Twin Step Up Storage Bed
I give my 14 year old full credit for this plan! She wanted a bed like this...I just brought her idea to life! This plan is extremely adaptable...keep the spaces open, add more dividers for "cubbies", add drawers or a trundle bed! I will try and get the coordinating plans up for this...like the bookcase as shown in the image, and maybe some drawers and/or trundle plans! Also, there is no back to enclose this bed (though you could certainly add it) nor headboard, as this bed was designed to be pushed into a corner of a room, thus providing it's own headboard and wall.
Specifications
| Project type | Twin Beds and Twin Bed Frames |
|---|---|
| Room | Bedroom |
| Style | Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans |
| Difficulty | Beginner Projects |
| Estimated cost | $100-$150 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
1 1/4" screws
Wood Glue
Wood Filler
Finishing materials, as desired
8'x25' 3/4" thick MDF sheet
Cut List
2 55"x75"
1 45"x75"
3 3/4"x8"x55"
4 3/4"x8"x45"
(Additional cuts required if adding cubby dividers, drawers or trundle)
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
1a) Attach 3/4"x8"x55" MDF or 1x8 side piece to base piece using 1 1/4" screws and glue. If using pocket holes, drill holes on the inside, spacing about every 11" (or as recommended by pocket hole maker).
Step 2
1b) Repeat for other remaining two 3/4"x8"x55" MDF or 1x8 side pieces.
Step 3
2) Attach all three 3/4"x8"x55" MDF or 1x8 side pieces to the top (second) base piece using 1 1/4" screws and glue. If using pocket holes, attach from the inside/underside, spacing about every 11" (or as recommended by pocket hole maker).
Step 4
3a) Attach 3/4"x8"x45" MDF or 1x8 side piece to base piece using 1 1/4" screws and glue. If using pocket holes, drill holes on the inside, spacing about every 11" (or as recommended by pocket hole maker).
Step 5
Step 6
4) Attach the mattress support (frame) to the tops of all four 3/4"x8"x45" MDF or 1x8 side pieces using 1 1/4" screws and glue. If using pocket holes, attach from the inside/underside, spacing about every 11" (or as recommended by pocket hole maker).
Step 7
***Not a step - just image of ideal cuts for an 8'x25' MDF sheet...
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/twin-step-storage-bed