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This easy to build twin bed is perfect for any girl or boy bedroom.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headboard panel | 1 | 3/4" × 35" × 37" | — | ☐ |
| Footboard panel | 1 | 3/4" × 19" × 35" | — | ☐ |
| Headboard leg | 2 | 1" × 3" × 54" | — | ☐ |
| Footboard leg | 2 | 1" × 3" × 31" | — | ☐ |
| Headboard rail | 2 | 1" × 2" × 35" | — | ☐ |
| Footboard rail | 2 | 1" × 2" × 35" | — | ☐ |
| Top | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 43" | — | ☐ |
| Mattress slat | 10 | 3/4" × 3" × 39" | — | ☐ |
| Bed rail | 2 | 3/4" × 7" × 76" | — | ☐ |
| Rail support | 2 | 1" × 1" × 73" | — | ☐ |
| Panel molding | 4 | 1/2" × 1" × 27" | — | ☐ |
| Hb panel molding | 2 | 1/2" × 1" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Fb panel molding | 2 | 1/2" × 1" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Panel cove molding | 4 | 1/2" × 1/2" × 35" | — | ☐ |
| Hb panel cove | 2 | 1/2" × 1/2" × 37" | — | ☐ |
| Fb panel cove | 2 | 1/2" × 1/2" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Top cove ends | 4 | 3/4" × 3/4" × 3" | — | ☐ |
| Top cove molding | 2 | 3/4" × 3/4" × 43" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x4 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x3 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 6 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x2 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| panel cap molding, 1/2 in. x 1-1/6 in. 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| 1/2" cove molding optional, 1/2" Thick 96" | 3 board | ☐ |
| 3/4" cove molding optional, 3/4" Thick 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" Kreg pocket hole screws | 16 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" Kreg pocket hole screws | 70 each | ☐ |
| 1" brad nails | 70 each | ☐ |
| 2" brad nails | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2" wood screws | 20 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" brad nails | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sandpaper | 1 each | ☐ |
| Paint primer | 1 each | ☐ |
| Paint | 1 each | ☐ |
Follow the cut diagram and cut list, cut the parts for the bed. Wait to cut the molding until the headboard and foot board are assembled.
| Wood filler |
| 1 each |
| ☐ |
| Bed rail fasteners | 4 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Measure/mark in 4" from each side of the footboard panel and 3" from the top/bottom. Use wood glue and 1" brad nails to secure the molding to the panel. Optional cove panel molding - cut to fit 1/2" cove molding to the outside perimeter of the footboard panel. Use wood glue and 1" brad nails to secure the molding to the frame/panel.
To add a little style, trim 1/4" on a 45 deg off of the top board corners. Center the top board on the headboard or foot board then glue and secure with 2" brad nails or 1 1/4" screws. Optional top cove molding - cut to fit 3/4" cove molding under the top board around the perimeter of the headboard/foot board. Use wood glue and 1" brad nails to secure the molding in place. Cove molding is easy to DIY with a router table and cove router bit.
I added some detail to the bed rail by routing a shape on the top and bottom of the bed rail boards. Another idea to add detail would be adding trim/molding to the top and bottom of the bed rail. The bed rail can also be left plain.
Pre-drill holes in the rail support. If using bed rail hardware, offset the rail support from the bed rail end approximately 1 1/2". Use wood glue and 2" screws to attach the rail support to the bed rail. If using bed rail hardware, attach it to the bed rail, or drill pocket holes in the ends of the bed rails.