DIY Double Loft Bed with Hidden Hideout | Ikea Dresser Hack

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to build a DIY double loft bed using an Ikea Nordli Dresser Hack with a cool hidden hideout beneath the bed to maximize fun and space. This dresser bed combo is perfect for small kids’ rooms. Learn how to free up precious floor space, making room for play, creativity, and cozy reading or gaming nooks. Check out the original reel on Instagram here:

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🛠️ Materials:
- Ikea Nordli Dresser
- 2' x 4' x 8' wood studs (6)
- 3/4" x 48" x 96" plywood (2)
- 1/2" x 48" x 48" plywood (1)
- 1/4" x 48" x 96" plywood (1)
- 3/4" x 7" x 96" pine board (1)
- 3/4" x 3" x 96" pine board (1)
- Wood paneling (25 sq ft.)
- 1.5" x 1.5" x 96" wood (2)
- Inset cabinet hinges (2)
- Rust-Oleum 1 gal Zinsser 270976 White Zinsser, B-I-N Advanced Shellac Primer
- Interior latex paint
- Pre-stain wood conditioner
- White wash stain
- Early American wood stain
- Water-based polyurethane
- Interlocking Floor Tiles with Drain Holes
- Construction screws

🔨 Tools Used:
- DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver
- 10 inch table saw
- Bostitch Air Compressor Combo Kit
- 48 inch level
- Stud finder
- Kreg KPHJ310 Pocket-Hole Jig
- Trigger clamps

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[deknees]

The little nook under is genius, that's perfect for cozy rain day activities!

[dchick]

I would have KILLED for this setup as a kid. Want to do it now, but pretty sure hubby would think I was nuts. Love it!! ❤

[xxkarlosxxxxxx]

Now this is the kind of father every kid dreams of having and that one day I hope to be 👏👏👏 growing up without one gives u a sense of appreciation of the things u never had... This is a great room and the kid is lucky to have... Nathan is one lucky kid

[sweetpie]

I really like this. I think a built in bunk bed is far superior to anything store bought. I was caught off guard with the comment about people thinking their mattresses will get moldy. I worry about dust, but never mold.

[jieunsung]

My toxic trait is that thinking I could do all this by myself by just watching a yt video with 0 zero experience in woodwork

[timepi]

Great video. I’ve seen many examples of this style of bed (see Never Too Small) but few that show how to build one. Another variation for adult bed, design the gap/ladder at the point where you’d naturally swing your legs around, rather than at end of bed, where you’d have to shimmy down. I love the cubby underneath- fun for sleepovers.

[Annabanana_]

I’m 28 yo and I still dream of having hideout

[mjremy]

Very nice, you tripled the floor space with the loft bed. The matching cut out handle was a good bit of design aesthetics, lovely.
I would have done a few things differently:
Make a swing out, latched bed rail to enable easy sheet changes. Guess who will be changing the sheets? You.
Leave cubby spaces all over the headboard, using paracord to hold back things or netting, or a wood rail. Paint inside the cubby holes with multi color paints making color blocks. Then add some led lighting so that it becomes a giant display cabinet or toy/ book storage with fun colors. That was wasted space.
The mold under the mattress is a real concern, as well as airflow for skin. You should cut the plywood up like Swiss cheese, esp on the hollow parts. Your insert is not enough. Any of us who travel in RVs know what mold can do. Don't fool yourself with that flimsy thing. You need slats.

The colors and wall paper designs are very soothing and inducing to sleep, bravo!

[elisekuby]

Absolutely brilliant! I love everything that you did, but especially the use of decking tile under the mattress.
Your boy is very lucky to have you two as parents.

[DanRobards]

Excellent for studio apartments to help segment away the sleeping area while creating loads of storage!

[letstry]

I bet your son loves this.
Fantastic!

[gsivakumar]

This was brilliant! And very well explained. Made for easy watching. Thanks!

[katm]

The work you guys did is really amazing. I would say though, as a tip, to take all the nordli drawers out and coat the sides and back with an anti-mildew moldproof primer like zissner or something. Ive had a nordli bed for 3 years and it is fantastic for storage but I have noticed black coatings developing on the drawers, after a year, i thought it was dust and i was wiping it down often but it is mold. I reorganized my drawers and noticed it coating even some places on the inside of drawers. I searched the internet and lots of people are having this problem with the nordli drawers. I will need to take mine out and spray them with an anti-mold primer. I am highly allergic to mold (i think most peiple are) and have been congested while going to bed and waking up. I realized today its because my bed is growing mold in the drawers.

[anaitatzoera]

I love how simple yet elegant looking this loft bed is 😍😍😍 Great work!!! 🤗🤗

[bobmybobbob]

Awesome work! I love how you used the drawer handle/cutout shape for the door!

[cyphermage]

I absolutely love the cubby underneath! I dream of one day owning a home so I can build things like this.

I am a bit concerned about ventilation for the cubby, though - there doesn't seem to be any, except for the cut-out in the door handle?

If a kid was hanging out in the cubby with the door shut, I imagine it'd get pretty stuffy before too long?

[pamelalc]

terrific room. what a great job. congratulations

[nadiapersaud]

I'm looking to make this for my son Nathan, and I saw it seems to be a Nathan's room too! 😆😄

[psycheinc-theSLC]

Can you adopt me so I can have this beautiful room 😂🤦🏽‍♀. Seriously, absolutely wonderful content for any DIY enthusiast to follow whether it be for a child's room or for someone living in a studio - great work. Thanks for posting and sharing your knowledge. Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹

[InvoicedThyme]

It's nice I would have made more book shelves up top.