Build your own American Girl doll bed to match our Farmhouse Beds, suitable for 18" dolls. This bed is slightly wider than traditional doll beds, to look more like our Farmhouse Beds. Free step by step plans from Ana-White.com
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Dimensions

Dimensions are shown in diagram
Preparation
Shopping List
- 2×2 (3 feet total)
- 2 – 1x3s (10 feet total)
- 1 – 1×2 (8 feet total)
- scrap 1/4″ plywood (you could even use sturdy cardboard here)
- 1 1/4″ self tapping wood screws (SPAX brand or similar) OR brad nails (if you have a brad nailer)
- 2″ self tapping wood screws (SPAX brand or similar) OR brad nails (if you have a brad nailer)
- Wood Glue
Cut List
- 5 – 1×3 @ 6″ (Headboard Panel)
- 5 – 1×3 @ 3″ (Footboard Panel)
- 2 – 2×2 @ 4 1/4″ (Footboard Legs)
- 2 – 2×2 @ 11″ (Headboard Legs)
- 2 – 1×2 @ 12 1/2″ (Bottom of Panels)
- 2 – 1×2 @ 15 1/2″ (Top of Panels)
- 2 – 1×3 @ 16 1/2″ (Top of Headboard and Footboard)
- 2 – 1×3 @ 19″ (Siderails) 2 – 1×2 @ 14″ (Bed Frame)
Instructions
Step 1
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Step 6
Step 9
Step 10
Finishing Instructions
Finish Used
I filled all my holes with wood filler and let dry. Then I sanded with 120 grit sandpaper. Then I brushed on primer and two coats of Antique White by Valspar in Satin.
Project Type
Room
Comments
Julie (not verified)
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 01:11
It's gorgeous! My two girls
It's gorgeous! My two girls got American Girl Dolls last year for Christmas and they have been wanting beds for them. I can't wait to make these adorable beds for them for Christmas! Thanks so much for posting this.
Lisa (not verified)
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 01:35
Ahhhh, I'm so disapointed
Ahhhh, I'm so disapointed that it's a doll's bed because I LOVE that blanket! It actually reminds me of my baby blanket (which I still use)! The whole thing is stinking adorable! Do you have any idea who made the fabrics?
And thanks for the hit about laying out the boards!
Jaime (not verified)
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 01:52
Ana you read my mind!!!!
Ana you read my mind!!!! I've been trying to figure this out for weeks but I just couldn't get the dimensions small enough to make it look right. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I recently made a miniature quilt too (and was hoping to make the bed to go with it but I'm no furniture design genius like you) it's here on my blog. I'm off to the garage asap! You really are the best.
Jaime
http://thatsmyletter.blogspot.com/2010/11/t-is-for-trip.html
Amber (not verified)
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 02:09
That is about the cutest
That is about the cutest thing I've ever seen and I am absolutely inspired to make a quilt for my own bed. That is fabulous. I think I'll have to find a friend with a kid in need of a doll bed.
Tsu Dho Nimh (not verified)
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 02:25
The way that thing is
The way that thing is constructed (2" screws and GLUE!) Grace will be handing it over to her grandkids.
I love the quilt, too.
Tracie (not verified)
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 02:55
Super
Super cute!

http://cleverlyinspired.blogspot.com/2010/11/time-capsule-ornament.htmlEstela @ Weekly Bite (not verified)
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 03:04
This is just too cute!!! I
This is just too cute!!! I love this! The bedding is perfect! Thank you for such a great post!
dangitAnge (not verified)
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 03:10
Gorgeous!! My girls are big
Gorgeous!! My girls are big into American Girl dolls so I'm very eager to see what else you have planned! :)
Lori (not verified)
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 03:16
Ohh perfect. I am going to
Ohh perfect. I am going to make bunkbeds from this plan because we have two AG dolls. Can't wait.
Jena @ Involvi… (not verified)
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 03:34
I love this! You are so
I love this! You are so talented. What a cute idea