Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized - Ana White

02/03/2022, 08:09 Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized | Ana White
Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized
SUBMITTED BY ANA WHITE (/USER/1)

ON SUN, 05/19/2019 - 13:30
Difficulty: Intermediate
This beautiful farmhouse bed can be made for just a fraction of the cost to buy - all from standard, off the
shelf lumber! You won't need a pocket hole jig or any special tools to build.
This bed has been built thousands of times and is a reader favorite. You can also find the twin version
(https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/twin-farmhouse-bed), king version
(https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/farmhouse-king-bed-plans), and all our farmhouse
bed plans here. (https://www.ana-white.com/taxonomy/term/81)
Collections: Farmhouse Beds (/woodworking-projects/collections/farmhouse-beds)
Reader submitted photo by KARAPOTHIER (https://ana-white.com/users/karapothier)
Having a beautiful bed can transform any bedroom. It's the most important piece in your bedroom, but
can also be the most expensive.
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Over a decade ago, I built my first farmhouse bed (pictured above). We still use it today, it's still as strong
and sturdy and beautiful as ever. And it only cost about $120 to build then - thousands less than buying!
Farmhouse Bed Plans

We updated the original farmhouse bed plans to use less tools, less materials, but be just as beautiful! You
won't need a pocket hole jig - just a drill, nailer and a saw, to tackle this project.
The plans are below. Please let us know in the comments or add a brag post on how your farmhouse bed
turned out. Thank you for using our plans.
NOTE: This bed plan has been updated and improved. If you need the original plans, we have created a
printable PDF (https://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/Farmhouse%20Bed%20-
%20Queen%20Sized%20_%20Ana%20White%20old%20plans.pdf) for your convenience.
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Dimensions
Dimensions fit a standard Queen Mattress 60" x 80"
Preparation
SHOPPING LIST
12 - 2x4 8 feet long

2 - 2x6 8 feet long
2 - 1x10 8 feet long
2 - 4x4 8 feet long
1 - 2x2 8 feet long
6 - 1x6 8 feet long
4 - 1x4 8 feet long
100 - 1-1/4" long brad nails
75 - 2-1/2" long self tapping wood screws (#8 star bit recommended)
CUT LIST
HEADBOARD CUT LIST
2 - 4x4 @ 54"
2 - 2x2 @ 30"
11 - 1x6 @ 30"
2 - 1x4 @ about 60-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x4@ 67-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x6 @ 69-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
FOOTBOARD CUT LIST
2 - 4x4 @ 21"
2 - 2x2 @ 8"
2 - 2x2 @ 3"
11 - 1x6 @ 15"
2 - 1x4 @ about 60-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x4@ 67-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
1 - 2x6 @ 69-1/2" - measure and cut to fit
MATTRESS SUPPORT FRAME/SIDERAILS
3 - 2x4 @ 83-1/2"
1 - 2x4 @ 60-1/2"
2 - 2x4 @ 12-1/2"
2 - 1x10 @ 80"
20 - 2x4 @ 32" - can be as short as 30" if you need to burn up scraps
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Cut all boards except as noted to measure and cut. We recommend using a compound
miter saw for the straightest cuts, but you can also use a circular saw and a carpenter's
square - just make sure your cut ends are nice and straight.
TOOLS
(https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-HP-18V-Brushless-Cordless-5-Tool-Combo-Kit-with-2-1-5-Ah-
Batteries-Charger-and-Bag-PSBCK05K2/316766654)
Instructions
STEP 1
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Attach the longest 2x2s to the longest 4x4s, flush to the back edge with 2-1/2" self tapping
screws.
STEP 2
Layout the 30" 1x6 boards flat, side by side. Measure the overall width of all the 1x6 boards. Cut
two 1x4s to this measurement.
Nail the 1x6 boards with glue to the 1x4s. Apply glue between the 1x6 boards as you go.
Make sure the panel is built square by measuring opposite diagonals (outside top corner of 1x4 to
outside bottom corner of opposite 1x4) and adjusting so the opposite diagonals match.
STEP 3
Attach the headboard panel to the 2x2s on the legs with 2-1/2" screws. Only screw to the
headboard panel at the top and bottom portion backed by the 1x4s.
Also attach the panel from the front 1x6s to the 2x2s with 1-1/4" brad nails.
STEP 4
Measure and cut the 2x4 for the top. Attach with 2-1/2" screws.
STEP 5
Repeat steps for the 2x6 top, leaving a 1" overhang on all four sides.
This completes the headboard build.
STEP 6
The footboard is constructed exactly as the headboard, with the exception of the 2x2 cleats and
the overall height.
Attach the 2x2 cleats with 2-1/2" screws. The smaller cleat may split on you since the wood piece
is so small. You can predrill holes to help prevent wood from splitting.
STEP 7
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Build the panel and attach to the 2x2 cleats.
STEP 8
Attach top 2x4 and 2x6 to the footboard with 2-1/2" screws.
STEP 9
Attach the 2x4 cleat to the footboard, set in the 2x2 cleats, resting on the bottom cleat. Use 2-1/2"
screws to attach the 2x4 to the 4x4 legs.
Mark the headboard legs as shown in the diagram, and attach 2x4 cleat to the 4x4 legs with 2-1/2"
screws.
STEP 10
Use 2-1/2" screws to attach the headboard support between the cleats.
STEP 11
Center legs add a ton of support and strength to the bed.
First attach the shorter 2x4 "legs" to the center 2x4. Then place the center 2x4 in place inside the
bed, and attach to the footboard and the headboard 2x4.
STEP 12
Measure and cut to fit the 1x10 siderails.
Attach with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
NOTE: If you find your 1x10s need to be attached at the top, you can buy small L brackets and use
to attach
STEP 13
Cut the wood slats from remaining 2x4s and set inside the bed with about a 1/2" gap in between
each slat. You only need one screw on the siderail cleat to attach - but you can also add screws to
the center support.
Finishing Instructions
Finish Used
I gave this bed an Antique White finish, but have done natural wood and other colors with the same
success. I choose to distress this bed by lightly sanding outside edges. I also ran a flat bladed
screwdriver down any groves in the planks to highlight the planking in the panel.
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02/03/2022, 08:09 Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized | Ana White

Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized

SUBMITTED BY ANA WHITE (/USER/1)

Collections: Farmhouse Beds (/woodworking-projects/collections/farmhouse-beds)

Reader submitted photo by KARAPOTHIER (https://ana-white.com/users/karapothier)

Farmhouse Bed Plans

Pin For Later!

Dimensions fit a standard Queen Mattress 60" x 80"

12 - 2x4 8 feet long

HEADBOARD CUT LIST

FOOTBOARD CUT LIST

MATTRESS SUPPORT FRAME/SIDERAILS

This completes the headboard build.

Attach with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.

FREE PLANS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR SPONSORS

(https://www.ryobitools.com/hp) (https://www.kregtool.com/) (https://shelfhelpnow.com/)

Welcome, I'm Ana White

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