$200 Study and Sleep Loft DIY

This video details step by step instructions of how to build a study & sleep loft from common dimensional lumber sizes. Do it yourself and save money, customize, and have fun along the way! Lumber sizes used for construction include:
1X2
1X3
1X4
1X8
2X4

Because dimensional lumber is already at size, only a few basic tools are required for construction, including
Miter saw
Drill
Tape measure
Clamps

Check it out and let me know what you think!

[shafiqrazak]

The only vid that matters.
Shows the budget show the tools needed, Shows the woodworking and materials needed.

[DarrenGreenberg]

Thanks for the walkthrough! For anyone coming here after me, and interested in making this build, I compiled the cut list here:

75"x54" OSB / plywood (1)

1x3 73.5" (2) (platform side - long)
1x3 73.5" (4) (railings - long) (estimated)
1x3 54" (2) (platform side - short)
1x3 54" (2) (railing - short) (estimated)
1x3 52.5" (2) (platform supports)
1x3 51" (4) (desk base - both sides)
1x3 49.5" (4) (desk long sides - both sides)
1x3 45.75" (2) (desk side support)
1x3 20" (4) (desk short sides)
1x3 18.5" (4) (desk supports)
1x3 10.75" (2) (desk shelf short sides)
1x3 9.25" (2) (desk shelf supports)

1x4 72" (8) (legs)
1x4 66.5" (2) (ladder rails)
1x4 13.5" (1) (ladder "top")

1x8 76.5" (2) (bedframe side - long)
1x8 54" (2) (bedframe side - short)
1x8 52.5" (1) (top of bookshelf)
1x8 51" (5) (shelves)
1x8 48" (2) (sides)
1x8 44.5" (2) (sides)

2x4 57" (4) (jack studs)
2x4 13.5" (5) (ladder rungs)

As per a previous comment, though, I'm actually swapping out the OSB, making some minor modifications to the platform portion, and buying some pre-strung bed slats. I'm also adding a small 3-drawer cabinet underneath the desk. At least that's my plan, wish me luck!

[rtsolution]

Here Nov 2024 and found this amazing, only real DIY loft bed vid I could find so far. Thank you for sharing. This is my next project. As a foster parent we have to be frugal and make due with the space we have and this is exactly what we need.

[YumYumDelishNSip]

In New Jersey watching in Feb 2025. I need 2 of these built but I’m disabled with no handyman. You did a great job building that. Thanks for sharing the details.

[brophymusprime]

I've wanted to make one of these for my daughter but we were moving around and she was a bit young but I came here today because we are finally at that point!! Let the building commence.

[leimdog]

INCREDIBLE video!! Everything is broken down in subsections in the timeframe, fantastic editing and subtle music with no excess. AND....a wonderful product. I'm actually changing my loft design now because of this.

[JoshuaParker-mf]

What a great idea for a place to sleep and work at the same time! Looking at the price – $200 – it looks pretty good and quite stylish, I might add, functional. Thanks for breaking down all the steps up to such a detail that I am planning to build my own loft with a budget!

[edp]

out of all the videos i watched today, this deserves the icing on the cake! wow, so detailed. there were other 2 guys selling plans and all they do is yap and did not describe what they actually did. sometimes silence with some textual instruction is a lot better than ego yapping!

[elliejones]

I've looking for a good video on how to build a loft for a long time because all the loft beds I keep finding are either made out of metal (which I rather have wood because I think it would be easy to take care of and take down if I need to) or they were outlandishly expensive. I'm really going to consider this in the future when my family moves

[zaerkus]

Beautiful project. It´s perfect for two sons and one medium large room. Obviously two studio lofts, each one in oposite corner. Big idea. Tnaks a lot for share. And for the specific data.

[brentkabat]

Fantastic work, Taco Joe! Love this video, will be building one just like it this fall. Can't wait, thanks for a great design and the inspiration to me and many others!

[jon]

I built one! Thanks for the plans. I upscaled to a queen size and my math actually worked :)

[tashaelle]

That looks so much better than the $500 loft and desk combo I've seen. And I'm sure so much sturdier. Great job.

[VervBav]

Anyone noticed the beautiful environment he lives in.. such a nice garden … great diy video by the way

[Cbink]

Currently in the process of building this! Legs and desk support done, hoping to wrap the rest up this week.
I loved this build as the frame is resting on the 2x4s and bolted. Much prefer the security of you having done it this way versus pocket screws which is what many builds seem to use 😳🤯. Many thanks for posting!

[daviddavis]

This is really good. Just the right amount of detail and video speed.

I really liked the garage to be honest. Trusses for extra storage and a bare block under it? Swoon.

[babyangelcake]

This is my day 3 To build this loft bed . Legs are ready two desk are ready today I’m going to build a mattress box thank you so so so much .

[jacobfarkas]

Great video! I learned alot of tips for when I make a custom one for myself. I only wish there was some kind of narrator because I mostly do YouTube in the car when I'm driving. Still, great build.

[GabrielDimude]

Very professional design. Cats always check and test what we are building. 🐱😎

[auger]

Thanks for sharing. 1st build I've seen that's not had bed platform screwed to wall and floating. 👍