Toddler Treehouse Bed
We just finished building our son a treehouse bed and he loves it!
Specifications
| Project type | Toys |
|---|---|
| Room | Bedroom |
| Style | Rustic Furniture Plans |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
4 - 2x4 @ 10 feet long
4 - 1x6 @ 6 feet long
7 - 1x6 @ 8 feet long
3 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long (or similar material, used for bed slats)
Cut List
3 - 2x4 @ 57-7/8" - longest point measurement, one end cut at 10 degrees off square BEVEL cut - front legs
2 - 2x4 @ 63" - longest point measurement, one end cut at 10 degrees off square BEVEL cut - front legs
2 - 2x4 @ 52"- bed cleats
8 - 1x6 @ 31" - bed siding on ends
2 - 1x6 @ 31-1/2" - long point to short point measurement, both ends cut at 10 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel *
2 - 1x6 @ 53-1/2" - front and back *
4 - 1x6 @ 27" - front siding
4 - 1x6 @ 4 - 1/4" - front siding
1 - 1x6 @ 22-1/4"
1 - 2x4 @ 29-1/4"
9 - 1x4 @ 28" - bed slats - can substitute other 3/4" materials or scraps like plywood, 1x3s, or a random mix of scrap wood
10 - 1x6 @ 34-1/2" - cut from 8 of these from 1x6 x 6 feet long, the remaining two share the same board as the 22-1/4" cut - roof boards
* Cut from same 1x6 board, one each, 53-1/2" and the angled 31-1/2" cuts
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- drill
- compound miter saw
- sander
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Layout the front and back leg sets and screw the mattress cleats to the legs with the 2-1/2" self tapping wood screws. Take care to make sure the width at the top is the same at the bottom, and that you aren't creating a parallelogram. You can check to make sure the walls are square by taking opposite diagonal measurements and adjusting until the opposite diagonal measurements match.
Step 2
Attach siding to sides with the shorter screws.
Attach front and back siding to the front and back. Use the shorter screws.
Note the top boards is held down about 1/8" to allow for the roof boards in later steps to lay flat.
Attach the step with the longer screws.
Attach the 1x6 trim with the shorter screws.
Step 5
Lay slats in bed and screw down with shorter screws.
Step 6
Start in the center and work outward with the roof boards. It may be tricky screwing these down because of the angles. The back should be flush to the back, so the bed can be placed as close to the wall as possible.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/toddler-treehouse-bed