Easy Steps for a DIY Built-in Bunk Bed


A Built In Bunk Bed

How to Build Start at Home Decor

First start by building the frame out of 2x4's

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Cover the 2x4 frame with vertical shiplap. Then use Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams to Paint

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Build the railing and ladder out of 2x4's. Stain them and you have a beautiful built in bunk Bed.

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A Built In Bunk Bed

First start by building the frame out of 2x4's

Cover the 2x4 frame with vertical shiplap. Then use Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams to Paint

Build the railing and ladder out of 2x4's. Stain them and you have a beautiful built in bunk Bed.

See my blog post for more details