Notch- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 3.5–6.8 hours
- Cost
- $$$
About this build
This easy-to-make diy modern twin bed plan will bring some awesome style to your guest bedroom or kids bedroom.
Tools
Essential
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Optional / nice to have
- Bar / Pipe Clamps
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 96" | 3 board |
| Board, 2x2 96" | 7 board |
| Bed Slat, 1x4 39" | 16 board |
| 2 1/2" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws | 36 each |
| 2" Spax Wood Screws | 14 each |
| Set of 4 - No Mortise Bed Frame Brackets | 1 each |
| 1 1/4" Spax Wood Screws | 32 each |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Headboard Rail, Stiles & Footboard Bottom Stile | 9 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 39" |
| Headboard & Footboard Rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 39" |
| Footboard Stiles | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 14" |
| Bed Slat Supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 74" |
| Side Rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 76" |
What to buy
Buy 10 boards at 8 ft.
1 1/2" × 3 1/2"
3 boards
1 1/2" × 1 1/2"
7 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Cut to length
Cut all pieces to final lengths. I recommend using a stop block on your miter saw to create easy and accurate repeatable cuts.
2Drill Pocket Holes
Drill two (2) 2 1/2" pocket holes on (7 of the 9) 39" L 2x2 boards & the two (2) 39"L 2x4 boards using your Kreg pocket hole jig.
3Assemble Footboard
Assemble footboard. Pocket holes on the bottom 2x2 should be facing down and pocket holes on the 2x4 should be facing inside the bed frame to keep holes hidden.
4Assemble Headboard
- Attach bottom rail to two side pieces first with pocket holes facing down.
- Then line up the footboard with the headboard and mark where middle 2x4 support should line up and then attach.
- Then attach top rail and each additional rail 1.5" apart from top with pocket holes facing the back.
5Attached Slat Supports
Attach slat supports to side rails using the 2" spax screws. I used a couple of bed slats to create the correct amount of spacing from the top.
6Install Bed Frame Hardware
Hardware has a left and right side, so be sure to install proper bracket on each side using screws provided. Link to brackets I used in the Extras tab.
7Assemble Bed
Attach rails to headboard and then attach to footboard.
8Install Bed Slats
Lay out bed slats evenly and attach to slat support using 1 1/4" spax wood screws.
9Visit theAwesomeOrange.com
Visit my website www.theAwesomeOrange.com to get more details and photos of this build and other awesome DIY projects!
Tags
- 2x4 Project Plans
- Intermediate
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