He’s working on it, you might check out the modern maker podcast, where he talks about the zoning and permitting process he is having to deal with right now, it is a pretty neat way to keep up with Ben on a weekly basis
There is also a version of the scaffold end frames that is adjustable, anywhere from 3 feet to 5 feet, so that it would not leave a gap depending on which size mattress you selected. Most stores don't stock it, but usually the pro desk can order them in for you. With the 5 foot frames, if the goal was to re-use as much as possible, it may have been better to simply purchase a second (and third) scaffold deck. 3 of them would be just under 60 inches, which would be the size for a queen mattress.
I think it depends on your weight and how much time you watch Netflix on it, also be careful cause if you fall asleep while watching Netflix you might fall down the bed and brake your neck
I can imagine this design becoming the next college fad, especially for art students, you can hang an easel off of one outside end; just a thought. Another great idea.
I've always wanted a loft bed. Especially due to my small house I think it'd be great because of the usable space underneath when you need every inch of space in your home for storage and stuff.
I’m trying to figure out how to develop and build my own portable loft bed with ease if disassembly. This is so inspiring that I’m willing to try some semblance of the design. The only thing that I didn’t like aesthetically was the stabilizing crossbars in the back, but the ingenuity and innovative transformation/repurposing was very convincing. I think I may reconsider using scaffolding to achieve my LEGO loft bed design because of all the options you presented. Thank you. 👌💪🏽✅
Really cool design, but you should make sure the mattress is able to ventilate from the bottom. If a mattress is put on a closed of surface like you did here there's a high risk of mold forming inside the mattress.
Chuck Ellis You should have side rails for a child’s bed and a loft bed can be built just as cheaply and probably more sturdily using dimensional lumber.
You could also add the other x-brace in the front and just enter the "loft" area underneath through the sides, too. But this is a really awesome idea, especially if you're in a temporary living space. Awesome stuff!
Saw your guest appearance on This Old House. A tough crowd to impress. We are going to adapt your plans for an outdoor concrete + cedar kitchen island to make a smaller bathroom vanity to fit a sink we got for next to nothing at a Habitat for Humanity Restore. Your designs are great. Thanks
nice looking bed?can the bed frame. can it hold up to up to 300lb-500lb person? i can use a bed frame like that.. everything looks good except for the clothing hanging... i would add more storage for that part instead? like dvds video games boxes or books etc..?
I've been thinking of doing something like this in my bedroom. Creating a mezzanine space for sitting/sleeping. I've contemplated the idea of welding some 1.5"-2" square steel tubing together to make a frame and then using plywood to create a floor, but something like this would be a great alternative, probably a lot cheaper, although not as customisable as if I were to make it from my own design. I wonder if they have these in the U.K :/
Cool project! Will your desert house be a 2nd home or your primary home? Are there fewer construction restrictions where you bought your land? For example, could you build a tiny house on the property?
Simpli Safe needs some scorpion and spider detectors if you're in the desert Ben. Also, that alarm demo set my two dogs off lol. This is great I've wanted a loft bed since my apartment off-campus is tiny :(
PLEASE film the build of your new house. PLEASE!
He is. Check out his podcast where he talks about it more.
He’s working on it, you might check out the modern maker podcast, where he talks about the zoning and permitting process he is having to deal with right now, it is a pretty neat way to keep up with Ben on a weekly basis
There is also a version of the scaffold end frames that is adjustable, anywhere from 3 feet to 5 feet, so that it would not leave a gap depending on which size mattress you selected. Most stores don't stock it, but usually the pro desk can order them in for you.
With the 5 foot frames, if the goal was to re-use as much as possible, it may have been better to simply purchase a second (and third) scaffold deck. 3 of them would be just under 60 inches, which would be the size for a queen mattress.
is that bed strong enough for netflix and chilling 😂😂
Raven Shade don't think he knows what netflix and chill means
That's what the silicone caulk was for. To reduce the rattles during netflix and chill
I think it depends on your weight and how much time you watch Netflix on it, also be careful cause if you fall asleep while watching Netflix you might fall down the bed and brake your neck
well i mean if you dont fall off...
Raven Shade It might break due to shaking
I can imagine this design becoming the next college fad, especially for art students, you can hang an easel off of one outside end; just a thought. Another great idea.
Your design idea, I mean.
I did this in my dorm room in 1983. There are no new ideas under the sun it seems.
Looks amazing but wont the pipe legs leave horrible marks in the floor?
After some netflix and chilling XD
flexxarnnn but pads on it
Put some tennis balls on the end of it, maybe
Put a foam pad on the bottom.
It's a rental. Probably doesn't care.
Great idea but I would drill a few holes in the plywood to give the bottom of the mattress some ventilation so it doesn't get funky and moldy.
Gopher it
Never liked scaffolding more. Awesome!!!
This would be really good for small apartments, minimalists and minimalists with small apartments
"guys we're out of scaffolding".. "fear not... come with me to the bedroom"
Great secondary use for scaffolding... I have some old scaffolding behind my garage, I might need to clean it up and build something w/ it! 🤓👍
This is going to be so much cheaper than buying a queen size loft frame.
I wouldn't trust my self sleeping in there, I would most likely fall off the bed during the night, even with that rail installed 🤣
10/10 Would build, if i had power tools and hands.
this comment made my day!
Darkwolf 349 hahhah
Jeff Moore god dammit Jeff!
This channel is going to make New Yorker go nuts, specially the ones who live in the city.
I've always wanted a loft bed. Especially due to my small house I think it'd be great because of the usable space underneath when you need every inch of space in your home for storage and stuff.
I love those chucks!
this was one of your best videos and most clever use of industrial supplies. Thanks for the idea!
That bedside table was inspired!! Awesome
I'm so doing this. I have like a studio and this will save space. Thanks
I’m trying to figure out how to develop and build my own portable loft bed with ease if disassembly. This is so inspiring that I’m willing to try some semblance of the design. The only thing that I didn’t like aesthetically was the stabilizing crossbars in the back, but the ingenuity and innovative transformation/repurposing was very convincing.
I think I may reconsider using scaffolding to achieve my LEGO loft bed design because of all the options you presented. Thank you. 👌💪🏽✅
Awesome idea best in years
Pretty Cool! Only issue is that the bottom of the mattress isnt breathing. That's a quick way to get mold. Just a heads up!
The wardrobe thing makes it look chic.
Exactly i guess that's just for the portrait of how it looks otherwise that is a very minimal wardrobe very less people would have it
Now that's industrial.
I’m super tempted to do this... it would also give me an excuse to get a double mattress.
DAMN. I needed this video like a year ago! I love it!
I already thought about making a bed of scaffolding. But my idea just mount them normally. your idea is so much better.
Really cool design, but you should make sure the mattress is able to ventilate from the bottom. If a mattress is put on a closed of surface like you did here there's a high risk of mold forming inside the mattress.
That's even cooler then how you described it on the podcast! Awesome job!
smart and creative. i like the idea. keep on keeping your bar high.
Man, u r my new hero! This idea was just great!
HomeMadeModern makes the best commercials I've ever seen *no sarcasm intended.*
This idea is AWESOME... and dare I say EPIC!
This is a great idea! I was thinking of doing a loft bed for my daughter's room when she's old enough. This would make it super easy.
Chuck Ellis You should have side rails for a child’s bed and a loft bed can be built just as cheaply and probably more sturdily using dimensional lumber.
Did this. You said to use 1/2" plywood, however the MetalTech scaffold walk uses 5/8" plywood for a perfect fit.
i like anything that is modular and industrial.. so great make.. :)
Super clever! Love it
This is awesome! Well done!
Absolutely brilliant!
I work with scaffolding a bit, how much wobble did you guys get at night?
the silicon caulk helped that along with the taping the joints. there is a little movement but its quiet
You could also add the other x-brace in the front and just enter the "loft" area underneath through the sides, too. But this is a really awesome idea, especially if you're in a temporary living space. Awesome stuff!
Just brilliant man!
Wow congrats on buy a lands! It is so nice for you and good luck!
How would you make a platform for a full size mattress? Great idea and video!
What a creative idea!🤙🏻
I don't think he knows what Netflix and chill means.
same...
Sure He does. He's a Californian.
My god that alarm caught me off guard. Need a warning next time lol
rip speakers
Lol right?!
I was at work during lunch with my earbuds in, and I thought the fire alarm was going off. My coworkers didn’t even flinch 😂
@@MichaelMendozaMagic WHAT!? DID YOU SAY SOMETHING!?
It’s 11:25 and I’m watching a video about how to make a loft bed from the comfort of my loft bed
Great repurpose of already existing material. Very clever!
Love this idea, even if I had money for something fancy I’d like something like this better 😁
I live for your videos. I have made so many things inspired by you guys!
Ok this is a great idea. So clean looking 👍👍👍
Nice! I am impressed
Good integration of sponsor in the video almost felt like part of it
What’s the max weight for something like this. Great space saver for small bedrooms
This is perfect for cleaning and organizing
Really cool!
Justo lo que buscaba 😘
Frickin Amazeballz!!!!
Awesome video! I’ve been on the road a lot lately, and have been blasting through the podcast. You guys are killing it!
Super cool 😎
When you have elevated work to do, but don't want to get out of bed....... another great idea y'all👍🏾
I LOVE THIS
The video which you need to see when you buy new house and there is no money for furniture ... Been there done that ✔️
That’s so cool!!!!
Some really neat ideas! Great build!
Wow!. Haven't seen anything new in a while from you guys. 👍
May I ask how tall the room is?
@HomeMadeModern How much did this cost in total?
Love this project man. Inspirational ideas...
love love love this idea! definitely want to try this out
Great idea and great job.
Great video, man!
I’m looking forward to your house project!
Love the bed idea that's cool
Saw your guest appearance on This Old House. A tough crowd to impress. We are going to adapt your plans for an outdoor concrete + cedar kitchen island to make a smaller bathroom vanity to fit a sink we got for next to nothing at a Habitat for Humanity Restore. Your designs are great. Thanks
Genius! Subscribed!
Nice build Ben, Great idea and use of the scaffolding.
You should drill some large diameter holes in the plywood so the mattress can vent. It’ll make a difference on those warm J tree summer nights.
That’s a brilliant idea.... Would you say the dimensions are sound and large enough to support a queen size bed?
Brilliant!
Well done! Very well.
Hi, I don't have tool for drilling except for wood. Do you think a multiple scaffolding deck would do? Thanks
I need more information, i am legit planing on doing this.
This is cool. I would do this but I have no building skills. I would probably make the bed collapse when I got on it lol.
nice looking bed?can the bed frame.
can it hold up to up to 300lb-500lb person?
i can use a bed frame like that..
everything looks good except for the clothing hanging...
i would add more storage for that part instead?
like dvds video games boxes or books etc..?
does it shake a lot when climbing to the top, or is it stable?
also, does it shake when tossing and turning while sleeping?
Woow!! Pero como no se me había ocurrido antes!! XD
dont the feet need something to spread the load more since theyre a bit narrow and theyre carrying a bed and 1 or 2 ppl ?
Man, I wish I was handy enough to build something like this...
supper cool idea👍👍👍👍👍
mais um grande projeto desse canal...abraços do Brasil
Curious why you used SS screws? I was under the impression that they don't offer as much sheer strength?
it looks great ❤️ totally going to make one for my room
I've been thinking of doing something like this in my bedroom. Creating a mezzanine space for sitting/sleeping. I've contemplated the idea of welding some 1.5"-2" square steel tubing together to make a frame and then using plywood to create a floor, but something like this would be a great alternative, probably a lot cheaper, although not as customisable as if I were to make it from my own design. I wonder if they have these in the U.K :/
Will there be videos of you building the house?
Cool project! Will your desert house be a 2nd home or your primary home? Are there fewer construction restrictions where you bought your land? For example, could you build a tiny house on the property?
Simpli Safe needs some scorpion and spider detectors if you're in the desert Ben.
Also, that alarm demo set my two dogs off lol. This is great I've wanted a loft bed since my apartment off-campus is tiny :(
Thanks for the tutorial
You should open up an Etsy store it’d be awesome!
Looks cool!
Nice project Ben! & Jessie! Thanks for sharing the video with us.😎👍JP