This gorgeous solid wood bed has a minimalist modern feel, featuring a sleek, solid wood headboard, wood base cantilevered over chunky wood legs. It is a gorgeous piece that looks like it cost thousands!
This is a free project plan with step by step diagrams, video, photos, and detailed shopping and cut lists, so you can easily build your own in all mattress sizes. Free plans by Ana-White.com
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Preparation
Twin Shopping List (38x75)
- 7 - 1x8 @ 4 feet (can use 8' boards)
- 3 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 5 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long (for bed slats)
- 50 pack 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
- 4 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
- 40 - 2-1/2" self tapping star bit wood screws
- 20 - 1-5/8" or similar length self tapping star bit wood screws
Full Shopping List (54x75)
- 7 - 1x8 @ 6 feet
- 4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 5 - 1x4 @ 10 feet long (for slats)
- 50 pack 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
- 4 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
- 50 - 2-1/2" self tapping star bit wood screws
- 30 - 1-5/8" or similar length self tapping star bit wood screws
Queen Shopping List (60x80)
- 7 - 1x8 @ 6 feet
- 4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 5 - 1x4 @ 10 feet long (for slats)
- 50 pack 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
- 4 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
- 50 - 2-1/2" self tapping star bit wood screws
- 30 - 1-5/8" or similar length self tapping star bit wood screws
Standard King Shopping List (76x80)
- 7 - 1x8 @ 7 feet
- 4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 10 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long (for slats)
- 50 pack 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
- 4 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
- 50 - 2-1/2" self tapping star bit wood screws
- 30 - 1-5/8" or similar length self tapping star bit wood screws
California King Shopping List (72x84)
- 7 - 1x8 @ 6 feet
- 4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 11 - 1x4 @ 6 feet long (for slats)
- 50 pack 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
- 4 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
- 50 - 2-1/2" self tapping star bit wood screws
- 33 - 1-5/8" or similar length self tapping star bit wood screws
Finishing Supplies
- Medium and fine grits sandpaper
- wood stain or paint
- staining rags, paint brush or other applicators
Twin Cut List (38x75)
HEADBOARD
- 7 - 1x8 @ 46"
- 1 - 1x3 @ 46"
- 3 - 1x3 @ about 50"
SIDERAILS
- 2 - 2x6 @ 75"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 63-1/2"
- 2 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - legs
FOOTBOARD
- 1 - 2x6 @ 41"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 6"
CENTER
- 1 - 2x4 @ 72"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 12"
- 1 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - center leg
SLATS
- 10 - 1x4 @ 38"
Full Cut List (54x75)
HEADBOARD
- 7 - 1x8 @ 62"
- 1 - 1x3 @ 62"
- 3 - 1x3 @ about 50"
SIDERAILS
- 2 - 2x6 @ 75"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 63-1/2"
- 2 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - legs
FOOTBOARD
- 1 - 2x6 @ 57"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 6"
CENTER
- 1 - 2x4 @ 72"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 12"
- 1 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - center leg
SLATS
- 10 - 1x4 @ 54"
Queen Cut List (60x80)
HEADBOARD
- 7 - 1x8 @ 68"
- 1 - 1x3 @ 68"
- 3 - 1x3 @ about 50"
SIDERAILS
- 2 - 2x6 @ 80"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 68-1/2"
- 2 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - legs
FOOTBOARD
- 1 - 2x6 @ 63"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 6"
CENTER
- 1 - 2x4 @ 77"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 12"
- 1 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - center leg
SLATS
- 10 - 1x4 @ 60"
Standard King Cut List (76x80)
HEADBOARD
- 7 - 1x8 @ 84"
- 1 - 1x3 @ 84"
- 3 - 1x3 @ about 50"
SIDERAILS
- 2 - 2x6 @ 80"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 68-1/2"
- 2 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - legs
FOOTBOARD
- 1 - 2x6 @ 79"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 6"
CENTER
- 1 - 2x4 @ 77"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 12"
- 1 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - center leg
SLATS
- 10 - 1x4 @ 76"
California King Cut List (72x84)
HEADBOARD
- 7 - 1x8 @ 80"
- 1 - 1x3 @ 80"
- 3 - 1x3 @ about 50"
SIDERAILS
- 2 - 2x6 @ 84"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 72-1/2"
- 2 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - legs
FOOTBOARD
- 1 - 2x6 @ 75"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 6"
CENTER
- 1 - 2x4 @ 81"
- 2 - 2x4 @ 12"
- 1 - 2x6 @ 11-1/2" - center leg
SLATS
- 11 - 1x4 @ 72"
Instructions
Step 1
Headboard Construction:
Drill 3/4" pocket holes along one edge of six of the seven 1x8 boards, spacing pocket holes about 10" apart.
Attach together with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, so front edge is flush.
Step 2
Headboard Back Frame
Cut the top 1x3 to match the length of the 1x8s. Drill 3/4" pocket hole and attach to the top as shown with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, with the pocket holes on the inside.
Then cut the vertical 1x3s to fit and attach with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
This completes the headboard construction - sand and finish as desired.
Step 3
Siderails
Build the two siderails in mirror, with the long 2x4 flush to the bottom of the 2x6 siderail.
Then attach the 2x6 legs at the ends of the 2x4s, making sure it is square to the siderail.
Use 2-1/2" star bit screws.
This completes construction of the siderails - sand and finish as desired.
Mark the location on the headboard where the siderails will join with the headboard and trace out. Drill pilot holes through the headboard, so on assembly, the holes are predrilled through.
Step 4
Footboards
Drill two 1-1/2" pocket holes on one end of each of the 2x4s that are 6" long.
Attach inset 1-1/2" from the outsides to the footboard, flush to the bottom, with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.
This completes construction of the footboard, paint and stain as desired.
On assembly, attach the footboard to the sidreails with 2-1/2" star bit screws.
Step 5
Build the center support with 2-1/2" star bit screws.
On assembly, screw to footboard and headboard with 2-1/2" screws.
Step 6
Lay wood slats on top of the siderails and attach the screws with the shorter screws.
