My twist on the farmhouse bed.

Here is my spin on the Farmhouse bed. I made the entire thing 8 inches taller, added a couple random pieces here and there, and stained it dark walnut. I also modified the plans to use a box spring and bed rail fasteners to make it easier to take apart.

Built from Plan(s)

Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized

Estimated Cost

$250

Estimated Time Investment

Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)

Finish Used

I applied 2 heavy coats of dark walnut stain using a piece of cotton shirt as a rag. Just dip the rag in the stain and rub it into the wood going with the grain. I've found using a rag instead of brushes gets a more even coat of stain and goes is a lot faster. I didn't use any poly because I live in a log cabin in Alaska and wanted a more rustic look.

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner