Ikea Stora loft bed hack

[@emilygeraghty3098]

I got a used IKEA STORA bed on Craigslist in NYC and then sent your video to a handyman who came and stabilized using the same method as you. Thanks so much for sharing! You have made an NYC apartment dweller very happy (me).

[@leonsheng6710]

Actually just bought a stora and moving into NYC soon. Would love the contact info for a handyman who would be able to add in these supports if possible

[@caveman.syndrome]

I was about to look for a whole new bed and frame until Reddit showed me this video. My ceiling height is massive and i can turn my current bed frame into a lofted one to get some space in my studio. Thank you for showing this! Saved me so much hassle with this new place

[@babyd755]

These spice racks are a GAME CHANGER! I’ve watched/read now several hours of information on loft beds and stabilizing/securing/diy/etc. This video is by far the most aesthetically pleasing and sturdy setup I’ve seen. The mixed wood stains/colors also play off one another very nicely. Amazing result, and thank you for this complete guide in

[@diannaanglin9098]

Fantastic job, thank you for sharing. Exactly what I was looking for

[@jeanapp_]

Amazing!!! So happy that I found your video here. I bought this second hand to save space in my room and was about to scrap the idea because of its wobbliness (I'm not allowed to drill holes into wall to fixate it). I'd like to try out your options before I abandon the idea. I also LOVE the short side braces that you made - I was thinking of getting really long wood panels that would have to stretch across the complete diagonal length of the long side, making it super long, but your solution was much more convenient and super cute with the lights! So grateful for the inspiration, thank you!!

[@Rythm_07]

THIS IS SO CREATIVE AND BRILLIANT!~~~ Thanks for sharing!

[@lisetchavezcovenas2334]

Good job, im about to buy one of these for my bedroom and this was helpful Thanks from Bilbao Spain

[@STARFLEETC0MMAND]

Questions: - 2x4 for underneath beams ??? - 2x4 for legs ??? - 2x4 for cross beams ??? Thanks for the awesome videos. Will be doing this soon.

[@doomzillah]

Nice, I like the little shelves added, great idea... I'll do the same

[@5amJones69]

NICE!!! Thanks mate. Been looking at this and was just wondering how wobbly it would be, knowing that there would definitely be some give. These are all easily done and I'm happy to hear it's solved the issues. ta

[@keeeeeennnnnn6]

This is such a nice video! Got the stora bed last week for my studio apartment and I’m thinking that the ikea ekby valter brackets would work so nice as well to secure it a bit more! Might actually try that out! Also the spice rackets, the headboard and extra beams is such a good idea! Definitely adding these as well !

[@MA-ij3sp]

Great stuff mate. I have the same bed and it does wobble just for me. Will definitely be doing this!

[@PCgeekinfo]

Can I get the exact measurements for the corner braces? And how did you screw them in? Sorry I’m a noob.

[@markbryanrivera6094]

Hello I was exactly looking for this solution. Thank you very much!!!

[@DjurslandsEfterskole]

Thank you so much for showing your hack! Can't wait to get into it myself

[@GeeMorno]

Dude, that thing aint going anywhere! good job!

[@MA-ij3sp]

Does the wooden leg go all the way down on the open side? I see that it only goes halfway down on the closed side, but I can't tell if it goes all the way down or not on the open side because the couch was blocking it. Also, I see why you added the Ikea plastic holders on the long open side, as the wooden corner beams would block the way, but any reason why you didn't add wooden beams on the opposite short end (where your legs end up)? Would really appreciate it!

[@LucaEnzo]

I absolutely fucking love this.

[@GadgetzGirl]

Your place is so cute!!!

[@koswork]

Thank you!!

[@estradajustdoit8453]

I love your video best ideas thank you for sharing

[@MYGmusic97]

Very nice! How did you shorten the legs of the bed?

[@justpaul5167]

YOU ARE A LEGEND YOUR ARE AND LEGEND MATE LEGENDS NO COMMENTS YOU ARE JUST A HERO

[@elainesouza180]

Will you teach me how to do this on my IKEA Stora bed pleeeease!

[@federicomarchiano6514]

Hi, may I know the height of your room? Thank you, the video was really enjoyable

[@koswork]

Hi there The ceiling hight is 270cm. We cut 15cm off the bed legs to give us enough room to give us a little more head hight.

[@GsKillz818]

Kos Thank you much for that information!

[@cuffmeincorporated]

I know this is an old video and no recent activity on your account so worried for a response. For the diagonal wood that you installed, how did you screw them into the bed?

[@mixedfuses8pack48]

How has the bed been holding up over the years ?

[@nicki4days]

Hi what are the measurements of the supports u made love it

[@koswork]

Thanks, the legs are 3x3's and the corner braces are 4×2's if I remember correctly.

[@aparatfarsi9079]

I am thinking about to buy one of these. How is it working right now for you guys? Is it still stable as the day you bought it? I wonder if it works perfect for two!

[@aysty5951]

Hi, that’s such a nice bedroom! But do you know what the spice shelves are called?

[@lil_emothugg]

how does it hold up doing the do...?

[@khuramnasar549]

Heya? Are you still active?? Ummm can I please ask do you both sleep on it? Trying to work. Out if the weight is suitable! As my rooms sooo small..... Nvm! You answered my question in the video! Thank you! 😌 🙏

[@vitovito123]

I live in London too, could you do these support for us too? Lol I'm crap with tool will end up breaking mine... Will pay you for it lol

[@amberwaves7784]

I want that bed, but my ceiling height is 8.7'. (Almost 9'). I am only 5' tall. Can I get away with this as is? Or do I have to shorten the legs a couple inches?

[@whitewittock]

Is it strong enough for two adults bouncing around

[@stellameow4642]

Anyone knows the thickness or the side boards? Thanks

[@LindaTheLearner]

Thanks so much for sharing .. really helpful.

[@UnitedWeBrap]

What brand of sofa is that on the floor under the bed?

[@rachelmma]

nabru

[@robinehood6494]

Is that a 140cmx200cm or 160cmx200cm?

[@sangpho93]

This is amazing! I’m looking to do something similar to my stora loft. Was there a special place where you bought the support wood like the beams and legs, or did you just go to your local hardwood store?

[@koswork]

Everything was bought from the local hardware store.

[@hackneyCT]

@@koswork where was the local hardware store. Since I'm based in East London hackney

[@bobbyb4579]

@@hackneyCTtry BnQ mate

[@kage2296]

Hey Kos! Do you know if this bed can support two adults? (Approx. 160kgs in total, excluding mattress and pillows etc.) Thanks!

[@koswork]

Hi Mark Before I made any modifications to it, IKEA states that it can support up to 180kg. but it felt a bit wobbly to us. With the extra support I used it feels solid now and it hardly moves when me and my gf are in bed and we are a combined weight of 185kg. I think it would easily hold 200kg.

[@kage2296]

@@koswork wow! Thank you so much for the reply! This was really helpful!

[@kage2296]

Hey Kos I forgot to ask. what is the actual size of the mattress that you used for the bed in inches? Thanks again!

[@koswork]

@@kage2296 Hi, Not sure on the exact measurements but it is an IKEA double (EU) mattress. Hope that helps.

[@placeholdername3206]

@@kage2296 For anyone else needing this info: The size matress you need is 140x200 cm

[@sierrafry]

Hello! What are the dimensions for all the wood planks you used?

[@PCgeekinfo]

I would like to know also.

[@bleeeto]

Is this loft bed for adults or children?

[@Inzaley-Moh]

hello, may I ask where your sofa is from?

[@koswork]

Hi It's from a UK company called Nabru, it's modular. Best sofa we ever bought!

[@PaNDa14KiiTTy]

Idk if should sell my son's stora or keep it and just cut off the legs because our apartment have lower ceiling

[@koswork]

I had the same problem so took 3 inches off the legs.

[@emrekt22]

Thanks a lot

[@kristikloyan2336]

Your from greece right... Ur accent

[@iliaszorbas1085]

I was gonna ask the same lol

[@Dannychin27]

For the long pieces of wood that you used to support the sideboard, do they go all the way down to the floor? Also, how did you install the corner braces?

[@koswork]

Yes they do go all the way down to the ground. I just cut both ends of the corner braces in a 45 degree angle and used a long steel screw on either end to fix them in place.

[@vitovito123]

Thank you for the video though

[@georgebateman1968]

Would it fit a double mattress?

[@hackneyCT]

Yes since I have this bed also.. and my mattress is a double

[@georgebateman1968]

Okay this helps alot thanks

[@placeholdername3206]

Not sure what a double matress is in your measurements, but the bed is made for a 140x200 cm matress

[@jeanapp_]

A question please: You mentioned that you screwed all the slats to the additional long beams that you added. Do you think it was necessary? I felt that it was a lot of screwing necessary and thought the beams themselves, when bolted down on the ends in place, would hold the slats already. What are your feels to this?

[@koswork]

Hi It wasn't really necessary but it did feel like it made the whole structure feel a lot more solid, especially when it has to support two adults with a combined weight of nearly 200kg every night.

[@lecp3248]

that's freaking nice

[@cristiancruz4794]

Buena