25 BEST DIY Bunk Beds (+ Free Plans) Kids Will LOVE

This built-in bunk bed has so many awesome features from the ladder to the X railing design. This is perfect for older children and as a convertible guest room when extra sleeping space is needed thanks to the queen bed as the bottom bunk. Younger children will be happy to take the fun top bunk area.

And the built-in shelves under the ladder are such a great bonus!

This double built-in bunk bed would be perfect for a cabin, Air B&B, or as a guest room to sleep lots of guests. What a perfect solution for a ski house, lake house...you name it.

I really like that minimalist design they added for the guard rail. It's enough for safety, but keeps that upper bunk area feeling more open. And the plank wood on the back wall is a really beautiful touch. If you're wondering about the paint color here, it's SW Pewter Green.

Kids and adults alike would love these sleeping quarters.

This wooden bunk bed from Ana White is perfect for little ones...it's kind of like the bunk bed version of toddler beds.

It features stairs, a platform, and a half ladder for easy access to that top bunk. Leaving plenty of play space on the floor and utilize the space under the stairs for storage with cute baskets.

In small rooms, floor space is key. And by elevating the bed, you can gain a lot of space for toys, a desk, cartwheels...you name it!

Ashlea and her husband built these bunks with a nautical nod using a free bunk bed plan from Ana White (that includes a full materials list, cut list, diagrams and detailed plans.

She said this was a really inexpensive build...the whole thing cost between $100-200 to complete, and the simple design made it a great project even for beginners.

When you are low on space in your child's room (or children's room!), a triple bunk bed is a great option. Jen Woodhouse helped this couple create this fabulous (and affordable) triple bunk for their triplet little girls.

The small side basket for each child to stash books and other treasures, and the curtains are such a great touch.

If you're curious, the ceiling height is 9' in this room. And they painted the bed frames Ben Moore Simply White.

How's this for a DIY idea?! Go all in on a built-in bunk bed with this fabulous plan. I love all the special little touches from the plants to the house numbers to the lights.

Your kiddos will be the envy of all their friends, for sure!

Now this is a bunk bed, completely with barn doors for privacy. This is an ultimate loft bed that looks so awesome!

And you could add a mattress on the bottom for more sleeping space. But isn't that little sitting room area in lieu of the bottom bunk just the best?!

Another take on the playhouse style bunk bed. This one uses an existing simple bunk bed and then adds so much more!

A different take on a triple bunk bed. This overall measurements of the bunk bed will be longer, but in turn, each bunk gets more vertical sleeping space.

Loft beds might not add more sleeping space, but they really do allow you to use more space for storage or play areas. This one has an awesome, more minimalist design.

This is the best place to start if you are a beginner at building furniture. Grab some 2x4's and build basic twin bunk beds with a ladder.

Platform beds like this one give a sleek, built-in look for that bottom bunk, and the top bunk follows the same design, giving this bed design a really lovely, high-end look.

If you can make your guard rail on the top bunk smaller (or better yet...removable) like this one, it definitely will allow greater ease when it's laundry day!

Now if you are going to have bunk beds, why not have a slide to get down from the top, right??? Angela added this fun touch to her built-in bunks.

This is the ultimate house bunk bed building plan. This bunk bed has steps, drawers, windows, window boxes, and so many fabulous details that are just gorgeous!

The ladder rungs are on the side of the structure. And check out that bed storage...literally under the bed with built-in drawers.

The only thing with creating a bed this amazing is you'd no longer be able to use "go to your room" as a time-out strategy ;).

If you are a farmhouse style fan, this twin over full bunk bed is a great choice. It is simple but still looks stunning.

Sometimes you need something larger than a twin size mattress, so do a full over a full. This simple bunk bed plan gets the job done nicely.

Add in a touch of metal to your bunk bed building plan for an industrial look. The rail will keep the top sleep from rolling off and that ladder adds the perfect way to get up to the top!

Mid-century modern is a gorgeous design choice, and now you can even extend that style into the bedroom with this plan for bunk beds.

This loft bed with a desk and shelves would be great for tweens and teens. It creates extra space for homework and storing items on the shelves.

I love that there are so many ways to build a bunk room too. Build this five bunk bed in a corner. Such a great way to utilize the space you have.

Stairs and drawers! This is a bunk bed dream. Easy to get up to the top and storage beneath.

If you want to add extra flair to a simple bunk bed, add a house look to the top bunk. Simply angle up the top to resemble a roof.

Space saving triple bunk with enough space to add a hangout area. Great for tweens and teens and perfect for sleepovers!

This plan is a unique take on a bunk bed. It is perfect if you want a more traditional panel bed over a farmhouse look.

There are so many simple ways to make a bunk bed look even more special. Adding in panelling, lights, and shelves do the trick in this light, bright, and very functional design.