See Product Pricing in Your Area. Find a store based on your current location. To shop online at this location, please visit our Canadian site. Ratings - High to Low Page 1 of 2Edit ArticleHow to Build a Wooden Bed Frame Three Methods:Standard Queen BedPlatform BedTwin Size Captain's BedCommunity Q&A Do you have a rickety metal bed frame? Or maybe you keep your mattress on the floor with no frame at all. Have you considered getting a wooden bed frame? It can add a wonderful appeal to your room, and it will get rid of those annoying squeaky metal parts. But keep in mind, they aren't cheap. Here's a simple plan to build your own wooden bed frame that can be modified to any size (or height!) you want. Purchase all the gear you need. See the "Things You'll Need" list below for specific details. The goal is to build a frame that will fit a queen-size mattress (60" wide x 80" long). Beyond that, you'll need to visit your local home improvement warehouse to acquire three basic things:
Mount the bed rail hangers. This hardware is essential in forming a rigid connection between all the bed rails in the frame. Secure the bed rail hangers to the end of the side-rail and head post. Double check that each placement is consistent. Repeat the process for all corners. These hangers can sometimes be hard to find in hardware stores. If so, check online retailers. Bed rail hangers are usually sold 4 sets to a package. In the place of bed rail hangers, you can use 8 long lag bolts. When tightened, the lag bolts make the bed very solid. Lag bolts are also much easier to find than bed rail hangers. Attach the support rails. Create the support blocks. Attach the support blocks. Add the support beams. Insert your plywood mattress surface. Gather your materials and supplies. You'll need a circular saw, a number of basic L brackets, 3" decking screws, some MDF or plywood, and then several cuts of lumber. For lumber, you'll need: Two pieces of 85" 2x4
Five pieces of 67" 2x4 Eight pieces of 19 3/8 2x4 Two pieces of 75" 2x12 Four pieces of 57" 2x12 Create the base frame. Add the base bracers. Create the platform frame. Add the platform bracers. Add the platform supports. Reinforce the corners and joints. Add the plywood surface.You'll need two Ikea Expedit bookshelves (the 2x4 square size), several feet of velcro, a saw, decking screws, 24 basic L brackets with mounting screws, and lumber in the following cuts: Four 38" pieces of 2x10 Six 28" pieces of 2x10 Four 16 & 3/4" pieces of 1x10 Create the end boxes. Add the center brace. Add in shelves if desired. Add a backing to the end shelves. Add feet to the end shelves. Paint all four bookcases to match. Attach the plywood to the end shelves. Cut a piece of plywood to be 38"x75". With both shelves facing outward and the Expedit shelves dry fit between them, nail the plywood into place by driving two nails through the plywood and into the top of the sides of the end shelves.
You can glue on a non-slip mat, like the ones which go under carpets, if you want to. Adjust the Expedit shelves as necessary.Ikea makes several useful inserts for Expedit shelves. You can add baskets, pull out drawers, or just basic doors, and all come in a variety of colors. Enjoy your new bed! This bed should be used by a child only, as it cannot support extreme weights. Adjust the wood choice for your corners, and you could have a gorgeous four poster bed! (larger diameter, turned posts are all you would need to change to make this bed frame into something amazing.) Sand any rough edges to make the bed frame smooth. Drill pilot holes before screwing any pieces together. Stain the wood using a color you like for an extra nice look.Price$50-$100 (2)$100-$250 (4)$250-$500 ()$500-$750 (5)Bed SizeCalifornia King (1)Full (1)King ()Queen ()Shipping & DeliveryFree Standard Shipping ()In-Home Delivery ()ColorBlack/Gray ()Brown/Beige ()White ()MaterialFabric ()Glass (1)Leather And/Or Leather Like (7)Metal (8)Wood Products And Other ()ShadeDark ()Light ()Medium ()LifeStyleContemporary (2)Contemporary Living ()Gen Now (1)Grand Elegance ()Heritage Road (5)New Traditions ()Urbanology® ()Vintage Casual® ()Bed Special FeatureStorage ()
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Paired with form and function, a platform bed with storage often features drawers on each side of the bed—a smart feature to have for a guest bed. When looking for ultimate comfort, consider an upholstered bed. From the headboard to the footboard these beds are covered in rich fabrics, leather or affordable faux leather that exude a cozy feel. A tufted headboard, sometimes decorated with nailhead trim, bridges comfort with fashion. With our large selection of beds, you’ll find a perfect match. We LOVE to see your style! Hashtag #MyAshleyHome on Instagram. We’re a fan of the rustic theme in this reclaimed wood beauty, as well as its built-in storage underneath! Repurposed wood crates create the perfect space for extra pillows, blankets or items that might normally get parked in the nightstand. Related: 5 Things to do With... A base of concrete cinder blocks is ideal for a minimalist or industrial-themed room. And what's also minimal is the labor required to pull it together (aside from the heavy lifting)!
A hidden piece of plywood under the mattress eliminates the need for cinder blocks at the core. Slap a coat of paint on the blocks to match the palette of your room for a seamless look. Related: 5 Things to do With... What better way to be lulled to sleep than by the gentle swaying of a hanging bed? A variety of materials can support your mattress (pallets, ply wood, secured salvaged beams), but what’s most important is making sure your ceiling can support the weight of your bed and yourself! Check with a professional before proceeding. Related: 18 Brilliant Ways to Decorate With Rope These twin DIY bed frames are made from slats taken from the children's former bunk beds. They incorporate scrap wood for the foot and headboards to create a kid-friendly relaxed look. Best of all, re-using a bed that might otherwise find its way to the trash heap scores extra environmental points. Related: 9 DIY Headboard Projects to Suit Any Bedroom Wood pallets are a go-to resource for most DIYers.
While you can arrange them in numerous ways, these classic pallets are made more suitable for the bedroom with a simple coat of white paint. If you have an oddly shaped bedroom with a large nook, try building a DIY bed frame in what otherwise might be dead space. If going the platform route, you can also incorporate storage, ensuring a more efficient use of your room. Related: Weekend Projects—5 DIY Ways to Organize Your Bedroom Cardboard may not seem heavy-duty enough to support you while sleeping, but when layered in spades it can stand up to the test. The ‘honeycomb’ variety seen here is particularly durable when built in this manner. Related: Creative Cardboard Furniture from KARTON Mid-century modern beds have a sleek minimal look—and unfortunately a hefty price tag. Luckily, the look is somewhat easy to pull off on your own. A little planning, some serious measuring and cutting, and four hairpin legs later—and you’ll be mid-century dreaming for a third of the price!
A wheeled platform bed is ideal for loft living—and you’ll appreciate the bed’s mobility when it comes time to rearrange the furniture. Invest in wheels with locks or you might find yourself halfway across the room when you wake up—mornings are rough enough as it is. A floating bed platform is not as magical as it might seem. You can create one by building a simple platform with plywood and attaching a skirt board around it. Then, “hide” the legs by placing them close enough to the center of the platform so that they can’t be seen from above. A rustic platform bed can be made by stacking railroad ties. You can achieve most any height or width you need. Use salvaged pieces, or buy them new. Change your design, and they can always be reused in your landscaping! Related: 11 Ways to Use Salvaged Wood in Your Home Aluminum pipes and fittings deliver an ultra-modern, industrial finish to a canopy bed. The Kee Klamp fittings are tightened with a provided hex key and recessed screws.