Thread: Loft Bed Idea

Looks really good. I'd paint it a light color, like the Finland one so it integrates better into the fabric of the house and that will make it lighter and seem more spacious underneath.

Welcome to the forum Rock and good for you for taking on so many projects. And good for your Dad -for not just giving you the skills and confidence, but perhaps moreso, for imparting enthusiasm and interest! Great Dad

So here's my quick overview-Love the bed/ladder setup and your room layout looks great. I can't make any comment about height specs etc because that's not my thing, but what does jump out at me is on your drawing you have an ornate rail to create a decorative headboard. Unless this is slimline it's going to be uncomfortable to lean against-either that or take a dozen pillows to bury. Also, I wonder about the lack of any sort of rail or wotnot on such a narrow bed that high off the ground. Notice the white bed has uprights to hold the matteresse in place but nothing for the restless sleeper to hold them in place. Otherwise, it's going to look fantastic and be so much fun I'm sure.

Keep us posted!

I think the rail should be fine. I never really sit up in bed and lean back. I would like to have enough room there to fit my glasses and a regular sized novel.

I'm still on the fence about having some type of fence there. I've never really rolled out of bed accidentally before. Although I wouldn't trust myself when I've had a few too many "on the rocks" if you know what I mean (I probably wouldn't make it up there in the first place, haha). What I might do is something a little more conspicuous, like a few decor posts of some sort.

I went on the train from Vancouver to Toronto and was surprised the top bunk didn't have a fence, but they must have thought about it and decided people weren't likely to fall out. I'd have thought as long as the side was an inch or so higher than the mattress you would be ok. On the other hand the Finnish one has made the fence into a nice design feature, and I wasn't too keen on the headboard either; but that's a matter of taste.

On first impression, the room in Finland, as well as your design, look stunning.

Falling out of bed, over the edge, is probably a very remote possibility. I've only done it once that I can recall, and at a very young age. I was dreaming that I was seated on a sofa, when a friend came by to invite me somewhere. In the dream, I jumped from the sofa. In reality, I awoke on the floor.

A more serious consideration is replacement of bed linens after laundering. If your Mum or Dad does this for you, they should be consulted. The room in Finland probably utilises the sofa, moved away from the wall, for a temporary standing surface, to reach the far side of the bed and its ends. A bench in a similar location could serve this objective, and also provide seating for the computer station; and seating for visitors too.

Joe

Yeah, I usually wash the bedsheets. I'll see how it goes, if I need help, I'll probably use my desk chair, the one with the wheels so that if I lean to the side i'm going to tumble off and break my neck.

Welcome to the forums Rock.

You don't mind a challenge, do you?
I thnk the design looks great and will defiately make your room more useable.I agree with Joe's comments and you seem to have taken note of them.
Ju8st athought- do you have the space and possibilty to cnstruct a mezzanine floor?

I don't think so. I can't see that a mezzanine would make my space more positive than negative. I don't think I would use it, and therefore be in my way.

Hi OTR,

Firstly I love the steps up to the bunk. The only thing is that the stuff supporting the steps is a bit chunky and overpowering. I feel like the supports are competing with the steps for attention.

Would it be worth making the support out of metal to make it smaller and less conspicuous?

Anyway, just a thought.

Great work with the sketch up too, I'm just learning it now and I would love to get to your level of ability.

Keep up the good work

Hmm, yeah, I'll have to see about that. I'm not sure that it bothers me all the same.

Yeah, it's a fun prgram once you get the hang of it. Just practice and eventually it'll come. It didn't take me very long either. Try practicing a project that you've already built, that you know all the measurements and dimensions, that might be easier.

Thanks for making be aware of Sketchup by the way. I hadn't come across it and it looks great for furniture design, just what I need for my next project, and it's in my price range.

Umm... no, SketchUp is free.

Originally Posted by .:On The Rock:.

Umm... no, SketchUp is free.

Yes, that's the top of my price range.

Oh haha, point taken.