How to Add on a Desk to a Loft Bed

Lofting a bunk bed makes an ideal place to store a small bookshelf or add a desk. Bedrooms that have limited space can be utilized in a way that creates a great deal of organization; adding a desk to a lofted bed is one way to improve the use of empty space in a small bedroom. Dorm rooms in particular benefit from having the use of a desk attached to or placed underneath a lofted bunk bed.

Measuring tape
4-by-4 boards
2-by-8 boards
Pencil
Plywood
Screwdriver
Drill
Wood screws
Paint
Stain
Paintbrushes
Level
Wood putty (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the dimensions underneath your loft to determine how tall your 4-by-4 desk legs should be and how wide your plywood desktop should be.
  Purchase wood according to these dimensions. Purchase 2-by-8 boards that are as wide as the head and foot of the loft.
- 2
  Stain or paint your lumber in a well-ventilated area and allow it to dry for 24 hours.
- 3
  On the inside of each 4-by-4 leg, measure and draw a line 26 to 30 inches off of the floor, depending on how tall the desk will be. The supports for the desk will be attached at these lines.
- 4
  Attach the 2-by-8 supports to each end of the bed using wood screws and a screwdriver. Make sure the screws are flush with the wood and cover them with wood putty if necessary.
- 5
  Drill through the 4-by-4 boards at the marks you made. Attach the legs of your desk to the supports with bolts or screws. Make sure the screws are flush with the wood.
- 6
  Place the plywood desktop across the supports. Use a level to make sure the legs and supports hold the desktop evenly. Attach the top of the desk with screws.

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