Mountain Range Bed and Bookshelves
I was looking for some inspiration on the internet one night for my sons new big boy room. I found this picture on Pinterest. I loved it! So I decided to take it a step further and make a bed that looks like mountains with built-in bookshelves.
InspirationMaterial list
2x4s
1x4s
Painters Tape
3.5 inch screws
3 inch screws
Paint/primer
Stain
Filler or caulk
Tools
Table saw
Miter saw
Band saw
Nail gun
Angle finder
Drill, Flat edge/square, level, measuring tape, Sander, pencil, painters tape
Cut List
**Recommend watching this video before cutting half laps.
Step 1
Assemble the frame where the half flaps are with (4) 3 inch wood screws (counter sunk)
Step 2
(Make a 2 inch spacer out of scrap wood for in between the slats) Screw the slats into the frame every 2 inches with 3 inch wood screws. Two screws per side. (Countersunk)
Fill the holes with wood filler or caulk. Let it dry. Then sand, prime, and paint.
**Highly recommend watching these videos before moving on.
Watch next video on using the angle finder and how to cut acute angles!
Step 4
Set the cut 2 x 4s (for the mountains) on the wall with one screw to make sure they all fit together good. After your test fitting take them all down and sand. Stain and poly. Dry. Replace on the wall. Attach all the 2 x 4’s to studs in the wall with 3 1/2 inch wood screws.
Sand, stain, and polyurethane the cut 2 x 2s and the 1 x 4s. Attach the 2 x 2s to the wall in the studs with 3 1/2 inch wood screws. Then attach the 1 x 4s to the 2 x 2s and the 2 x 4s with 3 1/2 inch wood screws
We love our new bed! He loves being able to get the books off the shelf and read. He has slept like a baby in this new floor bed from the first day. I also love how it’s Montessori inspired! For the downloadable PDF click here!
Check out some of my older posts on his new room! Or his old playpen.
Brooke
Hi, love this idea! can you share where the mattress are from? Are they crib size? TIA!
Emory Farm
LUCID 5 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress – Dual-Layered – CertiPUR-US Certified – Firm Feel – Twin Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NX8GH4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_ykPcWYQPJemNF
We have a full and a twin size. 🙂
Emory Farm
AmazonBasics Memory Foam Mattress – 12-Inch, Twin Size – Soft Bed, Plush Feel, CertiPUR-US Certified, Breathable, Easy Set-Up https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C495VL2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ENYlEbF69H9VN
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Megan
What a wonderful look! You are truly talented. And isn’t it just so satisfying to complete a beautiful project like this? Way to create!
Emory Farm
Thanks pretty! It was really satisfying to see it come together! Kind of addicting!
Sonja- Too Much Character
I am so envious of this bookshelf. That room is amazing!
Emory Farm
Thanks pretty! It was pretty easy! ♥️
thislovefilledlife
I LOVE this. I wish my husband would learn how to do this stuff so he could do it for us! Thanks for sharing!
Emory Farm
Thank you!
mdunn4713
Oh my word, this is totally amazing!! I would love to make something similar for our homeschool reading area for sure.
Emory Farm
That would be a great idea! My son loves getting the books off and reading them every morning! ♥️
thediynuts
I love this! I saw your link on the Mom’s Facebook Group. We should connect! My blog is about all things DIY!
Emory Farm
Is your blog thediynuts? I would love to connect!?
Pheng Lineses
Love you craft! Will try this one with the help of my hubby 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Emory Farm
Thanks pretty 😊