It's simple to add a canopy to our Farmhouse Bed plans. The solid wood beams are perfect for adding a touch of luxury to a bedroom space.
This plan is built on top of our Twin Farmhouse Bed, Full Farmhouse Bed, Queen Farmhouse Bed, King Farmhouse Bed or California King Farmhouse Bed.

Preparation
- 2 – 4×4 Posts, 8′ Length
- 4 – 2×4 Boards (stud or 8′ length)
- 4 – Hanger Bolts, at least 5″ Long (see below)
- 4 – Angle Brackets (see below)
- 8 – 3″ wood screws Flat headed wood screws for the brackets, at least 1 1/2″ long
- wood glue
Measure your Headboard and Footboard heights. Find the difference between the two heights (should be about 37-1/2")
- Canopy Post, Headboard – 2 – 4×4 Posts @ 24″
- Canopy Post, Footboard – 2 -4×4 Posts @ 24" + difference between height of headboard and footboard (should be about 57-1/2" cut)
Post heights are shown to work with Farmhouse Beds from Ana-White.com. Canopy top boards need to be cut to the width of the bed/length of the bed. Please see instruction steps for more information.
Cut all your pieces, as described below. You will need 2 headboard posts, 2 footboard posts, 2 canopy sides and 2 canopy ends.
Instructions
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
You will need 4 brackets like these (the L30 – should be less than 1 dollar each) http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/L-LS-GA.asp These are available at most hardware stores. Just remember, the bracket needs to be less than 3 1/2″ wide and less than 1 1/2″ high, like the L30 bracket from Simpson Strong
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Step 10
Attach the Canopy Top Sides. Predrill your holes first. Rest the Canopy top sides on the Canopy Ends with the bracket. Screw in place, as shown above. There should be no visible screw holes. Sand and finish as desired. You may wish to finish the canopy unassembled, then bring it into your bedroom and assemble the prefinished pieces. I am not making any guarantee of the structure or safety of this plan. Use at your own risk.
Comments
Sindy (not verified)
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 04:29
Hi Ana!This is my first visit
Hi Ana!
This is my first visit to your blog and I am so impressed!
You make it all seem so easy and doable not to mention inexpensive :)and with a little patience and perseverance it gets done--my kind of project!
Hoping you are reading this cuz my question is. . .do you know how to build a narrow, but fairly tall corner cabinet?
Thank you!
Sindy
orlando awnings (not verified)
Mon, 10/17/2011 - 12:04
awesome
thanks for sharing! I'm glad to see some impressive canopys. I'm looking for a new one myself, very nice blog!
Janelle (not verified)
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 05:34
Ana,You are amazing. I am
Ana,
You are amazing. I am totally impressed and inspired. I want to use the power tools in the garage now and get building!!!
Keefer Family (not verified)
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 09:13
You are an absolute genius!
You are an absolute genius! I have been looking for a site like this for a LONG time. I can't wait to go buy some wood and do some projects.
Do you by chance have a dresser plan? Not the tall ones but the ones that have the side-by-side drawers (with mirrors on top)? Even a nice SIMPLE one would do!
Again, you are amazing and I can't wait to try some of this stuff out!
Crystal
The Weathered … (not verified)
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 10:28
Ana! I cannot believe your
Ana! I cannot believe your blog, it is amazing and I'm so glad I found you! I will be making that farmhouse bed for sure. Love it!
Question: could you do a plan for this:
http://www.ballarddesigns.com/Furniture/Cabinets/All-Cabinets/Devon%20S…
I love that little media cabinet but have no idea where to even start!
lanisanford (not verified)
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 10:29
oooh we are soo building
oooh we are soo building this! Right now we are working on an island inspired by the farmhouse table and hyde coffee tables. Its turning out gorgeous!
Grace (not verified)
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 11:25
I came by your blog through U
I came by your blog through U Create! You are a talented lady! I also being crazy about furniture when I moved to the USA last year because I liked so many things but did not have the sort of money to buy beautiful furniture. I will be starting a woodworking course this month and am excited about it. Thank you for sharing your ideas on your blog, I am now a follower, to be inspired by your ideas.
GT (not verified)
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 12:33
Ana,Was planning and
Ana,
Was planning and designing to add a canopy to the Farmhouse bed plans that you have provided on my own. You now have save me a lot of time and measurements. :)You ROCK!!!
-GT
Bridgette (not verified)
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 13:34
I am thankful you posted
I am thankful you posted these-my husband (the GT from above) had spent most of the afternoon planning measurements for the canopy part.
In fact, he's spent over a week pouring over your site, and his mind is racing with ideas. And I will definitely benefit from this. Thank you so, so, so much! :)
Bridgette
Sarah. (not verified)
Sun, 01/10/2010 - 15:19
That is so the bed I've been
That is so the bed I've been wanting. Now I'm going to have be ambitious and make it!