8 Free DIY Bunk Bed Plans You Can Build This Weekend

These free bunk bed plans will help you build your children not only a place to sleep but a place to play and claim as their own personal castle for years to come. Kids love the fun of bunk beds and they're a great piece of space saving furniture that will give them more room to spread out and have fun.

There are a few advantages to building a bunk bed instead of buying one. These free bunk bed plans will save you money and create a much higher quality bed than you could buy at the store. They'll also be a keepsake for your children and even grandchildren.

Building a bunk bed is an easy to moderate woodworking project that will take you a day or two to accomplish. How much it will cost varies greatly, depending on the lumber and materials that you choose to get the job done.

There are quite a few different styles of bunk bed plans below so be sure to look through them all to find the right one for your home. All the bunk bed plans include detailed diagrams, photos, and step-by-step building instructions.

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Side Street Bunk Beds

Ana White

Ana White has designed a free bunk bed plan that's a knock-off of the Addison bunk beds from Land of Nod. There are two twin bunk beds that are both twin sized. There's a ladder going up to the top bunk, making it accessible to even the little ones. You'll find everything you need in this bunk bed plan to get you started. There's a materials and tools list, cut list, step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and color photos. You'll also find user photos and comments on the plan.

Side Street Bunk Beds from Ana White
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Classic Bunk Beds

Ana White

Here's another free bunk bed plan from Ana White that builds a classic set of bunk beds that can quickly be assembled and even disassembled if you need to take them apart. Instead of a ladder, there are stairs that can be built to take you up to the top bunk. The stairs provide some storage room as well. You'll find lots of diagrams, a materials and tools list, and written instructions as part of this free bunk bed plan.

Classic Bunk Beds from Ana White
03 of 08

DIY Industrial Bunk Bed Plan

Cherished Bliss

Combine wood and metal to create this industrial-style DIY bunk bed from Cherished Bliss. The frame of the bunk bed is wood and then metal pipes are used for the ladder and railing, so it's a quick project that looks very cool when finished. Some gray paint is added as a finishing touch, giving it even more of an industrial feel. This project includes a tool list, supply list, cut list, written directions, diagrams, and color photos to help you build it.

DIY Industrial Bunk Bed Plan from Cherished Bliss
04 of 08

Triple Bunk Bed

Jen Woodhouse

Jen Woodhouse has taken it to the next level with her free plan to build a triple bunk bed. Why sleep just two when you can sleep three? This might be the perfect solution for you if you have three little ones to sleep or if you have frequent visitors. Each bunk fits a twin mattress. There are a lot of perks to this build, it saves precious space and you can build it for under $200 in materials. The bottom bunk sits on the floor and the top bunk goes all the way up to the ceiling. It's been decorated with a cubby for each child as well as curtains to give it that fort-like feel. This strong bunk bed is built out of sturdy lumber and will hold quite a bit of weight.

The free building plan is included with written directions, photos, and tips along the way.

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05 of 08

Minimalist Bunk Bed

Instructables

Here's a straightforward plan that you can use to DIY a basic bunk bed from Instructables. These are platform beds with one bed on the ground and the other just above. There's not much to it, but that's what makes this a quick build. It also doesn't take a lot of lumber to build, making it easy on the wallet. These are detailed plans that take you through each step of cutting and assembling. You'll need to sign up for a free account before downloading the plans.

Minimalist Bunk Bed from Seamster and Instructables Workshop
06 of 08

Bunk Bed Plans

Jay's Creations

For less than $150 you can build this DIY bunk bed from Jay's Creations. This is a sturdy bunk bed that's just one piece of this bedroom furniture set plan that also includes a bookcase, chest of drawers, and blanket chest. The detailed plan costs money but you should be able to do this yourself with just the free video and written directions. Full plans are available for $26.

Bunk Bed Plans from Jay's Creations
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Bunk Bed Plan

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Sharing a room doesn't have to be a drag, and this bunk bed will have the kids excited about sleeping in the same room. This free bunk bed plan from Canadian Home Workshop will build your kids a great-looking bunk bed that they'll be able to use for years. Instructions, a tools inventory, and a materials list, as well as detailed diagrams, are all included in this free bunk bed plan that can be viewed online or printed.

Bunk Bed Plan from Canadian Home Workshop
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Twin Low Loft Bunk Bed Plan

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Do you have just one child who's dreaming of a bunk bed high in the sky? This Design Confidential plan is just what you need because it will build a twin loft bed with plenty of room for storage and play underneath. If you want to make it into a true bunk bed, just put another bed in the area below the top bunk. The free bunk bed plan includes tools, lumber, and materials lists, as well as detailed instructions and lots of diagrams.

Twin Low Loft Bunk Bed Plan from The Design Confidential