Corner bed hutch plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about corner bed hutch plans. If you want to learn more about building a corner hutch for a twin size bed, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are many plans and designs to choose from, so make sure you take a look over the rest of the woodworking projects described in the article.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the bed frame to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a corner bed hutch

Materials

A – 8 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 29″ long, 4 pieces – 40 1/4″ long, 2 pieces – 37 1/4″ long FRAME
B – 1 piece of 1/4″ plywood – 40 1/2″ x 32″ long BOX WALLS
C – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 40 1/2″ x 40 1/2″ long TOP
D – 1 piece of 1×16 lumber – 39 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 40 1/2″ long WALLS
E – 2 pieces of 1×8 lumber – 39 3/4″ long PARTITIONS
F – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 40 1/2″ x 40 1/2″ long TOP

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Building a corner hutch

Building the wall frames

The first step of the project is to build the frame of the corner bed hutch. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to use 2×2 lumber for the studs and for the plates. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the studs. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are square. Align the edges with great care and leave no gaps between the components.

Assembling the box

Continue the project by fitting the rest of the components to assemble the box. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 2 1/” screws to assemble the frame of the box together thoroughly. Make sure the edges are flush and check if the corners are square.

Fitting the walls to the frame

Continue the woodworking project by fitting the 3/4″ plywood panels to the frame of the box. As you can easily notice in the diagram, you need to align the sheets to the box frame and to secure them to the studs by using brad nails and glue. Align the edges with great care, to get a professional appearance.

Building the exterior walls

Next, you need to build the components for the storage compartments of the corner bed hutch. Mark the cut lines on the 1×16 slats and get the job done with a circular saw. Smooth the edges with fine-grit sandpaper and remove the residues with a damp cloth.

Fitting the wall frames

Drill pocket holes along the bottom edges of the components. In addition drill pocket holes along the common edge of the short component (grey). Fit the components into place and secure them tightly by inserting 1 1/4″ screws. Add glue to the joints and remove the excess with a damp cloth.

Building the partitions

Building the partitions is a straight-forward process, as you need to use 1×8 slats. Mark the cut lines on the slats and use a circular saw to make the notches. Use a chisel to remove the excess and smooth the edges with sandpaper.

Fitting the partitions

Drill pocket holes along the bottom edges, as well as along the edges that joint the frame. Align the components with great care and insert 1 1/4″ screws to lock them tightly into place. Add glue to the joints and remove the excess with a damp cloth.

Building the tops

Build the top components out of 3/4″ plywood. Mark the cut lines on the plywood sheets and use a circular saw to make the curved cuts. Smooth the edges with fine-grit sandpaper and remove the residues.

Attaching the tops components

Fit the top components to the frame and align the edges with attention. Use 1 1/4″ brad nails to secure the components into place tightly. Add glue for a more durable bond.

Corner bed hutch plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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