This was super easy to build and cost me about $150. I made both my headboard and footboard 6" taller than the plans specified, and used Minwax classic grey stain for the finish color. I used 1x10 pine boards from home depot in the untreated premium wood section. They were about $12 for 10ft boards. I spent some time carefully choosing the ones I liked the best. I went to the local lumber mill to find untreated 4x4 posts... not easy to find. Fortunately they sold them to me for $10 a 10ft piece - Only $20 total for those.
The bed is solid and amazing looking. I couldn't be happier with it.
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax classic grey
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner