This stunning (and extra sturdy!) Farmhouse King Bed frame costs just a fraction to build vs buy. It's made of solid wood and you won't need a ton of tools to whip it out. You'll love the step by step diagrams, shopping list and cut list.
We also have Queen Farmhouse Bed Plans, and check out our full room build with this bed and matching nightstands.

Preparation
2 - 4x4, 8 feet long
1 - 2x2, 8 feet long
7 - 1x6, 8 feet long
4 - 1x4, 8 feet long
2 - 2x6, 8 feet long OR stud length
2 - 1x10 OR 2x10 @ 8 feet long
18* - 2x4, 8 feet long OR stud length
2 small L brackets (1-1/2" wings)
2 straight brackets (6" overall length)
150 - 1-1/4" brad nails
150 - 2-1/2" self tapping wood screws (try SPAX or similar)
*Includes 11 2x4s for the mattress slats. You can substitute 1x4s, 1x3s, ripped plywood etc for the slats if you have other materials on hand
HEADBOARD CUT LIST
2 - 4x4 @ 54" - headboard legs
2 - 2x2 @ 30" - headboard cleats
14 - 1x6 @ 30" - headboard panel
2 - 1x4 @ about 77" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x4 @ about 84" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x6 @ about 86" - measure and cut to fit
FOOTBOARD CUT LIST
2 - 4x4 @ 21" - footboard legs
2 - 2x2 @ 8" - footboard cleats
2 - 2x2 @ 3" - footboard cleats
14 - 1x6 @ 15" - footboard panel
2 - 1x4 @ about 77" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x4 @ about 84" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x6 @ about 86" - measure and cut to fit
MATTRESS SUPPORT FRAME/SIDERAILS
4 - 2x4 @ 83-1/2" - mattress supports
1 - 2x4 @ ~77" - headboard tie in - cut to fit
4 - 2x4 @ 12-1/2" - center legs
2 - 1x10 or 2x10 @ 80"
11 - 2x4 @ ~77" cut to fit - mattress slats
Instructions
Step 1
Step 2
Layout the 1x6 headboard panels, and measure the overall width.
Cut 1x4 boards to this measurement.
Attach 1x6 boards to the 1x4s with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails from the back side to hide nail holes.
Make sure you apply glue between the 1x6 boards as you go.
Check to make sure that the panel is constructed square (NOT a parallelogram)
POCKET HOLE USERS: Attach 1x4s to the 4x4 legs with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Then nail the 1x6s to the 1x4s inside the headboard panel.
Comments
Julee (not verified)
Sat, 01/09/2010 - 14:44
absolutely gorgeous!!!
absolutely gorgeous!!!
Guest (not verified)
Sat, 12/31/2011 - 11:03
King bed plans
Why would you provide plans for a bed that is 80 inches wide when there are no beds made that are that size? Shouldn't you make the plans for a 76 inch wide king (standard) or for a 72 inch wide bed (California).
Rebecca Mitchell (not verified)
Fri, 07/20/2012 - 11:54
King Size Plans
My King sized bed is 76 by 80 but we prefer to have it the longer way, so I love these plans.
Tracy Goode
Fri, 12/19/2014 - 16:55
Why you would plan for 80 inches
You're forgetting that when you add the side rails, you're going to lose 4 inches, which would bring the size down to 76 inches, not 80 inches.
MonkeyRatt
Fri, 12/09/2016 - 11:30
You do not actually lose 4 inches
I realize I am replying to an old post, but since it is high on the list for everyone to see, I thought I should.
You do not actuallt lose anything when the side rails are added. The instructions state that add side rails, you follow the instructions for the Queen Size bed with an arch. When adding side rails per that plan, you are only adding wood that will be under the mattress or box to hold them up. The actual width of the space for the mattress will still be 80". I would assume this blan was designed to be used with a California king. If using a standard King Mattress you should adjust the plan. A standard King Mattress is 76" wide and 80" long.
rmls01
Fri, 02/08/2019 - 13:56
76" Wide suggestions
So what would suggest to do for a 76" wide bed?
Neal J
Sat, 10/05/2019 - 16:03
I realize that I'm…
I realize that I'm responding to an old post, but with all due respect, the person who wrote this post must not have been looking at the plans correctly.
The plans fit a standard king bed perfectly (76" wide x 80" long). I have made this bed in the queen and king size and have had no problems with the dimensions.
I was just reviewing the plans again because I'm going to build another one with built in storage.
blacourse
Sat, 10/10/2020 - 08:15
Agreed. No issues with size…
Agreed. No issues with size for STD King—fits perfect.
Jeralyn24
Fri, 04/16/2021 - 06:28
Did you end up building one…
Did you end up building one with storage? If so I would love to know how you added the storage to the bed. This look is what I want but storage would make it better for the room it will be in. Thanks.
steffany (not verified)
Sat, 01/09/2010 - 15:36
beautiful! I have sent
beautiful! I have sent several people your way since yesterday, and they are all as blown away as I am. Thank you for sharing.