zeitgeist57 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Looking for somebody with carpentry experience that can make a loft bed for my kids bedroom. Ideallywould fit a full-size mattress that we already have. Benefit would be ability to put desk and bed in same floor space. Might be interested in 2 beds. The prices for store-bought crap, and flatpack IKEA options are a little ridiculous. Pic for reference. PM me if interested with design, pricing and timeline (no rush). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 I built one in a weekend following some basic plans I found online. The girls thought it was cool for like 3 months. Sorry this doesn't help you... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris89 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Clay, My son has one very similar and loves it. Just make sure when you measure to watch for the ceiling fan if you have one. It made placement options a little limited in my sons room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Sorry man, I'm booked up with projects for the foreseeable future. Good luck. Just know that something like that will not be cheap. Just the raw materials will be hundreds of dollars. I sold one on Craigslist years ago that was my sisters in college. Think I got a couple hundred for it, but I know we had much more invested in the materials than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I could build it, I am becoming quite the wood worker.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Just know that something like that will not be cheap. Just the raw materials will be hundreds of dollars. . Agreed. I looked into getting a bunk bed built for my son last year and talked to a number of different shops / woodworker friends and even with a friend discount, it was far more expensive then pre-made beds you can buy. We ended up just getting a sturdy one from iKea as that was the most cost effective one for a decent, durable bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I looked at a similar setup for my daughter this year at Ikea. It was something like $480. We had to pass on it because she has a ceiling fan in her room that would interfere with the bed. Still, I don't think you can build one for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Not to take away work from any of the aspiring carpenters here, but the Bunk and Loft Factory stuff is extremely well made, priced reasonably (IMO) and built right here in Columbus. Their showroom is somewhere around 71 and Hudson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 So much more room for activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Start at $299 here: https://www.collegebedlofts.com/order-loft-beds-all.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 heard this guy was a carpenter once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I built one in a weekend following some basic plans I found online. The girls thought it was cool for like 3 months. Sorry this doesn't help you... Tom Both of my kids had one also, hated it after a few months. Begged to go back, so be sure or keep your old bed just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 heard this guy was a carpenter once Pray for the bed to rise and 3 days later you'll have a loft bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 heard this guy was a carpenter once Travis Tritt was a carpenter?!? who knew.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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