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Make an indoors playhouse working with your kid's bunkbeds
There is something about playhouses which are really attractive to children. It provides an ideal atmosphere for imaginative play. You can bring the playhouse indoors by adding a loft style bunk bed which doubles as a playhouse. This kind of bed can be fully customized or a commercial bunk bed can be remodeled to achieve the appearance of a playhouse. No matter what path you take you can be certain that the outcome will be something which your kids will adore.

Before you run out and order a bunk bed you first must make sure that the room has a high enough ceiling to accommodate it. It should be eight feet high at minimum. This is important so that your child has sufficient room to sit or even stand up without bumping into the ceiling. If you're going with a custom made bed there are plans available that includes the dimensions for bunk beds that you can pick from. You will also need to take the size and weight of the child into consideration because the plans will cater for specific weight loads. Upper bunks or high loft beds aren't suited to children 5 years and younger. You should then pick a design with less bunk to ensure their safety.

You could utilize a bunk bed frame with a lower bunk for your younger son or daughter. When they are old enough they could then move to a higher bunk and you could subsequently make use of that space as a desk for doing homework or coloring or perhaps even for storing their toys away.

You'll find two basic kinds of loft beds: The ones which are freestanding and those which are anchored to the wall. The advantage of a freestanding style is that it could be moved any place in the area, which could be useful if you choose to paint the walls in a few years. The wall anchored variety isn't as practical however, many parents get a lot of satisfaction from its stability, understanding that it won't tip over.

Once the actual bed is made and in position you are able to turn your focus on the playhouse the principle design. Sheets of plywood may be used to make up the peaked roof of the playhouse that could be covered in faux painted shingles. Actually, any crazy or cute thing could be included, like a chimney to birds on the top, hanging tree branches, or perhaps a quarter moon and stars hovering above. On the low section, doors that swing, fancy shutters, windows and blue window boxes can enhance the fun. Go as simple or get as fantastical understandably - from the fairy princess moated castle to a house in a tree or space ship. Finally, don't forget to incorporate a safe and sound ladder which matches the look and makes it simple to go up to the top level.

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