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A four-poster king bed built from stacked 4x4 posts and 2x8 rails, with an open canopy frame on top and no fabric or curtains required.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posts | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 80" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Headboard rails Set at 13", 27", and 41" up from the floor. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 76 1/2" | 2x8 | ☐ |
| Footboard rail Set at 13" up from the floor. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 76 1/2" | 2x8 | ☐ |
| Side rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 80" | 2x8 | ☐ |
| Canopy end boards | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 76 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Canopy side boards | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 80" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side rail top supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 82" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Bottom width supports Run width-wise under the bed. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 73 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Bottom-to-support legs Run from the floor up to the width supports. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Slats Set on top of the 2x4 supports instead of using a box spring. | 6 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 82" | 2x8 or 1x8 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4, 8 ft Posts. Pressure-treated works fine and stains close to untreated once dry. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x8, 8 ft Headboard, footboard, and side rails. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x8 or 1x8, 8 ft Bed slats — whichever is cheaper locally. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Canopy frame. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Bottom support structure. | 6 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood stain | 1 each | ☐ |
| Polyurethane | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.