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DIY Clubhouse Loft Bed for Kids

March 1, 2017

I dreamed of a loft style bed when I was a kid.  Well I’m making those dreams come true except it’s for my own kids.  I built this clubhouse loft bed for my kids and they are smitten.
diy clubhouse kids loft bed

A DIY tutorial to build a clubhouse loft bed for kids. Kids will look forward to bedtime with this raised clubhouse style fort bed with free plans.

There’s just so much to love about a loft bed I don’t know where to start.  First off I built it myself so that’s a major bonus right there.  And second I teamed up with my friend Ana White to bring you free plans for the clubhouse loft bed.
diy clubhouse kids loft bed
That’s three happy campers right there peeking out the windows!  I was inspired by Pottery Barn’s Eli Fort Bed.
But it comes with a giant price tag and it’s too tall for our cape style home 8′ ceilings.  And that’s why I DIY.  I even added the SURFBOARDS sign to complete the knock off.
surfboards sign on loft bed
The sign is fairly simple compared to building the clubhouse loft bed.  And to see how I made the sign click here.  But I happen to think that underneath the loft bed is the best part.
ladder steps for kids clubhouse bed
And when you close the curtains it’s a secret hideout.
ladder steps for kids clubhouse bed
hideout area under clubhouse bed

CURTAINS:

For the curtains I made straight panels that are 2 times the length of the span between the loft legs.  Then I attached the curtains with simple rods hooked through giant screw eyes underneath the bed.
curtains for hideout under clubhouse bed
screw eyes to hold curtain rods
And I used a navy and white chevron cotton fabric (source here).
To keep the hideout tidy I added some curtain tie backs with velcro to make it easy for the kids.
navy and white chevron curtains for hideout

TIEBACKS:

making curtain tiebacks
Step 1: Cut 2″ wide strips of fabric and a pair of velcro pieces for each tieback.
navy and white chevron velcro tiebacks
Step 2: Press fabric strip in half and then press raw edges in.  Then straight stitch closed and stitch on velcro at opposing ends.
velcro tiebacks screwed to loft legs
Step 3: Using a washer and pan head screw attach the tieback directly to the loft bed leg.
navy and white chevron velcro tiebacks
The tiebacks are essential to keep the curtains held back.  It’s much more tidy and opens up the space below the clubhouse loft bed for free play.
clubhouse loft bed stairs
hideout area underneath loft bed
The little red stool is an older project but my kids use it all the time.
diy round wood stooldiy kids round stool
This clubhouse loft bed was truly built for my son so I made him a special ‘no girls allowed’ sign.
no girls allowed sign on clubhouse bed
But as soon as my girls saw it they went to make their own ‘NO BOYS ALLOWED’ sign.  For more details on building the loft bed check my follow up post here.  And for the free plans to build your own clubhouse loft bed check out Ana’s site here.
diy clubhouse loft bed free plans

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  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    May 18, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    holy crap that is awesome! no wonder you couldn't wait to share!

    Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    May 18, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Oh my goodness. Its fantastic!

    Reply
  3. sabrymagic says

    May 18, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Meravigliosa!!Meravigliosaaaaaaa!!
    Baci dall'Italia!!
    Sabry!!

    Reply
  4. getonwithitalready says

    May 18, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Love it! What an awesome bed and hidey-play area underneath
    Stacey-Lee 😀

    Reply
  5. Stacey says

    May 18, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Jaime, you never cease to amaze me!!!!

    Reply
  6. Designed by Dawn Nicole says

    May 19, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    I don't even know what to say. I am in awe! My kids would LOVE this. Might have to add this to hubby's to do list! 🙂 SO. COOL.

    Reply
  7. Heather Painchaud says

    May 19, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    WOW!!! So cool ~ not showing the hubs or my kids because they would ALL want one!!! lol Great work!
    xo
    Heather

    Reply
  8. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    May 19, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    Wowee! Any kid would love this! Bravo!
    <3 Christina

    Reply
  9. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    May 19, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    A dream bedroom for sure! Fabulous!

    Reply
  10. Amber Sargent says

    May 19, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    So Sweet! A total dream for your kids. Great job.

    Reply
  11. Liz says

    May 19, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    This bed is gorgeous!

    Reply
  12. Carmella says

    May 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Oh, my goodness!! this is awesome! My kids would flip over a cool clubhouse like this! Great job!!

    Reply
  13. Brittany @ My Decoupaged Life says

    May 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Wow this is absolutely amazing! I'm sure he loves it.

    Reply
  14. Jenn Lifford says

    May 19, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Totally amazing!!! I think I need a bed like that! Love the hang out below and all of your little details are fabulous. Shared on my Facebook page!
    Jenn 🙂

    Reply
  15. Recipes We Love says

    May 19, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I SO LOVE this…. this would be fun even as an outside playhouse

    Reply
  16. Ana White says

    May 19, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Jaime, thank you for working with me on this project. You are one special lady, and seeing Buddy Boy love his bed just made my whole week! You are always and inspiration to me. Ana

    Reply
  17. Sharon says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    This is so amazing!! What lucky kids!

    Reply
  18. Kerstie says

    May 20, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Awesome! My boys are a little to young for this yet, but
    I can't wait to make a bed like this for them!

    Reply
  19. Kelly says

    May 20, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Can't wait for the plans to make this!! Saw this at PB and loved it but the price…YIKES!!!!

    Reply
  20. [email protected] says

    May 21, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    I loved this! You're featured in my furniture redo roundup! So impressive! What kid wouldn't love this??

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/05/gorgeous-furniture-redos.html

    Reply
  21. Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap says

    May 21, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    would LOVE to make something like this!!!

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  22. Toqua's Crafts says

    May 21, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    WOW! Wish I was a kid again!

    Reply
  23. [email protected] Road says

    May 21, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Jaime, you have outdone yourself! What an awesome bed! Your son will have such great memories.

    Reply
  24. fethiye says

    May 21, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Looks cool! How is the changing the sheet business going though? Is it hard as it looks?

    Reply
  25. Sara says

    May 22, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    How AWESOME!! This is way cool! Would LOVE it if you would link this project up at my brand new Trendy Tuesday party going on right now!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2012/05/trendy-tuesday-1.html

    Reply
  26. miss flibbertigibbet says

    May 22, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Fantastic project! I'm visiting from Primitive & Proper….you should put this in Debbiedoo's Magazine Copycat…coming up soon!
    Blessings, Lorraine

    Reply
  27. Marcie says

    May 23, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    I would love for you to share this on my linky party!
    http://www.igottatrythat.com/p/blog-hop-linky-colde.html
    Thanks, Marcie

    Reply
  28. tracie says

    June 2, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    my son saw this yesterday at the pottery barn site and loved it. might have to build this for him

    Reply
  29. Nicole van der Wiel says

    January 18, 2017 at 3:48 PM

    Hi, that's awesome! We're going to build one too. Can you tell me what's the lenght of the bed (for matras size)?

    Reply

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