Author Topic: Bunk Bed help...or my googlefu is weak (Read 4617 times)

Jamisjockey · « **on:** April 28, 2008, 11:39:01 AM »

Trying to find a Twin XL over Queen Bunk Bed. Have only found one so far. Seems pretty sturdy, if unstylish, and after shipping would be about $1200. Is anyone else's googlefu better than mine? Looking for other options, and of course less expensive would rock.
Help!

K Frame · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2008, 11:45:58 AM »

Over a queen?

I've never heard of one like that. I've only ever heard of twin over full.

Marnoot · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2008, 11:47:13 AM »

A quick google shows several companies that sell it. Try googling without the XL. I found more options and upon looking at details found them to usually be Extra Long, as I'd imagine they'd have to be, to be over and same length as a queen.

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2008, 11:52:28 AM »

Like Marnoot said, drop the XL.

I googled "extra long bunk bed" and came up with a bunch of results.

Also, try calling a local cabinet maker or framer. It might be more cost effective to have a custom frame made to your matresses. Or even make your own. Quaker-style is pretty easy and can be accomplished with lumber and fittings from any Big Box Home Center.

Brad

Manedwolf · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2008, 11:54:57 AM »

Twin over queen bunkbed sounds like an excuse for the kids to repeatedly jump from the upper to the lower.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2008, 12:02:35 PM »

Quote from: Mike Irwin on April 28, 2008, 10:45:58 AM

Over a queen?

I've never heard of one like that. I've only ever heard of twin over full.

Pretty common in resort areas to find them in rental homes. The house I rented in Duck (Outer Banks) last summer had one, the one we're renting this year has at least one...which is why its making me crazy.

Quote from: Brad Johnson on April 28, 2008, 10:52:28 AM

Like Marnoot said, drop the XL.

I googled "extra long bunk bed" and came up with a bunch of results.

Also, try calling a local cabinet maker or framer. It might be more cost effective to have a custom frame made to your matresses. Or even make your own. Quaker-style is pretty easy and can be accomplished with lumber and fittings from any Big Box Home Center.

Brad

Surfing through results that way now, good tip.
I don't make *expletive deleted*it myself...well...you know what I mean. I've got two left thumbs, and anything more complicated than pre-assembled furniture can be daunting for me.

Quote from: Manedwolf on April 28, 2008, 10:54:57 AM

Twin over queen bunkbed sounds like an excuse for the kids to repeatedly jump from the upper to the lower.

Yeah I know....but we need a little extra sleeping accomodations for guests.

Manedwolf · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2008, 12:15:06 PM »

Ever consider a murphy bed?

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2008, 12:17:42 PM »

Quote from: Manedwolf on April 28, 2008, 11:15:06 AM

Ever consider a murphy bed?

Not sure where we'd put it.
Ideal solution would be to replace the single queen with a twin over queen bunk in our spare bedroom. Still struggling to find one that isn't an expensive log bed.

charby · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2008, 12:19:47 PM »

Build your own, you're a stay at home Dad and a kept husband.

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2008, 12:40:58 PM »

Got to thinking about it - look into a woodcrafting class at a local college or tech school. I bet they have a continuing ed version somewhere. You will have access to all the "goodest" tools, learn a skill, and end up with exactly what you want.

Brad

Sawdust · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2008, 12:54:41 PM »

Here's what a few tools and $750 worth of ash and assorted hardware will get you:

Just stretch it, leave-out the desktop, build the queen, and it's beer time!

Sawdust

Scout26 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2008, 04:24:25 PM »

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Here's what a few tools and $750 worth of ash and assorted hardware will get you:
Just stretch it, leave-out the desktop, build the queen, and it's beer time!

If you skip the beer and can not "build the queen", you can also avoid "making" the crumbcrunchers

doc2rn · « **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2008, 06:31:31 PM »

I think I saw one at Sams Club in Red metal, not the bed over futon one. I think it was $650ish.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #13 on:** April 29, 2008, 02:49:27 AM »

Okay sounds like Rent a center has what I need. They were confused when I suggested I buy it outright.....not thier standard clientele I think....
laugh

Firethorn · « **Reply #14 on:** April 29, 2008, 05:21:48 AM »

Quote from: JamisJockey on April 29, 2008, 01:49:27 AM

Okay sounds like Rent a center has what I need. They were confused when I suggested I buy it outright.....not thier standard clientele I think....
laugh

Might want to shop around a bit, Rent a center type places tend to be overpriced as well, to keep up their margins to make back their money even in the face that half(or so) of their 'clients' fail to pay them back on time, and it's not worth it to go after the furniture after they've had it for a couple months.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #15 on:** April 29, 2008, 09:44:08 AM »

Quote from: Firethorn on April 29, 2008, 04:21:48 AM

Quote from: JamisJockey on April 29, 2008, 01:49:27 AM

Okay sounds like Rent a center has what I need. They were confused when I suggested I buy it outright.....not thier standard clientele I think....
laugh

Might want to shop around a bit, Rent a center type places tend to be overpriced as well, to keep up their margins to make back their money even in the face that half(or so) of their 'clients' fail to pay them back on time, and it's not worth it to go after the furniture after they've had it for a couple months.

Price actually doesn't seem too bad. A grand for the whole shebang including matresses. I need to find time to go look at it, though.

charby · « **Reply #16 on:** April 29, 2008, 09:58:40 AM »

Rent a Center usually has less than what (I call) quality furniture for a premium price.

Manedwolf · « **Reply #17 on:** April 29, 2008, 10:04:28 AM »

Quote from: doc2rn on April 28, 2008, 05:31:31 PM

I think I saw one at Sams Club in Red metal, not the bed over futon one. I think it was $650ish.

As long as it's not made in China. Red paint = red lead most likely. Tongue

Check IKEA, too?

I think this one is only a double. $299.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #18 on:** April 29, 2008, 10:08:04 AM »

Maned beat me to it. There's an Ikea in Woodbridge, right next to Potomac Mills Mall.

Chris

Bogie · « **Reply #19 on:** April 29, 2008, 08:01:39 PM »

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Here's what a few tools and $750 worth of ash and assorted hardware will get you:

I think I saw one of those in a Sears catalog a few years back for about $199...

Dude, 2x4s are your friend. Just don't get the outdoor treated ones. Do the structural stuff with 'em, and cosmetic with the plywood of your choice.

Suggestion - loft the whole end of the room.

Also, it really hurts when the guy on top jumps out, and lands on your 'nads.

Sawdust · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2008, 07:54:11 AM »

Sorry, I don't buy or build crap furniture. rolleyes

Tuba fores are for construction framing, garage shelves and sheds.

Sawdust

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2008, 08:00:38 AM »

Quote from: Sawdust on April 30, 2008, 06:54:11 AM

Tuba fores are for construction framing, garage shelves and sheds.

Which makes them perfect for building a bunk bed, which is essentially a glorified frame and shelf.

Brad

Sawdust · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2008, 08:14:23 AM »

Quote from: Brad Johnson on April 30, 2008, 07:00:38 AM

Quote from: Sawdust on April 30, 2008, 06:54:11 AM

Tuba fores are for construction framing, garage shelves and sheds.

Which makes them perfect for building a bunk bed, which is essentially a glorified frame and shelf.

Brad

Suit yourself; we have obvious differences of opinion when it comes to furniture quality and aesthetics. cool

Sawdust

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2008, 08:21:44 AM »

Hey, if it ain't good enough to make a simple bed out of, I sure don't want it used to frame my house. laugh

Besides, it ain't the kind of cut of wood, it's how you use it.

Brad

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2008, 10:16:31 AM »

I sure as sin ain't makin my own.
laugh

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