21 DIY Bed Frames

By 

STACY FISHER

 

Updated on 05/20/22

 

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There are many advantages to building a DIY bed frame. You'll get to customize it for the size you want and use materials you like. Store-bought bed frames can get really expensive but the price of building one yourself is just a fraction of the cost of a new one.

These DIY bed frames come in all different sizes from twin to king, making it easy to choose one for the size of mattress that you have. They are also available in all different styles. There are platform beds, raised platform beds, and more traditional bed frames. Some of these plans also include instructions on how to build a matching headboard. Whichever one you choose, you're sure to make a bed you love and have fun doing it.

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  Bed Frame and Wood Headboard

  

   

  A Piece of Rainbow

  This beautiful DIY bed frame and the wooden headboard can be built for just $100. It's a fairly simple build that even a beginner should be able to handle. It just takes a weekend and some basic tools to get started with this project. This tutorial builds a queen platform bed but there's a handy chart to help you build a bigger or smaller one if you need it.

  DIY Bed Frame and Wood Headboard from A Piece of Rainbow
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  Reclaimed Wood Platform Bed Frame

  

   

  Mr. Kate

  This bed frame is built with reclaimed wood, giving it a slightly rustic feel. This is a queen platform bed with a modern shape that would look great in any style of bedroom. The project will take you through building the frame, headboard, footboard, and body.

  DIY Reclaimed Wood Platform Bed Frame from Mr. Kate
• 03of 21

  Walnut Plywood Bed Frame with Welded Legs

  

   

  Dans le Lakehouse

  Walnut plywood along with welded legs is just one of the highlights of this bed frame. This project is for the more advanced builder, and welding is required for the metal legs and the headboard. This would be the perfect project for someone who knows how to build and weld.

  Walnut DIY Plywood Bed Frame with Welded Legs from Dans le Lakehouse
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  Custom King Bed Frame

  

   

  The Thinking Closet

  If you're looking to build a bigger bed frame, this project is for you because it builds a king-sized bed. This tutorial has a lot of advice on the designing stage, so you can build a custom bed to your liking. Instructions for building this striking headboard is also included.

  How to Build a Custom King Size Bed Frame from The Thinking Closet
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  Simple Modern Bed Frame

  

   

  A Beautiful Mess

  This is a simple bed frame that uses hairpin legs to give it a modern vibe. There's also a tutorial on how to make this headboard if you're interested in adding that to your bed frame. This is a pretty basic build and would be great for the confident beginner.

  DIY Simple Bed Frame from A Beautiful Mess
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  Modern Platform Bed Frame

  

   

  DIY Candy

  This stunning bed frame is the perfect project for an intermediate builder. In midcentury modern style, this king-sized bed frame has lots of style. The bed frame is a platform and the headboard is just stunning.

  Beautiful and Modern DIY Platform Bed Frame from DIY Candy
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  Upholster a Metal Bed Frame

  

   

  Leah Maria Designs

  This tutorial is a little different than the rest. Instead of building a bed frame, this project takes a metal bed frame and upholsters it to give it a fresh, new look. This might be a great project if you already have a bedframe that you could reinvent.

  How to Upholster a Metal Bed Frame from Leah Maria Designs
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  Bed Frame for Mattress and Box Spring

  

   

  Angela Marie Made

  This king-size bed frame costs less than $200 to build, making it a great choice if you're looking to save some money with your build. Unlike a lot of the tutorials, this isn't a platform bed and has a place for a box spring. It's a nice choice if you're looking for something more traditional.

  DIY Bed Frame from Angela Marie Made
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  Cover Up Bed Frame

  

   

  The Merrythought

  This bed frame is built to cover up a box spring and then the mattress sits on top. This is a great solution if you're looking to cover an ugly box spring. It's the perfect project for the beginner and it doesn't take many supplies or materials to get started.

  Simple Bed Frame from The Merrythought
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  Raised Wood Platform Bed Frame

  

   

  Addicted 2 Decorating

  This bed frame is a simple frame with supports in the middle and some unique legs that you'll want to check out. A few coats of stain and this bed looks better than one you would buy at the store. It will likely cost less if you build yourself too.

  DIY Wood Raised Platform Bed Frame from Addicted 2 Decorating
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  Elevated Wood Bed Frame

  

   

  The Accent Piece

  This simple box bed frame features uniquely shaped legs and a jaw-dropping headboard that's really going to elevate any bedroom. It's a straightforward build that looks more complicated than it actually is. If you don't have a place to keep this for yourself, consider gifting it to someone in your family. Then it can be passed down for generations.

  How to Build a Wood Bed from The Accent Piece
• 12of 21

  Platform Bed Frame and Headboard

  

   

  Viva Veltoro

  Here's another platform bed frame tutorial that builds a simple but sturdy base for a mattress. This is a great project for someone new to woodworking.

  Easy DIY Platform Bed Frame from Viva Veltoro
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  King Slat Bed Frame

  

   

  Kiwi and Peach

  You'll fall in love with the clean modern lines featured in this bed frame plan. It's a simple platform bed that would look great in any bedroom in your home.

  King Slat Bed Frame from Kiwi and Peach
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  Upholstered Bed Frame

  

   

  View Along the Way

  This bed frame project has it all. It starts out telling you how to build your headboard and then how to build your platform bed frame. Finally, it tells you how to upholster the headboard and the bed frame if you'd like to take it a step further.

  How to Build an Upholstered Bed from View Along the Way
• 15of 21

  Pallet Bed Frame

  

   

  Honey and Fizz

  This unique bed frame is made from old pallets that have been fixed up and painted. Four pallets hooked together gives enough room for a double bed and then some. The extra ledge can be used as a nightstand. This is a great pallet furniture project that will come together in no time.

  Pallet Bed Frame from Honey and Fizz
• 16of 21

  Wooden Bed Frame with Footboard

  

   

  Plank and Pillow

  This project takes you through each step of building the bed frame as well as a footboard and headboard. It's a great-looking bed that would cost you thousands if you purchased it at the store.

  How to Build a DIY Bed from Plank and Pillow
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  Minimal Bed Frame

  

   

  No Glitter No Glory

  Perfect for the beginner woodworker, this minimal bed frame is a simple project that will just take you a day or two to complete. The result is a beautiful modern bed frame that you can leave as-is or stain/paint.

  DIY Minimal Bed Frame from No Glitter No Glory
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  Platform Bed and Salvaged Door Headboard

  

   

  Averie Lane

  This project will show you not only how to build a bed frame, but how to use salvaged doors as a headboard. If you're just looking for the bed frame, this is a great choice and the headboard can be optional.

  DIY Platform Bed and Salvaged Door Headboard from Averie Lane
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  Easy Wood Pallet Bed Frame

  

   

  The Wonder Forest Blog

  Here's another pallet bed frame DIY that includes all kinds of tips on working with pallets. The result is a simple bed frame that's perfect for someone just starting out or looking for something different.

  Easy Wood Pallet Bed Frame from The Wonder Forest Blog
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  Midcentury Inspired Bed Frame

  

   

  Bigger Than the Three of Us

  Inspired by CB2, this midcentury bed frame can save you some big money if you build it yourself instead of buying the pricey original. After the bed frame is built, there are directions on how to build the unique headboard that matches.

  Midcentury Inspired DIY Bed Frame from Bigger Than the Three of Us
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  Twin-Sized Platform Bed Frame

  

   

  Domestic Blonde

  This DIY bed frame plan is for a twin-sized platform bed. This is an incredibly quick project that you can have finished in an afternoon. If you're new to woodworking or just looking for a fast DIY, this is the project for you.

  Make Your Own Platform Bed from Domestic Blonde

FAQ

• What are the advantages of building your own bed frame?

  There are many benefits of building a bed frame yourself, including the fact that you can personalize it and even create your own design, plus you can choose whatever type of wood you want, and decide whether to stain or paint it. You may also build a frame for a fraction of the cost of purchasing one at retail.

• What type of wood is best to use to build a bed frame?

  Hardwoods, including maple, cherry, and oak, are better to use when building the frame for your bed rather than softwoods, such as pine would be. Hardwoods don't scratch or dent as easily as softwoods.

• What tools will you need to build a bed frame?

  Tools, including a tape measure, pencil, circular saw, level, square, socket wrench, and a drill with drill bits and twist bits, are needed to build a frame for a bed.

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