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.
Having a beautiful bed can transform any bedroom. It's the most important piece in your bedroom, but can also be the most expensive.
Over a decade ago, I built my first farmhouse bed (pictured above). We still use it today, it's still as strong and sturdy and beautiful as ever. And it only cost about $120 to build then - thousands less than buying!
Farmhouse Bed Plans
We updated the original farmhouse bed plans to use less tools, less materials, but be just as beautiful! You won't need a pocket hole jig - just a drill, nailer and a saw, to tackle this project.
The plans are below. Please let us know in the comments or add a brag post on how your farmhouse bed turned out. Thank you for using our plans.
NOTE: This bed plan has been updated and improved. If you need the original plans, we have created a printable PDF for your convenience.
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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
Attach the longest 2x2s to the longest 4x4s, flush to the back edge with 2-1/2" self tapping screws.
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.
Step 3
Attach the headboard panel to the 2x2s on the legs with 2-1/2" screws. Only screw to the headboard panel at the top and bottom portion backed by the 1x4s.
Also attach the panel from the front 1x6s to the 2x2s with 1-1/4" brad nails.
Step 4
Measure and cut the 2x4 for the top. Attach with 2-1/2" screws.
Step 5
Repeat steps for the 2x6 top, leaving a 1" overhang on all four sides.
This completes the headboard build.
Step 6
The footboard is constructed exactly as the headboard, with the exception of the 2x2 cleats and the overall height.
Attach the 2x2 cleats with 2-1/2" screws. The smaller cleat may split on you since the wood piece is so small. You can predrill holes to help prevent wood from splitting.
Step 7
Build the panel and attach to the 2x2 cleats.
Step 8
Attach top 2x4 and 2x6 to the footboard with 2-1/2" screws.
Step 9
Attach the 2x4 cleat to the footboard, set in the 2x2 cleats, resting on the bottom cleat. Use 2-1/2" screws to attach the 2x4 to the 4x4 legs.
Mark the headboard legs as shown in the diagram, and attach 2x4 cleat to the 4x4 legs with 2-1/2" screws.
Step 10
Use 2-1/2" screws to attach the headboard support between the cleats.
Step 11
Center legs add a ton of support and strength to the bed.
First attach the shorter 2x4 "legs" to the center 2x4. Then place the center 2x4 in place inside the bed, and attach to the footboard and the headboard 2x4.
Step 12
Measure and cut to fit the 1x10 siderails.
Attach with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
NOTE: If you find your 1x10s need to be attached at the top, you can buy small L brackets and use to attach
Step 13
Cut the wood slats from remaining 2x4s and set inside the bed with about a 1/2" gap in between each slat. You only need one screw on the siderail cleat to attach - but you can also add screws to the center support.
Comments
dillion88
Sun, 02/21/2016 - 08:53
king size plans using box spring
i was wondering if anyone has made this bed yet in king size. i am interested in doing so. how would you go about building a frame using the box spring? what are some recommendations for getting straight lumber? thanks
Tallywendy
Tue, 03/01/2016 - 14:55
Farmhouse bed
I was just wondering if you could tell me the plans for a twin size bed. Thanks so much.
In reply to Farmhouse bed by Tallywendy
Ana White
Wed, 03/02/2016 - 15:30
http://www.ana-white.com/2010
http://www.ana-white.com/2010/01/plans-how-to-modify-farmhouse-bed-to.h…
KeithFrohn
Mon, 03/21/2016 - 17:41
Attaching the legs
Hi Ana. Thank you for the wonderful plans. I am building the bed but my head boards are not quite 7 1/2" so I am also using the 1x2" trim to frame it. But how do I attach the legs? Without the head boards reaching the edge, the 4 1/2" screws have nothing to grab on to. There is a gap in the sandwich. Am I missing something? Please help! Thanks.
neddinger
Wed, 03/23/2016 - 12:34
BOX SPRING
Hi Ana, i am planning on building this but my only question is I have a box spring so how do i modify the plan so i can still use my box spring? Please Help! Thank you.
DMax32284
Sat, 04/16/2016 - 13:03
7 1/2" boards
Did you rip your boards to 7 1/2" from wider boards? 1" x 8" are generally 3/4" x 7 1/4".
Aroberts
Fri, 06/24/2016 - 16:41
Rails/box spring
I have a set of twin rails from a previous twin sized bed. My confusion is this: the box spring is 37 3/4" wide which is obviously smaller than the 38 1/2" panel rails that were cut. With this set up if I attach my bed rails it becomes too wide (40 1/2") therefore, I'll have roughly a 1 1/2" gap on each side. Am I missing something? My fault I should've measured the mattress/box spring before making my cuts and assembled according to those measurements, but now I can't take it apart and trim it down. Any suggestions??
AdkMac
Sat, 09/24/2016 - 15:53
screw placement/direction
Is it possible to get a schematic with arrows or icons to show screw placement, direction, angle for attaching the 4x4 side posts to the panels? I am not a carpenter and am not sure what 'sandwiched' means . Thank you.
hamipaper
Sun, 10/16/2016 - 04:48
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jjjbluray
Sun, 10/23/2016 - 06:02
Attaching to footboard
I have looked through a few pages of comments but cannot find how exactly to attach the bedframe to the footboard. Can someone please give a little more detail on this part?
Thanks!
James