Building your own DIY bed frame has many advantages, from customizing the size to choosing the best materials to suit your space perfectly. DIY bed frames are simple to build and often more affordable than store-bought bed frames.
These DIY bed frames come in all different sizes from twin to king, making choosing a bed frame a breeze, as there will be an option for the size of mattress you have. There are also various types of bed frames available in different styles such as platform beds, raised platform beds, storage beds, pallet beds, and more traditional bed frames.
Here are 21 amazing examples to get you inspired to build your own DIY bed frame.
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Bed Frame and Wood Headboard
This beautiful DIY bed frame and its wooden headboard can be built for just $100. It's a simple build, requiring only basic tools, which makes it a perfect weekend project for beginners. This tutorial builds a queen platform bed but there's a handy chart to help you build a bigger or smaller one too.
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Reclaimed Wood Platform Bed Frame
This is a queen-sized platform bed that would look great in any style of bedroom with its modern shape. Constructed with reclaimed wood, this bed frame has a rustic touch as well. The project will take you through building the frame, headboard, footboard, and body.
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Walnut Plywood Bed Frame With Welded Legs
The walnut plywood and welded legs create a stunning contrast in this bedframe. This project is for the more advanced builder, as welding is required for the metal legs and the headboard.
Walnut DIY Plywood Bed Frame with Welded Legs from Dans le Lakehouse
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Platform Bed With Storage
This platform storage bed has plenty of space to store extra sheets, blankets, and other necessities. It has enough room for storage baskets as well for a clutter-free look. It also has wheels, making it easy to move around.
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Custom King Bed Frame
This tutorial for a king-sized bed frame has excellent guidance for the designing stage of the project, meaning you can get as custom as you want. Instructions for building this striking headboard are also included.
How to Build a Custom King Size Bed Frame from The Thinking Closet
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Simple Modern Bed Frame
This is a simple bed frame that uses hairpin legs to make it feel modern. This is a great bed frame for beginners to try. There's also a tutorial on how to make this headboard if you're interested in adding that to your bed frame.
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Modern Platform Bed Frame
This gorgeous midcentury modern bed frame is a great project for an intermediate-level builder. It is a platform-style bed as well, making it extra stylish. Also, the headboard is absolutely stunning.
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Upholstered Metal Bed Frame
This tutorial is a little different than the rest. Instead of building a bed frame, this project takes a metal bed frame and upholsters it to give it a new look. This might be a great project if you already have a bedframe that you could refresh.
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Bed Frame for Mattress and Box Spring
This king-size bed frame costs less than $200 to build, making it a great choice if you're looking to cut costs. It's a nice choice if you're looking for something more traditional. Plus, it's not a platform bed, meaning it has space for a box spring.
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Cover Up Bed Frame
This bed frame is built to cover up a box spring and then the mattress sits on top. This is a great solution if you're looking to cover an ugly box spring. It's the perfect project for the beginner and it doesn't take many supplies or materials to get started.
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Raised Wood Platform Bed Frame
This bed frame is a simple build with supports in the middle and unique legs that you'll want to check out. A few coats of stain and this bed looks better than one you would buy at the store.
DIY Wood Raised Platform Bed Frame from Addicted 2 Decorating
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Elevated Wood Bed Frame
This simple box bed frame features uniquely shaped legs and a jaw-dropping headboard that's really going to elevate any bedroom. It's a straightforward build that looks more complicated than it actually is.
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Platform Bed Frame and Headboard
Here's another platform bed frame tutorial that builds a simplistic but sturdy base for a mattress. This is a great project for someone new to woodworking.
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King Slat Bed Frame
You'll fall in love with the clean modern lines featured in this bed frame plan. It's an understated platform bed that would look great in any bedroom in your home.
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Upholstered Bed Frame
This bed frame project has it all. It provides all the information you need to build your headboard and the bed frame, as well as directions for upholstering if you want to add an extra special touch.
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Pallet Bed Frame
This DIY pallet bed frame is simple and beautiful. Four pallets hooked together give enough room for a double bed and then some. The extra ledge can be used as a nightstand. This is a great pallet furniture project that will come together in no time.
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Wooden Bed Frame With Footboard
Here's a bed frame for a traditional mattress. No need for a box spring here, as this is a platform bed. This project takes you through each step of building the bed frame as well as a footboard and headboard. It's a great-looking bed that would cost you thousands if you purchased it at the store.
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Platform Bed and Salvaged Door Headboard
This project will show you not only how to build a bed frame, but how to use salvaged doors as a headboard. If you're just looking for the bed frame, this is a great choice and the headboard can be optional. Big pieces of lumber are used to create a tailored look that you won't find anywhere else.
DIY Platform Bed and Salvaged Door Headboard from Averie Lane
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Easy Wood Pallet Bed Frame
Here's another pallet bed frame DIY that includes all kinds of tips for working with pallets. The result is a simple bed frame that's perfect for someone just starting out or looking for something different. It creates a relaxed feel you just can't get with a traditional mattress.
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Twin-Sized Platform Bed Frame
This DIY bed frame plan is for a twin-sized platform bed. This is an incredibly quick project that you can have finished in an afternoon. If you're new to woodworking or just looking for a fast DIY, this is the project for you. There are also directions on how to build the matching headboard if you'd like to attach one to your bed frame.
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Midcentury Inspired Bed Frame
Inspired by CB2, this midcentury bed frame can save you some big money since you'd be building it yourself rather than purchasing the pricey original. This bed frame's plans also have directions for constructing the unique upholstered headboard that matches the rest of the build.
Midcentury Inspired DIY Bed Frame from Bigger Than the Three of Us
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Minimal Bed Frame
Perfect for the beginner woodworker, this minimal bed frame is a simple project that will just take you a day or two to complete. The result is a beautiful modern bed frame that you can leave as-is or stain or paint.
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Is it cheaper to build your own bed frame?
Yes, it is more cost-effective to build your own bed frame. Not only will you cut costs by building your own, you will also be able completely customize your bed frame from the size to the materials.
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What type of wood is best to use to build a bed frame?
Hardwoods, including maple, cherry, and oak, are better to use when building the frame for your bed rather than softwoods, such as pine would be. Hardwoods don't scratch or dent as easily as softwoods.
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Do you need a box spring?
A box spring is not always necessary. It will depend on the type of mattress and bed frame you have. For example, many newer mattresses do not require box springs. As well, bed frames such as a platform bed or bed frames with wooden slats also do not require a box spring.