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A twin loft bed in three heights from one design — low, mid, or standard — engineered to disassemble into flat panels when it's time to move it.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long rails Cut these first. Standard height uses 4. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 75" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| End rails From the 10-footers' offcuts. Standard height uses 6. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 41" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Top end rail Approximate — measure and cut to fit your assembled bed. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 55" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Legs and ladder sides 31-3/4" (not the diagram's 32") so all seven fit the shopping list. Mid loft: 45". Standard: 70-1/2". | 7 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 31 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Ladder rungs Standard height uses 4. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Slat cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 75" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bed slats | 10 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 38" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Legs and ladder. Mid height needs 4; standard height needs 7. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 10 ft Rails — cut the 75" pieces first so the offcuts yield the 41" ends. Standard height needs 6. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Slat cleats. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft Bed slats. | 5 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #8 x 2-1/2", star drive Main construction; up to 3" is fine. Standard height wants ~100. | 70 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #7 x 1-5/8", star drive Slats only. | 40 each | ☐ |
| Stain or paint Applied to the boards BEFORE cutting — the plan's tip, and the only sane order for a loft. | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.