I found the Liam Barn Light Bed online and knew it was perfect for our son's room (except for the price tag). After some research, I decided to use the Reclaimed Wood Headboard plan with some modifications. I increased the height to 72", like the inspiration bed. We used 1x6 Tongue and Groove boards for the middle panels instead of a mix of 1x4 and 1x6s. Then we cut holes and installed the barn light and dimmer switch. For the bed frame, I used just the frame from Mom's Fancy Farmhouse Bed, which I had used before HERE.
Building the headboard and frame was quick and only took a short afternoon. Finish took a lot longer since I used oil based paint. That only allowed me 1 coat per 24 hours, so it took several days. I wanted a durable surface for a kid's room though. I used the same paint to modify Ikea Hemnes Dressers and Nightstand to match, along with adding custom hardware. I love the way everything came together and our son loves it too!
Visit the link to my blog for more information and the modified material and cut lists. I have also posted the material and cuts lists for TWIN SIZE as well.
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bozarthm1
Sun, 11/15/2020 - 16:28
End Tables from the nightstand plans
Project for my son. End tables with one and 2 drawers. Shelf and tops stained with poly, frames and drawer primed and painted. Tops made from Stair treads. they are 12" edge glued so just had to trim down and glue together. comes with one bullnose, rounded off the other sides with a 1/2inch roundover router bit.