$200 Study and Sleep Loft DIY

This video details step by step instructions of how to build a study & sleep loft from common dimensional lumber sizes. Do it yourself and save money, customize, and have fun along the way! Lumber sizes used for construction include:
1X2
1X3
1X4
1X8
2X4
Because dimensional lumber is already at size, only a few basic tools are required for construction, including
Miter saw
Drill
Tape measure
Clamps
Check it out and let me know what you think!

[@shafiqrazak7391]

The only vid that matters. Shows the budget show the tools needed, Shows the woodworking and materials needed.

[@brophymusprime593]

I've wanted to make one of these for my daughter but we were moving around and she was a bit young but I came here today because we are finally at that point!! Let the building commence.

[@tashaelle6264]

That looks so much better than the $500 loft and desk combo I've seen. And I'm sure so much sturdier. Great job.

[@brentkabat3910]

Fantastic work, Taco Joe! Love this video, will be building one just like it this fall. Can't wait, thanks for a great design and the inspiration to me and many others!

[@leimdog]

INCREDIBLE video!! Everything is broken down in subsections in the timeframe, fantastic editing and subtle music with no excess. AND....a wonderful product. I'm actually changing my loft design now because of this.

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Wow, thank you!

[@edp2506]

out of all the videos i watched today, this deserves the icing on the cake! wow, so detailed. there were other 2 guys selling plans and all they do is yap and did not describe what they actually did. sometimes silence with some textual instruction is a lot better than ego yapping!

[@zaerkus]

Beautiful project. It´s perfect for two sons and one medium large room. Obviously two studio lofts, each one in oposite corner. Big idea. Tnaks a lot for share. And for the specific data.

[@e4mafia_tn]

Thank you for taking the time to share this. I gotta build two mirroring each other for my boys. This makes it easier

[@Cbink82]

Currently in the process of building this! Legs and desk support done, hoping to wrap the rest up this week. I loved this build as the frame is resting on the 2x4s and bolted. Much prefer the security of you having done it this way versus pocket screws which is what many builds seem to use 😳🤯. Many thanks for posting!

[@TacoJoesHouse]

thanks Blinky- me and you think alike :) - ie - Bedframe on the studs is the only way to go (IMHO) thanks for the comment and good luck with the project!

[@Cbink82]

@@TacoJoesHouse Got this finished up today (been very busy recently so it’s been on the back burner). Thanks so much for the inspiration on this build. 👊

[@akfarmer]

I just built this with your "plans". Thank you very much. My daughter loves it.

[@daviddavis1322]

This is really good. Just the right amount of detail and video speed. I really liked the garage to be honest. Trusses for extra storage and a bare block under it? Swoon.

[@mdavis472000]

Great looking desk!!!! Enjoyed the video. Great production. Keep it up.

[@elliejones7397]

I've looking for a good video on how to build a loft for a long time because all the loft beds I keep finding are either made out of metal (which I rather have wood because I think it would be easy to take care of and take down if I need to) or they were outlandishly expensive. I'm really going to consider this in the future when my family moves

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Thanks for the comment Ellie and I can't agree with you more / good luck with your loft decision!

[@c.jillallen-hood4685]

I love this! I'm going to make mine a king size with a lounge area below and a closet storage one side! Thanks for posting the pertinent details!

[@abigailruthwenchie9358]

hello! How did it turn out? Is it done?

[@yolondab6952]

IM In LOVE❤ you make it so.....easy for your viewers 🙏🏽THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chelseab5467]

Thank you!! That was very detailed and helpful! That cat moment was cute.

[@nicolevintagepigeon6313]

This video is friggin awesome~~. Thank you for the exact material list!

[@cs98jja]

Great vid… great design. Thanks for sharing. I was able to use the techniques to built a similar loft bed for my son.

[@markquinlan3595]

Fabulous job! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. Wishing you all the best. Subscribed. God Bless.

[@raydar1964]

Great video! One of the nicest loft beds with desk i have seen. Has anyone created a cut list and/or supply list? If so can you share them?

[@mustangpapi76]

This is the best one I seen so far. I'm going to have to build this one but a few mods for my kids room space. 👍

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Thank for the comment Hector / good luck with your build!

[@hsingh2k]

Very nice build! My 4 yr old daughter just gave me the go.

[@3dconceptsofutah757]

Nice build and really great video production! Cheers!

[@MamaBearVIIX]

AMAZING!!! Awesome job.

[@miguel300ish]

You sir are a very skilled individual!

[@babyangelcake23]

This is my day 3 To build this loft bed . Legs are ready two desk are ready today I’m going to build a mattress box thank you so so so much .

[@jaimemerino2447]

Really like your style and your project thanks

[@gtrs8037]

EXCELLENT Build !! 😃 LOVE IT ! 😍 Thanks for sharing..😊

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Glad you liked it G Trs!

[@GabrielDimude]

Very professional design. Cats always check and test what we are building. 🐱😎

[@pedrojimenez4786]

Great instructions, excelent design, buy would've like taking 360 look from segments while finishing them

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Hey thanks Pedro - maybe I can work that into my next project so its a little more clear / thanks for the comment!

[@Phoenix_Rising13]

What an incredible video!!! Please do more!! Single mom of four and desperately needing several loft beds and this video was exactly what I needed! Any ideas for two separate loft beds in the same room? Thank you again for posting!

[@TacoJoesHouse]

You are thinking about it the right way - ie - how to fit 2 lofts in one room vs. trying to make them fit - LOL / You'll have unlimited options w/layout so don't hesitate to think outside the box. Definitely google "2 lofts in 1 room" and see what that search returns / I'm sure you'll see a number of different options and you can use the same concepts in my video and adapt them to different layouts. Good luck with the project and thanks for the comment!

[@DeviouS-DaggerS]

Did you end up building it?

[@jon479]

I built one! Thanks for the plans. I upscaled to a queen size and my math actually worked :)

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Thats great! Glad it worked out for you Jon-

[@laylanijones3760]

hi, if you remember the measurements you upscaled to can I get them as I have a queen as well 😊

[@jon479]

@@laylanijones3760 I'm not home right now. I'll see if I still have them when I get there and I'll let you know

[@laylanijones3760]

@@jon479 ok thank you!

[@newmath8047]

Nice job 👍👍..well done

[@chrismiller5797]

Would you be willing to make some dimensions for a queen loft bed wanting to build one for my son but still novice in woodworking love the design

[@SavedbyGrace1157]

Nice build. Gonna try this but modified for twin and with storage stairs. I’m shocked you only have 8 (9 now) subs. Your video is better than tons I’ve watched doing this very kind of bed.

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Thanks Michelle- I'm glad the video was helpful and good luck with your build!

[@magiclotus7813]

I have never built anything in my life and I don’t think I should start with this but I absolutely love it

[@yuderkaestevez4945]

Same here.. I love it but I don’t feel confident because it looks like the video is for someone who’s familiar with building

[@jacobfarkas3916]

Great video! I learned alot of tips for when I make a custom one for myself. I only wish there was some kind of narrator because I mostly do KZbin in the car when I'm driving. Still, great build.

[@jackfrost1953]

Best parent ever

[@pinkpineapplecustoms]

Thanks Joe building two for the kids 😊

[@elizabethruiz3683]

EXCELENT JOB. !!

[@lmmccord27]

It’s absolutely perfect!! Need this in a tiny size for sure!! Definitely doing my homework to make this a bit shorter and twin size for my 5 year old!! 😅 I’m not quite sure how you did the legs this is it only bolts or did you screw it all together and then bolt? Today is day 1 on this project and so far I have all my wood cut 🤗

[@MrsAvila-ps4cu]

Thank you for making this video. What are the heights that you put the carriage bolts at?

[@leewheezy1]

Any details on the screws/bolts sizes and the cut dimensions for the desktop? Looking to build this in the next two weeks and want to make sure I have everything I need.

[@babyd755]

This is quite impressive! Question: When you disassembled and spackled the screw holes, did you just choose different spots to screw into when reassembling?

[@Joeverland]

Hi. Thanks for the great plans. How did you get that rounded corner on the Desk Support?

[@thomasheroux3146]

Thank you Taco Joe!

[@hauntedpercent6634]

Why do loft companies won't even make this idea.. 😔 it's to perfect

[@radparkourdude3604]

Do you mean the actual loft design? If so, the exact same thing is sold by Pottery Barn Teen… for $2000. If you are talking about the cost though, then I do agree with you

[@luiscastaneda1190]

@@radparkourdude3604 sad part is when they build it with cheap material but expect to sell for over 2K is a joke.

[@roboteen]

​@@luiscastaneda1190the real sad part is that people buy it at that price. If no one bought it at 2k, they'd have to lower the price. And as far as loft beds are concerned, they're a niche item

[@ricardo19851]

Awesome job 1 question tho if I wanted a list of what lumber I need where can I find that?

[@UnitedWeBrap]

The cat’s face LOL. Great build!

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Hey thanks! He’s a typical cat - loves the high places - lol 🙂

[@juanpanordo5375]

amazing dude!!!!!!

[@patriciaR004]

Perfect! I'm trying to convince my daughters dad to take on this task loll.

[@kuhnspokerparties9763]

Excellent work! One question, is this an 8ft ceiling room? Thanks.

[@jeremywarren1794]

I’m not sure if you’ve answered this already but did you use rough construction lumber or select pine for this build. Amazing video !!!

[@djmlover]

Good job buddy 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Tom-gq4mw]

Thank you, going to make one, in the list at the beginning there are 1x2's, did I miss something?

[@artwithdad5131]

Beautiful

[@drewporter33]

Hey, what did you use for the desk countertop? Thank you for the video

[@ElohiSilverEarthVentures]

I'm jealous of your shop.

[@TacoJoesHouse]

haha - thanks Mary - its my favorite place at home :)

[@ritadecassiac.s.4382]

I loved!!! Eu quero uma!!!!!!

[@Thomas-ts2gl]

Awesome.. thanks.

[@javidalimohideen6799]

Very nice. I love this design and would like to build this for my son. Any chance you have the full material and cut list?

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Hi Javid - most of that information is the video (ie- at the start and the still shots between each section). When you go shopping, your best bet is to buy some extra wood from Home Depot/Lowes/Menards. Thank god wood prices have come down too! High level you need 1X2s, 1X3s, 1X4s, 1X8s, 2X4s and desktop material. Thanks for the comment!

[@lilmachine26]

Nice thinking of making one for me and my wife a king sized loft with a desk so I can have space to work! Hard when two kids are running around a tiny 2br apartment! Lol

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Go for it! / consider beefing up the jack studs to 2X6s and support the mattress with 1X4s vs 1X3s with the wider bed, but it definitely can be done with a king. Good luck and thanks for the comment!

[@hemeraldhappy7166]

Thank you very much for sharing, is fantastic, I'm open a student studios for rent, that need to be very affordable because today young adults have just a part time job and co-housing is a good alternative, instead to be on the street, but is impossible at the Price housings are on rent or even if I buy one. Beautiful, say to your daughter that she is very fortunate to have a great dad like you. Blessings.

[@vasocreta]

I just priced this out at Home Depot and it's already over twice this cost. Holy smokes!

[@bcat7648]

Do you have documented plans for this bed?

[@Juicexlx]

Fact: dads building loft beds for their kids are just in another category of cool. :D

[@zwarst]

like the way you price as it goes along

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Thanks for the comment Zwarst :)

[@babyangelcake23]

This is a really perfect loft bed plans. But you didn’t specify the size of the bed legs, and about the 1×4, 2×4, 1×3, 1×8, etc., how many wooden strips should you use? I want to make a bed like this, and I hope you can answer my questions in time.thank you so much

[@Carloseduardo-dx2ke]

Parabens lindo trabalho

[@phonophresh]

TacoJoe! Can you send a link or info about your shelving/desktop material in this build? Where did you get it? Is it melamine, or solid wood? I haven't seen a desktop material for sale like that. Is it plywood that you stained, or something else?

[@user-zp6pk8wm3y]

Hi, would you happen to have a buying materials list and then a cutting list? I am building this with my son and as his mom have the very basics of skills but this is a do it together project so…. Will need more info pls

[@mauriciomongegutierrez6451]

fantastic

[@matthewsisk7608]

Is there a design for this at a twin size instead? I have three kids and they all want a loft bed, but they are all twin mattress instead of full. Thank you.

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

this is what i am planning

[@19WolfGirl74]

I wish you could build me the loft bed I want lol this is awesome

[@coburn_karma]

father of the year

[@rogermoore9465]

Do you have a step by step of this project I would love to do this for both of my children but unsure of a few points on this video.

[@SugarBunny_]

What type of bed is this? I have a double bed mattress would that work in this build?

[@selassie9015]

I need this bed ! Either i buy it from u or follow this guide

[@MsSunshine1469]

Do u have a video for a California king size loft with no desk under it… I looking for one for my 17 year old son who is 6ft tall

[@chcotydf1]

Thanks taco joe!

[@artsoto5459]

I need a twin size, do you have a video?

[@practical_tactical5888]

Any chance you have a cut sheet & hardware list? Curious on how many screw lengths you used, and did I see something like 8 carriage bolts? I'm assuming 1/4-20, but hollar back if thats wrong.

[@TacoJoesHouse]

I used zinc #6 drywall screws and eyeballed the joints where they were used. Typical lengths I used.... 2x4 to 2x4: 3" 2X4 to 1XX: 1 5/8", almost always driving from the 1X side 1X to 1X: almost always 1 5/8" - but - if there was any risk of poke though, 1 1/4" Carriage bolts: 5/16" - 1/4" should be find but the head size is almost the same between the two so I went larger. CLAMP EVERYTHING AND USE WOODGLUE TOO!!!!!!!!! I also drilled pilot holes if there were knots nearby/etc (better safe then sorry) / Thanks for the comment!

[@maxgforce6491]

Can you please tell me the measurements I’d need for a twin sized bed. I’m a total noob at this and don’t want to try guessing.

[@ryanbyers6376]

How many total carriage bolts and size did you use?

[@macugino]

How many carriage bolts do you need?

[@ayshabegum737]

Wow this bed looks amazing, I was wondering what the lumber is measured in? Bcs in the description it says they are 1x3, 1x4 etc but where I’m from the wood is measured in cm, metres or mm so I’m thinking of just converting these measurements to cm but I need to know what they are measured in to do that. Great video btw :)

[@steveelford97]

The measurements are in inches

[@cportio1]

thank so much for awesome video was wondering if you could please say how many of each board it takes to build this bed as far as how many 1x's and 2x4's ect. with prices of lumber now i would hate to buy to many just by guessing thank you again for amazing video best style and plans my family have found online

[@TacoJoesHouse]

Hey Curtis - most of that information is the video (ie- at the start and the still shots between each section). When you go shopping, your best bet is to buy some extra wood from Home Depot/Lowes/Menards. Thank god wood prices have come down too! High level you need 1X2s, 1X3s, 1X4s, 1X8s, 2X4s and desktop material. Thanks for the comment!

[@cportio1]

@@TacoJoesHouse thanks for reply, I was able to go through video and estimate exact material needed thank you for such an amazing detailed video my daughter loves her bed

[@chimrichalds982]

@@cportio1 you wouldnt happen to have that list saved would you?

[@cportio1]

@@chimrichalds982 I do, it’s wood only not including bolts screws wood glue or desk top. I can’t attach it here but I can send it to your email

[@chimrichalds982]

@@cportio1 i wish i could tell you my email address but i dont know how. if i put it here then youtube deletes it

[@anaarvizu2841]

For the loft how much weight can it hold for a person ?

[@stoutsprout4297]

I misunderstood the first viewing but it's actually straight forward, do you know what the maximum weight capacity is for this kind of bed?

[@TacoJoesHouse]

The mattress bedframe is the weak point (thus the shear load of the 1x3s and OSB) as the jack studs at the 4 corners are good for more people than the bed can hold. I'll see if I can put together a calculation to share

[@CuriousforMakeup]

@@TacoJoesHouse Did you find out the weight capacity?

[@sexytrashpanda]

Hey dude, looks awesome! Just as an FYI though, mattresses are supposed to get good airflow where possible. Keeps moisture and allergens down, helps regulate temperature better too. Just thought it would be beneficial to the long term health of the mattress and by extension, your wallet, to consider replacing with slats instead of solid chip board :)

[@TacoJoesHouse]

What an excellent comment / thanks for sharing! I am far from a mattress expert and learned something today! Perhaps in a future video I can retrofit back to slats and/or modify it to be more breathable. Thanks for the comment along with teaching me something new!

[@sexytrashpanda]

@@TacoJoesHouse No problem! I got the tip from another video, googled it and turns out it's true :) Thanks for the inspiration!

[@roemekhoek]

@@TacoJoesHouse maybe just put a few holes in the OSB/plywood. Here in the Netherlands (Europe) you already have holed bed plates in the Home Depot. It’s essentially the same thing as MDF with cheese grater pattern.

[@sliduyzamnoyu]

How much for a custom bed for customer in Tokyo?

[@santiago-ug8xl]

How can a i Make this bit without the table

[@TheOdoyle72]

This looks amazing. My daughter is 13 and loves art but no room for her to have her own "studio". I think I know how to fix that

[@rodriguezrogelio96]

This is an excellent opportunity to try to build this loft/study in your case it’ll be loft/studio 🤭

[@sarahnoel354]

What size bed is this for?

[@kamiko_67]

Is this a queen sized loft?

[@user-fk6ui1qi2r]

Do you by chance have dimensions for a Queen loft like this? Also what did you use to round the book shelf pieces?

[@toxictacxx8559]

I think he just un bolted carriage bolts to take down

[@baffledbunnies9844]

would you be able to build this without the desk underneath? or is the desk needed to make the frame sturdy?

[@TacoJoesHouse]

yes you definitely can, but you may want to explore ways to re-enforce the legs in place of the desk (maybe another shelf?). Thanks for the comment

[@Joeverland]

I'm curious if that desktop you got is solid wood or laminate. Thx.

[@phonophresh]

Hi Joe (and Taco Joe) - same question here. I didn’t recognize that material and am curious where you got it and how you finished it. I built a desk a few years back and used 5-6 coats of water based poly with sanding between coats. It still came out like an orange peel and felt really weird. Suggestions on desk top material appreciated

[@martinlandaverde6027]

What size bed is this?