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dfosson
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2012 16:50
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Building a 16'x24' cabin doesn't provide much room for sleeping quarters if you try to add a kitchen, bathroom, fire place, dining area and main room. As a solution, we built a loft over our kitchen that is just big enough for a queen size bed and not much more. I didn't see a 'cabin loft' topic so I thought I'd start one and add cabin pics. Any other lofts out there we can share?
loft view over bathroom and kitchen
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sleeping loft w/skylight for above bed
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metal art in railing
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looking toward main room
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Bevis
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2012 17:07
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Nice metal art railing...
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camp crooked
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2012 17:11
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very nice!! what is your ceiling height? I have a 12x20 and need ideas to add more sleeping for the kids.
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dfosson
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2012 17:18
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Quoting: camp crooked what is your ceiling height?
It is 14'.
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wakeslayer
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2012 17:22
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Beautiful place you have there. Our loft is above our kitchen, and over our front entrance, therefore covering the small deck from rain, snow, sun, etc.
In the "what have you built" thread I posted a couple pictures of the triangular cabinets I made. Looks like you could use something like that for your loft.
nice work.
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fpw
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2012 21:02
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Agree. In my case a loft was an afterthought. However, it got the bed off the main floor an made life better. It would have been better if I included this plan from the start.
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2012 21:18
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nice camp--really like the metal art as well----did you buy it??? or cut it out with a plasma cutter???
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dfosson
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2012 22:15
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Quoting: turkeyhunter did you buy it??? or cut it out with a plasma cutter???
It was purchased from Menard's through special order.
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LakeSuperior5
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2012 14:33
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Beautiful! Love the metal art also.
Our loft was not in the original plans either. Someday it will be finished and photo's will be posted. Our loft will be approximately 1/2 of the ceiling space. Room for a Full Size bed plus a cot if needed for added sleeping. I like the triangular cabinet idea also. Smart use of premium space.
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TomChum
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2012 16:52 - Edited by: TomChum
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Very nice place, DFosson. I really like the way you can read a book in front of a hearth.
Here are photos of my sleeping Loft. It's 8'X12', and has no 'beds' but is completely covered by 3 inch foam mattresses (from IKEA).
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wakeslayer
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2012 17:01
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Tom, the tree you used in your upstairs railing is sooo cool. The whole railing is, but the centerpiece is kick ass.
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ErinsMom
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2012 18:46
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I have trouble deciding which of the two I like best. I love the metal art design but I also love the rustic look of the tree and branches.
But then again, you two (dfosson and TomChum) have two of the most beautiful SMALL cabins on the forum.
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dfosson
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2012 21:17
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Quoting: TomChum Here are photos of my sleeping Loft.
Very impressive Tom! You have the classic, rustic cabin and I love it. The natural, rough theme is very beautiful. I love it. Great job!!
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Bevis
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2012 22:31
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TomChum...is that a poncho liner ??
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TomChum
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2012 23:00 - Edited by: TomChum
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Two Coleman Sleeping bags zipped into a "double".
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Vince P
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# Posted: 13 Jan 2012 15:10
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Here's my loft.
1. First photo is the loft during the build.
2. Second photo is years later with my kids and their friends.
Loft during build
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August 2010
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TomChum
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# Posted: 13 Jan 2012 15:16 - Edited by: TomChum
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Yes Vince kids are one of the best parts of cabin-ing!
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olfool
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# Posted: 13 Jan 2012 17:37
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Vince & Tom, all I can say is WOW. Looks like they are enjoying the cabin life !! Thanks for sharing.
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dfosson
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# Posted: 13 Jan 2012 22:21
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Love the family pictures of the kids enjoying the cabin!
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