As I was changing the sheets on Eben’s bed this weekend, I realized that I never shared a photo tour of how his bed and desk turned out. If you remember, he had a loft-style bed with a desk underneath (above photo) which was great for utilizing the small space in a child’s bedroom. The problem, Eben really wanted to sleep with Noodles, our Pug, and there is no way a Pug can sleep in a loft bed.
When we moved into our new space, I didn’t want to purchase a new bedroom set for Eben – his bed was in great condition, and buying something new didn’t seem budget or eco-friendly. Instead, I asked Mr. Sweet Greens if there was any way that he could cut Eben’s loft bed and desk apart to make a regular bed (that Noodles could get into) and a desk. He looked at me like I was a tad crazy, but said he would give it a try. This is how it turned out.
Basically, he just cut the bed off right above the attached shelving unit and reattached the feet. Easy, peasy. Then, he cut down the desk top to fit into Eben’s new office space. This project was super easy to do, didn’t cost a penny – and the best part – now Eben can sleep with his bestie Pug every night. Win, win.
Have you ever attempted an IKEA hack?
How did it turn out?
Hi, I just bought this bed used and can’t figure out how to put it together or the name of the bed. Do you by chance have the name and or the instructions on how to assemble it. Any help would be wonderful as IKEA is no help and hung up on me. Thank you so much.
Hi Ronda,
I am so sorry I don’t. Shucks!
Hi! Just found your post in 2019 but all of the pictures are showing as broken links. Is there any chance they could be found elsewhere? Dying to see the end result before I buy my tween the loft bed she’s been begging for for years!!!! As a single mama I’m hoping I can find one that we could convert when she decides she wants to go back to a normal style bed. Thanks so much in advance!
Hi Erika,
I fixed the links! So sorry for the delay. I hope it works out for you!
I was just thinking to do this to my wood loft Bed. I wanted to shorten it so my dogs could get into it and so my bed would be closer to the ground but I still wanted space for storage. I would do the same thing you had done to your loft bed but leave 1-1 1/2 feet more so I could stick more things under there and have it a little more raised. Do you have any advice?
Hi Ruby,
I would measure and cut off the posts so you have enough room for rolling storage underneath.
HI- What did Mr. Sweet Greens use to cut the bed down, I am in the same situation as my son has outgrown the novelty of the loft bed and wants a “Regular bed’ but considering the economic times and the fact that the loft is less than a year old, I do Not want to give it away or purchase anything new.
I am all about cutting the legs down – just not sure what to use to do it! any help is appreciated.
Am thinking of doing this for a disabled secondary school aged boy as I think this will be the best option to keep him safe. How much height did you leave on the legs under the mattress?
Hi Gloria. We left a couple of inches to fit some storage bins.