Modified IKEA bunkbed
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a real soft spot for modern childrens furniture. Since no one ever requests it I usually only make it for my own kids and it is a blast. My two sons have shared a bunkbed during the, well never ending remodel of our home. As most of you know the IKEA double bunk is pretty sweet and affordable. After making a new room for our oldest son we thought it proper to spruce up the little ones room a bit. Since he has a bit of a flair for the dramatic I decided to take the existing IKEA bunk and make the lower bed in to a mini movie theater / writing desk for him.
This little number is made from Makore (wood) clear anodized aluminum and a little stainless steel made in to handles. It has: Rope lighting for dramatic effect, down lighting for homework, a lockable cabinet and drawer which has everything imaginable stuffed in to it, a personalized beanbag for viewing comfort, a coat hanger for his robe, a small hickory chair and of course a bed. The 22″ television is from Bestbuy $199.00, The rug and bean bag are from pottery barn kids about $100 bucks, lighting from home depot $13 for rope lighting $19 for down lighting, The flannel curtain fabric was $23, and made by my lovely Wife and great friend Alice in one afternoon, a totally awesome feat. The rest is made from scrap ie free.
To say he was thrilled is an understatement !
So if your in the neighborhood, tickets are .50 though moms, dads and friends of utahmodern.org usually get in free, but please Turn of your cell phones.
If you need help on making something really cool for your kids drop me an email. You’d be surprised ho
w easy it is.
Ok I know I stink as a blogger but hang in there, up next is a whole new thinking in modern doors. Your gonna flip !
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Laine! This is RAD.
The pics really don’t do it justice, its incredible! It created so much extra space in the room, and its a private little space for the little man. It has sparked much imagination and made for some great family moments. I highly recommend one of these! Go Hunny! er, I mean Laine!
Laine, this looks amazing! I think Arri and I need to come over for a matinee.
I love the entry doors. How do you purchase? Can you do stair railings/banster.. metal & wood horizontal contemporary? I’m a budget shopper I’m trying to do things myself but somethings should be left up to the pros!
Thanks
Tracy