This bed is our first build. We added 4 inches to the height of posts on headboard and footboard. We also used brackets rather than screwing directly into footboard to make the bed easier to move if we ever need to.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$175
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Two coats of Bin primer followed by two coats of Behr Premium Plus Ultra Heavy Cream.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Keri Beth (not verified)
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 12:28
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
Brandon R. (not verified)
Sun, 07/15/2012 - 01:43
Bed brackets?
I just finished building this same bed and I'm looking for
an easy way to mount it together invade I new to move it. Where did you find brackets for the head and foot board? Could you post a picture of them?
Thanks,
Brandon
Dave-Mac
Wed, 07/18/2012 - 06:30
Brackets
You can get some brackets here...
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5783&site=ROCKLER
Mrs Johnson (not verified)
Mon, 10/01/2012 - 00:42
How tall is the bed from the
How tall is the bed from the ground to the bottom of the side rail? I'm wanting 14" so I don't need a box spring {we're both tall so I don't want to feel like I'm on the ground}