Is there any way to alter this bunk bed into sort of a loft?

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My kids have outgrown the uses for a bunk bed. Now they want to take out the bottom bunk and just sort of have a bed on stilts so desks and things can fit underneath. Is there any way to to that without compromising the stability? the bed is rated to 300 lbs, but my kids are on the hefty side. Would just leaving one of the bottom bars that holds the mattress up suffice? This is the one:

http://www.morebunkbeds.com/Powell-Country-Pine-and-Matte-Black-Twin-Futon-Bunk-Bed-938-199.htm

It’s made to be able to take the two pieces apart, if that would matter for anything.

Thanks for reading

I’d say use braces and support beams as others mentioned, and then get the necessary hardware and mount the two legs to studs in the wall (the long way) for extra support.

I’d also consider separating the ladder from the bunkbed frame so that it doesn’t cause undue swaying or stress to the structure when they climb up to go to bed, but I’m always nervous about that so that might just be a me thing.

Take your cues from this loft bed by the same manufacturer:

http://www.morebunkbeds.com/Common/Product/Product.aspx?ID=12084&qid=MOD3A_i04-080803-19:53:51-311941