Make the most of your limited space with this DIY loft bed project. advertisement. The Family Handyman. ... Glue the ...

Make the plywood cover with ¾-inch thick A/C plywood. To make this simple without measuring, line up a 4-foot by 8-foot sheet of plywood on one corner of the frame. Nail or screw it to the frame.

The frame is bolted into wall studs and 3/4-inch plywood is secured to the top. After a simple ladder is added, access to the loft area is easy and the floor space is opened up.