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A legless loft bed that hangs entirely from wall studs on joist hangers — sized here for a twin mattress, with every fastener load-path landing on real framing, not drywall.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall cleats Bed width (39") minus 3/4". Re-measure for your own bed width. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 38 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Cross studs Bed length (75") minus 3". Spaced evenly, about every 16-18". | 5 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 72" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Decking boards Cut to match your wall cleat length. | 6 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 38 1/4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Front trim Cut to fit the actual front of the assembled bed. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 40" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Wall cleats and cross studs. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Joist hangers, 2x4 Two per stud. | 10 each | ☐ |
| Structural screws, 4", star drive Long enough to reach solidly into wall studs. | 30 each | ☐ |
| Joist hanger nails or structural screws | 40 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft Decking and front trim. | 6 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level, Tape Measure. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Structural screws, 4", star drive
Find and mark every wall stud across the bed's width with a stud finder before cutting anything. Hang the two 2x4 wall cleats level and secure to as many studs as possible, two structural screws per stud — this is the connection the entire bed's weight travels through.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Joist hangers, 2x4, Joist hanger nails or structural screws
Attach a joist hanger to each end of every cross stud, then hang the studs between the two wall cleats. For added support, also screw the back-most stud directly into the wall studs behind it, not just through its hanger.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x6, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Lay the 1x6 decking boards across the framing and nail down with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: 1x6, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Trim out the front edge with a 1x6 board, cut to fit the actual assembled bed, leaving a slight lip on top to keep items from rolling off. A guardrail along the open edge is strongly recommended to prevent falls, especially for a bed this high off the floor.