This would be a cute bed to make as a set if you have kids that share a room or a pretty beginner bed for your toddler. Just the bedroom I want. Built a king size headboard and bed frame from DIY. Doncha bild Thank you so much, Glenna! Insane Pools 2am 1c. Note that these dimensions are for mattresses, not the bed frame.

I think it works better if you do this 5th post as step 10, rather than with step 6, which is why it is here. The reason is this: with the headboard joined to the bed frame, you will find that placing the 5th post causes the two posts at the foot to hover just above the floor. That is good. That is what you want. Thanks, Mark! I think I need to let you take over the blog more often. Seriously, I could get used to this. Alright, friends.

I hope you have a fabulous weekend. And it promises to be a grand time. And I always save our biggest DIYs for the height of summer. Hi i was just curious on what he had done to the footboard and ended it off on that end? I see theres something there but its not covered in the right up. Also sorry for commenting on an older post! No worries, Josh!

Sent you an email with some detailed info and pics. Excellent tutorial, and I love the way you have used oak for an overall better look, and it will wear so much better than a softwood. I love the look of this bed and the instructions are so good it is a potential project for the future! Stuck to your main structure but added some trim and shelves on a shorter headboard.

It turned out great and your material list and price was spot on. Great post, great project. Thank you! What kids of screws did you use to secure the braces and what did you use to secure the slats? It looks like they are screwed in. Your plans for the bed are super specific thank you. Is there any dimensions for the pallet headboard frame? We have the pallets read to go.

Just wondering about the dimensions for the frame on the headboard. Fun fun, right? A lot will depend on your own personal preference for bed height and your exact mattress size…but we will get to work on updating this post in the coming months with some more detailed plans. Best of luck! We do not want to use box springs, so what design changes do you suggest other than making the legs longer so the bed is higher?

Also, it has now been a year since you built your bed. Any squeaking? Any changes you would make in the design? Thanks for your question. If you do not want to use a boxspring, that is fine. That is all a boxspring is doing anyway, is transferring the force from the mattress evenly to the ground. We used metal right-angle braces for this, secured with 6 wood screws on each side.

Where did you buy the materials? Homedepot does not have the oak solid post… Could you share a list of the materials and a website? We got ours at Home Depot; I recommend calling around to your local lumber stores to see who might have one in stock. Very excited! I bought the lumber you listed last weekend and cut the legs today. What Build Your Own King Bed Frame 30 are the length measurements of the end and side rails? As for the length measurements of our boards, we intentionally left them out because it will all depend on the mattress believe it or not there can be a fair amount of variation, especially with a boxspring and pillow top.

Just be sure to measure your mattress and add a little extra space to ensure to fits within. Ours nests pretty snugly. And keep me posted on how it all goes. Hey Shana. I went ahead and made some measurements for you. I fastened these two pieces together using metal right angle brackets, then installed them as a unit. Hope that helps. I cannot find where this is described in the post.

Can you please describe what you did here? Hey Andrea. I fastened these two pieces together using metal right angle brackets, then installed them as a unit by screwing them down into the top ends of the foot posts. Love this tutorial! Thank you!! Trying to convince my handy hubby to tackle this project for us!

Quick question…is your bed a true King or a Cal King? Thanks again! I have been looking for plans on a DIY king size bed frame for months, all were confusing and seemed to advanced for this beginner-intermediate builder. Then i ran across your site! I love this plan and its easy to understand. Me and my wife are excited about this project. My only question is how high is the bed with the matresses? Me and my wife are tall and kinda want the bed to be high. Thanks for sharing this project!!!!

Thanks, Toby! Live the bed frame! Also love the headboard- Did you buy or make it. We made the headboard ourselves! Love this project. Just the bedroom I want. I have great pictures of north carolina lighthouses that will set this room up for me. Just the bed I want too… Wonderfully Beautiful! Hi guys, I am seriously thinking about building my own Kin size bed frame and yours was one of the more interesting designs I came across during my browsing.

I have a question… Are the four corner posts completely outside of the rectangle of the box spring and mattress? Any help would be greatly appreciated, even a top view os sketch with L and W measurements. Thanks so much! Thanks again. It is designed so the posts are fully outside of the box spring and mattress. And sorry for the delay in reply. Hi there! The bed looks amazing! I have to know though… is it really sturdy?

Thanks, Lindsay! I actually asked my hubby to respond to your question since he is the mastermind behind its construction…and he is BIG on making things sturdy. If you have a hard floor wood, tile, etc , use a non-slip rubber or acrylic disk fastened to the bottom of each post.

If you have carpet, this may also work well, or you may want something with tiny spikes. The whole idea is to have the floor and posts stuck together so that the stability of the floor prevents bed movement. Hope this helps. And let us know if you have any further questions we can take a stab at. Good luck! Great DIY project. My fiance showed me this, and we are getting ready to start making a version of your bed frame this weekend.

Just one question. I hope my question makes sense, thanks again for this post. Jon, you have no idea how freaking COOL it is to us that you are going to use our bed as an inspiration for your own! I definitely had a mini dance party in my living room when I first read your comment. So, I asked Mark your question since he was the wood-working mastermind behind it all. And here is his response to your question:. The third picture illustrates best. The foot rail is on bottom lowest and the side-rails rest on the head and foot rails.

We are so honored you are making the bed! And when he speaks of pictures, we snapped a few on our iPhone, and I will email them over to you now. That would take the cake as our biggest DIY reader inspiration to date! Okay, gushing is over now. Off to send you that email, Jon.

And happy bed-building! All elements for being a good diagnostician and doctor, too!! Please let him know I am very proud of his work!

Yes, it is such a blessing indeed! And so different from the way my brain works — — it always fascinates me to come across his sketches and plans.

And yes, I definitely see so much crossover to his work as a doctor. He likes to build things that are beautiful, strong, and efficient…much like how he approaches resetting a broken bone. Will pass your sweet message along, Mama! Not gonna lie, most of that went over my head. Like WAY over! But I did get the part with all the shapes because… you know… substitute teaching comes with its share of Math!

This is nothing short of completely amazing and ridiculously impressive. Alex just about fell off his chair when he saw the plans and how this was all done.

He seems to get it. Amazing job you guys, and Mark could for sure make a career in blogging… you know, if being a doctor gets old, ever! Thanks, Kerri! We love it! I take that as high praise, Carmen! Thank you, girl. I knew those hands the minute i saw the drawing because of how he holds the pen…. Okay, first of all, I think this might be the first time you ever linked to your blog, Denice, and I am kind of freaking out about it!

A That it exists. C That you are such a fantastic photographer. D That I have an archive of spirit-filled posts to sift through in the days ahead. Now, re: your out-of-this-world-encouraging comment: thank you, Denice!

You and Jeff have been such role models for us as a couple. Thank you for always being so generous with your wisdom. We cannot WAIT until we see you again! Yep, blog and frisbee in the rain pretty much sums us up. Love you, Parkers! Very cool! Lauren, your bedroom reveal is so fantastical and your headboard is a dream! I heart all three of you hostesses. And thanks for the super duper sweet comment about our makeover! You decide on the style, design, wood species, budget and type and color of the finish.

For those DIYers in need of a little extra guidance, there are plenty of places to get building plans for frames to fit any size mattress, and in many cases the plans are free. You can find great bed-frame plans here , here , here , or here. Before ordering a set of building plans, check the list of tools and materials required. Here are a few other important things to keep in mind:. Note that these dimensions are for mattresses, not the bed frame. You must build the frame an inch or so wider and longer to comfortably accept the box spring and mattress.

If you build the frame too small, friction can cause the wooden frame to rub right through the fabric on the box spring and mattress. Plus, a tight fit makes it much harder to change the sheets. Bed frames can be built out of virtually any wood, including various species of softwoods and hardwoods. Hardwoods are stronger, more rigid and, not surprisingly, harder than softwoods.

If using softwood, such as pine or cedar, consider cutting the parts slightly thicker and wider to give the bed frame the necessary strength and rigidity. Plywood is fine for creating large panels in the headboard or footboard, but choose solid wood for all structural components.

The height of a bed is a point of contention in many homes. Measure the height of your box spring and mattress and then adjust the bed frame to produce the desired finished height. The average bed height is about 25 inches off the floor, though many antique beds are as high as 36 inches and some contemporary platform beds are just 18 inches high. To determine if a bed is the proper height, sit on the edge of the mattress with your feet flat on the floor.

If your knees are level with your hips, then the bed is the correct height. If your knees are significantly higher or lower than your hips then the bed is too low or too high. Of course, this becomes a more difficult calculation if your partner is much taller or shorter. In some cases, the desired bed height can be attained by eliminating the box spring and building a platform bed.

A Bunkie Board is designed to replace box springs on platform beds, trundles and bunk beds.

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