DIY Loft Bed Build on a Budget! For Any Size Room!

Do you have a room in your house that you just don't know what to do with? Well, check out this DIY loft bed build on a budget! This bed can be built in any size room, and is a great way to add extra space to your home without spending a lot of money.
This video is a great way to get creative and add a little bit of luxury to your home without breaking the bank. Building a loft bed is a great way to increase your storage capacity and make your room more functional. Check out this video to learn how to build a diy loft bed on a budget in any size room!
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Build inspired by the Blog: Miss Lizz Did It! Go check her out!! Amazing tutorials!!

[@susanhoward2522]

Great space for kids!

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Yes it makes it's so big!!

[@tbmamazonreviews]

GET IT!!! 😍

[@kurtbyers3367]

Great job!

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Thanks Kurt!!!

[@annegoodyear9951]

Love this The ultimate for a teen😊

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

❤❤❤

[@thehealthymindsethub]

Excellent job👏

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Thank you very much!

[@andrestorca660]

Congrats on this fantastic project. I am thinking of doing something similar. Could you share the height of the room up to the ceiling? Thanks

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Thank you!!! They are 8 foot ceilings

[@mattimeoPH]

Ayyyyyy that's legit

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Ayyye thank you!!!

[@mvang5028]

How do you like the ceiling fan/light combo? Does it get good air circulation? I’ve seen it come through on ads and have considered it for my kids’s rooms. Love this build and I’m considering doing something similar for my boys. Thanks!

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Thank you!!!! It is not the most powerful. I'd do something bigger next time. Creates air flow but it's not powerful enough for that room

[@krazykatwillis]

Amazing job! How did you secure the ladder to the floor?? I'm thinking about doing this for my 9 year old in his room.

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Do it!!! He still loves it and about to turn 11! So when it's wedged in there and secured to the top frame you don't have to secure it to the floor. It fits very very snug so it doesn't move.

[@krazykatwillis]

Makes perfect sense!!! Thank you so much!!

[@samueljacobson470]

Can I ask what Wood you used for the original 2x6's, and where you got it? I don't have many lumber yards near me, and people have told me not to use pine from Home Depot for furniture. Also you square and plane the wood before using it? I don't have a jointer or planer so I'm not sure if it's a necessary step

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

The white wood from home Depot or Lowe's is great if you can get there early and pick out the straight pieces!! You lay them on the ground there and next to each other and pick out the best ones. Some are warped, yet some are so great and straight! Those pieces are perfect to build with!

[@aidaandtheia]

😂 the cat directed it all

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

He still did. Now my puppies do

[@user-fg1mb1wm7q]

This is awesome, so sturdy! What is the width of the top bunk?

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Thank you so much! It's about 10 inches wider than a twin mattress. Can't remember off top of my head but I think it's in the video

[@newman1a]

Thank you for this! About to build 2 of them in matching books. How did you secure the floating 2x6 to the footer and header on the wall?

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

No problem!! SO fun!! Ok, can you clarify for me which part you're asking about?

[@newman1a]

How do you connect the 2x6s to each other, at the 2 corners? The 2x6 that runs from one wall to the other that the ladder eventually sits under, how is that connected? Thank you!!

[@newman1a]

Help!!

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

So sorry!! Message me on Instagram!!!! @thebrokenmasterpiece

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

I'll send a video if it helps

[@user-md8jk1xt3b]

Looks great! Did you sand or paint the plywood after you screwed it to the crossbeams?

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Yes! I think you're talking about the 2x4 underneath? I stained those before putting them up. The plywood (the bed part?) I did not sand. We layered a beadboard white wall panel from lowes over it later before we put his mattress on it

[@user-md8jk1xt3b]

Thank you@@thebrokenmasterpiece

[@Mr_N0_0ne]

What measurements are the pine steps and the small boards you used to wrap the 2x4 ladder posts

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

The pine is 1x4 and then cut to the width of what you want your stairs to be! The wrapping is 1x5!

[@tanthony4032]

This is absolutely amazing! You did a great job! I am in the process of creating this layout for my 7yr old son! I’m pondering the ladder, it has me a little stumped. How wide did go with your ladder? Also, what did you use to cut the notches?

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Ok so no notches!! Watch the process. Build the 2x2, then using 3.5x1's you work from the bottom up. Add the two, place the step, add two more, place the step. Glue, screws. All that. Then once you frame the columns it looks built in!!

[@tanthony4032]

Ty so much for the fast response. I apologize I should have been more specific. I am speaking of the notches in the 2x4 at the top of the ladder that the actual bed frame rests on. It is around the 2:10 mark in the video and there is actually a picture that pops up briefly.

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Ohh!! Those! Okay so it just needs to be the width of that front framing board which is approximately half of the 2x4 and your height will be determined by the height you have your bed at.

[@tanthony4032]

Thank you so much, I’m going to try to use my new jigsaw for those! I will make sure to share my final project with you!

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

@@tanthony4032 yes please!!! Connect w me on Instagram!!

[@LDaw_96]

Is the straight up ladder an issue as a pose to a slanted ladder?

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

No it hasn't been an issue! He loves it

[@baddassmama4047]

What size bed is up there and how wide are the beams from the wall? My sons bedroom is same length but our ceiling is about 10ft high

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

it is a twin!! There is a bit of space on either side but we wanted him to have room for his white noise maker, reading light, books etc. Which beams are you referring to?

[@luiscastaneda1190]

Love the project but not sure how I feel about the bolts on the wall.

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

Easy to fill!!! ❤️❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@crazyhatter2000]

How did you attach the front frame board to the wall in front of the window?

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

There is a little piece of 2x4 we screwed into the wall by the window to be able to complete the frame, but the weight is on the other walls and the stairs 😊

[@jaredalvey2475]

Is the only support for the front 2x6 the ladder? Did you secure the ladder to the floor?

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

It's not secured to the floor because it's so solid it does not budge. The surrounding frame is all secured into the studs so it's not going anywhere

[@clarenceng6093]

Not sure if this question makes sense. I don’t have any house framing knowledge. I assume studs are the actual frame of the house which are then covered over with drywall? But how did you know where the studs are behind the drywall?

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

@@clarenceng6093 stud finder! You can get one for cheap. It finds the stuff in the wall so you are drilling wood into those, which is the house frame- super sturdy

[@clarenceng6093]

Perfect thanks

[@oekakiaddict]

How is the mattress getting ventilation? Do you flip the bed once a month? Otherwise there’s a concern about mold growth…

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

no mold issues here! we have good ventilation in our house but flipping the mattress is a great idea!

[@amystern123]

They also make mattress underlays specifically for bunk beds and lofts. They’re a thin layer which permits airflow and reduces the chance of mold. If you search for mattress under layer to prevent mold, some options will come up.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

I like the name of your channel.

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

You get the name of it?! 😁😉

[@rmalus10297]

Were you able to get untreated 4x4s? All the ones at home depot are treated to be used outside and i prefer not to put that wet mess inside. If they were treated, did you have them dry out for awhile? Also, i can only work on one step at a time as well. My husband asks for a whole project budget and sometimes i can't provide. I'm like, i can only focus on one step at a time😂😂 Sorry, i don't pay attention. You used 2 2x4s

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

SAME!! We literallly just went one step at a time! You can do this!! And yes because they were going to be wrapped, 2 - 2x4's worked PERFECTLY! and were safe to use inside!!

[@TheRealJadaRenae]

What is the price?

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

I wish I had priced everything out! I did not but it was NOT expensive

[@JoshuaVargas-of6kl]

How high is your ceiling?

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

8 feet

[@mahamedqasim]

not save to sleep- but well done

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

It's been over a year and no issues but thank you!!! ❤️❤️

[@SkyeHack]

what happens when he gets tall? you going to have to rip all that stuff out?

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

100% :)

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

It really does allow for some growth but honestly after a few years he will want a change anyhow. Holes are easy to patch

[@lindseywagner7510]

My son is 16 with same set up. Except he has huge 65 inch tv under with bean bags to lounge in

[@thebrokenmasterpiece]

that sounds amazing!!!!@@lindseywagner7510