IKEA Hack: Kura Bed into Modern Cabin

January 10, 2012 by J. 9 Comments

The Kura bed is a perfect loft bed except for the fact that it’s remarkably ugly.  True, IKEA sells a tent top, but with a jigsaw, two pieces of plywood, and a scrap piece of 1X2 pine, you can have so much more.

This bed is inspired from the Lil Cabine from Anders Paris, which is insanely beautiful.  However, expensive and far taller than a normal 8′ American ceiling can fit.  So I modified the design a little to add only two sides (the bed is pushed up against a corner).  Download the plans Kura Hack.

DIY IKEA Hack Kura Cabin

and I made the roof removable (sometimes little boys like to hide and require grabbing to get them to come out of their cabins).

DIY IKEA Hack Kura Cabin

I painted the inside with a campfire using acrylic paints…

DIY IKEA Hack Kura Cabin

…and rigged up an “elevator” to bring treasures up and down through the window.  The LED lantern is from American Science and Surplus.

DIY IKEA Hack Kura Cabin

This accomplishes a lot: great play space, comfy cozy bed, and also prevents M from jumping over the edges which was a challenge before the walls went up.

DIY IKEA Hack Kura Cabin

DIY IKEA Hack Kura Cabin