DIY Built-In Loft Bed | Bedroom Makeover

Check out how we created more space in our daughters shared bedroom by installing a built-in loft bed. This DIY loft bed was easy, budget friendly and made this small bedroom more functional for our girls. A DIY bedroom makeover our kids are in love with.
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[@FernandoSchulman]

Incredible! Very nicely done.

[@mtaylor9055]

When I saw the sponges I was nervous (the 90s) but it looks so cool! I never would have thought to do that. The whole room is gorgeous!

[@heathercammack1656]

😂

[@kourtneygoodson5761]

I love how she put herself up there before she put her kids up there

[@shumailaqureshi8609]

My daughter’s room is just like yours with windows placement and the dimensions also. I am glad I came across your video. Its very easy. Thank you.

[@josikazmierczak279]

I loved the accent wall, will definitely try it in my daughter's room

[@carlosrocha7167]

Really the best option to make the room bigger. well done. Just one small but important detail, the steps of the ladder need to readjust the high. That last one is to high, shouldt be at the same level of the bed, to make the climbing easier. Please tell me if i am wrong. congratulations for your work.

[@heathercammack1656]

Thanks for the tip. I want to redo the ladder into a possible staircase as the loft is a popular attraction for younger visitors.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

You are right, and very kind to mention such an important safety consideration.

[@5014chizuka]

It’s awesome! Great upgrade to the space

[@songbird3094]

I love how it turned out. A great choice of colours.

[@GiselleTrujillo]

Wow! beautiful!

[@maideryang519]

Love it!

[@angelicamendoza8232]

Great job!! I loved you project!

[@lauriepayseur5897]

This is EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR !

[@erikaneal5899]

Great job!!!

[@sixteeschyl]

This is amazing!! ❤❤

[@marieginferrer9454]

love this its amazing,.....

[@mohammadshirdel1463]

Looks very nice and thanks for video

[@beingmariammofficial]

This is such a creative and fun space for your l.o!! I’m definitely gonna try this out, I saw a loft bed I really liked at pottery barn but it was over $2500! Your video is giving me the confidence to try and build it myself 💕🙏🏼

[@Takoja_is_Her_Name]

Wow I love😊😊

[@The.Artistic.Squirrel]

I’m going to do this for our lil girl. In 2024 it’s probably gonna cost a fortune

[@ISmellLikeBeefandCheese]

I just got all the lumber to build one yesterday, at Home Depot, plus carpet to cover the top (under mattress) cost 150$ assuming you have your own tools

[@hawaiidogs9277]

Ty

[@TheDragon07]

Awesome! Exactly the idea I had for my boys bedroom. One question, have you noticed any ventilation issues with the mattress sitting flat on the loft?

[@lauriepayseur5897]

I thought the same thing. I would likely buy the slatted system like at IKEA or somethings like that. We sleep hot and that can cause mold to grow. But GREAT BUILD IDEAS

[@heathercammack1656]

We haven't had any issues 👍

[@dianabugarini2441]

loved the transformation! What's the distance from the loft to the ceiling?

[@heathercammack1656]

It's a couple feet. Enough for our child sit up with extra headspace.

[@Sarah-Collen]

Heather, I love this bed. Can you tell me what the width of your room is? I'm trying to figure out if I need bigger timber for the span. Thank you Sarah

[@heathercammack1656]

I would use 2x6 or 2x8 if I built it again. I think our room is only 10ft wide.

[@yazzidiamonds5859]

Could you help me out a little I am wanting to do this for my daughter, but I also want it be able to be used if an adult would like to go up there to your thoughts on support for this would be so extremly grateful for

[@MaloMadamn]

In this case, would a window guard be needed, or does your kid not fit through the space? I'm asking bc I would like to imitate this and I too have a window that might block some of the projects. Would you suggest a window guard or does it not affect the space and safety?

[@heathercammack1656]

She wouldn't fit through the space, so it hasn't been an issue for us. That's a good point though if you have a larger window.

[@jouayang5849]

How wide is the room? Looking to do something similar for my son but wasn’t sure if a center post/ ladder would be needed .

[@heathercammack1656]

The room is about 11ft, but also my daughter on the top bunk is a small 6yr old so the support is adequate for her. You can upgrade to a 2x6 or even 2x8

[@aleksandrakettner905]

❤❤❤

[@jonfloate3891]

Love it! What the heck happened to the bike?? lol

[@heathercammack1656]

😂 My husband tried to do a wheely and it didn't go well 😂

[@i.can.sew.anythingchic3295]

How much did I cost?

[@Libraxbruja]

How much did you wood supplies cost to build?

[@heathercammack1656]

I think it was around 200 but we spent $50 of that on the carpeting which is optional

[@matthewcoombs1695]

How wide did the room span?

[@heathercammack1656]

Just under 10 feet.

[@cierras4731]

How tall are your ceilings?

[@heathercammack1656]

8 ft

[@katharineshade9550]

Absolutely beautiful! You could give them more room by not having such a big bed underneath - does a small child really need such a big bed, particularly in such a small room shared with a sibling? Where do they put all their stuff? I'm not sure if it's an American thing, but I was in single bed until my early 20s. My 14 year old is finding a single bed a bit cramped now, so we'll look at getting a double.. I really like the patterning on the wall too :)

[@heathercammack1656]

This doubles as our guest room so we need the queen bed.

[@tkalskate]

I dont know how long those nails can hold the whole bed. I would build atleast two pillars for extra support

[@heathercammack1656]

The screws held perfectly. If this was made to hold adults extra support may be necessary. I just took the bed down as we are moving kids around and this bed was a beast to take apart. It was still very solid after two years of use.