This beautiful farmhouse bed can be made for just a fraction of the cost to buy - all from standard, off the shelf lumber! You won't need a pocket hole jig or any special tools to build.
This bed has been built thousands of times and is a reader favorite. You can also find the twin version, king version, and all our farmhouse bed plans here.

Preparation
12 - 2x4 8 feet long
2 - 2x6 8 feet long
2 - 1x10 8 feet long
2 - 4x4 8 feet long
1 - 2x2 8 feet long
6 - 1x6 8 feet long
4 - 1x4 8 feet long
100 - 1-1/4" long brad nails
75 - 2-1/2" long self tapping wood screws
HEADBOARD CUT LIST
2 - 4x4 @ 54"
2 - 2x2 @ 30"
11 - 1x6 @ 30"
2 - 1x4 @ about 60-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x4@ 67-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x6 @ 69-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
FOOTBOARD CUT LIST
2 - 4x4 @ 21"
2 - 2x2 @ 8"
2 - 2x2 @ 3"
11 - 1x6 @ 15"
2 - 1x4 @ about 60-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x4@ 67-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x6 @ 69-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
MATTRESS SUPPORT FRAME/SIDERAILS
3 - 2x4 @ 83-1/2"
1 - 2x4 @ 60-1/2"
2 - 2x4 @ 12-1/2"
2 - 1x10 @ 80"
20 - 2x4 @ 32" - can be as short as 30" if you need to burn up scraps
Cut all boards except as noted to measure and cut. We recommend using a compound miter saw for the straightest cuts, but you can also use a circular saw and a carpenter's square - just make sure your cut ends are nice and straight.
Instructions
Step 1
Step 2
Layout the 30" 1x6 boards flat, side by side. Measure the overall width of all the 1x6 boards. Cut two 1x4s to this measurement.
Nail the 1x6 boards with glue to the 1x4s. Apply glue between the 1x6 boards as you go.
Make sure the panel is built square by measuring opposite diagonals (outside top corner of 1x4 to outside bottom corner of opposite 1x4) and adjusting so the opposite diagonals match.
Comments
Ashleyanna14
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 18:15
I FOUND THE FULL SIZE PLANS!
I found the full size plans just in case anyone else was having troubles finding it too.
All I know is in the search box I typed: full
Then I specified by room: Bedroom
Collection: Farmhouse
Scrolled down and it's there! Wooohooo - can't wait to make this!
Best of luck to you all!
1Monkey
Wed, 08/07/2013 - 18:25
Great design
Great design, I went with 1x6 for the panels which makes you get 1x3 for the sides. Took the idea of the accent reading lights from the king version. I highly recommend calling about 4x4s, in North Carolina it is almost impossible to find untreated posts. Literally had to drive an hour to find a supplier.
ehart3000
Sun, 08/25/2013 - 21:07
Building a modified version of this
I'm working on this bed right now (http://www.edhart.me/2013/08/making-a-farmhouse-bed/). In my post I have a couple of tips and sources for hardware. I'm making one to accommodate a box spring. Also using bed rails that attach to the posts with hardware making it much easier to disassemble the bed when I need to.
jtiffany83
Sun, 09/29/2013 - 19:06
Farmhouse king bed
Are there plans for a king bed?
nance002
Sat, 11/02/2013 - 18:05
What about measurements for a
What about measurements for a King size bed. Already have the mattresses
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CarolAMcDonough
Thu, 05/08/2014 - 04:13
this is the bed that has been
this is the bed that has been in my mind for several years now!! Thanks so much for sharing this! I will be making a king size one!!http://www.afrdh.org/
kaitichris
Sat, 05/17/2014 - 15:27
Question about the plywood
I have a question about the plywood 4'x8' sheet mentioned in the materials list. Where does it fit in the plans? I read through the plans several times, particularly about the joists for the sans box spring bed and don't see how the plywood fits into the frame of the bed. Any pointers...I realize this may be a silly question.
Nessa143j
Sun, 08/17/2014 - 14:32
Where Are The Full Size
Where Are The Full Size Measurments To This Build This Bed? Thanks