Free plans to build a house bed out of lumber. Makes the cutest bed! Simple, easy step by step plans with shopping list, cut list, diagrams, and even a video tutorial! From Ana-White.com
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Preparation
11 - 2x3 @ 8 feet long
6 - 2x3 or 1x3 @ 8 feet long (for the slats in step 6)
2 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
1 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
2-1/2" pocket hole screws (about 100)
1-1/4" brad nails (recommended)
House Shaped Bed Ends
- 4 - 2x3 @ 50" - legs
- 8 - 2x3 @ 38"
- 2 - 2x3 @ 29" - longest point measurement, one end cut at 45 degrees
- 2 - 2x3 @ 27-1/2" - longest point measurement, one end cut at 45 degrees
Lengthwise Boards
- 2 - 2x3 @ 76" - siderails
- 1 - 2x3 @ 74" - back top
- 1 - 2x2 @ 74" - peak
Slat System
- 12 - 2x3 or 1x3 @ 38" - slats
- 2 - 1x2 @ 74" - slat trim
Instructions
Step 1
Begin building the legs sets using 1-1/2" pocket hole setting, and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.
NOTE: A fourth 2x3 is set on top of the lowest 2x3 (see next diagram)
Step 2
Add the angled roof line with screws.
Step 3
Drill pocket holes on ends of the lengthwise boards.
On assembly, attach to the house shaped ends.
Step 4
On assembly, lay the slats out on the siderails.
You can attach, or since all will be attached to the 1x2 trim in next step, you can wait and then attach only a few to conserve screws.
Step 5
Attach the 1x2 trim to the outside edges of the slats, with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails.
You can also use a trim screw to secure.
Once the slat system is one, attach in just a few points to the siderails.
Step 6
Optional Center Legs: If you would like to increase the support under the mattress, scrap 2x4s can be cut and screwed to the center slats.
Step 7
Transporting the Bed: This bed may not be able to fit through doorways. It can be easily broken down into pieces as shown for transport, and reassembled inside the room.
