Simple Floating Bed [Mountain Modern Collection]

Difficulty

Intermediate

Free plans to build your own floating bed with headboard. This is a very simple, well thoughtout woodworking plan with detailed diagrams and step by step instructions. Build with basic tools (no pocket holes required). Free plans available in all bed sizes from Ana-White.com

Floating Bed Features

Simple, modern style blends with almost any decor style
Enclosed base, so you never have to clean under the bed
Integrated box springs
Very sturdy and substantial
Solid wood design can be painted or stained any color

Super Easy to Build!

This was one of the easiest bed's I've built! I was able to build it in a day, and then set up took another couple hours after the paint was dry.

Here's a video showing the build process:

Free Floating Bed Plans

The plans for this bed are free and in all sizes. Please, if you do build, send in a photo, we love seeing your projects and how you modify them!

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Dimensions

Dimensions are 2-1/2" longer than mattress and 1-1/2" wider than mattress. Headboard height is 48"

Preparation

Shopping List

TWIN SHOPPING LIST (38" x 75")

8 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
2 - 1x10 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1x10 @ 4 feet long
1 - 2x2 @ 4 feet long
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 48" x 48" (half sheet)
5 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long (slats)
50 - 3" long self tapping star bit screws
50 - 2" long self tapping star bit screws
1-1/4" brad nails
wood glue

FULL SHOPPING LIST (54" x 75")

10 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
2 - 1x10 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1x10 @ 5 feet long
1 - 2x2 @ 5 feet long
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 48" x 96" (full sheet)
10 - 1x4 @ 5 feet long (slats)
75 - 3" long self tapping star bit screws
75 - 2" long self tapping star bit screws
1-1/4" brad nails
wood glue

QUEEN SHOPPING LIST (60" x 80")

11 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
2 - 1x10 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1x10 @ 6 feet long
1 - 2x2 @ 6 feet long
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 48" x 96" (full sheet)
10 - 1x4 @ 5 feet long (slats)
100 - 3" long self tapping star bit screws
75 - 2" long self tapping star bit screws
1-1/4" brad nails
wood glue

STANDARD KING SHOPPING LIST (76" x 80")

11 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
3 - 1x10 @ 8 feet long
1 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 4x8 (full sheet)
10 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long (slats)
100 - 3" long self tapping star bit screws
75 - 2" long self tapping star bit screws
1-1/4" brad nails
wood glue

CALIFORNIA KING SHOPPING LIST (72" x 84")

11 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
3 - 1x10 @ 8 feet long
1 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 48" x 96" - headboard back
11 - 1x4 @ 6 feet long - bed slats
100 - 3" long self tapping star bit screws
75 - 2" long self tapping star bit screws
1-1/4" brad nails
wood glue

Cut List

TWIN CUT LIST (38" x 75")

4 - 2x4 @ 75" - inner frame
6 - 2x4 @ 5-1/4" - inner frame
2 - 2x4 @ 73" - toekick base sides
2 - 1x10 @ 75" - siderails
2 - 2x4 @ 31" - toekick front and back
1 - 1x10 @ 39-1/2" - footboard
2 - 2x4 @ 46-1/2" - headboard legs
1 - 2x2 @ 39-1/2" - headboard top
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 48" x 38" - headboard back
10 - 1x4 @ 38" - bed slats (can also use half slats to use up scraps)

FULL CUT LIST (54" x 75")

6 - 2x4 @ 75" - inner frame
9 - 2x4 @ 5-1/4" - inner frame
2 - 2x4 @ 73" - toekick base sides
2 - 1x10 @ 75" - siderails
2 - 2x4 @ 47" - toekick front and back
1 - 1x10 @ 55-1/2" - footboard
2 - 2x4 @ 46-1/2" - headboard legs
1 - 2x2 @ 55-1/2" - headboard top
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 48" x 54" - headboard back
10 - 1x4 @ 54" - bed slats (can also use half slats to use up scraps)

QUEEN CUT LIST (60" x 80")

6 - 2x4 @ 80" - inner frame
9 - 2x4 @ 5-1/4" - inner frame
2 - 2x4 @ 78" - toekick base sides
2 - 1x10 @ 80" - siderails
2 - 2x4 @ 53" - toekick front and back
1 - 1x10 @ 61-1/2" - footboard
2 - 2x4 @ 46-1/2" - headboard legs
1 - 2x2 @ 61-1/2" - headboard top
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 48" x 60" - headboard back
10 - 1x4 @ 60" - bed slats (can also use half slats to use up scraps)

STANDARD KING CUT LIST (76" x 80")

6 - 2x4 @ 80" - inner frame
9 - 2x4 @ 5-1/4" - inner frame
2 - 2x4 @ 78" - toekick base sides
2 - 1x10 @ 80" - siderails
2 - 2x4 @ 69" - toekick front and back
1 - 1x10 @ 77-1/2" - footboard
2 - 2x4 @ 46-1/2" - headboard legs
1 - 2x2 @ 77-1/2" - headboard top
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 48" x 76" - headboard back
10 - 1x4 @ 76" - bed slats

CALIFORNIA KING CUT LIST (72" x 84")

6 - 2x4 @ 84" - inner frame
9 - 2x4 @ 5-1/4" - inner frame
2 - 2x4 @ 82" - toekick base sides
2 - 1x10 @ 84" - siderails
2 - 2x4 @ 65" - toekick front and back
1 - 1x10 @ 73-1/2" - footboard
2 - 2x4 @ 46-1/2" - headboard legs
1 - 2x2 @ 73-1/2" - headboard top
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 48" x 72" - headboard back
11 - 1x4 @ 72" - bed slats

Tools

Instructions

Step 1

For twin size, build two.

For all other sizes, build three.

Build identical 2x4 frames using the 3" self tapping wood screws, two screws per joint.

Step 2

For two of the frames, add the base 2x4 as shown, flush to the front and side edges. They must be attached in mirror. Screw every 12" with 3" screws at a slight angle.