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.
Comments
Panda25 (not verified)
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 19:28
LOVELY!
Could you tell me how you made the breadboards extendable??
AlInOhio
Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:03
I basically notched out the
I basically notched out the end apron so that 2x2's could slide through, then attached the 2x2's to the breadboard. I originally attached them so they were just under the edge of the breadboard, but have since changed it so that it goes about halfway. I hope you understand what I am trying to say, if not I can add some more pictures.
new girl
Sat, 02/23/2013 - 17:55
pictures
This is so beautiful.. Exactly what I want could you please add more pictures of how you made the extensions.
alasiri
Sat, 05/18/2013 - 06:55
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Every time we visit websites, we saw almost the same as the other article and topic but I am shocked when I first read the title from this page. I never think that the blogger has the knowledge of making something new online. I only saw this kind of blog in this page. I concur that the blogger has the intellect of Albert Einstein. منتديات