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
jaycobkramer
Fri, 07/17/2020 - 13:51
Paint or strain color
I love the design. I have the lumber in the garage and about to put it into motion. One question about color: What paint or stain did you use in the initial picture. It's the distressed off white color with black or brown coming through the off white color?
awcahoon
Sat, 08/08/2020 - 09:29
Pocket Holes or Not?
I want to build this bed and I'm trying to figure out if I should go with pocket holes vs no pocket holes. Any thoughts about that? I have the pocket hole jig and I get that it's easier to build without them. I assume that there are visible screwheads with this plan and wondering if the bed looks better without them. Any other considerations?
NyRangers34
Mon, 09/14/2020 - 07:57
Cove molding?
Does anyone have pictures of this plan with cove molding inside the panels and under the 2x6's? Thinking of adding a tiny bit of detail.
Redskins1
Sun, 09/20/2020 - 16:28
What is the finish/stain on…
What is the finish/stain on the bed in this photograph? Built it this weekend and want to copy what you have! LOVE it!!! Thank you!
MrWiggles
Mon, 09/28/2020 - 07:44
Just built this bed - thanks…
Just built this bed - thanks so much, Ana, your directions made it easy. I had to alter the plans for a 10" thick foam king mattress but all I had to do was lengthen the headboard slats and cleats by 2 inches, or there would be a big gap between mattress and headboard. Also for the center legs I used pocket holes to attach to the footboard - I didn't want to use screws through the footboard, keep it clean. This site rocks!
Justify
Tue, 09/29/2020 - 07:39
It's a useful idea.
It's a useful idea.
NyRangers34
Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:27
Mods for 5" box spring
Great plans. Changed some specs to fit a 5" box spring and rails 8" off the floor. Also adjusted the rail and support length to give some space for comforter and quilt to tuck between footboard and mattress. and instead of screwing through the footboard panels into the two by four middle supports, use 2x2s at the same level as the side cleats on the footboard for the side supports and toenail or toe screw into those.
spencemj
Mon, 10/12/2020 - 14:08
What is the paint style on…
What is the paint style on the bed at the top picture?
boettg33
Sat, 10/31/2020 - 04:09
Sleep Number Mattress?
Ana
We have an older Sleep Number mattress that has a plastic base. First question is do you know if this bed would work with this mattress? Second question would be if we could eliminate the plastic base by putting down a sheet of some type over the center legs?
Thank you
Jason
boettg33
Sat, 11/07/2020 - 06:42
X-mas Mods
Please let me know about my questions above. If you don't know, I'm going to go ahead with the build and make modifications to suit removing the plastic base of the Sleep Number bed. Most likely I'll put down a thin sheet of product over the legs center legs to support the top mattress.
I'm going to build this for my wife for X-mas. Throughout the build process I am going to document with pictures and comments on Instagram, @zen2185.RI. The build process will not be posted until after X-mas. You will get full credit for the design and I'll put links to the design and your wonderful site.