If the family has two children, but not so many square meters, then excellent option for the organization of sleeping places for the children there will be a bunk bed. Such a bed makes it possible to use economically inner space rooms. For children, this type of furniture (IMAGE 1) will only bring joy. In most cases, bunk beds are delivered unassembled to your home.
Picture 1. Bunk bed assembly diagram.
To avoid additional costs, you can try to do it yourself. This article provides instructions for assembling the structure. The bed kit includes the necessary parts to assemble the bed. If you have basic furniture assembly skills, then detailed assembly instructions will help you save money on your own.
An essential condition is that children's furniture must be absolutely safe.
For this reason, the assembly process must be taken seriously. The bed must be firm and carefully assembled. You need to start the assembly process by marking the places on the main support walls of the crib, where wooden bases or boxes that are intended for mattresses will be fixed.
The instructions for assembling the bed provide for the presence of such materials and tools:
Back to the table of contents
It is imperative that mattresses are measured, to the size of which plywood substrates are cut. A 2 cm margin should be provided so that it is convenient to cover the mattresses with sheets. After marking, you can proceed directly to the implementation of installation work.
First, 2 side frames are made. For this, a bar with a cross section of 5 * 10 cm is used, which is fastened with screws. A board (15 * 2 cm) is screwed onto one of the frames. Moreover, the joints must be both strong and neat. Self-tapping screws should not pierce through wooden elements, protruding with pointed ends outward.
The second frame is similarly equipped with a side. It is made from a board having a cross section of 20 * 2 cm. For the legs of a bunk bed, a 5 * 10 cm bar is used. Their length should correspond to the size of the second tier of the structure.
Holes for screws are made in the vertical beams located on the legs. Screwing in screws is carried out:
The drill creates small indentations in the legs. Washers and heads of 6 faces should sit in them. Screws are screwed into all holes. The recesses with their heads are sealed with putty.
The bed assembly instructions provide correct location structures in relation to the wall. If the wall is ordinary, then it is better to use laser level... With plasterboard walls, holes are drilled into vertical profiles.
Cross slats must be installed under the mattresses. This ensures the creation of a reliable and comfortable mattress bottom. It is especially important to do this efficiently on the upper tier so that the mattress does not fall on the child lying below. We carry out this operation by attaching the transverse undermattress strips to the longitudinal bars. The screw fixing step is 25-30 cm.
Today, people often make furniture with their own hands. If the family has two children, then in order to save space in the children's room, you can make or purchase a children's bunk bed.
A bunk bed for children can be designed as a pirate ship. To do this, you can add elements such as a strong rope, slide and handlebar.
If you plan to purchase a high-quality bunk bed for children, then you should know that it is quite expensive. Budget designs are not always of high quality. The two-story structure must be able to support both children and parents. The stability of the product is also important.
In some cases, bunk beds are also made, but builders do not recommend doing this.
Back to the table of contents
Bunk bed, decorated in the same style with other furniture elements, perfectly complements the interior.
To make your own crib for children, which will have two floors, you need the following tools:
In order for the bed to fit perfectly into the interior of the children's room, you will need to think in advance about where it is best placed. You will need to take into account the size of the sleeping places in order to be able to understand how much material will need to be purchased. For work, you will need the following materials:
Wood can be replaced with laminated chipboard. If, nevertheless, it is planned to use boards, then before performing all the work, they will need to be kept in the room for about 1 week, so that the temperature and humidity are approximately the same as in the room where the structure will be made. This will need to be done so that the material does not warp.
Do-it-yourself crib assembly must be done carefully, because the design will be an important component of the children's room.
Back to the table of contents
A bunk bed, decorated in a classic style, is in good harmony with the interior.
The manufacturing process is as follows:
Back to the table of contents
Bunk bed layout with built-in table and shelves.
It is imperative to be sure what dimensions should have a place for sleeping and on which side it is best to install a vertical ladder. The size of a child's bed should be approximately 8 cm longer and 10 cm wider than the sleeping space. The ladder will increase the size of the bed by approximately 4.5 cm.
In order to determine the appropriate bed height, the height of the ceiling in the room must be taken into account. The distance between the lower and upper floors should also be taken into account. You will need to leave enough space so that the mother can sit next to the child if necessary.
Ladder and uprights require solid wood beams and planks. The panels at the ends are the same for the entire structure, this moment will simplify their preparation. The side panels are the same width as the end panels. If you connect them differently with each other, then you can make an original design.
If we proceed from the size of the mattresses that will need to be placed on the bed, then it is necessary to increase the size of the structure by 2 cm on each side. This is necessary in order to be able to easily make bed linen. The most important guideline in this work is the convenience of the crib, which is being manufactured.
The lower position of the first tier can be determined if we take as the basis for calculations the height, which is easily overcome by the child. In most cases, the height is 35 cm for a child under 3 years old. The frame for placing the mattress should be lower by its thickness. For the second tier, the upper position must be set so that an adult child who sleeps upstairs can sit down on the first floor at any time without touching the head of the upper floor.
Back to the table of contents
Bunk bed drawing
A children's bunk bed should be reliable, while the aesthetic side is secondary. The bars must be firmly connected with screws. The result is 2 frames that are almost the same size. Aesthetically, they are able to complement each other well.
You will need to fasten the board with screws to one of the sides and the end, the importance of this fastener should be taken into account. Self-tapping screws are recommended to be screwed in from the inside, you will need to make sure that they do not go through the board. For self-tapping screws of short length, you can drill large holes... For this, it is recommended to use a depth stop on an electric drill.
The sidewall is also installed on another frame. It is recommended to hide the holes for fasteners with putty. After it dries, sand the filler with sanding paper. The leg length must match the height of the guardrail. Make sure that the leg can withstand the load that will be on it.
You will need to make a hole in the leg at the attachment point top tier... The same hole is made in the frame with the bead. In the leg, you will need to make grooves that will help you easily hide the hex head of the screw and washer. The hole must be made so deep that the screw, passing through the side and the leg, can be securely fixed in the bar.
A children's bunk bed has one advantage: under the first tier, you can place a small box in which you can store a bed or a small amount of necessary things. For example, a child can place their toys in such a box. The front panel of the drawer should not be as long as that of the crib. The height should correspond to the panel on the first floor, which can complement the design of the room for the children.
Back to the table of contents
The lower tier of the bed can be equipped for a child's play by equipping the structure with additional elements.
The base of a bunk crib must be made of wood. High-quality preparation of this material requires some effort: you will need to align with a planer, sand with sandpaper, at the end you will need to varnish the product in order to be able to extend its service life.
If the walls are made of plasterboard, then determining the location of the racks is quite simple. It is very important to make holes in the required places. For this purpose, it is recommended to find an assistant who can support the frame in the lower part, pressing it firmly against the wall.
The pilot holes will need to be made by drilling the profile of the posts, plasterboard and frame bar. It is necessary to prepare places for screwing in screws that have hex heads. For such an operation, a long drill should be used. The screws will need to be screwed in so that they connect all the elements and are fixed in the racks. In the same way, you need to install the first tier, that is, a frame with a side.
Particular attention must be paid to the installation of the fence, because it can create some safety guarantees for the children. The fence can be made of sturdy planks, which are fixed on racks placed in an upright position. In this case, the screws are screwed in from the inside. It should be borne in mind that there should be a hole in the fence for the stairs that lead to the upper tier.
A vertical ladder is made quite simply, it will take up less space when compared to a ladder that is inclined. First of all, two beams are fixed that can guide the movement of children during the ascent or descent. The steps must be securely fixed with bolts that are 6 mm long. Long bolts are used to secure the top step and at the same time fix the ladder to the bed.
Back to the table of contents
The upper tier can be fixed to the wall. The lower stock can be equipped with castors.
If laminated chipboard is used for the production of a bunk bed for children, then leveling, sanding and varnishing of the material will not be necessary. Instead, you just need to process and glue the edge around the edges of the chipboard. Thanks to the use of such a chipboard, you can make a beautiful bed with your own hands in a short period of time. You should know that laminated chipboard has good strength and wear resistance.
It is necessary to cut laminated chipboard on the street. This material has its own specifics, in connection with which it will be necessary to make some changes in the production technology of the structure. A bunk bed for children made of laminated chipboard will have a much greater weight compared to wooden structure, thanks to which the bed will be more stable.
Bunk beds can be placed side by side. This saves a lot of space in the room.
In case of using chipboard, the following tools should be purchased:
To be able to make a bunk bed with your own hands good quality, from materials it is necessary to use not only chipboard, but also an edge, glue, sanding paper. You will also need to purchase a tree that is used for the stairs leading to the second floor.
Stages of making a bed:
1. Furniture in the interior of the children's room. (Fig. 1)
The choice of furniture for a nursery sometimes requires even more attention than sets for the living room or the parents' bedroom. Unlike parents, children have only a children's room for self-expression and relaxation in an apartment or house. And it depends on the arrangement of the children's room how comfortable the child will be there. At the same time, the decoration of the room can also be modest, made with the use of extraordinary decorative elements. But a truly original and cozy nursery can only be made by the presence of original and high-quality furniture. ("Children's room with a fabulous pirate ship", "Bunk beds in the interior of children's rooms.", "Marine theme in the interior of a nursery for a boy." . ").
Children's furniture sets are very different, and this diversity has been written about more than once in the articles of this site. The text of this article will contain photos various designs bunk beds and the method of their manufacture. Bunk beds have long ceased to be exclusively a sleeping place. Coming from the most simple models to complex, in the form of houses with slides, wardrobes and elements sports corners such models began to increasingly take their place in children's rooms. With the help of unusual designs of beds, you can organize a whole mini-city and use it not only for sleeping, but also for studying, gymnastics and playing with friends. ("Photo gallery of 5 interiors of children's rooms for girls", "Photo gallery of 9 children's rooms with podiums for teenagers.", "Interiors for children's rooms of a small area"). ... (Fig. 2, 3, 4, 5)
2. Making a bunk bed.
Even the most incredible models of bunk beds are based on the ability to make the simplest design. Having an idea of how you can make its elements and assemble it into one whole in the future, studying interesting options, it will be possible to recreate even the most fantastic houses - beds. ("We are building a podium. Photo in the interior", "Children's bed podium with a bookcase"). (Fig. 6)
To get acquainted with the process of making a bunk bed, we will take a simple structure consisting of wood and plywood as a basis. (Fig. 7)
* The first stage is creating a sketch, calculating an estimate and preparing materials with tools.
It will be much easier to make a bed, having in hand its drawing with dimensions. It is impossible to assemble the bed in one day, and therefore it is especially important to fix all the details on paper. ... (Fig. 8, 9)
So, to make a bed, you need the following set of tools:
Measuring instruments (tape measure, level, metal square, pencil or marker);
Chisel, saws;
Grinding devices (grinders, sandpaper);
Screwdriver and drill;
A set of screwdrivers, pliers, hammer;
Stainless steel bolts, washers with plugs, similar nails, a set of drills;
Joiner's glue, paints and varnishes and painting tools. ("Painting tools, brushes, rollers", "Joiner's tools", "Drill and screwdriver", "Power grinding tools", "Jigsaws, reciprocating saws, planers, milling machines").
Focusing on the size of the bed (height - 1.48 m, length - 2.065 m, width - 0.9 m, height from the floor to the first crossbar - tier - 23 cm, height from the lower to the upper tier is 850 mm) from the materials must be prepared following:
For racks, you will need bars with a cross section of 50 mm * 50 mm and a length of 1.48 m in the amount of 4 pieces.
The side walls are made of boards with a size of 100 mm * 25 mm and, accordingly, also in the amount of 4 pieces and a length of 2065 mm.
For transverse screeds, boards of 100 mm * 25 mm are best suited - 8 pieces (outer planks), boards of 75 mm * 25 mm - 2 pieces (foot), and four beams 50 mm * 25 mm for inner planks (tiers). All of the above should correspond to the width of the bed, which means 0.9 m.
When manufacturing, you will also need support bars measuring 25 mm * 25 mm, 4 pieces each with a length of 1.85 m and 0.9 m.
To equip the upper tier of the bed, it is also necessary to prepare boards 50 mm * 25 mm and 100 mm * 25 mm in size, 2 pieces each and 0.75 m long.
To make the stairs to the second tier of the bed, you will need 50 mm * 25 mm beams, 2 pieces each 1.25 m and 1.05 m.
In addition to wood, two sheets of plywood of 1 cm and dimensions of 1915 mm * 0.9 m will also be required. The bases for placing the bed on each tier will be made of them.
Important! The prepared material should be allowed to lie down in the acclimatization room for some time, and before proceeding with the assembly of all parts, they must be carefully sanded.
* Stages of assembling a children's bunk bed. (Fig. 10, 11)
Michail RybakovTaking into account the fact that all elements are polished and of the required length, we proceed to the assembly of the structure and carry out the following steps:
On all details, marks of future fastenings are marked with a pencil or marker. You need to make such marks carefully, especially if in the future it is not planned to cover the bed with paint or dark varnish.
It is more convenient to start assembling from the sides of the bed. For this, holes are drilled in the elements of the sidewalls, and the joints are lubricated with wood glue. Now the elements are twisted with bolts. You can also use metal corners. This is especially helpful in cases where the bed structure is more complex. (Fig. 12)
In a similar way, the sidewalls are fastened to the transverse boards of the structure. Additionally, auxiliary holes are drilled, which are also smeared at the joints of the parts. For this, it is better to lay the bed on the floor and on its side.
Support bars must also be fixed to the struts of the structure. They are fastened in the already described way with a step of 15 - 20 cm. In the future, the base plywood will rest on these beams. ... (Fig. 13, 14, 15, 16)
Starting to assemble the stairs, the prepared external and internal beams are taken. Holes with a diameter of 25 mm are drilled in the inner beams. A pipe will be inserted into these holes, and thus we get a ladder. The approximate step in this design is 21 cm. Internal bars are attached to the longer outer beams, which in turn need to be fixed directly to assembled frame beds. (Fig. 17)
The final touches remain. ... (Fig. 18, 19)
Now you can start decorative finishing... A wooden bed can be painted or opened with acrylic varnish. Again, do not forget that the substances must meet safety standards and are allowed for work in residential areas. ("How to cover wood with wood stain", "Wood stain", "Types of varnishes"). (Fig. 20)
Upon completion of the work on applying the paint and varnish coating and its complete drying, you still need to fix the plywood bases and now you can use the crib.
On this, the manufacture and assembly of the bed can be considered finished. One moment of calculating the size of the bed, or rather its height, remained unmarked. When calculating the height, the child's height must be taken into account. The height of the lower one should be sufficient so that while getting up, the baby does not hit the base of the second tier.
3. Extraordinary options for bed designs and interior features of the children's room. (Fig. 21)
Having considered making a bed simplest design other options can be explored more closely. For example, a bed using plywood not only for the base, but also for the side walls can make the structure more interesting. The same applies to the use of chipboard boards. ("Chipboard in the interior. Types and methods of processing"). ... (Fig. 22, 23, 24)
Interiors with such beds can no longer look boring, but complemented by colorful wall decoration, they turn into a fabulous and unforgettable world. Wall decoration, however, like the ceiling, is done using traditional and simple materials, preferably natural or at least those that can withstand numerous wet cleaning. For example painting water-based paint or wallpapering. They do well with the role of decor in children's rooms and wallpaper for painting. Such material can be painted several times, which is very convenient in rooms where little fidgets live. ("Painting the ceiling", "Wallpaper on the ceiling. Choosing, gluing, painting", "High-quality painting - beautiful walls in the apartment", "Painting the walls with water-based paint", "Some nuances of choosing wallpaper for painting", "paint for walls", "Choosing wallpaper for the walls", "Wallpaper gluing from" A "to" Z ").
Particular attention should be paid to the flooring as well. In order for children to be able to not only run and jump without harm to the flooring, but also actively move something, you need to use a reliable, abrasion-resistant material. It can be laminate, linoleum or natural wood, but of exceptionally high quality and safe for the health of the child. ("How to choose linoleum. Types and features of linoleum.", "Laminate in the interior", "Types of parquet", "Parquet flooring. Selection criteria", "Types of carpet. We lay the carpet on our own"). ... (Fig. 25, 26, 27)
Now directly about the structures themselves. The number of their types is infinite and is limited only by the flight of fantasy. But still there are some distinctive features and here. And in the following collections of photos, you can visually familiarize yourself with them.
Bunk beds with slides. (Fig. 28, 29, 30, 31)
Now directly about the structures themselves. The number of their types is infinite and is limited only by the flight of fantasy. But there are still some distinctive features here as well. And in the following collections of photos, you can visually familiarize yourself with them - Bunk beds with slides. 28, 29, 30, 31) Michail Rybakov... (Fig. 32, 33, 34)
Beds of unusual and even marvelous shape. (Fig. 35)
In some rooms, beds are completely built up in the corners, thus creating a room in a room. The photo shows two options for such mini houses. A feature of these structures is that the component bearing parts are attached not only to each other, but also to the walls, ceiling and floor. ... (Fig. 36, 37)
And finally, just interesting designs, and themed interiors. Children's rooms for boys photo. (Fig. 38, 39, 40)
Beautiful bunk bed with two tiers for the nursery. Storage space is provided against the wall, in drawers and under the stairs.
In most Russian families, small housing sizes do not allow each child to have a separate room. Everyone solves this issue in their own way: someone buys folding chair-beds for children, someone puts several single beds. But bunk beds are best suited for such conditions. They allow you to solve the problem of lack of space, add 2-4 beds for children or even adults, and organize a locker for storing bedding sets or unnecessary things. Any child is happy to sleep on the second tier.
Let's try to figure out how you can make a beautiful and high-quality bunk bed with your own hands.
First of all, they plan the size of the bunk bed, the location of the main elements and choose the material of manufacture.
Children's bunk bedThe height of the first and second tier should be sufficient for the child to sit freely on the bed. It is better to adjust the length and width of the structure to the typical sizes of children's mattresses, for teenagers it is 160x70 cm.
The bed consists of the following elements:
There is also an option to make a loft bed: below, instead of the first tier, there will be free space where you can put a table, a second sofa or a wardrobe. This option is suitable for a small room with one child.
We offer you to see the popular options for bunk beds for children:
IN narrow rooms it is possible to mount the second tier directly to the walls without supports.
Children's bunk bed made of laminated chipboard with drawers The classic furniture material is chipboard. According to the finished drawings, you can order the sawing of any parts. Regular chipboard costs about 350 rubles. per square meter, and a more environmentally friendly Egger - about 500 rubles.
Additionally, when cutting, they order the edging of each part, for this you will need to pay 30-50 rubles. per running meter of the edge. On all visible sides of the parts, PVC edge 2 mm, and for hidden - 0.4 mm to save. The sides of the parts that fit together do not need to be trimmed.
You can also make bunk beds from solid wood, here everything will certainly be natural. You can even save money if you use old boards and beams, sand and paint them. By the way, narrow birch window sills are very well suited for horizontal lintels of the second tier, they will even withstand an adult.
The main fastener for connecting parts is a furniture screw confirm, or, as it is also called, "Euro screw". Ordinary self-tapping screws hold worse in chipboard, and it is almost impossible to screw them in to the end. Euro screws, on the other hand, can be easily tightened even without a screwdriver - with a hex wrench, but you need to drill holes for them in advance.
Furniture dowels are used for preliminary assembly of parts. To enhance the strength of the frame, you can key locations complement the confirmations with steel corners.
Related article: (what materials and accessories should be used).
Bunk bed layout This video contains detailed instructions for making a bunk bed:
The photo below shows an example of a bed, which cost less than 3 thousand rubles.
Of the materials required:
If desired, bunk beds for children can be assembled in a few days without experience, spending no more than 5 thousand rubles. A special tool is also not needed, it will be enough to have a good drill-screwdriver, a hex wrench, a drill for confirms, a hacksaw, a square and a screwdriver.
