I used pine for the 2x6's and 2x4's (and 1x3's) and fir plywood for the headboard, footboard and drawers. I also modified the drawers and used a square piece of 3/4" plywood for the bottom - made it way easier to build the drawers square so they slide nicely!
The pulls are from Lee Valley.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
2 coats of Minwax Dark Walnut stain and 3 coats of Verathane Crystal Clear Satin Interior. I applied the first 2 coats, then lightly sanded then a third thin coat and it turned out super smooth!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
StacieM
Sun, 08/12/2012 - 17:36
Looks great!
I love how the storage drawers are off the floor. The finish looks great and the "in process" photos help a lot. Great Job!
theresalynn
Sun, 08/19/2012 - 11:02
Thanks!
The plans were great, but the drawers took FOR EVER to get them to slide properly. It is a very much recommended build if you live in a house like mine, with small bedrooms! (Yay older houses!)