Tired of sleeping on that mattress on the floor or the old frame you’ve been dragging around since college? Maybe it is time to upgrade your bed frame from the IKEA version you built a few years ago? DIY your way into the bedroom of your dreams, starting with one of the cool ideas for a DIY bed. Build something spectacular and inexpensive while keeping your bedroom decor goals intact. From rustic, farmhouse decor to clean, modern styles, you’re sure to find something you’ll love here. Make your own bedframe instead of buying. Learn how with these easy to follow step by step tutorials. Whether you are looking for a modern full sized bedframe to go in the guest room, a farmhouse style wooden king sized bed for your master bedroom, or something simple and easy to put in the kids’ rooms, twin sized, we have the perfect DIY bed frame tutorial for you here. All are complete with easy to follow step by step instructions, so you are guaranteed to get what you see. Check out these 34 awesome do it yourself beds and choose one to make this weekend. If you want to see lots of cool DIY platform beds, DIY night stands or DIY dressers, we have those too, along with tons of cool DIY bedroom ideas. Happy DIYing!
DIY Bed Frame Ideas
1. Build Your Own King Slat Bed for $150
Need a new king bed frame in your bedroom? Buying a wooden king bed can be super pricey, but this inexpensive $150 DIY slat king bed frame is not. Easy to make, too, no serious woodworking skills are required to make this DIY project. Step by step tutorial included, so making this DIY furniture idea for your room is totally doable.
2. DIY Pottery Barn Farmhouse Bed
If you are looking to make an awesome bed to match the vintage, farmhouse look you’ve chosen for your decor, try this tutorial for a Pottery Barn inspired DIY farmhouse bed.
3. DIY Reclaimed Wood Platform Bed
When I started looking for cheap DIY bedroom decor ideas, I realized many of the best projects were made from reclaimed wood. DIY your way into awesome room decor with this wood DIY platform bed. I made one earlier this year, and the salvorite piece of furniture in the whole house.
6. DIY Poster Bed
When it comes to decorating the master bedroom, and especially when you have a king sized or larger bed, the bedframe needs to make a statement, since it is a large focal point in the room. This DIY poster bed fits the bill perfectly when you are looking for an awesome statement bedframe to put in your room. Crafted from wood and stained dark like the photo or light if you prefer, this sturdy wooden bed is sure to last many, many years to come. I am certain it only gets better with age, too. Made by DIY blogger Jaime Costiglio with the help of some free DIY bed plans by Ana White, we think this Pottery Barn Dawson Creek inspired bed is one of the prettiest handmade beds you can make. (I also really want this beautiful quilt Jaime shows on the bed!)
8. DIY Beadboard Twin Bed
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Need a basic DIY twin bed tutorial? I love that the name of this blog is called build basic, because that is exactly what they offer with this twin bed making tutorial. Easy instructions for building a twin sized bed out of wood, beadboard in fact. Make yours white like the one shown in the tutorial or paint the beadboard frame to match your room decor. This would be a cute bed to make as a set if you have kids that share a room or a pretty beginner bed for your toddler. However, this super simple but stylish bedframe could fit well anywhere.
9. Farmhouse Pallet Bed With Rolling Trundle
Oh wow, what a gorgeous looking bed! This is the perfect solution for any of your kid’s room especially for when they have friends come over and do slumber parties. The instructions from Infarrantly Creative are so easy to follow and you will never get disappointed with the turn out. For a cheap DIY bed frame idea that looks like you spent hundreds or even thousands on it, here’s your DIY project.
10. Expedit Re-purposed as Bed Frame for Maximum Storage
For only $200, you can re-create this bed frame from an Expedit IKEA furniture. Definitely a fabulous idea especially when you live from places to places. Easy enough to transport, this creative idea is a win-win.
11. Flush with Floor DIY Bed Frame
Do you love diy bed frames? This flush with floor diy bed frame idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the floor bed frame. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Themerrythought has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
13. King Bed DIY
This king bed diy idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Thegreatgoodness to see every step.
15. Walnut DIY Plywood Bed Frame With Welded Legs
Walnut DIY Plywood Bed Frame With Welded Legs – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Danslelakehouse’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. Rustic Chevron Barnwood Twin Bed
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the barnwood twin bed. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Hertoolbelt has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Twin Bed From Wood Pallets
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this twin bed from wood pallets idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Couplejones at the link.
18. DIY Bed Frame with Giant Headboard
Give this diy bed frame with giant headboard idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Mrsfancypantz to see every step.
19. Simple Pallets Bed
1001pallets nailed it with this simple pallets bed idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the pallets bed. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to 1001pallets for the complete recipe.
20. Simple Pine Board Bed Frame
My family always aske this, and this simple pine board bed frame idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Abeautifulmess’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Mid Century Inspired DIY Bed
Ever crave a fun DIY? This mid century inspired diy bed idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Biggerthanthethreeofus has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. DIY Minimal Bedframe
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I have always loved fun crafts, and this diy minimal bedframe idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
23. Build an Upholstered Bed
This build an upholstered bed idea is quick, easy, and a real win for diy bed frames. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Viewalongtheway to see every step.
24. Reclaimed Wood Bed DIY
Why make it complicated? This reclaimed wood bed diy idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the reclaimed wood bed. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Theaccentpiece for the complete recipe.
25. Memory Foam Mattress Bed
Memory Foam Mattress Bed? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Myso Calledhandmadelife’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. DIY Herringbone Bed
Here is a fun DIY, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Jennsblahblahblog has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Pipe and Flange Bed Frame
From a quiet night in to a full house, this pipe and flange bed frame idea works if you love fun crafts. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the flange bed frame. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Alchemyeclectic at the link.
29. DIY 3-Tool Bed
Homemade Modern really knows an easy tutorial, and this diy 3-tool bed idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Homemade Modern for the complete recipe.
31. DIY Twin Storage Bed
Looking for a fun DIY that actually works? This diy twin storage bed idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Doityourselfdivas has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. DIY Pipe Bed Frame
I will admit it, I am obsessed with fun crafts, and this diy pipe bed frame idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the pipe bed frame. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Simplifiedbuilding at the link.
33. DIY Hotel Style Bed
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This diy hotel style bed idea is fuss free and delivers on a clear how-to. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get our full step by step tutorial to try it yourself.
34. DIY Platform Bed & Salvaged Door Headboard
No need to overthink a fun DIY – this diy platform bed & salvaged door headboard idea is refreshingly simple. An old door standing in for a headboard is the kind of salvage yard swap I wish I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Averielane for the complete recipe.
