DIY timber bed

The assortment in modern furniture stores is quite wide, and you can choose a bed to suit every taste. But making it yourself also has its advantages. First of all, you will make the structure of the required size, and you will definitely be confident in its strength and long service life. That is why in today’s article we decided to talk about making beds ourselves and describe the assembly diagram.

What kind of timber beds can you make with your own hands?

You can make several types of beds from timber yourself.

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

Making a bed from timber with your own hands

At home, you can make any of the models presented above. But the simplest and least time-consuming will be the production of a standard model. The peculiarity of the presented design is that initially it will be necessary to install massive legs cut from an oblong beam in the required size.

Afterwards you will need to fasten 4 beams, thereby making a frame. For the headboard you should use a board or make it from the same timber. But the role of the base will be performed by lamellas or material intertwined using a special technology. They can be strong rubber bands, somewhat reminiscent of machine belts. After completing the assembly, you will get a stylish and comfortable place to relax that will fit into almost any interior.

How to choose the right timber

The beam can be made from 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 its reliability and is suitable for making beds, which are planned to be placed in bright rooms.
• Beech - perfectly absorbs moisture and allows you to give products an intricate shape.
• Pine is excellent for sawing and cutting, and also has an affordable price.
• Larch has a unique texture, does not rot 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 you need?

To carry out the work you should prepare:

• drill;
• roulette;
• circular saw;
• set of clamps;
• grinding device;
• carpenter's square;
• brush;
• emery cloth;
• self-tapping screws;
• wood putty;
• glue;
• stain;
• acrylic lacquer.

Step-by-step making of a bed from timber

In order to make a bed yourself you will need to go through several steps. First, a drawing of the future model is created, then all components are manufactured. The third step involves assembling and installing the finished structure. But, and only after, if the desire arises, the finished structure can be decorated with a variety of decor.

Making a drawing of the bed

The project can be put on paper if you have the appropriate skills. And in the absence of such, you can use a computer program, which today is more than abundant in the public domain on the pages of the World Wide Web. Well, if you don’t have 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 during the manufacturing process you will constantly use it in order to avoid mistakes. And if it is unfinished, then it is unlikely that you will be able to assemble a high-quality bed.

We manufacture components

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

After assembling the frame, you will need to make an additional spacer in its central part, and then proceed to cutting out identical 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 you do not need to put in excessive effort. First you will need to attach the manufactured frame to the legs and headboard, as well as the backrest located in the leg area. Then you will need to cut out or purchase ready-made lamellas and place them as a base. At the end of this procedure, you can throw the mattress on the bed and enjoy a comfortable rest on a self-made structure.

Bed installation

Installing the bed does not require any experience or knowledge. It can be placed in any room. But in addition to the above, when making and installing it yourself, you will need to pay special attention to its decoration. This can be done with the help of auxiliary materials and decorative elements, which will be discussed below.

Is it necessary to decorate a bed made of timber?

There is no need to decorate the model you made yourself. The timber itself already has the beautiful appearance of natural wood. However, it is necessary to make the bed look beautiful. To do this, after manufacturing the structure, it will need to be sanded using an emery cloth and all irregularities removed. Then you should putty all the cracks, and after the putty has dried, carefully sand the surfaces again.

Reference! It is worth upholstering a bed made of beams 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 using a stencil.This solution will look as stylish as possible and will definitely arouse the envy of all guests.