Drawing with dimensions of a transformable bunk bed for children. DIY bunk beds for children - drawings. Method for making a bunk bed

1. Furniture in the interior of a children's room. (Fig. 1)

Furniture in the interior of a children's room

Furniture in the interior of a children's room 2. Manufacturing bunk bed* The first stage is creating a sketch, calculating an estimate and preparing materials with tools * Stages of assembling a children's bunk bed 3. Extraordinary options for bed designs and features of the interior of a children's room 1. Furniture in the interior of a children's room. Michail Rybakov

Choosing furniture for a children's room sometimes requires even more attention than sets for the living room or parents' bedroom. Unlike parents, children have only a children's room for self-expression and relaxation in an apartment or house. And how comfortable the child will be there depends on the arrangement of the children's room. At the same time, the decoration of the room can be modest, made using extraordinary decorative elements. But a truly original and cozy children's room can only be made by the presence of original and quality furniture. (“Children’s room with a fairy-tale pirate ship”, “Bunk beds in the interior of children’s rooms.”, “Nautical theme in the interior of a nursery for a boy.”, “Fairy-tale classics in the interior of a nursery. photo”, “3 different options for mobile furniture in the interior of rooms . ").

Children's furniture sets vary greatly, and this diversity has been written about more than once in articles on this site. Photos will be presented in the text of this article various designs bunk beds and method of their manufacture. Bunk beds have long ceased to serve solely as a sleeping place. Having gone from the most simple models to complex ones, in the form of houses with slides, cabinets and elements of sports corners, such models have increasingly begun to take their place in children's rooms. With the help of unusual bed designs, you can organize a whole mini city and use it not only for sleeping, but also for studying, gymnastics and playing with friends. (“Photo gallery of 5 interiors of children’s rooms for girls”, “Photo gallery of 9 children’s rooms with podiums for teenagers.”, “Interiors for small children’s rooms”). . (Fig. 2, 3, 4, 5)

Children's room for two girls and

Bunk beds have long ceased to serve solely as a sleeping place. Having gone from the simplest models to complex ones, in the form of houses with slides, cabinets and elements of sports corners, such models have increasingly begun to take their place in children's rooms. With the help of unusual bed designs, you can organize a whole mini city and use it not only for sleeping, but also for studying, gymnastics and playing with friends (Photo gallery of 5 interiors of children's rooms for girls, Photo gallery of 9 children's rooms with podiums for teenagers , Interiors for small children's rooms). Children's room for two girls and children's rooms for boys photo. 2, 3, 4, 5) Michail Rybakov

Children's room for two girls and children's rooms for boys photo

Michail Rybakov

Children's room for two girls and children's rooms for boys photo

Bunk beds have long ceased to serve solely as a sleeping place. Having gone from the simplest models to complex ones, in the form of houses with slides, cabinets and elements of sports corners, such models have increasingly begun to take their place in children's rooms. With the help of unusual bed designs, you can organize a whole mini city and use it not only for sleeping, but also for studying, gymnastics and playing with friends (Photo gallery of 5 interiors of children's rooms for girls, Photo gallery of 9 children's rooms with podiums for teenagers , Interiors for small children's rooms). Children's room for two girls and children's rooms for boys photo. Michail Rybakov

Children's room for two girls and children's rooms for boys photo

Bunk beds have long ceased to serve solely as a sleeping place. Having gone from the simplest models to complex ones, in the form of houses with slides, cabinets and elements of sports corners, such models have increasingly begun to take their place in children's rooms. With the help of unusual bed designs, you can organize a whole mini city and use it not only for sleeping, but also for studying, gymnastics and playing with friends (Photo gallery of 5 interiors of children's rooms for girls, Photo gallery of 9 children's rooms with podiums for teenagers , Interiors for small children's rooms). Children's room for two girls and children's rooms for boys photo. Michail Rybakov

2. Making a bunk bed.

Even the most incredible models of bunk beds are based on the ability to make the simplest design. Having an idea of ​​how its elements can be manufactured and assembled into one whole in the future, studying interesting options, it will be possible to recreate even the most fantastic houses - beds. (“We are building a podium. Photo in the interior”, “Children’s bed podium with bookcase”). (Fig. 6)

Having an idea of ​​how its elements can be made and assembled into one whole in the future, exploring interesting options, it will be possible to recreate even the most fantastic houses - beds (Building a podium photo in the interior, Children's bed podium with a bookcase)

Children's room for two girls and children's rooms for boys photo. 2. Making a bunk bed Even the most incredible models of bunk beds are based on the ability to make the simplest design. Having an idea of ​​how its elements can be made and assembled into one in the future, exploring interesting options, it will be possible to recreate even the most fantastic houses - beds (Building a podium photo in the interior, Children's bed podium with bookcase). Michail Rybakov

To get acquainted with the process of making a bunk bed, we will take as a basis a simple structure consisting of wood and plywood. (Fig. 7)

To get acquainted with the process of making a bunk bed, we will take as a basis a simple structure consisting of wood and plywood

2. Making a bunk bed Even the most incredible models of bunk beds are based on the ability to make the simplest design. Having an idea of ​​how its elements can be made and assembled into one whole in the future, exploring interesting options, it will be possible to recreate even the most fantastic houses - beds (Building a podium photo in the interior, Children's bed podium with a bookcase). To get acquainted with the process of making a bunk bed, we will take as a basis a simple structure consisting of wood and plywood. Michail Rybakov

* The first stage is creating a sketch, calculating estimates and preparing materials with tools.

It will be much easier to make a bed if you have a drawing with dimensions on hand. It is impossible to assemble a bed in one day and therefore it is especially important to record all the details on paper. . (Fig. 8, 9)

In addition, by drawing everything and making calculations, it becomes possible to supplement the design of the bed with interesting elements

Michail Rybakov

In addition, by drawing everything and making calculations, it becomes possible to supplement the design of the bed with interesting elements

To get acquainted with the process of making a bunk bed, we will take as a basis a simple structure consisting of wood and plywood. * The first stage is creating a sketch, calculating an estimate and preparing materials with tools. It will be much easier to make a bed if you have a drawing with dimensions on hand. It is impossible to assemble a bed in one day and therefore it is especially important to record all the details on paper. Moreover, by drawing everything out and making calculations, it becomes possible to supplement the bed design with interesting elements. Michail Rybakov

So, to make a bed you will need the following set of tools:

Measuring tools (tape measure, level, metal square, pencil or marker);

Chisel, saws;

Devices for grinding (sanders, sandpaper);

Screwdriver and drill;

Set of screwdrivers, pliers, hammer;

Bolts from stainless steel, washers with plugs, similar nails, a set of drills;

Wood glue, paints and painting tools. (“Painting tools, brushes, rollers”, “Carpentry tools”, “Drill and screwdriver”, “Power grinding tools”, “Jigsaws, reciprocating saws, planes, milling machines”).

Based on the size of the bed (height - 1.48 m, length - 2.065 m, width - 0.9 m, height from the floor to the first crossbar - tier - 23 cm, height from the bottom to the top tier is 850 mm), materials must be prepared following:

For the racks you will need 4 pieces of beams with a cross section of 50 mm * 50 mm and a length of 1.48 m.

Side walls are made from boards measuring 100 mm * 25 mm and, accordingly, also in the amount of 4 pieces and a length of 2065 mm.

For cross ties, boards measuring 100 mm * 25 mm - 8 pieces ( external strips), boards 75 mm * 25 mm - 2 pieces (foot), and four beams 50 mm * 25 mm for internal planks (tiers). All of the above must correspond to the width of the bed, which means 0.9 m.

During production, you will also need support bars measuring 25 mm * 25 mm, 4 pieces each, 1.85 m and 0.9 m long.

To arrange the upper tier of the bed, you also need to prepare boards measuring 50 mm * 25 mm and 100 mm * 25 mm, 2 pieces each and 0.75 m long.

To make a ladder to the second tier of the bed you will need beams 50 mm * 25 mm, 2 pieces each 1.25 m and 1.05 m.

In addition to wood, you will also need two sheets of plywood 1 cm in size and measuring 1915 mm * 0.9 m. The bases for placing the bed on each tier will be made from them.

Important! The prepared material should be allowed to lie in the room for acclimatization for some time, and before you begin assembling all the parts, they should be thoroughly sanded.

* Stages of assembling a children's bunk bed. (Fig. 10, 11)

Michail Rybakov

The prepared material should be allowed to lie in the room for acclimatization for some time, and before you begin assembling all the parts, they need to be thoroughly sanded * Stages of assembling a children's bunk bed

So, to make a bed you will need the following set of tools: - measuring tools (tape measure, level, metal square, pencil or marker); - chisel, saw; - devices for grinding (sanders, sandpaper); - screwdriver and drill; - a set of screwdrivers, pliers, hammer; - stainless steel bolts, washers with plugs, similar nails, a set of drills; - wood glue, paints and painting tools (Painting tools, brushes, rollers, Carpentry tools, Drill and screwdriver, Power grinding tools, Jigsaws, reciprocating saws, planes, milling machines) Based on the size of the bed (height - 1.48 m, length - 2.065 m, width - 0.9 m, height from the floor to the first crossbar - tier - 23 cm, height from the bottom to the top tier is 850 mm) from the materials needed prepare the following: - For the racks you will need beams with a cross section of 50 mm * 50 mm and a length of 1.48 m in the amount of 4 pieces - The side walls are made of boards measuring 100 mm * 25 mm and, accordingly, also in the amount of 4 pieces and a length of 2065 mm - For cross ties, boards measuring 100 mm * 25 mm are best suited - 8 pieces (external planks), boards 75 mm * 25 mm - 2 pieces (foot), and four beams 50 mm * 25 mm for internal planks (tiers). All of the above must correspond to the width of the bed, which means 0.9 m - During production, you will also need support bars measuring 25 mm * 25 mm, 4 pieces each, 1.85 m long and 0.9 m long - To arrange the upper tier of the bed, you need to prepare it like this same boards measuring 50 mm * 25 mm and 100 mm * 25 mm, 2 pieces each and 0.75 m long - To make a ladder to the second tier of the bed you will need beams 50 mm * 25 mm, 2 pieces each 1.25 m and 1.05 m - In addition to wood, you will also need two sheets of plywood 1 cm in size and dimensions 1915 mm * 0.9 m. The bases for placing the bed on each tier will be made from them. Important!. The prepared material should be allowed to lie in the room for acclimatization for some time, and before you begin assembling all the parts, they need to be thoroughly sanded * Stages of assembling a children's bunk bed. Michail Rybakov

Taking into account the fact that all elements are polished and of the required length, we proceed to assembling the structure and perform the following steps:

On all parts, marks for future fastenings are made with a pencil or marker. Such marks must be made carefully, especially if the bed is not planned to be covered with paint or dark varnish in the future.

It is more convenient to start assembly from the side parts of the bed. To do this, holes are drilled in the side panels and the joints are lubricated with wood glue. Now the elements are bolted together. You can also use metal corners. This will especially help in cases where the bed design is more complex. (Fig. 12)

This will especially help in cases where the bed design is more complex

To do this, holes are drilled in the side panels and the joints are lubricated with wood glue. Now the elements are bolted together. You can also use metal corners. This will especially help in cases where the bed design is more complex. Michail Rybakov

In a similar way, the side panels are fastened to the transverse boards of the structure. Additionally, auxiliary holes are drilled, which are also coated in the places where the parts join. For this purpose, it is better to lay the bed on the floor and on its side.

The support beams also need to be secured to the pillars of the structure. They are fastened in the manner already described in increments of 15 - 20 cm. In the future, the base plywood will rest on these beams. . (Fig. 13, 14, 15, 16)

Sometimes additional corners are used that are placed on racks

For this purpose, it is better to lay the bed on the floor and on its side - Support beams must also be secured to the posts of the structure. They are fastened in the manner already described in increments of 15 - 20 cm. In the future, the base plywood will rest on these beams. Sometimes additional corners are used that are placed on racks. 13, 14, 15, 16) Michail Rybakov

Sometimes additional corners are used that are placed on racks

Michail Rybakov

Sometimes additional corners are used that are placed on racks

For this purpose, it is better to lay the bed on the floor and on its side - Support beams must also be secured to the posts of the structure. They are fastened in the manner already described in increments of 15 - 20 cm. In the future, the base plywood will rest on these beams. Sometimes additional corners are used that are placed on racks. Michail Rybakov

Sometimes additional corners are used that are placed on racks

For this purpose, it is better to lay the bed on the floor and on its side - Support beams must also be secured to the posts of the structure. They are fastened in the manner already described in increments of 15 - 20 cm. In the future, the base plywood will rest on these beams. Sometimes additional corners are used that are placed on racks. Michail Rybakov

When starting to assemble the stairs, prepared external and internal beams are taken. Holes with a diameter of 25 mm are drilled in the internal beams. A pipe will be inserted into these holes, and thus we will get a ladder. The approximate step in this design is 21 cm. The inner bars are attached to longer outer bars, which in turn need to be attached directly to the assembled bed frame. (Fig. 17)

The inner bars are attached to longer outer bars, which in turn need to be attached directly to the assembled bed frame

Holes with a diameter of 25 mm are drilled in the internal beams. A pipe will be inserted into these holes, and thus we will get a ladder. The approximate step in this design is 21 cm. The inner bars are attached to longer outer bars, which in turn need to be attached directly to the assembled bed frame. Michail Rybakov

The finishing touches remain. . (Fig. 18, 19)

Screw (if any) decorative elements and check that all parts of the bed structure are securely twisted

Michail Rybakov

Screw (if any) decorative elements and check that all parts of the bed structure are securely twisted

The approximate step in this design is 21 cm. The inner bars are attached to longer outer bars, which in turn need to be attached directly to the assembled bed frame. - The final touches remain. Screw (if available) decorative elements and check that all parts of the bed structure are securely twisted. Michail Rybakov

Now you can start decorative finishing. A wooden bed can be painted or covered with acrylic varnish. Again, do not forget that the substances must comply with safety standards and are approved for work in residential premises. (“How to cover wood with stain”, “Stain for wood”, “Types of varnishes”). (Fig. 20)

Again, do not forget that the substances must comply with safety standards and are approved for work in residential premises (How to coat wood with stain, Wood stain, Types of varnishes)

Screw on the decorative elements (if any) and check that all parts of the bed structure are securely twisted. - Now you can start decorating. A wooden bed can be painted or covered with acrylic varnish. Again, do not forget that the substances must comply with safety standards and are approved for work in residential premises (How to coat wood with stain, Wood stain, Types of varnishes). Michail Rybakov

Upon completion of the application work paint coating Once it has completely dried, you still need to secure the plywood bases and now you can use the crib.

At this point, the manufacturing and assembly of the bed can be considered complete. One aspect of calculating the size of the bed, or rather its height, remained unmarked. When calculating the height, it is necessary to take into account the height of the child. The height of the bottom one should be sufficient so that when the baby gets up, he does not hit the base of the second tier.

3. Extraordinary options for bed designs and interior features of a children's room. (Fig. 21)

Extraordinary options for bed designs and interior features of a children's room

One aspect of calculating the size of the bed, or rather its height, remained unmarked. When calculating the height, it is necessary to take into account the height of the child. The height of the bottom one should be sufficient so that when the baby gets up, he does not hit the base of the second tier 3. Extraordinary options for bed designs and interior features of the children's room. Michail Rybakov

Having considered making a bed simplest design You can explore other options more closely. For example, a bed using plywood not only for the base, but also for the side walls can make the structure more interesting. The same applies to the use of chipboards. (“Chipboard in the interior. types and methods of processing”). . (Fig. 22, 23, 24)

The following photos show how festive beds decorated with figured windows become

Having considered the manufacture of a bed of the simplest design, you can more carefully study other options. For example, a bed using plywood not only for the base, but also for the side walls can make the structure more interesting. The same applies to the use of chipboards (chipboards in the interior, types and processing methods). The following photos show how festive beds decorated with figured windows become. 22, 23, 24) Michail Rybakov

The following photos show how festive beds decorated with figured windows become

Michail Rybakov

The following photos show how festive beds decorated with figured windows become

Having considered the manufacture of a bed of the simplest design, you can more carefully study other options. For example, a bed using plywood not only for the base, but also for the side walls can make the structure more interesting. The same applies to the use of chipboards (chipboards in the interior, types and processing methods). The following photos show how festive beds decorated with figured windows become. Michail Rybakov

Interiors with such beds can no longer look boring, but when complemented by colorful wall decorations they turn into a fabulous and unforgettable world. The walls, as well as the ceiling, are decorated using traditional and simple materials, preferably natural or at least such that they can withstand numerous wet cleaning. For example, painting water-based paint or wallpapering. Paintable wallpaper also works well as decor in children's rooms. This material can be painted several times, which is very convenient in the living rooms of little fidgets. (“Painting the ceiling”, “Wallpaper for the ceiling. Select, glue, paint”, “High-quality painting - beautiful walls in the apartment”, “Painting walls with water-based paint”, “Some nuances of choosing wallpaper for painting”, “paint for walls”, “Choosing wallpaper for walls”, “Gluing wallpaper from “A” to “Z””).

Particular attention should be paid to the floor covering. In order for children to be able to not only run and jump without harming the flooring, but also actively move something, it is necessary to use reliable, abrasion-resistant material. This could be laminate, linoleum or natural wood, but exclusively high quality and safe for the child's health. (“How to choose linoleum. Types and features of linoleum.”, “Laminate in the interior”, “Types of parquet”, “Parquet flooring. selection criteria”, “Types of carpet. We lay the carpet ourselves”). . (Fig. 25, 26, 27)

Children's room for a 10 year old girl and a 2 year old girl's room

In order for children to be able to not only run and jump without harming the flooring, but also actively move something, it is necessary to use reliable, abrasion-resistant material. It can be laminate, linoleum or natural wood, but of exceptionally high quality and safe for the child’s health (How to choose linoleum. Types and features of linoleum, Laminate in the interior, Types of parquet, Parquet floor coverings selection criteria, Types of carpet we lay the carpet ourselves). A children's room for a 10-year-old girl and a 2-year-old girl's room. 25, 26, 27) Michail Rybakov

Children's room for a 10 year old girl and a 2 year old girl's room

Michail Rybakov

Children's room for a 10 year old girl and a 2 year old girl's room

In order for children to be able to not only run and jump without harming the flooring, but also actively move something, it is necessary to use reliable, abrasion-resistant material. It can be laminate, linoleum or natural wood, but of exceptionally high quality and safe for the child’s health (How to choose linoleum. Types and features of linoleum, Laminate in the interior, Types of parquet, Parquet flooring selection criteria, Types of carpet we lay the carpet ourselves). A children's room for a 10-year-old girl and a 2-year-old girl's room. Michail Rybakov

Now directly about the structures themselves. The number of their types is endless and is limited only by flights of fancy. But there are still some distinctive features and here. And in the following collections of photographs you can clearly see them.

Bunk beds with slides. (Fig. 28, 29, 30, 31)

Now directly about the structures themselves. The number of their types is endless and is limited only by flights of fancy. But there are still some distinctive features here too. And in the following collections of photographs you can clearly see them - Bunk beds with slides. 28, 29, 30, 31) Michail Rybakov

And in the following collections of photographs you can clearly see them - Bunk beds with slides

Michail Rybakov

And in the following collections of photographs you can clearly see them - Bunk beds with slides

Now directly about the structures themselves. The number of their types is endless and is limited only by flights of fancy. But there are still some distinctive features here too. And in the following collections of photographs you can clearly see them - Bunk beds with slides. Michail Rybakov

And in the following collections of photographs you can clearly see them - Bunk beds with slides

Now directly about the structures themselves. The number of their types is endless and is limited only by flights of fancy. But there are still some distinctive features here too. And in the following collections of photographs you can clearly see them - Bunk beds with slides. Michail Rybakov

. (Fig. 32, 33, 34)

- Multifunctional bunk beds - houses

The number of their types is endless and is limited only by flights of fancy. But there are still some distinctive features here too. And in the following collections of photographs you can clearly see them - Bunk beds with slides. - Multifunctional bunk beds - houses. 32, 33, 34) Michail Rybakov

- Multifunctional bunk beds - houses

Michail Rybakov

- Multifunctional bunk beds - houses

The number of their types is endless and is limited only by flights of fancy. But there are still some distinctive features here too. And in the following collections of photographs you can clearly see them - Bunk beds with slides. - Multifunctional bunk beds - houses. Michail Rybakov

Beds of unusual and even marvelous shape. (Fig. 35)

- Beds of unusual and even marvelous shapes

But there are still some distinctive features here too. And in the following collections of photographs you can clearly see them - Bunk beds with slides. - Multifunctional bunk beds - houses. - Beds of unusual and even marvelous shape. Michail Rybakov

In some rooms, corners are completely built up with beds, thus creating a room within a room. The photo shows two options for such mini houses. The peculiarity of these structures is that the component load-bearing parts are attached not only to each other, but also to the walls, ceiling and floor. . (Fig. 36, 37)

Children's room ideas for boys

Michail Rybakov

Children's room ideas for boys

In some rooms, corners are completely built up with beds, thus creating a room within a room. The photo shows two options for such mini houses. The peculiarity of these structures is that the component load-bearing parts are attached not only to each other, but also to the walls, ceiling and floor. Children's room ideas for boys. Michail Rybakov

And finally, just interesting designs and themed interiors. Children's rooms for boys photo. (Fig. 38, 39, 40)

Children's rooms for boys photo

The peculiarity of these structures is that the component load-bearing parts are attached not only to each other, but also to the walls, ceiling and floor. Children's room ideas for boys. - And finally, just interesting designs and themed interiors. Children's rooms for boys photo. 38, 39, 40) Michail Rybakov

Children's rooms for boys photo

Michail Rybakov

Children's rooms for boys photo

The peculiarity of these structures is that the component load-bearing parts are attached not only to each other, but also to the walls, ceiling and floor. Children's room ideas for boys. - And finally, just interesting designs and themed interiors. Children's rooms for boys photo.

Need a bunk bed for your children's room? You can go to the nearest furniture store and choose the right model at an affordable price. You can also save money by making the bed yourself, especially if you have the talent and skills of a carpenter.

How to make a bunk bed with your own hands?

Materials

• 4 timber 5 cm x 10 cm length 3 m;
• 4 timber 5 cm x 10 cm length 2.5 m;
• 2 boards 10 cm x 2 cm long 3 m;
• 1 board 15 cm x 2 cm 3 m long;
• 1 board 20 cm x 2 cm long 3 m;
• 2 sheet of plywood, chipboard or MDF 2.5 m x 1.25 m for mattresses. At least 2.5 cm thick;
• Self-tapping screws 70-80 mm;
• Self-tapping screws for plasterboard 40 mm;
• 8 15 cm screws with washers;
• 10 bolts with nuts and washers 8 cm;
• 2 bolts with nuts and washers 16 cm;
• Varnish, sandpaper, wood glue.

Tools

• Screwdriver;
• Saw;
• Level;
• Roulette;
• Construction pencil;
• Hands and head.

Assembling frames

We measure the mattresses that you are going to use and leave a small margin of 1-2 cm. We get the size of our frame. We measure parts from the beams the right size, saw and fasten with long self-tapping screws.

We attach the sides to the frames

We saw off wide boards to fit the length and width of the frame and fasten them along the perimeter of the sides with drywall screws. For the upper berth you can use wider ones.

Making a leg

For this children's bunk bed, we use one leg, since it will be mounted in the corner on two adjacent walls.

Measure the required height distance from 10 cm of bars and fasten them with screws to each other, as shown in the image.

We install and secure the future bed

Pre-drill a hole in the top assembled frame to attach to the leg. Then drill a hole in the leg at bed height.

Drill holes in the assembled frames for wall mounting.

Screw the leg to the top frame and have someone hold the frame against the wall. Level the frame and mark the holes in the wall.

Drill holes in the wall and secure the top. Secure the bottom one in the same way.

Making the top fence

We saw off 4 pieces from the timber to fit the top fence. We saw off 10 cm fencing boards to size. We fasten it to the bed.

Don't forget to leave room for the stairs.

Making a staircase

Depending on the height of your bunk bed, the ladder may come in different sizes. For my case, the figure shows the dimensions. I secured the steps with bolts.

Ready!

We connect the stairs to the bed and install a base for the mattresses. Your bed is ready!

A self-made bunk bed should not only be durable and comfortable, but also beautiful. Therefore, sand the visible parts and varnish, and it will retain its appearance for a long time.

Video: how to make a children's bunk bed.

Sometimes the situation typical premises requires non-standard solutions. This is especially true for children's rooms in large families. After all, there you need to organize a place for games and sleep. Bunk beds come to the rescue, saving precious square meters.

What should a children's bed be made of - MDF, chipboard or solid wood?

Despite the variety of factory-made children's beds in two tiers, purchasing them is not always advisable. The purchased model may not fit into the interior of the room, and the cost may be unreasonably high. However, there is a way out - to make a bunk bed with your own hands. Even if it is not easy: you will have to study specialized literature, select materials and assemble a set of tools.

You can draw a lot of sketches of children's beds, at least one or two floors. But there are conditions common to all models:

• Comfort. Children should be comfortable. Their health – physical and psychological – depends on it.
• Beauty. This is important in shaping the character of a child, regardless of his gender.
• Safety. This is not only about the reliability of the design, but also about correct selection materials.

In fact, there are more requirements for children's furniture, but these are the basic ones. And the quality of the crib largely depends on the materials. Traditionally, MDF, chipboard, solid wood. Furniture is considered an excellent option. This is an environmentally friendly, breathable material. When purchasing, choose high-quality, dried wood without external defects (knots and cracks). Wooden beds have high thermal conductivity and remain warm even in a cool room. Hardwoods such as birch, beech, and ash are considered optimal when making a bed with your own hands. The main disadvantage of this material is its high price.

Not so long ago, chipboard was the most popular material in our country. It was used to assemble kitchen and bedroom sets, furniture for living and production premises. However, furnishings made from chipboard are not always safe for a child’s health. Often this material includes toxic substance formaldehyde. You can determine its presence by smell. In addition, furniture made from chipboard is not durable or aesthetically pleasing. appearance. By and large, the only advantage of this material is its low price.

An alternative to chipboard is MDF boards. This material is made from dried fine wood pulp and pressed into slabs. Lignin, a natural resin obtained from trees, is used as a binding element. IN furniture production As a rule, laminated MDF boards are used. This one is relatively inexpensive material, but at the same time it is free from the disadvantages of chipboard.

Options for children's rooms - 2 popular models

Making your own children's bed begins with sketches. We will look at drawings and methods for creating comfortable furniture below. By the way, a children's bed in two tiers is not always installed in a room where two or more children live. The reason may be saving space or creating a room original interior. There are many options, but we are going to make a bunk bed for the first time, which means complex structures best avoided. Our task is to create a reliable and convenient design without any special frills. Let's look at two models that are popular when decorating a children's room.

Classic bunk bed - there are sleeping places on the first and second floors. This design is simple and reliable. To make it you will need a minimum of materials. This model is stable and can be used for games and room zoning. For reliability, it can be attached to the wall.

Bed in two tiers of attic type. It is designed to save square meters in the room. On the second floor of the structure is created sleeping place, and on the lower tier playground the child can work or play. This design is suitable for both preschoolers and teenagers.

Among the tools for assembling a bunk bed, we will need a tape measure, a pencil, a screwdriver, a hacksaw (electric jigsaw), a hammer, pliers, an electric drill with a set of drills, a square, grinder. This set will be required when creating any model. There is no need to skimp on materials. We are making a bed for children. Therefore, the design will be based on natural wood, MDF boards or combinations thereof. We will leave chipboard for industrial premises. With the right approach, our crib will not be inferior to models made by factory manufacturers.

General principles for assembly - first things first

Despite the diversity wooden beds, their assembly is carried out according to general principles. The boards and bars from which the bed is assembled must be smooth and of the required size. When attaching cross boards to lay the mattress, drawers are used - side supports. And it is better to make them from beams. Transverse boards for laying the mattress; drawers are used - side supports. And it’s better to make them from beams.

When assembling, apply wood glue to the drawers and secure the laid boards with clamps. After the glue has dried, remove the clamps and screw in the screws in their place. Almost all self-tapping screws or self-tapping screws are screwed into the hole. That is, their caps should be flush with the surface. To do this, first drill a recess with a large-diameter drill. In the future, the head of the screw can be disguised with a special decorative plug or putty.

Special requirements are placed on the legs - the side end panels of the structure are attached to them. Therefore, preference is given wooden blocks from hard rocks. We fix additional stops on them or cut out grooves. Giving designs attractive, smoothed shapes often poses difficulties for novice craftsmen. Patterns made from cardboard or thick paper prepared in advance. It is advisable to cut grooves in the board with an electric jigsaw - the cut line will be neater. And we process the resulting cut with a router (or sandpaper). This applies to all structural elements.

After preparing the bed parts, we carry out preliminary fitting and apply markings. After making sure that all parts correspond to the drawing, we proceed to assembly. To do this, we use connecting dowels. We mark the holes for their installation with a pencil, and then drill them out. Initially, we leave the grooves and dowels dry, but during final assembly we use them.

We assemble the bed in stages, starting from the first tier. The assembled and glued base is tightened with clamps until completely dry. And after their removal, the elements are fixed with self-tapping screws. In fact, before final assembly, the bed can be assembled and disassembled more than once.

Assembling a classic bunk bed - step-by-step guide

So, let's try to assemble a classic type bunk bed. Making it will allow you to get better at it.

Assembling such a bed begins with making the base. We make drawers and attach two boards to them at an angle of 90°, our task is to create a rectangular box. We screw support bars to the end boards with self-tapping screws. And in the created box (base) we install the crossbars, on which the mattress will later lie.

The next stage is creating the backrest. Let's take three boards (their width should correspond to the size of the bed) and assemble them with the bed posts into a single whole. As a rule, we use dowels for this. You can plan them yourself or buy them in a store. We drill holes in the boards and racks into which we insert dowels. We will attach the boards to the bed posts and make the corresponding marks with a pencil. Do not forget that preliminary fitting is initially carried out, and only then the fasteners are attached to wood glue.

Having finished working with the back (headboard), we begin making the footboard. In fact, making it is not much different from creating a headboard. The only difference is in the number of crossbar boards. But at the same time, it is important that the upper boards of the back and foot are at the same level - the base of the second tier will stand on them. The second tier is made in the same way as the first. But it is placed on horizontal crossbars and secured with dowels. After fixing the second tier, we will strengthen the structure with end boards - racks. Having finished assembling the bed itself, we install the ladder. There are many options for manufacturing this structural element. Let's keep it simple - we attach horizontal crossbars to two vertical posts.

The final stage is decoration. For these purposes we will use paint and varnish products. When choosing paint or varnishes, give preference to coatings on water based. They are safe for health. And for us this is a key parameter.

The given instructions are not a standard. Based on it, you can develop a sketch of a two-story bed of your own design. There are options where the first tier is replaced by a sofa or desk. However, the last case concerns an attic-type bed.

Manufacturing a two-story "attic type" variation

This type of bed allows you to save space in the room. But its interesting design makes it in demand not only in small apartments. Loft style beds are not uncommon on college campuses. By the way, on the second tier, as a rule, there is one sleeping place, but other options are possible. When creating a bed, a lot depends on craftsmanship. You may be ready to take on a complex project with many decorative or functional elements. However, if this is the first experience of this kind, it is better to stick to simple models.

There are attic-type beds that are attached to the wall or directly to the ceiling. We will focus on the usual model, where the bed is a loft; it is a structure of four supports of 1.5–2 meters and a sleeping place. Work on the bed will begin with the creation of drawings. In this case, the dimensions need to be taken into account special attention. After all, the comfort of the workplace located on the ground floor depends on the height of the structure. A bunk bed for a preschooler should be created taking into account that he will grow up.

The step-by-step instructions for its manufacture are not complicated:

1. 1. prepare the wood - sand it with sandpaper, coat it with an antiseptic;
2. 2. in accordance with the drawings on the racks, we prepare places for fastenings (we drill holes for dowels);
3. 3. we make a sunbed - the assembly diagram is the same as when making a standard bed;
4. 4. We assemble the sleeping place and support posts into a single whole. In this case, the upper edges of the racks should be 30 cm higher than the sunbed;
5. 5. we want the top and lower harness. That is, we screw the board support posts at the bottom (the number and dimensions depend on the load). They will give the structure additional rigidity. At the top, the same boards will serve as sides for the bed;
6. 6. install the stairs.

When you finish assembling the structure, cover it with clear varnish. Rare material can rival the beauty of wood pattern.