How to build a loft bed in an afternoon and on the cheap step 1.
Building a loft in a bedroom.
These loft bedroom ideas will help you maximize a small apartment or a wide open space.
Build the bed legs.
With the height of your loft space determined it s time to build your loft bed frame.
Cut or construct a box using four of the 2 x 6 inch boards.
Connect the planks with the nuts and lag bolts with your wrench.
Measure and cut the wood.
Today s video is a tutorial of an aesthetic bedroom loft.
Using a drill create pilot holes in the boards in which the nuts and screws will go.
As a rule of thumb measure your wood.
Build an overhead loft to expand a small room reclaim a packed bedroom by building a loft space for sleeping or storage.
To build a loft you will need basic carpentry skills or help from a friend who has the necessary experience.
Cut all of the wood before you start building to streamline your process.
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