commercially ive never seen one larger than a fullsize and that was ikea

I found this site that builds them but its SO EXPENSIVE: https://adultbunkbeds.com/products/loft-bed

:c

I plan on making on for myself when I get my own place using my old ass teachers desk(this is a desk from when my grandparents were in grade school) as the base but other than that I don't know where to buy one.

I actually built one of my own a few years ago using treated 4x4s.
I'm sorry that I don't have it any longer, otherwise I could send it to you.

I do still have the plans for it though if you'd like~

I don't have tools and I am so bad at making things :c

*waves big derpy paws around*

how many tools would I need? o.,o

Haha, well that depends on what you can get the lumber store to take care of for you.
If they'll cut the lengths for you then you only need a strong power drill to go through the 4x4s, some lag-bolts with nuts and washers, plus a couple socket wrenches to tighten them all together, and a partner to help hold the parts as they're set up.

I just dug up the original plans I have for it, but need to change a couple numbers depending on what size bed you wanna put up-top. :)

yeye I need to measure the room height and figure out where the studs are and then I'll give you measurements :D :D :D
I am very scurr because I am not good with tools but my co-worker has many tools and she can get me a drill and I think I can handle it and if not I can make loud noises until someone helps me.

o.,o

That's the spirit! :D
Here's the basic supply list:

-4x4s (the number of them will depend on the measurements of the mattress that it'll be holding, and please note that they're literally 3.5x2.5, not actually 4x4)
-3/4inch plywood (this goes across the supports under the mattress and gives you a nice flat platform so the mattress isn't saggy anywhere along the length of it.
-lag bolts (use nice thick 5/16ths thickness lag bolts that are long enough to reach through 2 of the 4x4s, so they'll need to be 7in. or 7.5inches long.
-5.16ths washers for each lag bolt (two apiece, since you'll want one at the head and one at the nut)
-5.16ths nuts (one for each lag bolt)

I'll refine this list in a bit when I know if you're putting a single or a twin bed up there. that's what I made for mine.
Anything bigger and you'll need to add center-supports and won't be able to put a desk or such under it without at least one column coming down in the middle of it.

I want a queen bed :c

can I use the center support to separate half of it as desk and half of it as like, room for dresser?

yeah, if it's going to be that big, then I need to redesign a few things. I'll start working on redesign for it.

and yeah, you could divide the space under it however you like. though it's not very tall, so the space under the bed is meant for sitting, not standing. The lowest point under the bed itself is going to be 50 inches off the floor, that's just over 4ft of clearance.

I think my ceiling is 9 foot? I need to measure when I move in. I got a temp bed so its not SUPER URGENT.

So we could go higher? if its safe.. but ya I was planning to have a rolly-chair to get under bed

As it is, the tip-top of the bed is 5'6" off the ground, the top of the mattress itself is 56inches off the floor.
This means that if you sit-up while on the bed your head will likely be about another 3ft higher than that.
total height is about 7 and half feet. off the ground, about 1 foot and half space over your head.

I will measure and see :D it'll be a week until I can move in ok?

yeah, that should be great. :)
I'll do some redrawing and design work then fill in the numbers when you get the overall dimensions for me.
I basically need the complete "box" that the bed needs to stand in.

Bleeeh the room is even smaller than I expected without furniture in it :c

the ceiling is 96 inches. You said your plans were for a "full" right?

I might want it for a full e.e

https://www.etsy.com/listing/539813.....duty-loft-bedI find dis o.,o

It look ok. Still kinda spensive but looks quality.

Just throw a mattress over a dresser! Lol

I dunno, I've never seen anything like that before. You could just buy a bunk bed and replace the bottom bunk with a dresser of sorts. Otherwise, it might need to be custom built. Might consider asking around a hardware store.

I checked ikea,mthey don't go bigger then a full. I'm afraid you'd have to consider a diy project

I have to agree with  swift_james, that's a DIY project if you want to keep costs down.

On the bright side, the DIY project will A) help you develop useful construction skills, and B) let you get the EXACT bed you want.

I don't have tools or experience or someone to teach me.. well actually I know someone who might but we'll see.

Woodworking happens to be one of those skill sets you can 'self-teach' on.

Step 1: The Design Phase. A Platform Bed is basically an oversized Table. So you have three main components: the Platform, the Legs, and the Trim Edge.

The Platform is a frame made of 2-6's set on edge, with supports running parallel to the short side, spaces about 12 inches apart. On top of that you fasten a sheet of 1/2 inch Plywood.

The four Legs would be 6x6 posts, the tops cut back so that the 2x6's of the platform will be flush with the outside faces of the Legs. The legs will also have lengths of 2x6 attached to them, about six inches above the floor, holding the legs parallel to each other. these 2x6' are called 'stretchers', and you only need them on three sides, so you can have one long side open for a desk or storage.

The Trim Edge would be 1x8's, mounted around the Platform, to hide the jointwork attaching the Legs to the Platform, and also to provide a raised lip around the Platform to keep the mattress from sliding off.

From that info, you should be able to make some rough sketches, and get some measurements of the room and the mattress so you can size the bed properly.

What would be the total cost in terms of tools needed to do this in a relatively sane amount of time?

Let's see:

Essential tools:
A Circular Saw to cut the lumber and notch the let tops.
An Electric Drill/Screwgun for making the holes for the screws and driving said screws.
A Speed Square to mark the lines for easy right-angle cuts.
A Tape Measure for measuring the dimensions.
A pencil for marking the measurements and cut lines on the lumber (I've yet to find a furry who hasn't at least dabbled in sketching, so pencils should be easy to come by. If there are no pencils handy, pens or fine-point markers can be substituted.)

Optional tools:
Clamps to hold lumber pieces together when drilling so holes will line up easier.
Straight Edge/Saw Guide, to make straight cuts when trimming the plywood to size.
Saw Horses, to elevate the work to a more comfortable level when cutting.

Essential Tools shouldn't cost more than $150-200. Optional Tools can run you up to another hundred or more, depending on how many clamps you want to pick up, or how fancy you want to get with the sawhorses. A quick tip: if you go to a Big Box Home Center, such as Menards or Home Depot, you will likely find a "House Brand" of power tools that will be less expensive than the Big Brands Like DeWalt, Stanley, or Black & Decker.

This type of project would normally be described as a 'weekend build,' but don't feel frustrated if it ends up more of a 2-3 weekend (or a full week if you can spare the time away from the Day Job.

I have a co-worker who will let me borrow some of their tools so I might be able to save a few bucks C:

As my uncle used to say, "Now you're using your head for more than a hatrack!"

When on a budget, borrowing tools from friends is a great way to save money on DIY.

You might even be able to get them to help with assembly, not only speeding up that step but making it a social occasion as well.

Depends on how much you're willing to spend, or even over-spend.

I want to keep the frame under 1000 :c

Lovesac.com

This doesn't really work in terms of price.. since a bed sized amount of Sac is like $3000. And it doesn't really solve the space problem either, since its not vertical? o.,o

LOFT? :O when is the sleepover??? (congrats on the new place btw! :D <3)

Best of luck finding something though, DIY is probably the cheapest way to go. I know you can do it! :D

I might try it I am so scared of screwing up :c

That's where the sketching and planning comes in.

You work out the design, then determine what you need to make the design.

And remember "Measure Twice, cut once." Confirm each cut before you make it, and always keep the saw blade on the "waste" side of the line.

https://i.imgur.com/wM4KBnb.mp4 I find dis, still spensive and not exactly what I wanted, but better o,.o

oh wait I mean dis: https://www.etsy.com/listing/539813.....-duty-loft-bed

Heeheehee that's not too bad then ;D

I think its something I can work around to make my perfect bedtime o.,o

That looks like a nice design, and you can see enough from the picture to work out how to build the legs and rails. The platform itself will be built from 2x4s or 2x6s set 12 inches apart, like I had described in my other post.

Lumber, tools, hardware (screws), and stain, all together, would likely run you about what they're charging, but you will finish with the bed, the tools, AND newly-developed skills.

(That design looks like it is easily a 2-man job for assembly, even if bought as pre-fab.)