Loft Beds and Bunk Beds for Youth Teen College Students & Adults

 

Alice-in-Wonderland

Loft Bed
Bunk Bed


Six year old Alice wanted to "Sleep in the Sky" with all her stuffed animals around her. We built her a custom loft bed to her parent's exact specifications. We lowered it by 6", added additional safety rails to make them go 10" above the top of the mattress, a taller solid headboard with double shelves, designed the bottom to be a more open area with custom L-Shaped Legs and used the 20" wide Steps & Open Shelves. The bed is designed so that the mattress frame can be raised later on as she gets older to a taller loft bed height. With our solid wood heavy-duty design and 1,000 lbs. of weight capacity the entire family can get into bed for nighttime stories.

If you have a 96" (8') ceiling and are using an 8" thick mattress you will get 36" above the mattress to the ceiling, the top of the mattress is at 60" from the floor and there is 50" of space underneath the bed slats to the floor. If you have a 108" (9') ceiling and are using an 8" thick mattress you will get 38" above the mattress to the ceiling, the top of the mattress is at 70" from the floor and there is 60" of space underneath the bed slats to the floor.

On the order form (see below) you first select the Loft or Bunk option,, then select your ceiling height, mattress thickness and leg height and we will customize the height to your exact specifications. You may select either the Solid or Slatted Headboard. On the Order Form you may also add a desk, shelves, corkboard, whiteboard, bench and a table. We can also customize it. Please contact us if you would like to order a customized bed.


Below are pictures of the bed as we built it in our shop.

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Below are pictures of the customer's completed bed.

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Alice:1 - This bed shows the Slatted Headboard, Short Desk, Desk Shelf, Hanging Storage Caddy and Corner & Rung Braces. The options may be selected on the Order Form below.


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Alice:2 - This shows the bed with a bottom bunk. This option may be selected on the Order Form below.


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Alice:3 - This shows the Steps with a Handrail and Whiteboards above the Desk and on the back of the bed.


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Alice:4 - This shows the basic Loft Bed with the L-Shaped Open-Ends Legs. It also has the Solid Headboard, Double Bookshelf Headboard and Corner Braces.


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Alice:5 - This shows the basic Loft Bed with the L-Shaped Open-Ends Legs. It also has the Slatted Headboard & Footboard, Double Bookshelf Headboard, Hanging Storage Caddy, Short Desk, Short Bookshelf, Vertical Front Ladder and Corner Braces.


Twin over Full Bunk Bed

Alice:6 - This Alice-In-Wonderland bed as L-Shaped Desk and shelves.

Customized Beds


Custom Loft Bed

Alice:7 - We customized this bed to make the legs taller for a Play Area on top (with a view window) and added a Bunk Bed to the bottom. The Steps & Open Shelves gives you lots of storage space for books, toys and other children's items. From the customer: "We are VERY PLEASED with this bunk, and the price. And service for that matter. Thank you so much for the craftsmanship. Anna."


Custom Loft Bed

Alice:8 - From the customer: "Here is a photo of our bed. It has a natural stain and Polycrylic topcoat. The Boys are happy with the new arrangement and more floor space! Thanks so much. Aaron."



Custom Loft Bed

Alice:9 - From the customer: "The bed worked out really well. It feels sturdy and safe. My kid loves it. I used Danish oil and the natural look is fantastic. Thank you College Bed Lofts team. Rhijuta"





Alice-in-Wonderland

Loft Bed Bunk Bed

Order Form



Standard Bed Sizes


Our Beds are designed for all ages, youth, teen, college students and adults. The built-in ladders at each end are notched, glued, screwed and bolted to the bed frame. The Weight Capacity is 1,000 lbs. and with our tongue & groove construction and extreme heavy duty design it makes our beds one of the sturdiest on the market and will hold up to the toughest youth, teen, college student or adult usage. Our beds are free-standing and do not need to be bolted to a wall for support.

The bed, options and accessories are all priced separately so you can mix and match them as needed to create a unique custom one-of-a-kind bed. You can see the Total Price at the bottom of this page by pressing View Total Price button. On the order form below you can order your specific size and add accessories such as angled ladders, shelving and desks.

Please contact us if you need a custom length or width bed or if you are planning on placing a Futon, sofa or large item underneath. We can build it to any size you need. Also please call us if you need help on the ordering process or would just like to place a phone order. We strive to make the ordering process as easy as possible.

We custom build each bed to your exact specifications so it will work with any ceiling height and any mattress thickness. Select the options and accessories below to create your unique bed.

All Hardware is included with each bed. All beds come with the Mattress Foundation Bed Slats and you do not need to supply a box spring, bunkie board or plywood with our beds, you place your mattress directly on top of our bed slats. The bed frame and all major components are all solid wood. The bed is unassembled, unfinished, hand sanded and ready for paint or stain or may be left unfinished. More information is available on our Product Specifications page. Mattress not included.


Custom Loft Bed

 

Standard Bed Sizes


We custom build each bed to your exact specifications and use the Ceiling Height and Mattress Thickness to calculate how much space you will get above and underneath the mattress. We also make sure we leave enough room for the safety rails above the top of the mattress. If you have a low ceiling we will adjust the leg height to make sure everything fits properly.

If you have an odd size mattress, a crib mattress, need a custom size to fit into a tight space or a mattress greater than 16" thick please contact us and we will build you a custom sized bed.

For this custom designed bed for younger children the safety rails are 10" above the top of the mattress. The amount of space above the mattress to the ceiling is 36" if you have an 8' ceiling and 38" if you have a 9' ceiling.

The amount of space underneath is based on your mattress thickness and leg height.
8' Ceiling Space Underneath: 6" mattress 52"; 8" mattress 50"; 10" mattress 48"; 12" mattress 46"; 14" mattress 44"; 16" mattress 42".
9' Ceiling Space Underneath: 6" mattress 62"; 8" mattress 60"; 10" mattress 58"; 12" mattress 56"; 14" mattress 54"; 16" mattress 52".

Select Loft or Bunk Bed


 

 

 

 

 

 

Slatted Headboard.

Solid Headboard.




Steps & Shelves Steps & Shelves mounted at end Steps & Shelves Handrail

The Stairs with Open Cubby Shelves gives you lots of extra storage space and easy to climb stairs. The unit may be placed at either end of the bed. The stairs have (4) or (5) steps. The stairs are 16" width. An optional Handrail is also available. The unit is all solid wood. Please contact us if you need a custom size built.

Specifications:
Unit with 16" Width.
(4) Steps is 44" high x 43" long or 53" long.
Unit with (5) Steps is 55" high x 53" long or 63" long.
Weight capacity is 250 lbs.

First photo above shows the (5) Step 55" x 63" unit and detail measurements.
Second photo shows a full size bed with the (4) Step 43" long unit.
Third photo shows the optional Handrail mounted to the outside.

Steps & Open Shelves     Steps & Open Shelves

 

Bed Width: Twin 44"   Full 59"   Queen 65"

If your ceiling is greater than 8' tall we
recommend you select the (5) Step unit.

Steps Width: 16"

Handrail is available


 

 

 

The Short Shelf goes across the width (end) of the bed, underneath the mattress, are 5-1/2" deep and may be attached at either end at any rung height. They are great for storing books, toys, games, pictures and many personal items. You can order up to (9) short shelves to create enough storage space for your needs.

The Long Shelf goes the across the back (long side) of the bed underneath the mattress, are 5-1/2" deep and may be attached at any rung height. You can order up to (5) long shelves to create enough storage space for your needs.

The total number of short and long shelves you can use depends on the height of the bed, desk and whether you are going to climb up the built-in end ladder or use the Front or Angled Ladder. We will review your order and contact you if you ordered too many shelves.

We also can make custom shelves up to 20" deep, please contact us to order.

Backboards may be added to the Shelves to prevent items from sliding out the back. They are 2-3/4" high. Shelves without backboards allows you to easily access the shelves from both underneath and from outside the bed, as well as providing for more natural light underneath.


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The Bedside Hanging Storage Caddy is our most popular accessory for storing bedside items. It can be used for storage for books, cell phones, chargers, glasses, iPads, tablets or any small items you need quick access to while on the bed. It is 12" long x 12" high x 6" wide, assembly is required. Hooks are included and they hang anywhere over the 3/4" thick safety rails, headboard, footboard or pillow stop. Let us know if you would like to hang it off of the 1-1/2" thick main bed rail, lower bed rail or the vertical ladder.

Our most popular accessory for storing bedside items
hangs anywhere from a safety rail, headboard,
footboard or pillow stop

Hanging Storage Caddy

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$39 Bedside
Hanging Storage Caddy

 

 

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We offer multiple desks: Short, Long, L-Shaped & U-Shaped. They are 30" high and 20" deep. Weight capacity 40 lbs. Please contact us if you need a custom desk built or plan to install the Short Desk on the outside of the bed.

The Desks are made from Solid Butcher Block boards. They are clear knot-free boards glued together to form very smooth wide panels. The boards have a very nice grain and looks good with paint, stain, clear coat or left unfinished.

The Short Desk goes the width of the bed may be installed at either end. We also offer a Desk Shelf which is attached to the short desk and goes the length of the bed across the back of the bed.

The Long Desk goes the full length of the bed across the back.

The L-Shaped Desk is a combination of the Long and Short Desk. It may be installed either as a Left or Right L.

The U-Shaped Desk is a combination of the Long and (2) Short Desks. It provides the largest desktop area and is perfect for storing books, computers, toys, games and makes a very nice large arts & crafts table for active children.

Made from Solid Butcher Block boards

Available in 20" and 24" depths

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Optional Desk Backboard

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All beds include Bed Slats (with a 3” gap between them) to support the mattress. We also have a Solid Platform Bunkie Board available that attaches to the top of the bed slats.

If you are using a traditional innerspring mattress you may place your mattress directly on top of the bed slats without a Box Spring, Solid Platform or Bunkie Board.

The Solid Platform Bunkie Board may be needed if you are using a foam mattress, thin mattress, older uncomfortable mattress, futon mattress, air mattress, a mattress that requires a solid base or you just want a solid platform underneath the mattress to get a firmer mattress feel. This may also be used if you don't want to see the bottom of the upper mattress when sitting or sleeping underneath or if you want a solid separator between the top and bottom mattresses.

It is also much easier making the bed with the Solid Platform as the bed sheets will not fall in-between the bed slats.

Check with your mattress manufacturer to see if they require you to have a box spring, bunkie board or a totally flat Solid Platform surface to keep the mattress warranty active.

The Solid Platforms are multiple pieces of 1/8" MDF Sheets that covers the entire mattress area.

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Trundle Bed A Trundle Bed is a 4” high bed frame that slides on the floor and is stored underneath the bed. You slide it out when needing additional sleeping space and slide it back in and out of the way when not needed. They are very popular for vacation homes and families needing additional sleeping space for visitors or children’s sleep overs.
Trundle Sizes: Twin, Twin-XL, Full and Full-XL. Please contact us if you need a custom size built.
Trundle Mattress Thickness: We need to know the thickness of your trundle mattress to make sure we leave enough space for it to easily slide underneath. Mattress not included.
Trundle Slider Type: We use Felt Floor Sliders for Hard Floors or Hard Floor Sliders for Carpeted Floors.

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The Floor Storage Drawers are 20" wide x 7" high x 36" long giving you plenty of under bed storage space. You can place up to three (3) under the length of the bed. They slide on the floor and either have felt sliders for hard floor or hard sliders for carpets. The floor storage drawers are great for storing extra bedding and for kids storing their toys, Lego Blocks and just about anything underneath the bed.


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Corkboards & Whiteboards can be mixed and matched anywhere on the bed.

They may be placed on the:
Width (End): They are placed between the built-in ladder rungs and are 11" high.
Back (Long Side): Are available in 11", 20" or 30" high.
Front of Leg: Are 12" wide and they have a solid wood frame surrounding it.
Hanging: Hang off of the front safety rails, are 12" wide and they have a solid wood frame surrounding it.

The whiteboards are non-magnetic. If you also ordered shelving or a desk we may contact you to confirm where you want them all placed on the bed. Corkboards and whiteboards are glued to plywood to provide a stiff backing and to prevent warping.

White Board Cork Board This shows the Hanging Cork & White Boards

We can also build you a custom sized standalone cork or white board that can be hung on the wall. The price is $18 a square foot. Please contact us if you need a custom size built.

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Width (End)






Back (Long Side)






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Bench Bed Bench Bed

Bench & Arts & Crafts Table. For children needing more play space, desk, table or more storage space this is a nice solution. For college students and adults living in small studio apartments the bed can be used for sleeping above and the table used for your kitchen table, reading or studying. The bed can be made with a table and two benches, or a table with one bench and a wall of bookshelves, highly customizable.

For bunk beds the Bench may be installed on the outside of the bed.

Hanging Storage Caddy

 

 





 

Pipe Grab Handle    Pipe Grab Handle

For young children needing help climbing up we offer 5 inch Pipe Grab Handles.

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Corner & Rung Braces: For most of our standard beds, Corner and Rung Braces are not required. However if you have customized it to make it taller or longer or if you want additional bracing then Corner and/or Rung Braces may be added. Also some colleges require all beds to have Corner & Rung Braces. The Corner Braces go on the long sides, Rung Braces go on the rungs at the headboard & footboard ends.

 

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Customization or Additional Shipping Charge: If you have a Customization or an Additional Shipping charge you may add it to your shopping cart here. After checkout you may enter any Custom Specifications or Order Comments details.

Basic Loft Bed



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Shipping Information

 

FedEx Home Delivery delivers Monday - Sunday. Delivery Options are Standard, Date Certain or by Appointment with a specific Date & Time. At this time Sunday Delivery is only available in large cities. If you select a Sunday delivery and it is not available we will contact you to request an alternate date.

Shipping Charge: Is based on the State/Zone it is being shipped to. Select the shipping charge from the list below. The charge is per bed.

Build Time: We custom build each bed to your exact specifications. The current Build Time is listed below the map. The Build Time is the amount of time it takes us to build your bed along with other orders at the same time.

Rush Processing: Need it sooner? For an additional fee you may request our optional Rush Processing. With Rush the crew works overtime nights and weekends to get your order built in a few days.

Transit Time Map: Once your order is built and shipped it will arrive based on the map below. We will email you the FedEx Tracking Number to track it online.

FedEx Delivery Options:
Standard Delivery: Deliver Monday - Sunday 8 am - 8 pm. There is no guaranteed date/time with standard delivery.
Date Certain Delivery: Deliver on a specific date Monday - Sunday with delivery 8 am - 8 pm.
Appointment Delivery: FedEx will schedule an appointment with you (2 hour window) for delivery Monday - Sunday.

Please Note: To meet the delivery dates for the Special Delivery Options we need to have the packages to your local FedEx terminal 2 days in advance of your delivery date. Please keep in mind the current Build Time or Rush Time and your location's Transit Time when requesting your delivery date. For Appointment Deliveries FedEx will contact you to schedule the appointment once they have the packages at your local FedEx terminal. Date Certain and Appointment Delivery may not be available in some areas.

Do I have to be here to sign for it? No. We ship by FedEx with no signature required. If the FedEx driver has delivered to your address in the past it is likely they will leave the packages without a signature. If the driver feels the area is not safe and secure they will leave a door tag with information on how to set up a new delivery date. You can also place a note on your door the day of delivery telling the FedEx driver he can leave the packages without signature.

Will FedEx carry my packages inside my house or apartment? No. Due to security and liability concerns, FedEx will not enter your house, apartment, cabin or dorm complex.

Will FedEx call me before delivery? No. If you want to be called you will need to select Appointment Delivery.

What is the size of the shipped packages? For the basic bed without accessories, we typically ship 2 - 4 boxes per bed, the first is 8" high x 12" wide x 84" long and weighs 70 pounds. The others are 8" high x 12" wide x 46" long and weighs 60 pounds each. Other options such as bookshelves and desks may be in separate boxes.



Shipping Map

Current Build Time

Standard 2 - 3 Weeks
Rush 1 - 2 Weeks

 

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Build Time: Standard / Rush

 

FedEx Shipping Options

 

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Once we receive your order we will send you a detail
drawing showing the placement of all accessories.
We will ask you to review and approve the design
before we start building your bed.