It is important for parents that their children grow up in a comfortable atmosphere, and that their sleep is not threatened. If a person has a minimum set of tools and basic knowledge, then DIY children's bed it won't be difficult to do, provided you have it on hand photo, product sketch, drawings. The arrangement of such furniture is simple.

Layout and dimensions of a crib for a newborn

Parents know that a crib for a baby, especially between the ages of one and four years, is especially important, because the child sleeps a lot. The right furniture– this is the key to a comfortable sleep. For small apartments, such a crib in a nursery can also replace a playpen.
It is easy to make in two to three days and provides all the subtleties and nuances for the child’s comfort.

The right furniture is the key to a comfortable sleep

The first step is to figure out what elements this structure will consist of.

• Mattress. It is selected based on the weight and age of the baby, so it is better not to make it yourself, but simply purchase it in a store. The purchased mattress was developed jointly with orthopedists and takes into account all the body’s needs for comfortable sleep and correct formation children's spine. Mattresses are divided into two main types: with a spring block and without springs. The version with springs can be on an independent spring block (each spring is placed in a separate bag made of nonwoven fabric and the load on such a mattress is distributed pointwise) and on a dependent spring block (the springs are united by a metal frame, and the weight of the sleeper is distributed evenly over the entire area of ​​the product).

  

  Comfortable hanging baby cot

  These mattresses are best purchased for children over 5 years old. And for children with low weight, products on a springless block are recommended, where the frame itself, as a rule, consists of polyurethane foam or foam rubber and, depending on the degree of rigidity, can be supplemented with coconut coir or other materials.

• Frame. This element is made based on the size assumed by the mattress sleeping place. The material for it is most often planed board.
• Lamels. These parts of the product are designed to support the mattress from below and are strips inserted into the furniture frame. They form a lattice with a distance between each other of about 5 cm (for ventilation of the mattress).

  

  Making a baby crib with your own hands, master class with drawings and photos

• Sidewalls. They provide a barrier to prevent the child from falling out of the crib. Depending on the wishes of the parent, they can be high or low, solid or carved. Byltsa (back of the product). At the headboard their height will be higher than at the feet.

  

  Drawings and photos of a crib for a master class

• Legs. This item can be made with your own hands or purchased from specialty store furniture fittings. They can be initially planed on the sides of the crib, or they can be screwed to it.

Crib drawing

Deciding on the model

In a children's room, several types of beds are most often used:

• With drawers
• Loft bed
• Bunk bed (if there are two kids in the room)

If the premises of the children's room do not allow placing in the room big bed If you need a compact model that can save square meters, it is better to choose a design with drawers. Drawers are used to store bedding, toys, children's things and anything that does not fit in a child's chest of drawers or nightstands.

Baby cot on two levels for small children

In order for the furniture to turn out to be of high quality, it is necessary to select environmentally friendly materials for its manufacture. Ideal material there will be thick plywood or wood. MDF or chipboard, which are popular in the furniture industry, should not be purchased for the manufacture of structures due to the adhesives used in the manufacture of materials. Chemicals can negatively affect the baby’s body, causing allergies.

Original bed for stylish interior children's room

Advice: It is not recommended to make a crib smaller than 1.5 * 0.6 meters, but you should not make it larger than 1.8 * 0.7 meters. A child will quickly outgrow a small crib, and if you make it too big, the baby will not feel comfortable in it.

The base for such furniture is made solid; it can be purchased ready-made, or you can simply use a sheet of plywood instead.
Its dimensions should be based on the size of the purchased mattress. A lattice can be purchased as a base, but plywood can be used as an option, since the child’s weight is not so large.

The ideal material would be thick plywood or wood.

Wooden shield. It is better to use wood with a low resin content, for example, birch, linden. The size of the shield is recommended to be two meters long, 60 centimeters wide and about 3 centimeters thick.

On the furniture board, the future outline of the workpiece is drawn with chalk according to the dimensions of the sketch. If it is necessary to make holes on the sides of the structure, then they are drawn using a champagne glass or using a regular glass.

Furniture board and plywood can be cut by purchasing them in a store. As a rule, most stores have such services, but it is necessary to provide dimensions in millimeters and patterns. It is recommended to make the cut yourself using a jigsaw, but if you don’t have a jigsaw at hand, you can cut the materials with a regular saw.

Furniture board and plywood can be cut by purchasing them in a store.

After cutting, all wooden elements are sanded using sandpaper so that the materials from which the crib is made do not scratch the baby’s delicate skin.

If it is not possible to find angles made of aluminum, then they are cut from aluminum profile. The details of the bed must correspond to the sketch drawings. And the length of the corner from the profile should match the length of the side back of the furniture. Holes are made on these fasteners for inserting self-tapping screws. The sides are attached with corners to the bed frame or plywood base, and this structure is tightened with eight self-tapping screws.

Original children's bed in the shape of a car for a boy

Initially, the parts are attached on one side, then future procurement turn over to the side. According to the diagram, you should periodically check the order of fastening of the elements and the location of the parts. To ensure that the product is stable and strong, watch out for distortions and displacements of parts relative to each other. The bed walls are attached to each other and pulled together; if there are no holes in the walls, then they are made using a drill.

The frame part of the product is ready, it’s time to assemble the back, which will be located above the child’s head. If desired, it can be made in any shape, the main thing is that this piece of furniture fully fulfills its function, that is, protects the baby from injury.

carved wooden crib for a newborn baby

Very often, small children raise their heads up in their sleep, so the sides here should be at least 10 centimeters in height. Another benefit of high sides and headboards is that they prevent toys and bedding from being thrown out of the bed.

Original baby crib for a boy

We make a headboard: we take a furniture board, from it, if desired, you can make a carved back that looks beautiful and noble or decorate it. The design of the headboard and backrest at the feet should match so that the design looks organic.

We make a headboard: we take a furniture board, from it, if desired, you can make a carved back that looks beautiful and noble or decorate it.

We screw the legs to the bed body itself, which we purchase at a furniture fittings store. We do this using long-length self-tapping screws.

All elements of the bed frame are additionally carefully polished, right down to the slots and cutouts, so that the child does not get hurt by putting his fingers in the slot.

Tip: A smooth sanded surface can be achieved using a drill with an attachment or a grinding machine.

Decorated, polished backrests are attached to a frame frame. So that the fasteners are not visible, they are drilled from below, pointing the drill upward. Cutting holes should be as careful as possible, because this part is easy to damage. We make the hole for the tie ourselves; it will be difficult to make it in this place with a drill. If the wood used to make the crib is soft, the hole will easily break through.

So that the fasteners are not visible, they are drilled from below, pointing the drill upward

The configuration of the crib suggests that the storage boxes are not attached to the bed frame, but have the form of roll-out cabinets. Drawers should be equipped with wheels so that the storage container can be rolled out.

Stylish wooden crib for a baby

If the apartment owner decides to change the configuration of the crib so that the drawers can be pulled out, then a transverse rail is attached to the bottom of the workpiece, and the product itself will stand on the side slats. In this case, the sidewalls are made higher than previously planned by several centimeters, equal to the height of the drawers. The drawer itself is placed on guides.

Wooden crib for a bright and airy room

For the boxes, we take plywood with a thickness of 1.2 cm, cut out the bottom and walls of the box, and tighten it together with self-tapping screws. Additionally, the box is glued, because the things in the box carry a load on the structure. We attach the wheels to the bottom of the assembled box.

Bright spacious room with a cot

The legs on the bed, if you decide to make them yourself, are made from leftovers furniture board or from scraps of square-shaped timber. Attach the legs to the furniture frame with self-tapping screws.

For the boxes, we take plywood with a thickness of 1.2 cm, cut out the bottom and walls of the box, and tighten it together with self-tapping screws.

Decorating the bed

When the work is completed, it is recommended to give the product a finished look. It is recommended to pass it upholstery fabric for furniture. First, parts 2–3 centimeters larger than the main parts are cut out of the fabric and overlocked so that they do not fray. The fabric is fastened with a furniture stapler, and its sections are hidden inside the crib so as not to spoil the aesthetic appearance of the structure. During decoration, the fabric is stretched to prevent creases, folds and bubbles from appearing.

A crib for the smallest family member and a small bedroom

Another finishing option would be to varnish the crib frame, headboard, and backrest at the feet. To do this, it is recommended to use quick-drying varnishes on water based. Treatment with stain will be more environmentally friendly for furniture in a children's room. It is recommended to first sand and polish all parts using a drill with an attachment.

For decorative look drawers, their fronts make them bright MDF panels or LDPS in blue, pink, light yellow, lilac and other colors.

When a second child appears in a family, which happens often, the question of compact sleeping places for children inevitably arises. The most rational and aesthetic solution is to buy a bunk children's bed. But not everyone can afford it, but making it yourself is much cheaper and easier.

Pros and cons of a children's bunk bed

For many families, such a double bed is sometimes the only acceptable option, because the advantages here outweigh the disadvantages.

Main advantages bunk bed for children:

• it takes up little space in the room (in city apartments, where every square meter is important, this is a significant plus);
• a two-story bed looks beautiful if made by skillful hands with due diligence;
• it can simultaneously serve as a sports corner and a workplace for a child;
• Making a bunk bed with your own hands is possible with minimal carpentry skills.

But such furniture also has disadvantages:

• the whole structure sometimes looks too bulky due to its large height;
• a purchased bunk bed in cabinet furniture stores is expensive (from 7 thousand rubles or more);
• a child may fall from the second floor if the sides are not securely secured;
• the bed may turn out to be unstable; it will probably have to be additionally secured to the wall.

But all these disadvantages are not scary at all if you assemble the product yourself and follow all the recommendations of experts.

Photo gallery: bunk beds for children

A design with a ladder at the end will be convenient for both children to use. For a small room, a bed with a pull-out sleeping place is suitable. A bed with the function of a sports corner will appeal to boys. Symmetrical furniture will not leave anyone deprived. Sleeping places can be located perpendicular to each other. A staircase in the form of drawers will help save space. If desired you can make a whole functional complex A bunk bed is also suitable for teenagers A bunk bed can have different shelves and drawers in its design The classic version is equipped with a regular ladder

How to make a bunk bed with your own hands (option 1)

And you need to start, as with any serious matter, by thinking through the design and drawing up a project.

Design description, drawing

Most often, the product is made of wooden blocks and plywood. This is the simplest and cheap option. Remember that the width of the bed must provide sufficient space and fit standard size mattress. The optimal size is 80 cm.

As for the height of each tier, these parameters are taken individually. The first floor should be no lower than the tallest toy box, which will then slide under the bed. Usually it is 35 cm.

The second tier will rise to a height of 1.3 m from the floor or more. If you do below, certain inconveniences may arise. For example, an adult will not be able to sit up straight.

The total height of the structure should be approximately 2 m. More bad - the older (younger) brother (or sister), getting up in the morning, will poke his head into the ceiling. The length of the bed is assumed to be equal to the maximum average height of an adult. Ideally this size is between 1.75 m and 2 m.

The optimal width is 610 mm for stairs. It will be convenient to use for children and adults.

As for the distance between steps, it should be a minimum of 200 mm and a maximum of 260 mm. Otherwise, difficulties will arise for the child stepping from one step to another.

Material selection and quantity calculation

Bars are ideal for a bunk bed, since such material is inexpensive.

When selecting bars, you need to immediately look at their quality. You should only buy those that have as few knots as possible, a smooth surface and good straightness to the eye. Pine or spruce are best suited. This material is inexpensive, durable and easy to process.

Let the height of the bed be 2 m, width 0.82 m, and length 1.88 m. Let's take the height of the first tier 35 cm from the floor, and the second - 1.5 m from the floor. We set the width of the steps to be 63 cm.

So, for the main frame you will need strong bars with a cross section of 40x60 mm. Remember that there will be 4 vertical posts of 2 m each and 4 horizontal crossbars of 1.88 m each, and you will also need 4 end horizontal beams of 0.82 m each. This lumber is sold in beams 2 m long. From each such beam you will get 2 end crossbars . As a result, you will need the total number of indicated bars N=4+4+2=10 pieces.

In addition, you will need sides made of bars with a smaller cross-section - 30x40 mm. The steps can be made from the same lumber.

A homemade bed can always be styled to match the overall design of the room

Now you can calculate bars with a cross section of 30x40 mm. The staircase will be located on the left side of the façade of the structure. In this case, the right ends of the steps will rest against a separate vertical post with their ends and be fixed to it. And the left ends will be overlapped and fixed on the front main vertical bed with a section of 40x60 mm. The steps themselves will remain with a rectangular profile. Their total number is 6 pieces (since we take the distance between them to be 250 mm, divide the height of the second tier by this value and get N=1.5/0.25=6).

So, for the stairs you will need:

• vertical right post with a section of 30x40 mm and a height of 2 m;
• steps of the same section with a total length L=6x0.63=3.78 m.

It is easy to calculate that from each block of standard length 2 m you will get 3 steps (0.63x3 = 1.89). This means that a total of 2 beams are needed for these elements. In total, we use 3 bars with a cross section of 30x40 mm and a standard length of 2 m for the stairs.

As for the sides, these elements are not needed below, on the first floor. On the second tier you can make two sides - on the facade and at the ends. On the back of the bed it is enough to make only one crossbar, because there will still be a wall of the room there.

The two front sides are each the length of the bed (minus the width of the stairs). The same applies to the rear. And the end ones are 0.82 m long. There are 4 of them in total. It is easy to calculate that from one piece of 2 m you will get 2 end beams. This means that in total you will need for the sides a number of two-meter bars with a cross section of 30x40 mm, equal to N=2+1+1+1=5 pieces.

The surface of a homemade bed can be decorated as desired

The flooring of the sleeping areas is made of plywood and reinforcing beams with a section of 20x20 mm. You will need an area of ​​plywood equal to the area of ​​the sleeping areas. Thus, using the dimensions of the bed, you get: S = 0.82x1.88 = 1.54 m 2. This is the area of ​​one place. For the entire bed we take the value 3.1 m2.

It remains to count the bars with a cross section of 20x20 mm. You will need 4 pieces of two-meter blanks to secure them to the long horizontal bars of the bed. The sections reinforcing the plywood will later rest on these beams. There are enough such pieces for 8 pieces per single bed. Total length L=8x0.82x2=13.12 m. That is, 7 two-meter blanks. The total number of bars of this profile: 4+7=11 pieces.

In addition to wooden parts, it is necessary to use metal corners and self-tapping screws. This design has 8 connection points for the most powerful beams with a section of 40x60 mm. For each such element you need to use 2 corners.

Self-tapping screws are enough for 100 grams of each of two sizes - 80 mm long for the main fasteners and 35 mm long for small things.

It is better to use black wood screws with a nominal diameter of 3 mm. They can be easily screwed into any wood without pre-drilling. And then the hats can be closed with special decorative “buttons”.

Now you can make a final list:

• block with a cross section of 40x60 mm - 10 pieces;
• blanks 30x40 mm - 3 beams for the stairs and 5 for the sides - 8 pieces;
• plywood with minimum thickness 3–5 mm and an area of ​​3.1 m2;
• block 20x20 mm - 11 pieces;
• metal corners - 16 pieces;
• self-tapping screws 80 mm long - about 0.1 kg;
• self-tapping screws 35 mm long - about 0.1 kg.

Before starting work, it is better to arrange all materials in separate piles, combining them by type and size.

Tools

To make a bunk bed you will need the following plumbing and power tools:

• screwdriver;
• jigsaw with a set of wood files;
• roulette;
• level;
• electric drill and wood drill with a diameter of 4 mm.

To assemble such a seemingly complex structure, only a minimal set of ordinary tools is needed.

Step-by-step manufacturing instructions

All work on assembling a bunk bed consists of several stages:

1. Cut long horizontal beams with a jigsaw, 4 pieces. The total length of the bed, equal to 1.88 m, includes the size of the profile of the verticals. That is, you need to cut horizontal beams each 1.8 m long. Since the vertical section has one of the dimensions of 0.04 m (40 mm), then during assembly the total length of the bed will be L = 1.8 + 0.04 + 0.04 = 1.88 m.
2. At the next stage, just assemble the verticals with long horizontal beams. To do this, first place a two-meter piece of workpiece against the lower cut crossbar according to the markings and fasten it with a corner. Then do the same with the top horizontal.
3. Attach a second vertical to the other ends of the cut beams. Then, repeating all the operations, assemble another symmetrical unit consisting of bed posts and its horizontal beams.
4. Having assembled the frame of the front and rear parts of the product in this way, connect these sidewalls into one structure. To do this, first cut 4 pieces of 70 cm long from a block with a cross-section of 40x60 mm. These will be the end rails of the bed.
5. Combine them with other parts of the bed. First fasten with corners in the same places where the long horizontal beams are attached. Then reinforce the entire structure with long self-tapping screws, which are screwed into the “body” of the bars. If necessary, pre-drill holes for mounting with a drill. As a result, the width of the bed will be 0.82 m. This size includes a section of each end beam of 0.7 m and two vertical profiles of 0.06 m each (with a section of 40x60 mm).
6. Now that the bed skeleton has been made, you can begin installing the stairs. To begin, cut six steps (from blanks with a cross-section of 30x40 mm) each 0.63 m long.
7. Measure on the facade a distance of 0.63 m from the far left point of the bed and mark the location of the vertical rack for the stairs. Screw the right two-meter vertical ladder to the horizontal façade beams of the product.
8. Attach steps in increments of 0.25 m, counting from the floor. Moreover left side should overlap the bedpost.
9. The right end of each step should rest against the vertical beam of the ladder. Therefore, on the right, each time drive the screw into the vertical profile, and on the left, into the profile of the step through the bed post. To be sure, when installing steps, you can use a level, placing it on top of the mounted sections.
10. All that remains is to secure the sides and cover the sleeping areas. Cut the beams for the fence from a bar with a section of 30x40 mm. For the end ones, the length is equal to the same length as the corresponding bed rails - 70 cm. For the front sides, mark the length in place, placing the blanks against the right bed post and the stairs. The guardrail should end where the right edge of the step is located. Finally, the backboard is equal to the full length of the bed minus two vertical profiles (1.88–2x0.04=1.88–0.08=1.8 m).
11. Screw all guards to general design on the top tier. The pitch between the sides is 0.15 m.
12. Arrange the flooring of the first and second berths. To do this, first screw a piece with a 20x20 mm profile to the bottom of each horizontal bed from the inside, having previously trimmed it. The pieces supporting the plywood will rest on this part. They should be 0.66 m long. And screw them to the support beams.
13. Cut plywood the size of the bed and screw it to the main, strongest bed beams.
14. It also doesn’t hurt to fix the flooring on the supporting sections. At this stage, use small self-tapping screws. The bunk bed is ready.

It is also advisable to attach the entire structure to the wall of the room using the same corners. Otherwise, when the child starts to climb the steps, the product may tilt.

Typically plywood is sold in standard sheets dimensions 1.2 m x 1.4 m. Cutting it is simple: first, a part is cut off to the width of the bed 0.8 m along the entire length of 1.4 m. Then it remains to cover approximately 0.5 m of the sleeping area. Two rectangles of 0.4 m x 0.5 m each are sawn off from the remaining piece of plywood measuring 0.4 m x 1.4 m and the open space is covered with them.

You can already use the bed, but it is better to further decorate it in order to avoid the feeling that something is missing.

Decoration of the structure

First you need to coat the wood with varnish. It is better to use a matte finish for this purpose, since a glossy one gives off an old look. You can use inexpensive stain instead of varnish. It emphasizes the structure of the wood well. The coating is applied with a simple brush.

Decor depends on the gender of the children

But in addition to painting, it would be a good idea to attach some kind of facade to the sides to match the color of the furniture occupying the children's room. Any universal option will do. The dimensions of the facade should be such that all the sides are hidden behind this part. It is best if you can choose decorative laminated chipboard with a curve.

Don't forget that a children's bunk bed requires beautiful mattresses. They are, of course, not cheap. If such mattresses are unaffordable, you can purchase a simple version with cotton filling.

How to make a bunk bed with your own hands (option 2)

The second type of product is assembled from chipboards. This design will ultimately look more beautiful, but the costs and effort will increase noticeably.

Design description, drawing

The backs of such a bunk bed are made from solid parts. The same applies to sides and decking. Chipboard data the right size order from a carpentry shop. They will be made there desired color and according to the required parameters, and also decorate all the ends of the slabs.

Now you need to decide on the sizes. Let the backs of the structure be 1.8 m high and 0.8 m wide (2 pieces each). The standard plate thickness is 16 mm. At the bottom it is necessary to provide supporting plastic pads, which are nailed with small nails.

Make the length of the bed equal to 1.8 m. This means that for the flooring, order two slabs measuring 0.8 m x 1.8 m. To strengthen the structure, you will also need supports for the flooring - long slabs in the form of boards measuring 0.2 m x 1.8 m in the amount of 4 pieces.

The sides will have similar dimensions. They will only be needed for the top tier. Dimensions of long facade parts (2 pieces) - 0.4 m x 1.8 m.

Draw a rough sketch.

Of course, the slabs do not have to be ordered perfectly rectangular. For beauty, you can provide different cutouts and curves. And below, if possible, there may be drawers.

As for the stairs, make it from the end. To do this, additionally order 5 steps made of chipboards. The first measures 0.8 m x 0.48 m, the second is 10 cm narrower. And so on: each decreases by 10 cm. Right side let the stairs be the headboard of the bed. Order the left slab with dimensions of 0.8 m x 1.36 m, and provide for a bevel of the upper part.

List of required materials

So, you will need:

• chipboard board (16 mm thick) 1.8 m x 0.8 m - 4 pieces;
• sheets 1.8 m x 0.2 m - 4 pieces;
• sheets 1.8 m x 0.4 m - 2 pieces;
• 5 slabs for steps (the first one is 0.8 m x 0.48 m, each subsequent one is 10 cm shorter);
• side slab with bevel 0.8 m x 1.36 m;
• furniture hexagon screws - about 50 pieces.

The latter are used to fasten the structure. They are also called Euroscrews.

List of required tools

You will need a few tools:

• roulette;
• electric drill with a drill with a diameter of 4.5 mm;
• hex key for Euroscrew;
• screwdriver

One of the main advantages of making furniture for your home by hand is the ability to make it the right size from a material of the right quality and color. Everything is limited only by the imagination of the creator and the area of ​​the children's room.

For example, for a boy’s room, you can make a do-it-yourself bed house in marine colors. As a result, the child will receive not only a wonderful place to relax, but also a real military headquarters. The girl will be pleased with the decor in the form of multi-colored flags, a delicate tulle canopy and other cute little things.

Preparation and manufacturing process

Children's premises, especially those with design Scandinavian style, very often include a bed in the form of a frame or frame house as a mandatory element. In a workshop or store, such interior elements are quite expensive. However, you can make such a bed with your own hands., even with a very modest budget.

Equipment and materials

To make a children's bed-house with your own hands, drawings are easy to make. All you need is the dimensions of the future structure and a couple of blanks.

You can purchase the material at hardware store. The timber from which the structure of the bed house is made is also sold there. To make a children's bed for a mattress that is 165 centimeters long and 80 centimeters wide, you will need:

1. Wooden beams in the amount of two pieces 40 by 70 with a length of 1660 millimeters.
2. Four wooden beams 40 by 70, 1200 millimeters long.
3. Two flat slats 10 by 70 by 1660 millimeters.

Step by step instructions

Implementing the idea of ​​this bed can cost about fifty euros. You can reduce costs and use parts and bottoms from old bed on slats.

Making the base

First you need to make a base of four beams, each 1200 millimeters long. This structure is the vertical support of the bed. After installation and fastening, a small piece is sawn off at the top of each support beam at an angle of 45 degrees. This is necessary for further formation beautiful roof with two slopes.

The cutting line must first be marked with a pencil using a square or rulers. Here the wood posts are marked and cut down using a regular hacksaw. But in specialized construction stores you can purchase a device for cutting at one angle or another.

Roof assembly

For the manufacture of roofs they are used wooden beams in the amount of four pieces with a length of 730 millimeters. After fixing them, you should perform the same procedure as with the base boards - file their edges where they meet the roof at an angle of forty-five degrees.

Important! You should immediately pay attention to the resulting cuts. To prevent the child from getting injured, be sure to treat the cut areas with a piece of sandpaper. The structure of the house itself is assembled from cut 1200 mm vertical supports. All this is attached to the roof ridge, made of 730 mm beams. The upper part of the ridge is attached to the general structure of the future bed using pre-prepared wood glue.

The joints of all parts of the roof and vertical supports must be additionally glued, preferably two or three times. After that all upper part must be mounted on 40mm self-tapping screws. Bolts and screws must be screwed in at a distance of up to 4 millimeters from the junction lines of the two parts of the roof. This must be done without pressing too hard, since the wood tends to delaminate.

A little tip: when you drill the entire structure, use a vice. You don’t need to drill very quickly, use only high-quality drills, suitable for the tree material. After screwing two roof strips to the supports, the frame of the future house is obtained.

Gradually our creation takes on its final shape. The procedure is repeated with the remaining parts. As a result, we get two identical frame structures - these are the end walls of the bed house.

Frame attachment

To completely complete the end frame composition, you need to screw an 820 mm block downwards. This baluster is a transverse support, supporting the mass of the vertical posts of the structure. This measure keeps the entire bed in balance.

The distance from the transverse beam of the bed to the floor of the room is 150 millimeters, since the project implies the presence of legs for the bed. But this does not mean that you are obliged to repeat everything thoroughly. The bed may have no legs. In this case, the cross beam will need to be screwed flush to the bottom edge of the vertical supports, without indentations.

Please note that an eccentric tie was used to assemble the side parts of the crib. It is also important to note that for such fastening techniques, your calculations must be very accurate. The result will be hitting the appropriate point. If such gluing turns out to be too difficult for you, then it would be better to use self-tapping screws. Then you need to additionally buy flat corners measuring thirty by thirty millimeters. This approach significantly speeds up the process and simplifies the assembly itself.

If a structure with corners is easier and faster to assemble, why do some people still stop at gluing? The answer is simple - iron corners look less stylish and aesthetically pleasing. The eccentric adhesive liquid firmly and reliably holds all parts together, their connection is hardly noticeable.

Related materials and items for the screeding process can be purchased at specialized stores for repairs and construction. For something like this hidden installation you need to drill holes in the bottom beam of the bed using the previously specified 11mm drill bit. The hole should be located clearly along the middle line on the crossbar. Please note that the hole is through. Its depth reaches 130 millimeters.

The hole is separated from the edge of the crossbar block by about 40 millimeters. Here it is worth paying attention to the size of the bolts and screws used. The next step is to drill a neat hole from the side, just in the middle of the beam, with a six-millimeter drill. It should fit clearly into the recess we made earlier. A screw must fit into the resulting opening, then the entire structure is secured with an eccentric.

Another good tip. You can attach all the wooden parts of the bed to long self-tapping screws, having previously treated them with an adhesive. Please note that the connection must be balanced using corner-type brackets.

Assembling the base of the house

To assemble this part, we will need several thick beams with a section of 40 by 70 by 1660. They will meet the characteristics of the sides of the crib. WITH inside Thin strips (10 by 70 by 1660) are screwed to the wooden blocks using self-tapping screws.

Be sure to keep an eye on so that the screws are always at an equal distance from each other. These plates serve as support for installed frame, supporting the bottom of the bed house. We have already assembled the frame frame using a gluing liquid - screed. At this stage, it is critically important to accurately measure and adjust everything, and to avoid mistakes in your own calculations.

Make it in advance from a piece wooden block template 6 centimeters long. Several holes are made in it for self-tapping screws. They are located at a fixed distance of 25 millimeters from each other. With its help, the proposed holes are measured on all other future racks.

Using a wooden template and a pencil, mark the location for the holes. It is important to draw marks on both sides of the bars on all four crib posts. It is important to accurately place the upper end of the template at the level of the upper edge of the crossbar.

After finishing the basting, take a 6 mm drill and make through holes in the intended places. A similar procedure is performed only four times - the vertical posts are tightly and securely connected to the sides of the bed.

On the inside of the longitudinal post you need to mark a place for the future hole into which the eccentric is placed. It is made with a 10 mm drill. External side is processed, after which screws of greater length are screwed into it - up to 10 centimeters.

It is important to take into account that the bolts on the self-tapping screws should fit smoothly into the prepared holes, connecting the verticals with the side parts of the bed. You can also additionally glue the structure.

Particular attention should be paid, of course, to the joints. After all the operations performed, adhesive liquid is poured into the holes in the lower tier, and then the bolts are tightened. You need to carry out a similar operation with all parts of the frame structure, then connect it all to the sides of the bed-house.

Attaching the general frame

The sides of the bed house are already securely screwed to the ends. Now comes the strengthening of the overall structure. This is done using four bars. For this we will use parts 1660 millimeters long.

It is imperative to take into account that the length of the beams must exactly match the length of the sides of the crib. All components are secured in the same way as in the previous stages - using an adhesive mixture and self-tapping screws. Do not forget also about additional strengthening of the composition with the help of corner fasteners.

Making rack bottom

In this case, the crib contains slats from an old slatted bed. If you do not want to use the old bottom or do not have one, then a hardware store can offer you an excellent alternative - specialized slats. These beds will fit standard mattresses.

The slats are fixed directly on flat strips; on the sides they are attached to the four sides of the frame base. You need to screw all the parts together so tightly that parts of the screws do not stick out from your product. You can also leave a small gap between each plank - in this case it was 8 centimeters. For the bottom standard mattress it was necessary to screw 14 slats.

Tip: from the pieces left after cutting the slats, you can make a wonderful side. For small children this is a mandatory safety element. It is assembled using one or more brackets secured at each corner. That's all, work on the crib house is finished. The time required was about noon.

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Baby cribs made of natural wood for newborns can be found in any furniture store today. However, very often parents prefer to make this piece of furniture themselves: this way, costs can be reduced almost by an order of magnitude, and the design can be chosen exactly the one that will fully meet our needs. And just creating something for your child yourself is very nice.

Naturally, making such a crib is a rather complex process, which should only be undertaken after thorough preparation. So if you have not encountered furniture work before, we recommend that you carefully study the methodology described in the article.

Materials and tools

Blanks for main parts

Cribs for newborns made of natural wood in furniture stores They cost a lot, but the materials themselves for their manufacture can be purchased at a very reasonable price. So it turns out that if we have the skill, we can make premium furniture, spending about the same amount of money as we would need to buy a simple crib made of MDF or chipboard.

To make children's furniture we will need:

• Edged boards from coniferous wood(spruce or pine).
• Bars with a cross section of 30x50 mm for the manufacture of main frames.
• Slats with a cross-section of 20x20 mm for making filling.
• Plywood ( optimal thickness about 5 mm).

Pay attention! For bars and slats, it is best to take the most durable wood, for example, beech or oak.

In addition, the work will be impossible without the accompanying materials:

• Self-tapping screws (it is best to take phosphated products intended for woodworking).
• Carpenter's glue.
• Wood putty.
• Steel angles for connecting parts.
• A stain or other composition designed to impregnate wood and protect it from moisture.
• Furniture varnish or paint for interior work.

As for decoration, here you are not limited in your imagination. For this purpose, it is worth using multi-colored ribbons, textiles (you can make a canopy from it), and complex compositions for artificial aging of wood.

In addition, we will need a children's mattress. And here it is better not to save money, but to buy an orthopedic product in a specialized store. Of course, the price of such mattresses is quite high, but they really have a beneficial effect on the baby’s developing spine, so we take it as high-quality model, as far as the budget allows.

Set of tools for work

Despite the fact that a wooden crib does not have a complex design, we still need carpentry tools to make it. Of course, every master has most of them, but if any of the above is missing, then you should either buy it or rent it

So, we will need:

• Jigsaw or reciprocating saw for cutting boards and beams.
• Grinding machine.
• Manual router with a set of attachments.

Pay attention! If possible, it is better to use a stationary router, but there will be little work for it.

• Wood file.
• Drill and screwdriver.
• Measuring tools (tape measure, level).
• Clamps for gluing workpieces.
• Acids and rollers for painting, varnishing or decorating.

Method of building a crib

Making the basic elements

Solid wood cribs for newborns are usually made quite compact. Optimal dimensions the products will be like this:

Pay attention! Small deviations from these dimensions are possible, but you should not make the crib too large or too small.

Assembling the crib

If you performed all the operations described in the previous section yourself, then you will not need instructions for assembling the crib - you will already understand perfectly where each part is installed.

So below we will limit ourselves to only general recommendations:

• First, we install the frame for the mattress on the backrests. To do this, we attach metal corners to the frame of the side parts, on which we place the lower support part on top.

Advice! For more reliable fixation, it is worth additionally securing the frame with through screws, screwed through the crossbars in the backrests.

• Then we install the far side. It can also be secured with self-tapping screws, but if you want the structure to contain a minimum of cracks, then you should first make nests in the backs for the tenons on the side cross members.
• It is best to make the near side folding. To do this, we install two furniture hinges on the mattress frame, to which we attach the side frame.
• We fix the side in the closed position with two latches, which we fix on the outside of the crib.

Finishing and decoration

When our natural wood crib is ready, it should be decorated.

We carry out the work in the following sequence:

• First, using wood putty, we eliminate all defects and gaps between the parts. We wait until the putty mass dries, after which we carefully sand the leveled areas with a fine-grained abrasive material.
• Then we soak everything wooden parts stain or other composition designed to protect wood from moisture and rot.

Important! Since we make children's furniture, we need to use impregnations that are as natural as possible and do not contain aggressive or toxic substances.

• After the impregnation has dried, we either open the crib with varnish, or paint it with latex or acrylic paint selected shade.
• You can also use today’s popular technologies of craquelure (artificial aging of paint), decoupage (gluing images printed on thin paper under a layer of varnish), etc. for decoration.

So, the crib for the baby is ready, and all we have to do is put the previously purchased mattress in it.

Conclusion

Making a crib for newborns from solid wood according to the scheme described above will be possible even for a beginner in carpentry. However, the final result largely depends on your skill and accuracy, so for a more detailed study of the techniques and techniques, we recommend watching the video in this article.

A costly event for parents. To cut costs and furnish the children's space with furniture, you don't have to buy it. One of available options- a crib, you can make it even if you have no skills.

Before you start making a crib, you need to make a calculation taking into account its design and prepare necessary materials. A bed made to individual measurements will not let you down in use.

When taking measurements, accuracy must be observed.

Design calculation and drawing

Selection of materials for assembly

When choosing materials, it is better to give preference natural materials, solid wood and plywood are ideal for this purpose. Usage natural materials will save the child from toxic effects. You should purchase the necessary fittings, fastenings and other materials taking into account the design of the bed.

Use only well-dried wood, without visible damage or knots.

Required materials

The most expensive part of the cost will be on the mattress. There is no need to save money on buying a mattress, from
its quality depends on the health of the child. Orthopedic mattress guarantees comfortable sleep and will relieve the problems of incorrect body position during sleep.

Where to start assembling a crib

When assembling, the screws must be tightened so that they do not stick out.

Assembling linen boxes

Once the base is prepared, you can begin making the cabinets. Typically, the crib has 1-2 cabinets with a pull-out mechanism. The base is made from solid wood, and the bottom is made of plywood.

If the child is small, you can make an educational mat for him yourself.

1. The cut material is sanded and assembled according to the drawing;
2. Equip the cabinets with a retractable mechanism, it is attached with self-tapping screws;
3. To make the cabinets easy to open, you need to attach handles.

The back or head of the crib

Depending on the type of crib, it can be decorated with additional elements - a backrest or headboard. The wooden back will prevent the child from touching the wall while sleeping and will protect the wallpaper. While the headboard will allow you to comfortably position the pillow. Combined models provide for the placement of a backrest and headboard.

1. According to the drawing, it is necessary to cut the solid wood according to the shape of the intended backrest. Standard height backs: 70-90 cm;
2. Before fastening the back or headboard, do not forget to sand everything with sandpaper;
3. Instead of self-tapping screws, it is better to use long bolts as fastening materials.

It is better to leave the parts of the headboard, footboard and backrest wooden; in this form the crib can be washed.

Finishing work

The moment the crib is assembled with your own hands, you can begin decorating it. You don't need any special tricks for this. Natural wood is absolutely harmless to the health of the child. To ensure that its surface is well preserved and has a smooth surface, the wooden parts must be coated with a non-toxic varnish. If the design includes bright colors for the crib, it can be painted with acrylic paint.

You cannot paint the crib in a residential, unventilated area where there are children.

DIY bed making video

Detailed video material will allow you to make a crib from wood and then paint it with acrylic paint. The author of the video explains all the working aspects, from cutting parts to assembly.

Types of children's beds

Choosing a children's bed in favor of a special design poses a difficult task for parents. Various models beds are classified according to functionality and dimensions:

• cradle cot for newborn children, size 90 x 45 cm;
• standard playpen size 120 x 60 cm;
• cot for preschoolers with drawers measuring 140 x 70 cm;
• transformable bed size after transformation 190 x 80 cm;
• bunk bed with drawers and ladder;
• non-standard cribs in the form of a sports facility.

Cradles and cots in the form of a playpen are designed for children from birth to three years. Using the diagrams presented on the Internet, you can make any model or in accordance with your own design. Painted in white crib can be decorated using decoupage techniques and a removable canopy made of harmoniously selected fabric.

A crib for children from 3 years to primary school age will provide comfort during sleep and rest. Spacious cabinets with pull-out mechanisms allow you to store

children's things. Thanks to its simple design, it can be made in a few days. The presented model does not require additional decor. Unpainted wood looks natural and natural. Contribute bright colors Bright pillows and soft toys will help.

A transforming bed will help out in situations where you need to save space. A transforming version of a sleeping place for a child can be bought in a store or created with your own hands according to drawings. Bunk beds also allow you to save space in a children's room.

The top tier of the crib must be equipped with protective railings.

Beds of unusual shapes

Children are especially delighted with cribs of unusual shapes. It is a mistake to think that you cannot make an amazing sleeping place yourself. Using the drawings, you can make cribs of a wide variety of shapes. Men who love working with wood can try their hand at making a machine bed.

By building a bed in the shape of a sports facility, you can combine play and sleeping space into one. Active children will appreciate a crib with a slide or a fairytale house. Having studied complex design, such a model can be made with your own hands. To complement the sleeping area, use additional drawers and compartments for storing children's things.

What material is best to make a bed from?

The undoubted leader is natural wood valuable species.

1. The most common and affordable material is solid pine;
2. Using alder will allow you to get a bed of noble colors;
3. A beech crib will last for many years, it will not creak, crack or become loose;
4. The beautiful structure of ash will give the piece of furniture a natural shine;
5. Using solid oak will allow you to get an exquisite crib in which you can raise several generations of children.

Homemade bed with your own hands - practical solution for arranging a nursery. The design of the presented models is quite simple, so a novice craftsman can make it. Using the instructions, drawings and detailed video material, it is quite possible to make a bed for a child.