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A twin bed frame built to look like a peaked-roof treehouse cabin, with real board-and-batten siding and a shingled roof — a genuine themed structure, not just a decorated bed frame.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back legs Long point measurement, one end cut at 10° bevel. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 75" | 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Front legs Long point measurement, one end cut at 10° bevel. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 67 7/8" | 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Mattress cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 75" | 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Side roof trim Long point to short point, both ends cut 10° off square, ends parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 42 5/8" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front/back roof trim | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 76 1/2" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side siding | 8 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 42" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front siding | 4 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 47 1/2" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Small front siding Cut last from scraps. | 4 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 4 1/4" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front mattress trim | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 24 3/4" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Ladder step | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 31 3/4" | 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Roof boards | 11 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 45 3/4" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Mattress slats | 9 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 39" | 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | 12 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 8 ft | 12 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, 2-3/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, 1-3/4" | 150 each | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square, Tape Measure. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft or stud length, Self-tapping screws, 2-3/4"
Lay out the front and back frames carefully and attach the mattress cleats, keeping the roof angles right at the tops of the legs. Confirm the tops of the legs measure 75" wide, matching the bottom.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x6, 8 ft, Self-tapping screws, 2-3/4"
Attach the front frame to the back frame with the angled roof trim.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x6, 8 ft, Self-tapping screws, 2-3/4"
Attach the remaining roof trim to the fronts of the legs and the back. Keep the front trim low enough that the roofing boards will lay flat along the reference line.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level. Materials: 1x8, 8 ft, Self-tapping screws, 1-3/4"
Attach the bottom row of side siding first, checking square and level, then work upward to complete the siding on all sides.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft or stud length, 1x8, 8 ft, Self-tapping screws, 1-3/4"
Add the front mattress trim and the ladder step, centering the step vertically on the height of the bed.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x8, 8 ft, Self-tapping screws, 1-3/4"
Attach the center roof board first, screwing carefully into the front 1x6 roofing trim. Working from the center outward, attach the remaining roof boards.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft or stud length, Self-tapping screws, 1-3/4"
Lay the 2x4 slats inside the bed on the mattress cleats, spaced about 5" apart, and attach with screws. Add more slats if your mattress requires firmer support.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.