Little Green Notebook: The Coolest Built-In Bunk Beds (and DIY Brass Hardware)

Christina is one of my favorite people. She is as kind, talented and gorgeous as the day is long. The last time I was in Arizona, I swung by her new house for a little tour. I'm going to beg her to let me share everything here on LGN when she's finished (I'll probably have to arm wrestle the editors at Elle Decor for it - it's SO good!).

In case you haven't seen these yet, and since we were talking about cool bunk beds the other day, I thought I'd share the built-in bunks Christina did in her triplet sons' room. So, so cool right? That railing is unreal.

One of my favorite parts of the bed is the DIY hardware Christina made by spray painting pipes! I've made curtain rods out of pipes before, but never oversize pulls. The brass spray paint takes them to a whole new level.

I love how chunky these are. Anything smaller would have been lost on the beds.

See what I mean by talented?!

PS Christina shared a little tour of her twin daughters' bedroom here, back in the day. Still love that room. :)

30 comments:

Dina @ Honey + FitzJune 5, 2013 at 7:15 AM
I love this!!!! Her whole house is insane. I've loved watching the entire progression. But....am I reading this right? Twin girls AND triplet boys?!? I'm tired just typing that.
Jennifer@The Chronicles of HomeJune 5, 2013 at 7:16 AM
Wow, these are gorgeous. What a fun space for her kids!
Michelle PantingJune 5, 2013 at 7:41 AM
These are amazing! Those little steps totally slay me with their cuteness. Makes me wish I could be a kid in that house.

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alison giese InteriorsJune 5, 2013 at 7:48 AM
She def has style in spades. I can't imagine having that many kiddos, and pulling myself together each day, much less with as much panache as she does - effortlessly.
Totally inspired!
ag
JordanJune 5, 2013 at 8:15 AM
Awesome. By far the best looking bunk beds ever.
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AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 8:18 AM
I want to move in! Those are way better than the bunk beds we had as kids.
Jenna AblesJune 5, 2013 at 8:46 AM
Those are so awesome, they are making me want bunk beds! And what a great idea for the hardware! I don't know how I would have time for anything close to this if I had twins and triplets!
UnknownJune 5, 2013 at 9:11 AM
Christina and I think alike! I used the same plumbing parts as brackets for my DIY Acrylic/Lucite rods! That metallic spray paint works wonders on metal! Shiny brass-looking perfection! You can see the entire process here.

http://www.astoriedstyle.com/index.php/2013/04/diy-tutorial-acryliclucite-drapery-rods-with-plumbing-hardware/

xoxo

Elizabeth DownieJune 5, 2013 at 9:14 AM
Dang! Some people are so talented!!!
ErinJune 5, 2013 at 9:34 AM
I'm exhausted just thinking about twins and triplets, and these bunk beds are beyond...fun AND kid-appropriate AND elegant - amazing!
Lauren C.June 5, 2013 at 10:05 AM
Talk about SuperMom! I don't doubt she has her rough days just like everyone else, but twins, triplets, AND handy with power tools? I want to be her best friend :)
BarbieJune 5, 2013 at 11:26 AM
I love Kristina w/Full House. She's such a style maven. I have been dying to see more photos of her house. Please do post!! Even if ED does feature her home, I'd rather see a more personal account of it from you!
Kristin@bliss-athome.comJune 5, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Those ARE the coolest bunk beds I have ever seen!!! I love them! xo Kristin
ashleyJune 5, 2013 at 1:38 PM
this is amazing! im using that hardware idea as soon as possible.
AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 2:18 PM
LOVE this idea! Amazing....and so creative!

http://simplymodernhome.com/
TereseJune 5, 2013 at 2:49 PM
Wow!! That looks like so much fun. So pretty too.
DonnaJune 5, 2013 at 3:00 PM
What a great idea for pulls! Even without the brass they are cool. Might be cute for a small towel rack also. I also kind of did a double take (or double screen scroll as the case may be) about I twins and triplets. I'm wishing her much energy :-)
juliaJune 5, 2013 at 3:05 PM
this is amazing. everything else that's comparable is all custom, not DIY. love, love.
losdiasJune 5, 2013 at 3:27 PM
big talent!!

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AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 5:01 PM
Dying over these bunk beds!!! Just so gorgeous!!

xoxo PARIS BEE kids blog
justin jaime and crewJune 5, 2013 at 6:42 PM
She is the best!!!!!!! Cant wait till we all can do dinner.
BlairJune 5, 2013 at 7:16 PM
awww! this is adorable! perfect bunk room!

blair
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BlairJune 5, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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Anneke at This, That and LifeJune 5, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Oh my goodness that's looking amazing!!! I have a thing for built-ins so this already has my heart!
Jen @ RamblingRenovatorsJune 5, 2013 at 11:18 PM
Christina is amazingly talented. I've been stalking her instagram for more pics of her new home but if you could arm wrestle her for more photos that would be even better ;)
Kirsten @ Triple Max TonsJune 5, 2013 at 11:24 PM
Wow, these turned out awesome!
Full HouseJune 6, 2013 at 4:16 PM
More like you're going to have to arm wrestle the peeps at Highlights mag. You were way to generous with your words. Promise me another date sometime soon;)
Full HouseJune 6, 2013 at 4:18 PM
Oh wait did I say highlights I meant sports illustrated swim suit addition. I just read you get in shape post;)
Shavonda@AHomeFullOfColorJune 11, 2013 at 2:31 PM
Love love love that hardware! They look amazing on the beds:)
KathrynJune 15, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Wow, I love the steps up rather than having a ladder! It seems so very polished, and the cut outs on the railing are a detail so many people would not consider this much but make all the difference.

K.

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