they wouldn't be into the "clubhouse" feel for their beds when they're bigger.
My daughters showed me this video and asked me to build it. Great video best out takes
Awesome! Thank you!
Great idea and build! I plan to build one for my kids!
Go for it!
this. is. a piece. of art. !
This is beautiful!
What a beautiful bunk ❤️ Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Great video Jen!
Thanks Luke! Those Sampley Brothers are pretty amazing!
First time watching one of your videos. Love your energy and the editing you put in each video. Keep it up!
Thanks so much!!
Haha...I do that to my husband every time I pick up the stud finder. He just rolls his eyes and tries not to smile.
I just bought my first drill and want to do to woodworking so bad. I did some way back in middle school haha but loved it. And I'm in the process of getting a bunk bed for my kids and came across your video. I really want to try this but need to get my wood working knowledge up there!
You can do it!
You're adorable! I love this video! You're so down to earth, clever, and charismatic. I just built a full size loft bed and I will use your ideas & plans to enclose it. Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching!
I love this bed
I love everything about your video and the project. What an amazing work
Thank you! Cheers!
I love this!!!! I want to do this for my son
Great project, I need something like that for when my Great Grandchildren come of to visit, there's 5 of them and only 3 guest rooms, not including the mon and dad. Thanks I enjoy you build. Appo Apodaca
Thanks! Here's another idea for you - I built a triple bunk bed for my neighbor's triplets and shared the plans and tutorial on my site: jenwoodhouse.com/triple-bunk-bed/
Very nice and aesthetic!
not sure that would have fit in the rooms we had as kids. I remember they were pretty small on base. Good to see u doing good. Congrats on being a DIY pro Jen. You and your husband are awesome! God bless and keep up the good work!
This is pretty awesome, Jen! I'm going to convert your plan to a free-standing model.
WWOOOOW!!! So great project!!!
Just found your channel, and it’s great! This is a super cool project, and I just love how it turned out! I’m excited to see what you make in the future.
Thanks! And welcome!
Great Job
best bunk bed for kids
Wow awesome....❤
I would tweak this to allow for drawers on the bottom for all of that available space under the bottom bed.
Great idea!
I don't have kids yet, but when they are here and big enough in like 7 years I will build one haha
Amazing!
im soooo making this next weekend!!!! awesome job, you make it appear very doable and Im no builder so i really need doable lol.. wish me luck ;-)
Good luck! Can't wait to see your version!
really good idea
My wife just found you! We are in love with your channel.
Brilliant!
Awesome work Team Woodhouse! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 .....Jen, I can totally sympathize with Adam when it comes to those finders, completely unreliable!!! Those things are constantly going off as us guys try to use them, we're better off just knocking on the wall! 😁
Haha the struggle is real!
I love it 😍
Awesome Awesome Awesome
I loved it I will also try this great we can also put drowrs 👍💚💛🙂😙😘
very nice
I wish I had this it is beautiful
Fun! Thanks!!!
Would love to do this in our apartment 😢
Let be the tounge and grove idea, I'll b taking some ideas from this an building my own but the bottom with be a secret Den ☺️
The bloopers🤣🤣🤣
Спасибо, это именно то что я искала)
can I replace the 1x6 tongue and groove for 1x6 common boards?? did u use planer or jointer at all?
would it be hard to build this with ten foot ceilings
the bloopers at the end lol
Awesome
How does it look after a year of being lived in by kids?
Great question! The bed still looks great and the kids still love it!
@@JenWoodhouse1 Thanks. very cute build
I would love to see a double loft style bed that connects with stairs in the middle. I know it’s a tall order. I have 2 boys that are 13 & 8 and my 13 year old really wants his privacy. I think two lofts side by side with stairs in the middle would give them space from each other but also allow them to hang out! I realllllly want the frames to be full... twins are just too small for them. Ugh. Desks underneath.. maybe a way to carpet the stairs optional? Tall tall order I know. I would love your thoughts!!! ❤️❤️
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It's good,😀😃
Just found your channel. How do you get the plans for this bed? I signed up for the emails, but does the newsletter go retroactive?
You can get the plans via the link in the description box. Plans are automatically sent to your email, but can sometimes end up in the spam folder. Once you get the plans, you begin to receive weekly(ish) emails from me. :)
@@JenWoodhouse1 Wonderful. Thank you.
Where can i find the step by step printable guideline?
Wow 👏
It look like a tiny apartment. I have a bunk bed too, wish my could look like this TuT
Is the space below the bottom bunk and the floor usable?
My kids use it as a hiding place!
How long did this take?
Just how do u change the bed sheets
I cover this at the end of the video.
Nice project, but the outlet against the mattress might be a fire hazzard or it may even cause electrocution. Perhaps you can remove the outlet completely or move it higher?
Oh, goodness, that never occurred to me! I'll have to consult my electrician. Thanks for the tip!
Can anyone tell me where I might be able to find the plans for this? I have requested them three times through the website and have received nothing.
It’s in the description box. Just click on the title of the video.
Is all that wood sanded?
Yes of course!
@@JenWoodhouse1 I ordered the materials yesterday to do this project. My first project. I am using cedar instead of pine (assuming you used pine wood). I wondered if I need to sand and paint the wood which is not going to be visible.
The main structure just jointed and planned, and the tongue and groove sanded and painted.
What would be your advise?
wow is cool
Hello!! How do I find the plans??
Linked in the description!
I’ve never done any building projects. But my wife and I want to do this. Is it really something the average Joe could do?
Hi Jim!
Yes, most of my designs are beginner-friendly, using off-the-shelf lumber and basic power tools. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions along the way!
wowwwwww!!!
How do I get the plans?
Here's the link: jenwoodhouse.com/diy-built-in-bunk-beds/
For my son's kids
Sad that you don't have these plans on your website...
They're linked in the description!
What's the price in indian numerical
how expensive is this we want to make two of them!
More details are linked in the description!
Hi, I’ve learned a lot from your video, thanks for sharing. May I ask if you are using untreated timber or treated? Would you have concern if using treated interior framing timber? Thanks.
How do you like the light fixture with built in fan? I’ve been looking into a similar unit for a small room.
We like it a lot! We've had 3 of them for several years.
good
God I’m jealous that my parents won’t make that since I got a loft bed.
That's sad:( lmao
(no hate)
My parents jest wattched and made it
@@funtime9407 damn
My parents give me a bunk bed maybe cause of I'm youngest siblings-
👁👄👁👌
@@rania1018 me as the oldest: this isn’t fair..but...I am my grandma’s favourite thank god
Where is the plans ?
The plans are linked in the description box.
Can i try to build this lmao
This is so vintage
We want to buy bunkbeds for our girls but cant find something that is unique and affordable. This might be our solution !!!
Kids seeing this .. next day..DAD!!!CAN YOu build this bed when we move to the new house!!!!
I’d love to see some boy ideas like western style. Any ideas?
cute
So lucky
I would just put some trim on the corner.
This will be how I make my enclosed bed cave to hide from the rest of the world.
My adventure with the tree began with projects from Woodglut.
oh, by base on my previous comment I meant Gunter.
You talk a lot
Thanks, I worked really hard on the script!
Cute, but stupid. Difficult to get the mattress in there and impossible to change the sheets.
I don't appreciate your rude comment, Rich H. I addressed both of these issues in the video; clearly you weren't paying attention. The mattresses can easily fit through the giant windows and the all-in-one zippered bedding (which I linked in the description) makes it much easier to change the sheets.
Bad ... i don't like it