$200 Study and Sleep Loft DIY 

Wow, thank you!

thanks Blinky- me and you think alike :) - ie - Bedframe on the studs is the only way to go (IMHO) thanks for the comment and good luck with the project!

@@TacoJoesHouse Got this finished up today (been very busy recently so it’s been on the back burner). Thanks so much for the inspiration on this build. 👊

Thanks for the comment Ellie and I can't agree with you more / good luck with your loft decision!

hello! How did it turn out? Is it done?

Thank for the comment Hector / good luck with your build!

Glad you liked it G Trs!

Hey thanks Pedro - maybe I can work that into my next project so its a little more clear / thanks for the comment!

You are thinking about it the right way - ie - how to fit 2 lofts in one room vs. trying to make them fit - LOL / You'll have unlimited options w/layout so don't hesitate to think outside the box. Definitely google "2 lofts in 1 room" and see what that search returns / I'm sure you'll see a number of different options and you can use the same concepts in my video and adapt them to different layouts. Good luck with the project and thanks for the comment!

Did you end up building it?

Thats great! Glad it worked out for you Jon-

hi, if you remember the measurements you upscaled to can I get them as I have a queen as well 😊

@@laylanijones3760 I'm not home right now. I'll see if I still have them when I get there and I'll let you know

@@jon479 ok thank you!

Thanks Michelle- I'm glad the video was helpful and good luck with your build!

Same here.. I love it but I don’t feel confident because it looks like the video is for someone who’s familiar with building

Do you mean the actual loft design? If so, the exact same thing is sold by Pottery Barn Teen… for $2000. If you are talking about the cost though, then I do agree with you

@@radparkourdude3604 sad part is when they build it with cheap material but expect to sell for over 2K is a joke.

​@@luiscastaneda1190the real sad part is that people buy it at that price. If no one bought it at 2k, they'd have to lower the price. And as far as loft beds are concerned, they're a niche item

Hey thanks! He’s a typical cat - loves the high places - lol 🙂

haha - thanks Mary - its my favorite place at home :)

Hi Javid - most of that information is the video (ie- at the start and the still shots between each section). When you go shopping, your best bet is to buy some extra wood from Home Depot/Lowes/Menards. Thank god wood prices have come down too! High level you need 1X2s, 1X3s, 1X4s, 1X8s, 2X4s and desktop material. Thanks for the comment!

Go for it! / consider beefing up the jack studs to 2X6s and support the mattress with 1X4s vs 1X3s with the wider bed, but it definitely can be done with a king. Good luck and thanks for the comment!

Thanks for the comment Zwarst :)

I used zinc #6 drywall screws and eyeballed the joints where they were used. Typical lengths I used.... 2x4 to 2x4: 3" 2X4 to 1XX: 1 5/8", almost always driving from the 1X side 1X to 1X: almost always 1 5/8" - but - if there was any risk of poke though, 1 1/4" Carriage bolts: 5/16" - 1/4" should be find but the head size is almost the same between the two so I went larger. CLAMP EVERYTHING AND USE WOODGLUE TOO!!!!!!!!! I also drilled pilot holes if there were knots nearby/etc (better safe then sorry) / Thanks for the comment!

The measurements are in inches

Hey Curtis - most of that information is the video (ie- at the start and the still shots between each section). When you go shopping, your best bet is to buy some extra wood from Home Depot/Lowes/Menards. Thank god wood prices have come down too! High level you need 1X2s, 1X3s, 1X4s, 1X8s, 2X4s and desktop material. Thanks for the comment!

@@TacoJoesHouse thanks for reply, I was able to go through video and estimate exact material needed thank you for such an amazing detailed video my daughter loves her bed

@@cportio1 you wouldnt happen to have that list saved would you?

@@chimrichalds982 I do, it’s wood only not including bolts screws wood glue or desk top. I can’t attach it here but I can send it to your email

@@cportio1 i wish i could tell you my email address but i dont know how. if i put it here then youtube deletes it

The mattress bedframe is the weak point (thus the shear load of the 1x3s and OSB) as the jack studs at the 4 corners are good for more people than the bed can hold. I'll see if I can put together a calculation to share

@@TacoJoesHouse Did you find out the weight capacity?

What an excellent comment / thanks for sharing! I am far from a mattress expert and learned something today! Perhaps in a future video I can retrofit back to slats and/or modify it to be more breathable. Thanks for the comment along with teaching me something new!

@@TacoJoesHouse No problem! I got the tip from another video, googled it and turns out it's true :) Thanks for the inspiration!

@@TacoJoesHouse maybe just put a few holes in the OSB/plywood. Here in the Netherlands (Europe) you already have holed bed plates in the Home Depot. It’s essentially the same thing as MDF with cheese grater pattern.

This is an excellent opportunity to try to build this loft/study in your case it’ll be loft/studio 🤭

I think he just un bolted carriage bolts to take down

yes you definitely can, but you may want to explore ways to re-enforce the legs in place of the desk (maybe another shelf?). Thanks for the comment

Hi Joe (and Taco Joe) - same question here. I didn’t recognize that material and am curious where you got it and how you finished it. I built a desk a few years back and used 5-6 coats of water based poly with sanding between coats. It still came out like an orange peel and felt really weird. Suggestions on desk top material appreciated