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
Alex (not verified)
Sat, 02/12/2011 - 09:42
Hi, My wife and I are really
Hi, My wife and I are really excited to make this bed but we had one point that needed clarifying, you said you turned your bed sideways, what would the measurements be for everything for a standard king arranged normally?
Thanks,
Alex
Kristin (not verified)
Tue, 02/15/2011 - 10:02
I too would live the
I too would live the dimensions of a normal king bed if someone could email me! mkmccormick1105@aol.com
Gloria (not verified)
Fri, 02/18/2011 - 15:18
I just want to build the
I just want to build the headboard (not the footboard) what would be my "supply list"--would it be?
For the Headboard, you will need:
Panel Pieces (center) 10 – 1x8s @ 30″
Panel Pieces (ends) 2 – 1x3s @ 30″
Panel Trim Pieces – 4 – 1×4 @ 80″
Legs – 2 – 4×4 Posts @ 54″
Bottom Header – 1 – 2×4 @ 87″
Top Heaer – 1 – 2×6 @ 89″
Gloria (not verified)
Fri, 02/18/2011 - 15:19
btw...that is for a standard
btw...that is for a standard king right? please respond at glphil4131@yahoo.com
Cameron Mathews (not verified)
Tue, 04/05/2011 - 07:12
To convert to standard king measurements
You could replace the 1x3s on the end with 1x2s This would shrink it from 80 inches to 78 inches. Standard King width is 76 inches.
Then take 2 inches off of everything else that goes width-wise, as follows:
Trim panels - 78"
2x4 top - 85"
2x6 top - 87"
ANOTHER option is to replace the 1x8 panels with 1x6 panels. You will need 13 of them instead of 10 - this will equal 71.5" (if your 1x6 is 5.5 inches each). Then use 2 - 1x3 pieces for the ends (at 2.5" each) to total 76.5". Then, same as above, you would take 3.5" off of each as follows:
Trim panels - 76.5"
2x4 top - 83.5"
2x6 top - 85.5"
Hope this helps!
Another option (that I am thinking about) is replacing all the paneled pieces with a single sheet of 3/4" furniture-grade plywood to avoid the paneled look and just get a solid piece of wood. Going to be evaluating cost on that one.
Enjoy!
Kevin MARCUS (not verified)
Wed, 04/20/2011 - 17:32
shopping list for fh king
You need (5) 1x8 8' long i'm making this bed and followed the cut pattern and found out i came up short when it came to the footboard. you need for the headboard 10 1x8@30" Thats 300" that totals 25' .The footboard you need 10 1x8@15" that totals 150" thattotals 12.5' for a total of 37.5' so 4@ 8' only totals 32' so you need a fifth 1x8
lynsrealm
Thu, 06/16/2011 - 21:31
Beautiful!
I'm so glad I found your site. Thanks to HGTV for sending me your way! There are so many wonderful plans, I don't know where to start!
Guest (not verified)
Sat, 07/09/2011 - 08:12
paint color
A bit off topic, but can you tell me what the lovely color on the walls is? Just the shade I'm looking for!
Guest (not verified)
Wed, 08/24/2011 - 14:36
Modify for California King?
I love this plan and am wondering if it can be modified for a California King mattress?
Guest (not verified)
Tue, 09/20/2011 - 16:08
bedspread
can you share where the bedspread is from? thank you!