Do-it-yourself bed

In modern conditions, you can find any bed in the finished form. But if you make the structure yourself, you will get the furniture of the right size and you will be sure of its strength and durability. In the review, we will analyze the features of homemade beds and describe in detail all the stages of the assembly process, you will only have to repeat them in the correct sequence.

Making a bed yourself is a lot easier than you think.

Main design features

To begin with, we will analyze the varieties of beds that are made most often, and get acquainted with other important aspects regarding the products in question.

In general, almost any bed can be made on its own, but different designs have varying degrees of complexity, and it will be difficult for a person with little experience to implement a complex project.

We will analyze several options that are quite simple and at the same time meet all modern requirements for convenience and safety:

Double wooden bed. The most common option, which is implemented by those who collect furniture on their own. The constructions are convenient and have a large size, there are a lot of options, everyone will find a model that will appeal to him in appearance and will fit perfectly into the decor of the bedroom. Pretty simple beds are usually made, as in the photo below.

Double version with a fairly simple design

Double beds with lifting mechanism. This option differs from the previous one in that a capacious compartment is made under the berth, in which it is convenient to store bedding and other things. The design is much more complicated, it always has a special lifting mechanism, purchased separately, it is important to make a strong frame so that it does not deform when lifted.

The lifting gear can be purchased at furniture hardware stores.

Single beds. This option is even easier to implement, since the designs are small in size and it is much easier to assemble them. As for the sizes, it is recommended to make a width of 90-100 cm, so the sleeping place is much more convenient, the standard bed length is 200 cm, but if a person taller than 180 cm will sleep on it, then the size is selected individually, it should be at least 20 cm more than human height.

Single designs are small and easy to assemble.

Bunk beds. If you need a children's double option, then a two-story design will be an excellent solution, it is not difficult to assemble such systems, the main thing is to have a detailed drawing at hand and use high-quality wood. There are many options, you can easily find many examples on the Internet and choose the one that best suits your needs.

Wooden bunk beds are reliable and comfortable to use.

What kind of beds can be made from timber

You can make several bed options from a beam yourself.

Standard model. The height of such a product ranges from 50 to 60 cm, and it is considered the most popular at the moment.
Podium. This model requires a minimum of time and effort, and will be an excellent decoration of your apartment due to the fact that it will be maximally close to the floor. And this will create a sense of earthliness and a sense of comfort.
High model. The height of this design will be 80 cm. It will provide additional comfort in the house, and will be a great option for relaxation. In most cases, these beds are installed in houses and apartments made in oriental style.

We make a bed of timber with our own hands

At home, you can make any of the above models. But the most simple and less time-consuming will be the production of a standard model. A feature of the presented design is that initially it will be necessary to install massive legs cut from an elongated beam in the right size.

After you need to fasten 4 timber, thereby making the frame. For the head you should use a board or make it from the same beam. But the lamellas or material intertwined according to special technology will play the role of the basis. They can be durable rubber bands, something reminiscent of machine belts. After the end of the assembly, you will get a stylish and comfortable resting place that will fit into almost any interior.

How to choose the right beam

The bar can be made of different types of wood.

Oak - has a high level of strength, long service life and resistance to damage.
Ash - has a unique structure, is famous for reliability and is suitable for the manufacture of beds, which are planned to be placed in bright rooms.
Beech - perfectly absorbs moisture and allows you to give products an intricate shape.
Pine - perfectly sawn and cut, and also pleases with affordable cost.
Larch - has a unique texture, does not lend itself to decay and has excellent performance characteristics.
Cedar is a strong and durable material with a relief pattern.

Attention!Experienced craftsmen advise making beds from cedar, oak or beech timber.

What tools will be needed

To perform the work should prepare:

drill,
Roulette
circular saw
clamp set
grinding device
Carpenter's square,
brush,
emery cloth,
self-tapping screws
wood putty,
glue,
stain
acrylic lacquer.

Step-by-step production of a bed from a bar

In order to make a bed yourself, you will need to go through several stages. First, a drawing of the future model is created, after all the components are made. The third step is the assembly and installation of the finished structure. But, and after that, when a desire arises, the finished design can be decorated with a variety of decor.

We make a drawing of the bed

The project can be put on paper, if you have the appropriate skills. And in the absence of those, you can use a computer program, which today is more than abundant in the public domain on the World Wide Web. Well, if there is no time to create a drawing, then you can order its production from a professional, or purchase a ready-made version of the drawing, and thereby reduce time costs. You can also use the proposed drawing.

Important!The drawing should be of the highest quality, because in the manufacturing process you will constantly use it in order to prevent any errors. And if it is unfinished, then it is unlikely that it will be possible to assemble a quality bed.

We make components

At the first stage, we make the frame. For this purpose, we take a bar 10 by 10 cm and cut the workpieces, and then connect them using self-tapping screws.

After assembling the frame, you will need to make an additional strut in its central part, and then proceed to sawing the same legs. There can be either 4 or 6 pieces. Everything will depend on your preferences.

And already at the last stage we make the back of the future product, after which you can proceed directly to its assembly.

Bed assembly

In order to assemble the bed does not require excessive effort. First, you need to attach the manufactured frame to the legs and the head, as well as the backrest located in the area of the legs. Then you will need to cut or purchase ready-made lamellas, and place them as a base. At the end of this procedure, you can throw a mattress onto the bed, and enjoy a comfortable rest on a self-made structure.

Bed installation

To install a bed does not need any experience or knowledge. It can be placed in any room. But in addition to what has been said, with independent manufacture and installation, it will be necessary to pay special attention to its decoration. This can be done with the help of auxiliary materials and decor elements, and what will be discussed below.

Do I need to decorate a bed of timber

Decorating a self-made model is not necessary. The beam itself already has a beautiful view of natural wood. However, it is necessary to bring the bed into a beautiful view. To do this, after the manufacture of the structure, it will be necessary to grind it with an emery cloth and remove all irregularities. After that you should putty all the cracks, and after the putty dries, carefully grind the surfaces again.

Reference! Upholstering a bed of beams is only in those places where the bedspread does not cover the perimeter.

Then the bed is painted with stain and varnished. But before applying the varnish layer, you can apply a beautiful pattern with a stencil. Such a decision will look as stylish as possible, and will definitely cause envy of all guests.

What style suits

Wood products are suitable for the interior, made in any style. The main thing is to know the distinctive characteristics that make furniture belonging to its desired branch.

A bed made with seasoned strict forms, having a high back and foot, fits perfectly into the classic interior. It is only necessary to supplement the bed with a bedspread with floral ornaments or decor using the patchwork technique, and the interior immediately becomes homely, rustic, fully meeting the Provence or country style.

Fans of the French style in the interior should add flowers and monograms to the bed, painted with paints suitable for other pieces of furniture.

Do not forget about the oriental tale. It can be easily created with light curtains and canopies, other objects that emphasize this style.

A podium made of bars will allow you to create a modern or minimalist decor. The presence of cutting-edge technology emphasize high-tech.

A wooden bed against a brick wall and exposed beams is a clear representative of the loft. At the same time, a massive product will indicate eclectic trends.

How to do it yourself

To make a bed from a beam, you need to familiarize yourself with the stages of the process, develop detailed drawings of the future product, purchase material and accessories. To work, you need a standard set of tools and supplies.

Before making a bed, the dimensions of the position are taken, the dimensions of the bed are calculated according to the size of the mattress and the number of people who will use it, their growth.

Materials and Tools

First you need to purchase an array of wood. In this case, you need to monitor the quality of raw materials. Boards must be completely dried, without bends and cracks. Boards required:

for the manufacture of frames 25x200x2400 mm - 4 pcs.,
for supporting beams 50x100x2400 mm - 3 pcs.,
for decorative finishing 25x50x2400 mm - 3 pcs.,

For legs, the purchase of a bar of 100 by 100 and 2400 mm is recommended.

To create a rack base, you need to buy 19 slats 25x75x2400 mm.

In addition to lumber, you will need screws 3, 5 and 6 cm and metal corners. If an oak massif is used, it is better to take ordinary nails for fastening.

To implement the plan, you will need the following tool:

tape measure, ruler, construction level, square,
circular or hand saw, electric jigsaw,
drill or screwdriver,
sanding machine, sandpaper,
clamps
glue and putty for wood,
varnish, stain, brushes and rollers.

Frame manufacturing

If the bed is planned to be made with legs, the production of the piece of furniture begins with their blanks. For this, pieces of the required length are cut from a 10x10 cm timber. At a height that corresponds to the size of the berth, metal corners are screwed.

Then 2 blanks are cut from 5 × 10 cm boards, the length of which is equal to the dimensions of the mattress. To calculate two more boards of the frame, 10 cm is subtracted from the width of the mattress. Then the workpieces are placed in the right place and tightly fixed to the corners that are already screwed to the future legs.

If the product is a double bed, an additional support beam is inserted in the inner center of the box.

The final stage of creating the frame is the installation of transverse boards, which will serve as the shock-absorbing base for the mattress, in increments of 5 cm.

Lamels and back

Instead of a rack base, you can make a base of lamellas, which are more flexible and able to withstand heavy weight.

First, special supporting beams with a thickness of at least 4x4 cm are attached to the inner side of the side boards of the frame using self-tapping screws with a pitch of 15 cm. First, grooves are cut in the beam in which the lamellas will be placed, but you can do without this step. Then it remains only to screw the elements - and the frame is completely ready.

To simplify the manufacture of the head and foot, a chipboard or MDF plate is used, from which the head is cut with the jigsaw of the desired shape and size, the edges are ground and glued with veneer. If possible, it is advisable to make the back of wood using all kinds of processing and finishing methods.

Finish

Giving the finished product an aesthetic appearance is done by treating its surfaces, painting (staining) and opening it with varnish. Even if the wood has undergone initial processing in advance, this is not enough to make the bed look beautiful and well-groomed.

Immediately after the frame and its components are ready, all elements are carefully sanded with an electric machine and discs. First with a large spraying, then with the smallest. At the end, polishing is done with a felt disk.

Further decoration depends entirely on the choice of owners: color, texture, matte or glossy surface, the presence of additional decorative details. All this is used in accordance with the original design.

Dimensions

Beds from timber are of different sizes, they are divided into certain types, depending on the design. It can be a double model, one and a half, single, children's, as well as a catwalk bed, loft bed or other options. It is worthwhile to elaborate on the most popular models.

Double

These models of beds are very comfortable and spacious, it will be most comfortable to relax on them. Double beds made of boards - modern, practical and environmentally friendly.

Especially comfortable are models equipped with a back. It can have carved elements and figures, which will become an additional decor of the bedroom interior, as well as soft upholstery. Most often it is made of polyurethane foam.

A double bed made of timber will look great in any modern interior.

Single

Small single beds are most often purchased for children and adolescents. For them, a bed is usually not only a place to sleep, but also a relaxation area where they can listen to music, watch movies, read books.

A bed made of wooden beams will be an excellent option for a children's room. It fully meets all the most important requirements put forward for such products: strength, comfort and absolute safety of materials for the health of the child. Another plus of the models from the bars: this material is quite warm, which means that it will not allow cold from the walls and other surfaces of the room. It is also worth noting that the product can be supplemented with a special protective side made of wood.

On sale is a wide range of different colors of single beds. You can choose with the child that shade of wood that will appeal to him and harmoniously fit into the interior of the children's room.

Attics

The loft bed is a two-tier structure. Both tiers can be equipped with berths.However, there are models that have a comfortable workplace on the first tier (a desk with drawers, a wardrobe for clothes or a chest of drawers), and a comfortable bed on the second.

Loft beds made of timber are very popular among consumers, because they are of high quality, reliability, compactness and functionality, as well as a stylish appearance.

Catwalks

This option is the easiest for self-manufacturing. Homemade podium bed made of bars looks very modern and stylish. It can be installed both in the large bedroom and in the small one - this option is universal. The most important thing is to plan the situation correctly. If the room is very small, the sleeping place can be equipped under the podium, and on it you can organize a relaxation area or a study.

Do-it-yourself beam products

Designs of beds of own production are any.

If you are going to create a piece of furniture with your own hands, consider that it is best to use a design option that provides:

Product support in the form of four or six legs, the height of which will be very small - about 20 cm.
Frame from a bar. It will be the basis of the entire structure, which should rest on the legs.

An additional strut in the middle of the frame. It will provide reinforcement of the structure. This strut as it would divide the bed into two parts.
Lamels are cross bars that are installed inside the frame. They will fit a mattress.
The back. It is made from massive boards or plywood sheets. The back will be attached to the vertical supports.

When determining the dimensions of the product, adhere to the following parameters:

the distance from the floor to the upper border of the frame is from 25 to 30 cm,
the length of the legs is from 20 to 25 cm,
the width of one and a half beds - from 150 to 170 cm,
the width of the double bed is from 180 to 200 cm,
bed length - from 200 to 220 cm,
the size of the back - is selected individually (most often - no more than 80 cm).

Necessary materials

To create such products, you will need to purchase the following materials:

bars - the cross-section of the bars should be 5 × 10 or 5 × 15 cm,
board for the side: the width of the board should be in the range from 30 to 35 cm, and the thickness should be more than 2 cm,
for lamellas - bars 3 × 5 cm,
mounts - regular metal corners work great
backing plywood sheet,
self-tapping screws, glue and various finishing materials.

Work stages

Beds should be made in a certain order. In order for the product to turn out to be of high quality and durable, certain recommendations must be taken into account.

Creation of a support and a frame

It is necessary to cut blanks for the frame from bars with a section of 50 × 100 mm. For greater structural strength, it is better to use bars with a section of 100 × 100 mm. The resulting blanks must be connected to each other using screws and corners. So you assemble the frame, in the middle of which you should install an additional strut. Then you will need to saw 4 or 6 identical legs and attach them to the underside of the frame.

With the help of self-tapping screws, attach supporting bars 4 × 4 cm to the inner side surfaces of the frame. They will become the basis on which the lamellas can be laid. Place the lamella support on the bottom of the frame. In this embodiment, the edges of the frame will be able to fix the mattress.

Everything ingenious is simple! And this truth is confirmed by a bed made of timber and several boards left from the construction of the house

The most expensive gift for the best friends, the newlyweds is a large bed made of timber, made by own hands. From a pure heart and with best wishes. According to the members of the forum and the author of this product, ElenaKis , the newlyweds were delighted! After all, this furniture masterpiece was made simply, originally, with elements of high design and, importantly, with a soul! And in a store, such beauty would cost a whole bunch of money!

Materials and tools for a homemade bed
Preparation and assembly
Rustic bed for Elena

Preparation and assembly

Boards for the beds are also prepared with our own hands. Previously, all the details of the future bed of timber and boards are painted with wood-glaze impregnation. After completing this type of work, we cut spikes of 50 mm each at the two ends of the long 200x50 mm boards to make the structure more durable. Accordingly, according to the size of the spikes, we make grooves in the uneven bars. You can use a cutter, if not, then a simple Forsner drill will be a good option.

On both sides in an unedged board, on top of one of the short sides and on the bottom of the head of the headboard we drill round holes for decorating with a rope.

At the ends of the head of the headboard, as on the long sidewalls, we make spikes and the corresponding grooves in 2 longer bars-racks. We screw the 50x50 mm bars to the long sides to support the lag.

Now we proceed to the assembly: 2 long sidewalls and the headboard on a spike groove with upright legs, 2 short sidewalls are screwed with self-tapping screws to the upright legs. Next, lay the logs on a 50x50 mm block and then screw them to the frame, firmly securing the logs in place to prevent their deformation. We decorate the headboard with a simple unedged board and ropes (note that the forum girl does not use glue anywhere, only self-tapping screws are used for fastening). Everything! The design with the original back is ready!

Rustic bed for Elena

By the same principle, a comfortable “crib” was made for the family itself ElenaKis . Only lumber from birch trunks was used as legs. The operation of the bed during the year showed an excellent result and should show it further. Wood is an ideal furniture material for products in the bedroom. Reliability and comfort guaranteed!