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Four bolt-on posts and a simple frame that turn an existing farmhouse-style bed into a canopy bed — sized to your own headboard and footboard.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy posts, headboard side | 2 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Canopy posts, footboard side Actual length = 24" plus the measured difference between your footboard and headboard heights — do not use a fixed number here; every bed differs. | 2 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Canopy top and bottom rails Length equals the 2x4 header width inside your headboard and footboard — measure, don't assume. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 75" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Canopy side rails Length equals the distance between the legs on the sides of your bed — measure, don't assume. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 75" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 post, 8 ft (Pine) | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x4 board, 8 ft (or stud length) (Pine) | 4 each | ☐ |
| Hanger bolts, at least 5" | 4 each | ☐ |
| Angle brackets (under 3-1/2" wide, under 1-1/2" high) | 4 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 3" | 8 each | ☐ |
| Flat-head wood screws, 1-1/2" | 16 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.