Minimalist Modern Bed - Free Plans in All Mattress Sizes

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This gorgeous solid wood bed has a minimalist modern feel, featuring a sleek, solid wood headboard, wood base cantilevered over chunky wood legs. It is a gorgeous piece that looks like it cost thousands!

This is a free project plan with step by step diagrams, video, photos, and detailed shopping and cut lists, so you can easily build your own in all mattress sizes. Free plans by Ana-White.com

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Dimensions

Preparation

Shopping List

Twin Shopping List (38x75)

7 - 1x8 @ 4 feet (can use 8' boards)
3 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
5 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long (for bed slats)
50 pack 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
4 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
40 - 2-1/2" self tapping star bit wood screws
20 - 1-5/8" or similar length self tapping star bit wood screws

Full Shopping List (54x75)

7 - 1x8 @ 6 feet
4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
5 - 1x4 @ 10 feet long (for slats)
50 pack 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
4 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
50 - 2-1/2" self tapping star bit wood screws
30 - 1-5/8" or similar length self tapping star bit wood screws

Queen Shopping List (60x80)

7 - 1x8 @ 6 feet
4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
5 - 1x4 @ 10 feet long (for slats)
50 pack 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
4 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
50 - 2-1/2" self tapping star bit wood screws
30 - 1-5/8" or similar length self tapping star bit wood screws

Standard King Shopping List (76x80)

7 - 1x8 @ 7 feet
4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
10 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long (for slats)
50 pack 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
4 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
50 - 2-1/2" self tapping star bit wood screws
30 - 1-5/8" or similar length self tapping star bit wood screws

California King Shopping List (72x84)

7 - 1x8 @ 6 feet
4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
11 - 1x4 @ 6 feet long (for slats)
50 pack 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
4 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
50 - 2-1/2" self tapping star bit wood screws
33 - 1-5/8" or similar length self tapping star bit wood screws

Finishing Supplies

Medium and fine grits sandpaper
wood stain or paint
staining rags, paint brush or other applicators

Cut List

Twin Cut List (38x75)

HEADBOARD

7 - 1x8 @ 46"
1 - 1x3 @ 46"
3 - 1x3 @ about 50"

SIDERAILS

2 - 2x6 @ 75"
2 - 2x4 @ 63-1/2"
2 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - legs

FOOTBOARD

1 - 2x6 @ 41"
2 - 2x4 @ 6"

CENTER

1 - 2x4 @ 72"
2 - 2x4 @ 12"
1 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - center leg

SLATS

10 - 1x4 @ 38"

Full Cut List (54x75)

HEADBOARD

7 - 1x8 @ 62"
1 - 1x3 @ 62"
3 - 1x3 @ about 50"

SIDERAILS

2 - 2x6 @ 75"
2 - 2x4 @ 63-1/2"
2 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - legs

FOOTBOARD

1 - 2x6 @ 57"
2 - 2x4 @ 6"

CENTER

1 - 2x4 @ 72"
2 - 2x4 @ 12"
1 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - center leg

SLATS

10 - 1x4 @ 54"

Queen Cut List (60x80)

HEADBOARD

7 - 1x8 @ 68"
1 - 1x3 @ 68"
3 - 1x3 @ about 50"

SIDERAILS

2 - 2x6 @ 80"
2 - 2x4 @ 68-1/2"
2 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - legs

FOOTBOARD

1 - 2x6 @ 63"
2 - 2x4 @ 6"

CENTER

1 - 2x4 @ 77"
2 - 2x4 @ 12"
1 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - center leg

SLATS

10 - 1x4 @ 60"

Standard King Cut List (76x80)

HEADBOARD

7 - 1x8 @ 84"
1 - 1x3 @ 84"
3 - 1x3 @ about 50"

SIDERAILS

2 - 2x6 @ 80"
2 - 2x4 @ 68-1/2"
2 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - legs

FOOTBOARD

1 - 2x6 @ 79"
2 - 2x4 @ 6"

CENTER

1 - 2x4 @ 77"
2 - 2x4 @ 12"
1 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - center leg

SLATS

10 - 1x4 @ 76"

California King Cut List (72x84)

HEADBOARD

7 - 1x8 @ 80"
1 - 1x3 @ 80"
3 - 1x3 @ about 50"

SIDERAILS

2 - 2x6 @ 84"
2 - 2x4 @ 72-1/2"
2 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - legs

FOOTBOARD

1 - 2x6 @ 75"
2 - 2x4 @ 6"

CENTER

1 - 2x4 @ 81"
2 - 2x4 @ 12"
1 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - center leg

SLATS

11 - 1x4 @ 72"

Tools

General Instructions

For long term durability and more professional results, I recommend using a pocket hole joinery system for wood joints. Here is a video with tips for using a pocket hole jig:

Instructions

Step 1

Headboard Construction:

Drill 3/4" pocket holes along one edge of six of the seven 1x8 boards, spacing pocket holes about 10" apart.

Attach together with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, so front edge is flush.

Step 2

Headboard Back Frame

Cut the top 1x3 to match the length of the 1x8s. Drill 3/4" pocket hole and attach to the top as shown with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, with the pocket holes on the inside.

Then cut the vertical 1x3s to fit and attach with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

This completes the headboard construction - sand and finish as desired.

Step 3

Siderails

Build the two siderails in mirror, with the long 2x4 flush to the bottom of the 2x6 siderail.

Then attach the 2x6 legs at the ends of the 2x4s, making sure it is square to the siderail.

Use 2-1/2" star bit screws.

This completes construction of the siderails - sand and finish as desired.

Mark the location on the headboard where the siderails will join with the headboard and trace out. Drill pilot holes through the headboard, so on assembly, the holes are predrilled through.