DIY Modern Full Sized Bed

DIY Modern Full Sized Bed with free plans and a how-to video by Shanty2Chic! This is an easy build, great for beginners and it’s easy to modify if you need a twin, queen or king!

My son has been due a new bed for some time! I’ve built my daughter several (because she is always asking for a new one) and he just doesn’t care as much about his room. When he asked me to bulid him a new one I dropped everyting and got busy designing! His last bed was a platform design and there was no space under the bed. I thought it would make his room feel larger if I gave him a little space under the bed and I love how it turned out!

Check out the video below to watch how easy it is to build!

So quick and easy! Now, let’s get to the how-to!

Click here to jump down to the free printable plans!

Supplies

• 3 – 2x8x8 Framing Lumber
• 7 – 1x6x8 Common Board
• 12 – 1x4x8 Common Board
• 2 – 2x2x8 Framing Lumber
• 2 – 2x4x8 Framing Lumber
• 1 1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
• 2 1/2″ Pocket Hole Screws
• 1 1/4″ Wood Screws
• 2 1/2″ Wood Screws
• Wood Glue
• Feet
• Cage Lights

Tools

• Miter Saw
• Drill
• Kreg Jig
• Table Saw (optional)
• Face Clamp (optional)

How to Build a DIY Modern Full Sized Bed

Building the Headboard – DIY Full Sized Bed

Step 1 – Planks

Cut the headboard slats to size and drill 3/4″ pocket holes on one edge and both ends of each of the planks.

• You can find the Kreg Foreman that I used to build this piece HERE!

Attach them together with with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws.

• You can find the Kreg Face Clamp that we use to keep our planks smooth here!

Step 2 – Side Trim

Cut the side trim to size and attach it to the sides of the planks with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and wood glue. The front of the trim should be flush with the front of the planks.

Step 3 – Top Trim

Cut the top trim to size and attach it to the top of the headboard with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and wood glue. It should be flush with the planks and side trim.

Building the Mattress Frame

Step 1 – Rails

Cut the side rails and footboard to size. Drill 1 1/2″ pocket holes at both ends of the footboard piece and one end of each side rail. Attach the side rails to the footboard with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Step 2 – Cleats

Cut the cleats to size and drill 1 1/2″ pocket holes on each end. Attach one cleat to the inside of each side rail with 2 1/2″ wood screws and wood glue. Attach one end to the footboard with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws. Center the final cleat on the footboard and attach it with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue. The cleats should sit 3/4″ down from the top of the bed frame.

Bed Assembly

Step 1 – Attaching the Headboard to the Rails

Attach the bed frame to the headboard with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws. The side rails should be flush with the side trim on the headboard. Note the placement of the middle cleat on the headboard.

Step 2 – Slats

Cut the mattress slats to size and attach them to the cleats with 1 1/4″ wood screws.

Step 3 – The Finish

Add a finish and attach the feet and you’re done!

For the finish I I mixed 2 parts Golden Oak and 1 part Classic Gray together in a bowl and gave the entire bed one coat of stain!

This is a great build to get creative on and make it your own! Happy Building!

You can find the bedding HERE!