Simple DIY bed

Hello, dear friends! I recently moved into a rented apartment. I chose a cheaper apartment, furniture there was practically none there. At first I had to sleep on the floor on a mattress.
Simple DIY bed

At some point I got tired of it and wanted a normal bed. But since this is not my apartment, I didn’t see the point in buying a ready-made bed. Yes, and they are quite expensive. We needed a budget solution. So I thought about it and decided to make a bed with my own hands.
Simple DIY bed

Total cost about $40.

Materials and tools


To make a bed you will need:
  • Furniture panel 2000*200*18 mm, 2 pcs – $14.8.
  • Furniture panel 1200*200*18 mm, 2 pieces – dollars.
  • Beam 2000*35*50 mm, 3 pieces - dollars.
  • Sheathing boards 1300*82*17 mm, 5 PCS. 3 packs - 11 dollars.
  • Screws 3.5*45 mm 100 pcs – 1.5 dollars.
  • Confirm screw 7x50 mm 14 pcs – 2 dollars.
  • Screw M8*80 mm 4 pcs – 1 dollar.
  • Self-locking nuts M8 4 pcs – 0.5 dollars.

Tools:
  • Screwdriver.
  • Saw.
  • Sander.
  • Roulette.
  • Level.

We buy materials from a hardware store. Try to choose the most even parts. Don't be lazy to sort through several boards.The smoother the materials, the easier it will be for you to assemble the bed.

Making a simple bed with your own hands


First of all, we assemble the bed frame. I set the right angle using a homemade chipboard corner. Fix with clamps
Simple DIY bed

We connect two furniture panels with confirmations. 3 screws for each corner. If you want to achieve a more beautiful result, you can use an oblique screw connection.
Simple DIY bed

Checking the diagonals.
Simple DIY bed

For the legs I used leftover balusters. I used the main part to make a table for the kitchen. The leftovers were perfect for the bed legs.
Simple DIY bed

Next, we take the timber and measure it. We must saw off 2 thicknesses of furniture panels and 2 thicknesses of legs.
Simple DIY bed

We try on the cut timber.
Simple DIY bed

We insert the legs.
Simple DIY bed

It should be a right angle.
Simple DIY bed

We screw the beam to the furniture panel. I used 3.5*45 mm screws in 10 cm increments
Simple DIY bed

Now we fix the leg with a clamp and drill a through hole. 8 mm drill
Simple DIY bed

Insert the bolt and tighten it with a self-locking nut
Simple DIY bed

Checking the level. Great, the frame is ready.
Simple DIY bed

Let's start making the lamellas. The boards had to be trimmed a little. I left a small margin for expanding the tree, so I cut off 1150mm rather than 1200mm.
Simple DIY bed

We lay out the slats. We set the same space between them.
Simple DIY bed

And we screw them to the beam. 2 screws on each side.
Simple DIY bed

For greater reliability, I made a stiffening rib in the center of the bed.
Simple DIY bed

Let's start the final processing. To do this, light it with sandpaper. I only used 180 grit.
Simple DIY bed

Simple DIY bed

Next we remove dust. I went over it with a vacuum cleaner and rags.
Simple DIY bed

The final touch. Cover with wood oil - Watco Danish Oil (light walnut).
Simple DIY bed

Simple DIY bed

And don't forget about the legs.
Simple DIY bed

So my bed is ready. I was pleased with the result.It turned out easy, fast, and most importantly, budget-friendly. It took me about 6 hours and a little over 40 bucks to build.
Simple DIY bed

Simple DIY bed

Simple DIY bed

Simple DIY bed

I hope you liked the article. See you again!

Watch the video


come back
Comment
  • bowtiesmilelaughingblushsmileyrelaxed relaxedsmirk
    heart_eyeskissing_heartkissing_closed_eyesflushedrelievedsatisfiedgrin
    winkstuck_out_tongue_winking_eyestuck_out_tongue_closed_eyesgrinningkissingstuck_out_tonguesleeping
    worriedfrowninganguishedopen_mouthgrimacingconfusedhushed
    expressionlessunamusedsweat_smilesweatdisappointed_relievedwearypassive
    disappointedconfoundedfearfulcold_sweatperseverecrysob
    joyastonishedscreamtired_faceangryragetriumph
    sleepyyummasksunglassesdizzy_faceimpsmiling_imp
    neutral_faceno_mouthinnocent
4 minus one =
Comments (3)
  1. Alrus
    #1 Alrus Guests 8 October 2019 23:18
    1
    ....And the headboard?...
  2. Wasya
    #2 Wasya Guests 14 February 2020 18:54
    1
    40 dollars? Did you find a mattress in the trash?...
  3. Sleepy Cat
    #3 Sleepy Cat Guests 13 March 2021 18:53
    1
    “We connect two furniture panels with confirmants”, “confirmants”! There was no money for a bed, call the cat with the lamp! After all, a person sleeping on a mattress has in his arsenal an instrument worth much, much more money, I sincerely believe you, the article is written clearly, from the heart and all that. Well done! Confirmants! CONFIRMAT and By the way, well done