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A slatted mission-style daybed built by modifying two footboards from a simple bed plan and joining them with a slatted back and front rail.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back / front rail 2x6 | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 74 1/2" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Back planks From base simple-bed stock. | 3 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 74 1/2" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Slat spacers Between the slats. | 26 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 5 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Rails / slats | 12 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 20 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top of bed Leave a 3-1/2" overhang on each end. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 81 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Mattress-support cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 75 3/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x6, 8 ft (Pine) Front rail, back, and mattress-support cleats. In addition to the base simple-bed lumber. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft (Pine) Mattress-support cleats. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft (Pine) Slat spacers. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft (Pine) Rails / slats. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft (Pine) Top of bed. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2-1/2" and 3" Predrill before driving — end grain in construction lumber splits. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Finish | 1 kit | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2-1/2" and 3"
Construct two footboards from the simple bed plan this design builds on. The only change is the top piece — cut the 2x4 that finishes the top of each footboard shorter as noted, so it resolves against the back panel.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, 1x4, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the taller back panel the same way you built the footboards' center slatted panel, noting the differences in slat count and height. Keep a 3-1/2" overhang on each end of the 2x4 top piece so the corners resolve with the side panels.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x6, 8 ft, 2x2, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2-1/2" and 3"
Construct the front rail from a 2x6 and a 2x2, leaving a 5/8" overhang on each end of the 2x2 and keeping the bottom edges flush. This rail spans the open front of the daybed.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood screws, 2-1/2" and 3", Finish
Fasten the back panel to the two side panels with long screws, predrilling first to avoid splitting the end grain. Attach the front rail to the footboards. Add the 2x2 mattress-support cleats inside. Check the whole frame is square and level, then sand and finish.