This reader’s project incorporates some clever “interactive” functionality and plenty of storage.
A family I work with has a son who is crazy about airplanes. The mother sent me a picture of an airplane bed, and I knew I could do better. Attached are the sketchup design, a few pictures of the work in progress and the finished bed with Paulito included. I was disappointed that they added the box springs, as I had designed it for a single bunk mattress only, but I was told when Paulito goes to bed, he feels he is really flying.
It is made from hard maple, padauk, and Peruvian walnut. There is a little maple plywood and veneer, but it is mostly solid lumber with no stain or paint. I made two propellers which are easily removed. One is maple and the other is padauk and walnut. The wings pull out and form a storyteller’s seat, and the propeller really turns. There is plenty of storage in the drawers on the base.
- Joe Byron
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Tags: bed, Furniture, Maple, padauk, reader projects, Veneer, Walnut
Very cool custom bed. That kid has to feel like he’s flying. The wings are terrific little end tables too. This is a great site for all things custom and this amazing bed should be on it! http://www.custommade.com/search?mode=projects&q=kid+beds
Hey nice airplaine designed bed! If you ever make a building plan of a F16 ill make one for my kid!
how can i get one these beds for my son? please contact me
hi, i am interested in getting one this airplane beds for my son. can you let me know how i can purchase. plz. thank you.
I really want this bed for my sons room. Please let me know how I can get the plans for it! Thank you!
Anyway I can purchase one of these or get the plans for it? Would love this for my sons new airplane themed room. Thank you.
I would like one of these for my son, If you have a contact and a price can you please let me know. Thanks.