Remove the ladder and the mattresses unscrew the bolts that connect the ladder to the bed frame remove the ladder and set it aside.
Turn a bunk bed into a loft bed.
I reassembled the top bunk completely with the original screws.
Replace the upper mattress and make the bed.
The diagonal brace will look like this after installed.
Place a leg on the floor on each end of the bed frame.
Encircle it with attractive oversized cushions.
I removed the bottom bunk and took it apart completely removing the individual slats from the running boards.
All you need is a few tools and a bit of time to accomplish this task.
And underneath a loft bed is perfect for storage furniture or a desk or armchair.
Position the legs on the inside of the bed frame.
Drive the 2 screws into the bunk bed frame at the bottom of one side and the top on the alternate side.
I removed each supporting leg of the bunk bed as well as the ladder and cut them so that the loft area would be 32 tall.
Slide the legs against the bottom of the railing that the box spring rests on.
To turn a bunk bed into a loft bed you will need to remove the mattress and the ladder remove the bunking pins and bolts add a diagonal brace and replace the mattress on the top bunk.
You can also use reinforcement to make it sturdy if that be the case.
In most bunk bed designs the lower bunk is the major stabilizing force in the system that is the bunk bed.
Most of your conversion work will revolve around reinforcing the frame to make sure the bed is safe after removing the lower bunk.
But one of the most important things you need to consider is the sturdiness and stability of the frame.
Drill two evenly spaced pilot holes through the end of the bed frame and into the pillar posts.
You can convert a bunk bed into a loft bed with ease.
This is the same as the kura.
Once the bottom bunk is removed you can turn the space underneath the loft bed into an office.
If you need the lower bunk only for sleepover guests a few big cushions will help turn it into a cozy sofa.
Whether you re thinking of converting a bunk bed into a loft bed to create more space or because nobody sleeps on the bottom bunk the conversion process isn t too intensive and can be done right at home in a few easy steps.
As well as making bedtime more fun our sturdy bunk beds and loft beds let you use the same floor space twice.