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13/08/2026

Part 4 | Building the storage staircase 🔨

This stage tested my patience! 😂

I built the sides from MDF, then used a router to round off the sharp edges and create hidden grooves underneath each step for the LED strips. 💡

The steps aren't just for getting into bed either — they're being turned into built-in drawers, making use of every bit of available space.

The hardest part? Installing the drawer runners AFTER building the staircase. 🤦‍♂️

Getting everything level and aligned in such a tight space was a nightmare.

Biggest lesson from this build:

Install your drawer runners BEFORE assembling everything around them! 😂

I'm learning something new with every stage of this project — and that's exactly why I'm documenting it.

What DIY mistake taught you the biggest lesson? 👇

Save the Reel, share it with a DIY lover & follow Morgan & Co. for the next stage!

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13/08/2026

Part 3 of the loft bed build… and this was completely new territory for me. ⚡💡

This stage probably involved more research than anything else I've done on the project so far.

I knew from the beginning that I didn't want a traditional pendant light hanging in the middle of the bedroom.

Instead, I wanted the lighting itself to become part of the design.

The goal was to create four separate warm-white LED lighting zones around the bedroom, allowing different areas to be switched and controlled independently depending on how I'm using the room.

💡 Lighting underneath the loft bed
💡 LEDs integrated into the staircase & bookcase
💡 Perimeter lighting around the ceiling
💡 Dedicated lighting around the desk, shelving & workspace

Sounds straightforward…

It wasn't. 😂

I had very little experience designing something like this, so before touching anything I researched the hell out of it.

Wiring diagrams.
Power requirements.
Voltage drop.
LED controllers.
Cable sizes.
Drivers.
Dimmers.
Distribution.

Basically, if I didn't understand something, I kept researching until I did.

The system is based around 24V LED lighting, with everything designed so that eventually virtually all of the wiring, power supplies and connections will be hidden within the furniture.

For the setup I've been working with:

⚡ 24V LED strips
⚡ 24V power supply/driver
⚡ Distribution enclosure
⚡ Terminal/connectors
⚡ Individual dimmers
⚡ Separate switches for each zone
⚡ Low-voltage cabling
⚡ Cable management
⚡ Routed channels for hiding the LED strips

What you're seeing in this video took me around two evenings to put together.

And this is exactly the sort of part of a DIY project that nobody really sees when the room is finished.

Eventually you'll walk into the bedroom, press a switch and the lights will come on.

Simple.

But behind that switch is hours of planning, measuring, calculating, researching, wiring and figuring out how everything needs to work together.

That's probably one of my favourite things about building something completely from scratch.

You start appreciating all the details you normally never think about.

The end goal is for the bedroom to have no obvious central light source. Instead, warm indirect lighting will come from different areas around the room, highlighting the furniture and creating a much softer atmosphere.

And when the gaming/office setup is finished, I'm considering introducing some RGB lighting there too. 🎮

This entire project has been a massive learning experience so far.

I'm not an electrician.

I'm not pretending to be one.

I'm simply documenting myself learning new skills, doing the research and gradually turning an idea I had in my head into something real. Any mains electrical work that requires a qualified electrician will be treated accordingly — this part of the project is about the low-voltage LED system.

Now I need your opinion… 👇

For the finished bedroom, what would YOU choose?

🤍 Warm white throughout

or

🌈 RGB around the gaming setup?

Comment WHITE or RGB below — I'm interested to see which one wins.

And if there's someone on your Facebook who would look at this wiring and immediately have an opinion… tag them. 😂

👍 Like if you're enjoying the build
💬 Tell me what lighting you'd choose
↗️ Share this Reel with someone who loves DIY, lighting or gaming setups
➕ Follow Morgan & Co. to watch the bedroom transformation from start to finish.

Part 4: Building the storage staircase… and learning a VERY important lesson about drawer runners. 🔨😂

13/08/2026

Part 2 of the loft bed build… and now we're making EVERY bit of space count. 🔨👕

Once the main structure of the loft bed was finished, it was time to start building everything underneath it.

First up: the built-in wardrobe.

One of the biggest reasons I started this whole bedroom transformation was because I wanted to make much better use of the space I already had.

Instead of buying another freestanding or flat-pack wardrobe and trying to make it fit, I decided to build one completely from scratch underneath the loft bed.

The idea is simple:

If there's unused space, find a purpose for it.

The finished setup is being designed to include:

👕 Built-in hanging space
🗄️ Custom-made drawers
📚 Open shelving
📦 Additional storage
💡 Integrated LED lighting
🎮 A separate gaming area
💻 Home office space
🖨️ A dedicated desk for my 3D printer

All underneath and around one custom-built loft bed.

Building the wardrobe myself also means I'm not restricted by standard furniture sizes. I can design every section specifically around the room and squeeze as much usable storage as possible into the available space.

And just like the rest of this project, I'm learning as I go.

I'm not a professional cabinet maker with a massive workshop full of machinery. This project is about seeing what I can create myself, working for a few hours in the evenings, researching things when I'm unsure and trying to achieve a genuinely bespoke finish without spending a fortune.

There have already been plenty of moments where I've stood looking at something thinking…

"There has definitely got to be an easier way of doing this." 😂

But that's part of the reason I'm documenting everything.

I want to show the actual process behind building something like this — not just a 10-second before-and-after where everything magically appears finished.

And there's still A LOT to come.

Next I'll be building more of the custom storage, working on the staircase, installing hidden LED lighting and eventually bringing all the different areas together into one finished bedroom.

But I need your opinion… 👇

If this was YOUR wardrobe, what would you prioritise?

More hanging space 👕 or more drawers 🗄️?

Drop your answer in the comments because I'm genuinely interested to see which one wins.

And if you've got an idea for something I should incorporate into the build, tell me below — I might actually build it!

👍 Like if you're enjoying the transformation
💬 Comment HANGING or DRAWERS below
↗️ Share this with someone who loves DIY or clever storage ideas
➕ Follow Morgan & Co. to see the whole bedroom transformation come together.

Part 3: Wiring the custom LED lighting system… and this was completely new territory for me. ⚡👀

13/08/2026

I decided to build my own loft bed from scratch… and this is where it all started. 🔨🏠

This is Part 1 of my complete bedroom transformation, and probably the biggest DIY project I’ve taken on so far.

The idea started because I wanted to completely rethink how I was using the space in my bedroom.

Rather than having a normal bed taking up a huge amount of floor space, I decided to go upwards and build a custom loft bed, creating an entirely new usable area underneath.

And I didn't just want somewhere to put a desk.

The plan is to eventually incorporate:

🎮 A full gaming setup
💻 A dedicated home office
👕 Built-in wardrobes
🗄️ Custom drawers and hidden storage
📚 Built-in bookcases and shelving
🖨️ A separate workstation for my 3D printer
💡 Integrated LED lighting throughout
🛏️ And, obviously, the loft bed itself!

The biggest challenge?

I'm trying to do the whole thing on a really tight budget.

I don't have a huge professional workshop or unlimited amounts of expensive equipment. A lot of this has involved working out how to achieve the finish I want with the tools and materials available to me.

The main structure you see being built in this video took me roughly a week, working on it part-time for just a few hours each evening.

Measure. Cut. Test fit. Realise something needs changing. Measure again. 😂

But slowly, the idea I'd had in my head started becoming something real.

And that's exactly why I've decided to document this project.

I'm learning as I go, and I'll be sharing the successes AND the mistakes, because there have definitely been a few of those!

Over the next parts you'll see me tackle the built-in wardrobe, storage staircase, drawers, bookcases, electrical setup, hidden LED lighting, desk areas, decorating and eventually the complete finished bedroom.

And some of the biggest changes haven't even happened yet.

Now I want your help with something… 👇

Would you attempt a build like this yourself?

YES or absolutely NOT? 😂

Tell me in the comments — and if you know someone who loves DIY, woodworking, gaming setups or home transformations, tag them or share this Reel with them.

👍 Like if you want to see Part 2
💬 Comment with something you'd add to the room
↗️ Share it with someone who'd love this build
➕ Follow Morgan & Co. to watch the transformation from start to finish.

Part 2: Building the fitted wardrobe underneath the bed. 🔨

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