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A staircase for the top bunk that's secretly a dresser — four drawers ride in the risers, so the safest way up also swallows the laundry pile.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side rows, top | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 21 3/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Side rows, second | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 32 3/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Side rows, third | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 43 3/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Side rows, bottom | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 54 3/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Side facing, long | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 37" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side facing, graduated Two each at 27-3/4", 18-1/2", and 9-1/4" — the stepped verticals. | 6 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 27 3/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Tread/framing stock Rip 1-1/2" off each for cross framing; the remainder becomes the drawer faces. | 4 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 24" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Treads and landing | 5 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 24" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Drawer sides, lower three | 6 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 24" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer sides, top | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 20" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer fronts and backs | 8 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottoms, lower three | 3 | 1/4" × 20" × 24" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom, top | 1 | 1/4" × 20" × 20" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x10, 10 ft Side panel rows and tread stock — cut the longest pieces first. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 12 ft Treads and landing. (Shave the stair width 1/4" and a 10-footer works.) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft Side panel facing. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 10 ft Drawer boxes. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet Back and drawer bottoms. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Euro drawer slides, 24", white Bottom-corner-mount style — forgiving to install and cheap. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Euro drawer slide, 20", white The top drawer. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4", 18 ga | 300 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #8 x 1-1/4", star drive | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Stain and poly topcoat Poly on the treads is a wear requirement, not a nicety. | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.