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
Anonymous (not verified)
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:30
I have been looking over the
I have been looking over the plans thoroughly since I very much want to make this bed. I believe a standard king size is 76 wide and 80 long, the 80" length is the same as for a queen. Your plans are geared towards 80" wide and 60" long. Also I can't figure out how in the Queen if you have 60" of space you can fit two 2x10s and 57" joists into a 60" space. 57+4 = 61" or maybe I'm confused
Ana White (not verified)
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 13:41
Okay, let's see if I can
Okay, let's see if I can tackle this question. There was a typo, but only in reference, the king should in fact be 80" long. The width of a standard king is 76". I made my bed (shown in the picture) 80" wide because we turned our mattress 90 degrees to get the bed to fit better in the room. This plan calls for a headboard of 80" wide. You can build yours 76" wide by resizing your panel boards.
The "cleats" in reference to the queen size are each only 1 1/2" wide, as a 2x board does not measure 2" in width, but 1 1/2".
I hope this makes sense.
hsweeten
Thu, 01/02/2020 - 19:01
Farmhouse bed with box spring?
Ana,
My husband and I just recently stumbled upon this bed plan! In searching, I have read that there might be plans that Accommodate a box spring? Do those exist? Standard King size farmhouse bed with box spring??? Thank you, can’t wait to tackle some projects :)
Anonymous (not verified)
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 16:26
Thank you, that really makes
Thank you, that really makes sense, and I bet the bed being 80" long will feel roomier as well.
Anonymous (not verified)
Wed, 03/31/2010 - 06:12
Ana, we are going to make
Ana, we are going to make your bed this weekend, but would like to make the rails along with it. Could you put up the measurements for the King size rails and how you did it?
B (not verified)
Fri, 04/09/2010 - 06:48
First and foremost, I LOVE
First and foremost, I LOVE what you do. I stumbled upon your site about 2 weeks ago and have already built a bench that I found here last weekend. I have a question on the beds. Is there a way to make them so you can disassemble them easily for when you move or need to take them out of the room without having to unscrew the side boards?
Please, please please keep writing and inspiring your readers. Best. Site. Ever.
Twigs @ Twiggl… (not verified)
Mon, 06/14/2010 - 14:45
okay guys. i plan on making
okay guys. i plan on making this bed sometime this month. rough estimate of what it's going to cost me in material?
The Young Family (not verified)
Thu, 07/01/2010 - 04:29
It looks like all plans are
It looks like all plans are designed for no box spring. I can't seem to find what to build if we have box springs???
anonnymouse (not verified)
Wed, 09/15/2010 - 02:09
Could you post a shopping/cut
Could you post a shopping/cut list for a Kingsize bed NOT turned sideways (the mattress in the standard orientation)? My husband is 6'6" and can't fit on it sideways!
Thanks!
anonnymouse (not verified)
Wed, 09/15/2010 - 02:14
I would lower where you
I would lower where you attach the side rails 6-8 inches to accommodate a box spring- you also wouldn't need as many cross pieces underneath to support the mattress.