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Install Mattress Support and Electrical Outlets

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I Built A Futuristic Loft Bed For My Kids

What happens here

The mattress support for the upper bunk is created using 2x2 lumber pieces that are securely screwed along the perimeter of the bed frame. This modification, decided during construction, allows for increased headroom compared to a previously considered 2x6 subfloor, enhancing user comfort while still maintaining sufficient strength for the bed. Additionally, the existing light switches in the room are repurposed or moved, and a new power outlet is installed underneath the top bunk to accommodate future electronic devices.

Goal: Prepare the upper bunk for the mattress and integrate electrical services

Tools and materials

  • 2x2 Lumber — Creating the frame for mattress support
  • Cordless Drill Ryobi — Securing lumber and installing electrical boxes
  • Electrical Outlet Boxes — Housing the new outlets and switches
  • Electrical Wire — Running power to new outlets and switches
  • Fish Tape — Pulling electrical wires through walls
  • Hole Saw — Creating holes for wiring access
  • Wire Strippers — Preparing electrical wires for connection
  • Wood Screws — Fastening lumber for mattress support

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that's the plan so far. I'm reminded of that song. You know that song where it goes, "You can't always get what you want." And the reason I'm reminded of the song is I have this vision here. There's so many elements that I want to put in, but I can't base off the space. So, I have to consider the closet door opening, so there's enough space. I have to consider this walkway space. But, here's the problem I'm trying to figure out is I need, again, like a nice transition here to kind of create a little bit of abstract look to give it that spacecrafty vibe. So, ideally what I'd like to do is run like a a thing that bumps out like this, and then an angle, and then another angle, and then slant down, and then run LEDs right in the middle of it, right? Like Tron kind of idea. Which will make a great transition for the desk. But, I can't do that because the board would run this way. That's easy to move, that's not a problem. But, then I have these light switches here, which they don't have a lot of slack to move them. So, here's what I've come up with, a nice compromise, cuz I can't get what I want always. I think what I'm going to do is just bump it out to the side here. I don't have any trim here, which is perfect. And I'll just run it off the butt end of this. It'll bump out maybe 4 in. It'll slant down to the length of the desk, and then do another slant and a little kind of configuration that I needs to do. I think that'll look really freaking cool. It's a good compromise. And [music] if we know anything about a relationship is you got to compromise. This is This is the kind of planning I do. I just visualize it. You heard of redneck ingenuity. This is idiot ingenuity. 19 in. Ah. Okay, you can get to that light. I don't know, I'm getting carried away with this whole design idea, but you can't access this with this being in the way. I got to chop this down, bring it up to here and then configure something. It'll be fun, but this is This blows, man. I was really excited how all of this come together. I'm just doing some research and development for where to put the electrical. So, up here, I want to put an outlet here just for the kid to charge his cell phone once he gets one or maybe he's on his iPad and we said you could stay up, you know, an extra 30 minutes. I want to put a little sconce light here because he can't reach turn on the light. He'll be able to flip a light here and then have like a reading light if you will, like a a nightstand, right? Now, if…

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