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Triple Bunk Bed Plans with Drawers or Trundle
Have a large family and want to maximize your sleeping space? Then take a look at this Triple or Quadruple bunk bed plan! If you have 9-foot or higher ceilings, then you can sleep 3 or 4 in the space of one twin size bed. This triple bunk has space underneath for you to put either storage drawers or a trundle. In fact, you could put the trundle and then decide if you want to use it as a bed or storage!
Bunk bed plans and hardware kit (with free shipping) to build an extra-tall triple bunk bed plan that holds three twin size mattresses. This 20+ page comprehensive plan explains how to select lumber, cut, sand, drill, apply finish and assemble a beautiful wooden bunk bed that is as solid and sturdy as those built by Bunk Beds Unlimited. It comes with a store-ready quick shopping list so that you can head right out and purchase the materials you need to get started. This plan makes use of widely available easy to obtain off-the-shelf lumber and materials. You can build it even if you have little or no woodworking experience using a circular saw, an electric drill, a power sander and a few hand tools. By purchasing our plan set you can build your own Bunk Bed saving hundreds of dollars. It is a great first woodworking project or family project.
This plan covers construction of the triple bunk bed alone, or with storage drawers or a trundle underneath. This triple bunk bed measures 84 inches tall, by 42 1/2" wide, by 81" long and sleeps three or four in a room with 9 foot or higher ceilings. This bunk holds three standard twin mattresses. IIf putting a trundle underneath, this bunk becomes a Quadruple Bunk Bed sleeping four people! The trundle measures 74” in length and holds a twin mattress that is 68” in length. The headroom space in each bunk is approximately as follows: upper bunk mattress to ceiling 28 - 29", middle bunk mattress to bunkie board on top bunk 20 - 21", lower bunk 18 - 19" (*please note that use of very thick or pillow top mattresses is not recommended with any bunk bed). The finished bed will stand up to daily use for many years and continue to look nice. Many of the beds we have manufactured have been in daily use in hotels, camps, shelters and other institutions for 15 years or more, supporting adult weight and still look great. They are tough. See our sturdy bunk bed plans page for details on weight limits of our bunk plans.
The hardware kit has all hardware needed to complete the bunk bed only, or bunk with storage drawers or trundle bed underneath. It includes all fasteners and black plated furniture lags that give the bunk a professional appearance. Additional hardware such as wooden drawer handles and heavy-duty carpet casters for the storage or trundle drawers is available by ordering the bed and drawers hardware kit. For details on our high quality hardware, see our page on bunk bed plans hardware and the page describing the difference in hardware store hardware vs our decorative furniture hardware.
Need to price your project? Please see the materials lists below. A call to the lumber vendor in your area will get you a very good estimate. Our hardware kits are higher quality, much more convenient and a better price than if you purchase the items at your local home center or hardware store. If you start building today, we most likley have the hardware to you before you get to are ready for it. (*Please note that the lumber is not included in the hardware kit.*)
Free shipping to the 50 United States (others write for details).
Wood Shopping List |
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Number |
Actual Dimensions |
Description |
10 |
1 ½” x 5 ½” x 8’ |
2 x 6 x 8 ft. |
2 |
1 ½” x 3 ½” x 8’ |
2 x 4 x 8 ft. |
12 |
1 ½” x 3 ½” x 12’ |
2 x 4 x 12 ft. |
6 |
1 ½” x 1 ½” x 8’ |
2 x 2 x 6 ft. |
3 |
¾” x 4’ x 8’ |
4 x 8 ft sheet of ¾” MDF or Plywood |
Hardware Shopping List |
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Number |
Dimensions |
Description |
56 |
5/16” x 4” |
Lag Bolts and Washers |
190 |
2 1/2” #8 |
Phillips Wood Screws |
20 |
1 ½” #8 |
Phillips Wood Screws |