I made this same style bed made the exact same way and used it through all of.
Build a loft bed attached to wall.
If there is empty space under the loft bed you can arrange a desk there.
Then cut a support post and attach it to the outer end of the footboard.
Of particular interest from the loft bed that you need to research and make sure the security level.
I have the height of the bed at 50 off the floor.
To build a loft bed start by attaching a headboard sideboard and footboard to the wall at the desired height you want your loft bed to be at.
If not you may need to add some type of anchor in the drywall.
The ladder should be attached to studs if possible.
How to build a loft bed step 4.
Loft bed attached to the wall is a practical furniture that will make your child s room look neat and concise.
It also provides a location underneath it for a kid or kids to play do activities or set up a desk.
Also verify the 87 1 2 back wall measurement before you cut.
Build the bed legs.
Loft bed floating my daughter informed me that we were re doing her room this summer and that i was going to build her a loft bed in order to make more room in her room.
Long side wall facing bottom support.
Because you attach it to the wall this loft bed probably has a little more oomph than the one you might have built with your old roommate.
I searched around the interwebz looking for inspiration and found lots of beds that were made to stand on legs but not that many made to mount to the wall.
Make a column to support the loft platform by attaching two 2 by 4 s at a 90 degree angle to the outer unattached corner with pan head steel screws.
And because it ties in with the wall it can work for kids of all ages.
Attach legs to the bed frame drill pilot holes into the bed frame and connect an 8 foot 4 x 4 inch post on each side using nuts.
Remember to make sure the legs are all level before drilling.
Grab two of your 81 inch 2 x 6 piece legs as well.
One piece measuring 74 ladder pieces.