Ikea Kura Sibling Bed Hack and DIY- Plans with Dimensions (cm/in)- Print

When my boys were 2 and 4 we moved house so it was an opportunity to reimagine their bedroom, which is the primary play space. My youngest was transitioning out of his cot and my eldest had decidedly outgrown his 3-sided converted toddler bed.

I knew that I wanted a long term solution that would offer increased floor space, hidden storage and various configurations. In the end I settled on the IKEA Kura bunk bed, in combination with the La Redoute Yann bed.

The Kura offered me some reassurance because it wasn't as high as a standard bunk, so it felt safer for my youngest. I like that it has a natural wood tone and is easily available on the second hand market, making it both affordable and also possible to resell if we so choose later down the line. People have asked me about the quality, and as with all IKEA furniture, it depends on the assembly. We used a drill, and I would highly recommend that.

We opted to remove the white panels, for a lighter, more minimal look. We added wooden panels above for safety but also to add dimension to the space. We added a wooden climbing frame on the far end to make the access easier and to free up the ladder area on the Kura. I found it difficult to plan the space without having the accurate dimensions, so I prepared this PDF to help others. There's a separate PDF available for the wooden panels. The drawings are accurate +/- 50mm. Have fun and do send me your designs if you do your own Kura hack!