Simple Full Size Bed Frame Plans
Learn how to build this simple full size bed frame with free plans by Shanty2Chic! Click here to download the free printable plans including a shopping list!
Equipment
- Miter Saw
- Kreg Jig
- Drill
- Table Saw (optional)
Ingredients
- 8 2x6x8 Framing Lumber
- 1 2x4x8 Framing Lumber
- 4 1x6x8 Common Board
- 15 1x4x8 Furring Strips (or Common Boards)
- 2 Turned Furniture Legs
- 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws
- 1 1/4" Pocket Hole Screws
- Wood Glue
Instructions
Cut List
- Cut List 1
- Cut List 2
- Cut List 3
Building the Headboard
- Cut the planks to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes on one edge and both sides of each board. Attach them together with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws.
- Cut the headboard frame pieces to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes on one edge and both ends of the horizontal boards. Attach the side frame pieces to the top frame piece with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
- Place the planked assembly inside the headboard frame and attach it to the frame posts with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Follow up by attaching the remaining vertical board.
- Cut the back stretcher to size, drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends and attach it between the vertical posts, 6" from the bottom, with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
- Cut the top trim piece to size. Center it over the top of the headboard frame and attach it to the headboard with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue, through the pocket holes in the top frame board.
Building the Mattress Frame
- Cut the side rails and the footboard pieces to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends of the side rails. Attach the footboard to the side rails with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
- Cut the corner blocks to size and attach them to the inside corners of mattress frame with 2 1/2" wood screws and wood glue.
- Cut the middle support to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends. Attach it to the center of the footboard with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Assembling the Full Size Bed
- Attach the headboard to the side rails and middle support with 2 1/2" pocket holds through the rails and support and into the headboard posts.
- Cut the outside cleats to size and attach them to the inside of the side rails with 2 1/2" wood screws and wood glue.
- Attach the feet to the front, bottom corners of the mattress frame. I used 2 1/2" wood screws and drove them in at an angle at the base of each foot.
- Cut the bottom support piece to size and attach it to the middle support board, from the top of the middle support into the bottom support. Use a 2 1/2" wood screw and wood glue.
- Cut the slats to size and space them out evenly along the cleats. Attach them to the cleats and middle support with 1 1/4" wood screws and wood glue.
The Finish
- Sand the entire bed down and add a finish!Make sure to share your builds with use on social medica and use #shanty2chic so we can share them too!Happy Building!
