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A loft bed enclosed as a playhouse — plywood walls with trimmed windows and a door, a decorative vent, and a built-in dowel ladder. An ambitious, rewarding build.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bed frame sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 75" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Bed frame studs | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 36" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Mattress platform | 1 | 1/2" × 39" × 75" | 1/2" plywood | ☐ |
| Corner uprights | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 51 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top rail 2x4 | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 48" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top rail 2x6 | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 48" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Side house panel Additional house panels cut to fit per the step-by-step plan. | 1 | 3/4" × 39 3/4" × 72" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Ladder rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 52" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Window doors Cut to your window opening. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 21" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Front door Cut to your door opening. | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 40" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet House panels. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" plywood, 4x8 sheet Mattress platform. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4 board, 8 ft (Pine or Fir) Frame, legs, ladder rails. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x6 board, 8 ft (Pine or Fir) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) Window and panel trim — a bundle. | 12 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x6 board, 8 ft (Pine) Window doors. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x12 board, 8 ft (Pine) Front door. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1-1/2" dowel, 8 ft Ladder rungs. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Hinges Windows and doors. | 6 set | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2", 3", and 3-1/2" 3-1/2" for anchoring to studs. | 150 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails and glue | 16 oz | ☐ |
| Paint | 48 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.