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DIY Modern Beds {Teen & Tween Room}

By Stacy 14 Comments

Aaaahhh! I finally can share with you the beds I have built for two of my boys. I am so happy with how they turned out, but more importantly, my boys are thrilled with their new space.

When Shane and I moved our bedroom into the unfinished basement so we could split up our boys into 2 different rooms, we took the old bunk beds down. That meant the only one left with a bed was my oldest and his drawers were broken. It was a sad, sad, space!

BEFORE:

 

After tearing out the carpet, painting the walls and ceiling (bye, bye stenciled ceiling!), adding a new light, installing new floors & baseboard, I was finally ready to build the beds.

We were going for an urban, modern space. My oldest liked having a bed with drawers so he requested that the new bed also have storage. My 10 year old wanted a fort. I was a little worried that a fort would have a hard time blending in seamlessly with an modern space. Usually forts are a bit rustic.

Here is what I came up with!

 

 

My fear was that by having a bed under the loft bed, it would be a dark hole and that even in the day time my oldest would need the lamp on. We lucked out since there is a window next to it and right across from it, it stays nice and bright!

 

 

The tutorials for both beds are over on the Home Depot Blog. Head over and see how easy they were to build plus see even MORE PHOTOS!

DIY Modern Loft Bed

Modern Bed With Storage

 

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  1. MF says

    March 9, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    Wow. Looks terrific, both parts. In awe of your building skills on top of the interior designer’s keen eye.

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  2. Angie g says

    March 10, 2018 at 6:15 am

    They came out so well! Such a handsome room. I’m sure your guys will love it!

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  3. brenda says

    March 10, 2018 at 6:44 am

    amazing awesome. I know these words are overworked but this is just mindblowing!! Each project you share just tops the previous one. I so hope your boys are blessed with this gene for being so talented and resourceful.

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  4. Elizabeth H says

    March 10, 2018 at 9:08 am

    I am totally impressed with your skills and so love the beds! I would be over the moon also!

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  5. Jennifer says

    March 10, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    These beds are amazing! Great tutorials also!

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  6. Dianne says

    March 10, 2018 at 9:26 pm

    Wow! Great job!

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  7. Danita says

    March 11, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    I love that you were able to meet the needs and wants of both boys! What an exciting post about how you achieved this! I also went to the Home Depot site and showed my husband your steps to making each bed. He was really impressed. Then he said, “She must be young to be able to do all that herself” Take that as the compliment it is! We are so much older and things like that don’t happen around here like they used to! Job well done, Stacy!

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  8. beverly e says

    March 11, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    You did an amazing job! I’m sure the boys are thrilled with the beds and the space.

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  9. Mary says

    March 21, 2018 at 7:41 am

    Wow that is such a great and more importantly stylish solution for a small space. Love what you did with both of the beds. And it seems the boys are more than satisfied.

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  10. My Blah Blah Blahg says

    March 23, 2018 at 10:49 am

    I love this! You did such a good job, I love how much storage and space you gave the room!

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  11. Jenny says

    March 23, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    The beds look great. My son is outgrowing his toddler size bed so I’m going to take a look at the plans. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

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  12. Leanna says

    March 27, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    This room makeover is perfect for the teenager. It gives them more room, is sturdy and practical. Great design. Pinning.

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  13. Ivory says

    March 27, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you

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  14. Dagmar Bleasdale says

    March 29, 2018 at 8:46 am

    Dear Stacy, thank you for joining my link party and for sharing this practical post! Great for a sleepover with friends!
    I hope to welcome you back soon,
    warm regards,
    Dagmar

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stacyWelcome! I'm sharing our adventures as we fix up our 1938 cottage. Whether it is big or small, I think everyone should love their home and I don't think it takes a lot of money to make a space your own.
 

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