Bunk Beds

I am really proud of my non-woodworker husband.  Really, really proud!  He did an amazing job building bunk beds.  I found a basic plan online for a single loft bed with platform stairs, but he had to modify it a bit to create a double bunk bed with stairs to fit into the small bedroom space. 

 

 He  spent a lot of time sanding and staining.  But it was worth it because it fits perfectly and the kids love it.  They played in it for several hours the first week. 

 The kids enjoyed helping out.

 He put it together in pieces, so Mara slept on the bottom bunk for a week or so until the rest of the pieces were finished and attached.  The final pieces to go on were the rails on the stairs. He was a bit worn out after all that sanding and staining, so they didn't get put on for awhile.  He finally got them secured the morning I went into labor.  I had to laugh through a couple contractions as I paced through the house listening to the drill.

After he got it finished, we decided the top rail wasn't tall enough for our safety standards, so he added an extra rail to make it a bit safer. 

And here's the finished project!  It even holds Daddy on the top!  And if you're wondering about ordering a bunk bed from my talented husband, you're out of luck.  He'll never, ever think about building one again!