DIY bed ideas + 800 photos, step by step instructions

 

Content:

1. DIY folding beds
2. Portable bed
3. Bed little table transformer
4. Folding bed for travel
5. Prefabricated daybed
6. DIY corner bed
7. Medieval bed
8. Bed robot
9. Do-it-yourself bed on wheels
10. Pockets for beds

Do-it-yourself bed in a box

The idea is to make a folding bed, which when folded is placed in a small wooden box. A bit about design. Although preceding the description, it is worth saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, especially in this case. If something is not clear from the instructions, be sure to check out the photos.

In general, the design is quite simple; folding bed consists of two main parts: “Box” and rack system. "Box" - it’s just a box, cut in half, which contains the expanding sides. In order for the box to fully close, the sides (and hinges) must be offset a few centimeters. Rail system consists of a pine board measuring 2.5 by 5 cm, passing on both sides of the extended “box”.

This rung is lined with small trapezoidal parts that mesh with dovetail in each bar. This design ensures that the sides will not be able to extend after installing the rails. How to make a folding bed in a box described in detail in the instructions and shown in great detail in master class on step by step photos.

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Folding bed bench

Great guest option rollaway beds for a small apartment, there is something to sit on, and a guest where to spend the night.

The design is a bit complicated, but if you liked this idea, read instructions on the site author of this project.

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Double rollaway bed

See how to make a comfortable double do-it-yourself folding bed. The box at the back has dimensions of 209 x 109 x 44 cm. A small shelf is 15 cm and covers the folding part of the bed. Smaller faceplates 100 x 67 cm. In the photo you see all clamshell parts. Start from the back. Screw in the metal pin and insert the wooden parts. Then insert the lower, upper and side parts, as on Ikea furniture. Do the same with the front panel. Screw the top cover and insert the door. Screw the hinged support and you're done. How to make such a rollaway bed do it yourself read the instructions on the site. Below in the gallery you can see the master class on step by step photos.

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DIY folding bed

If you often have to move and you have no desire to sleep, what’s horrible, here’s a great example do-it-yourself folding bed. The idea of ​​the author of this project was to make a bed frame, which can be quickly and easily folded into compact bundlebut at the same time make it a sturdy construction. In addition, the bed should not include a box for the mattress, since it occupies valuable space during transportation. It’s hard to find such options on the Internet, so this is completely the author’s idea. The sizes in this manual are not indicated, but it is not difficult to calculate, they just have to correspond the size of your mattress. How to make a folding bed is described in detail in instructions on the site the author of the project.

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Adjustable daybed

The design of this couch is designed for outdoor recreation. The design provides for the adjustment of the back and footrests, which is very convenient for the elderly. If necessary, you can use it like an ordinary bench. Adjustable daybed develops qconvenient sizes so that it can be transported in a car. Gathering a couch is not as difficult as it might seem. You can look at the master class on step by step photos.where also drawings and diagrams with dimensions. Detailed instructions can be found on the author’s website. In general, a very comfortable thing, especially with a thick rubber mattress.

You can also add one 2000 mm 40 x 18 mm board to fill most of the gap between the rear panel and the hinged components.

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Portable bed

If needed portable bed, which you can assemble and disassemble, and if necessary, and take with you, then this home-made model may interest you. The idea is to make a bed without nails or screws, which is easily disassembled, and did not take up much space in the assembled state. In general, here is an instruction on how to design and make simplified low budget bed.

The dimensions of the mattress that were used are 100cm x 200cm. It is very important to make sure that the bed is the right size, because after assembly it will be difficult to change something.

What do you need:

• 2 bars (9.4 cm x 4.4 cm x 2500 cm)
• Bar (4.4 cm x 4.4 cm x 2000 cm)
• 7 slats (2.4 x 44 cm x 2000 cm)
• 1 board (1.9 cm x 9.5 cm x 2000 cm)
• 28 dowels (2x14 = 28)
• 2 nylon straps 25 mm with 140 cm buckle

Of course you can make a bed out other materials or use other sizes.

1. First cut the bars to size using a circular saw and clamps.
2. Mark the spaces at which the planks will be installed. This is an important step because everything must be accurately calculated.
3. When cut out the grooves, remove the pieces.
4. Use a rasp to narrow the gap. This step takes the most time.
5. Trim the edges.
6. Mark and drill dowel holes. Dowels hold the strips centered in the gap on the beam.
7. Sand the edges and sand the entire surface.

Do carry straps. Take one buckle strap and pull the end of the second through the slot, as shown.

Assembly and disassembly takes 2-3 minutes. Put it together and you're done! All details can be disassembled (tied with straps with a buckle) and transported in almost any machine, because the portable bed is light and compact (only a package and 2 crossbars are unassembled). Lay the mattress down and use it.

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Bed coffee table

Similar to the style of modern furniture transformers, this folding coffee table includes a full-size bed in the design.

If you have a small apartment, this is a unique way to save space, so as not to buy separate bed for guestswhen someone wants to spend the night with you. This coffee table conveniently rolls on casters to where you want. Then it is laid out in a bed in which an adult of average height is placed.

Using a coffee table with a bed is easy. Just hold the handle, rotate the top 180 ° and insert the headboard.

The folded coffee table has everything - a mattress, sheets, a blanket and a pillow. Only you need to sew a mattress made of high density foam rubber. Although folding futon style mattresses fit well into this project, but for maximum comfort, you can make a custom mattress for this type of bed. Or you can use a ready-made children's mattress. Part of the bed is made so that it can be easily opened and used, as well as folded and stored. In any case, this practical design will be useful.

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Folding bed for travel

Have you dreamed about going on a trip in your minibus, finding freedom on the road and sleeping comfortably in your car, without being puzzled by the search for camping? This folding bed for travel in the car will make your dreams come true thanks to its simple design and convenient storage.

To make a folding bed do-it-yourselfneed only saw and drill. Only you will need to carefully adapt all sizes to your own van or SUV.

Read all instructions on the author’s website before buying materials. The dimensions of your vehicle will determine the amount of materials you need to purchase. See the master class below for step-by-step photos..

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Bed with extra pull-out berth

If you need little extra bed, try making do-it-yourself pull-out bed!

This example shows how to convert an old bunk bed into a regular one with an extra pull-out berth. Read more about the assembly method on the site of the author of the project.

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Prefabricated bed with bedside table

See an interesting solution, asmake a bed using special connections

Playwood - This is an innovative assembly system: as a designer, you can easily create your own furniture.

Although you can use metal corner connectors.

This bed is assembled from OSB, the thickness of each board is from 16 to 19 mm. Just PlayWood, in this case the manufacturer is an Italian company, made from high quality recycled plastic materials, resistant to the environment, extremely practical and easy to use. First, connect two small boards through two 105 ° corner connectors. Then do the same with the other two boards and connect these structures to the other two PlayWood angles at 105 ° and the board. That's basically it, the bed base is ready.

After that you can collect bedside table: the easiest thing! 4 small OSB boards are connected through 4 corner connectors.
In conclusion, put a large OSB board on top of the base and you have a new set of furniture.

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How to make a folding bed

If you need a bed that can be folded down to open the door to the balcony, here is a good example.

There are no instructions, but a few photos give a clear idea of ​​how to do this. Do not forget about the latch so that the bed itself does not fold.

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Modular couch

If you like original ideas, see an example of how to make folding couch on the three-dimensional puzzle.

You once fell into the hands of Soma cube?

Who is not in the know, this is the predecessor of the Rubik's Cube, known for its use in psychological and intellectual experiments.

Soma is a three-dimensional puzzle consisting of 7 different parts. There are many ways to solve this problem, and many goals to achieve. The classic 3x3x3 cube, and it occurred to the author of this project idea to make a huge copyto use as real chairs or a sofa. The result turns into a cube measuring 120x120x120cm! The final cube consists of 27 small virtual cubes 40x40x40 cm in size, soft upholstery is fixed on some faces, due to which some details will not correspond to the final dimensions of the couch. Therefore, when creating a 3D model, this important aspect of the assembly must be taken into account.

For this project you will need a lot of plywood and other things. The full list can be found in the instructions on the website of the author of the project. Despite the fact that it will take a lot of material and time to manufacture, it is not very difficult to make a couch with your own hands, and the result is simply amazing!

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Folding bed 50 photos

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DIY corner bed (for the "uncomfortable" wall)

Want to maximize the space of your apartment? One solution to make do-it-yourself corner bed. If you have a wall with a ledge, this problem is also solved. A bed on the platform is an ideal way to store and create a comfortable, raised structure. Do special platformto cover the protrusion, as shown in this example. The method can be used for any room! This project can be completed over the weekend using tools and materials that are cheaperthan even the most modest wooden bed frames. The entire assembly process is shown in detail in master class on step by step photos. Yes, and a chip from the author, see how you can do cigar box shelves.

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Corner beds 50 photos

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Floating bed with an original frame

If you, as the author, are not fans of mass production furniture, but want to do something yourself, so that it is something unique and interesting, then this project do-it-yourself soaring bed you will surely enjoy it.

The idea is to make a bed frame that would create the illusion that she is floating in the air, abandon the usual legs in every corner and try to hide the base as best as possible, if you look at the bed while standing. To add an effect, you can pin several LED strips.

The design scheme is as follows: six legs extend from the center of the base to support the bed and back. These levers are connected by a pin at the base, with a cable stretched between the opposite levers, limiting the width, and then pull down to the base to create static, even construction. The base extends to prevent it from tipping over when you are sitting on the same edge with minimal bending. The bed is designed for a standard mattress. Overall dimensions are 2120 mm in length and 1570 mm in width, the volumetric seat is at a height of 350 mm.

How to make a soaring bed with your own hands, read the instructions on the author’s website, it is very long, but everything is painted to the smallest detail.

Also, 140 step-by-step photos in the gallery will help you..

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Bed without legs on the floor

Zdethe instruction is presented, how to make a simple bed without legs, for those who like to sleep on the floor. This is a “non-standard” bed frame, so after completing the basic structure, show as much creativity as you want, in terms of color of painting, finishing or molding types and everything else you can think of to make a bed frame to your taste. Read the full instructions, with detailed lists of materials and tools on the site, the link can be found under the gallery. See below the master class on step by step photos..

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Medieval bed

Want to do beautiful four-poster bed in a medieval style?

No one says that it’s easy, but you can handle the detailed instructions presented on the author’s website. For clarity, look in the gallery master class on step by step photos.

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Bed with legs made of plastic bottles

It turns out to do do-it-yourself simple bed, you only need a sheet of plywood and a bunch of plastic bottles. By the way, for making almost no tools neededUnless a drill, to drill holes in plywood, and to cut the sheet to the desired size, you can ask in the store. Buy plywood 15 mm or thicker, you can the cheapest. Plastic bottles do not have to be of the same brand, but of the same height and diameter and have plastic caps. And further important point, prepare screws shorter than the thickness of your plywood. You will also need 2-3 long screws. Drill a hole in each cover, then screw it into place. Repeat 76 times. Screw the bottles into the caps, starting with the center for each leg. Your bed should look something like the photo. Just keep in mind, the design is very light, so you have to screw it to the wallotherwise it will swing very much.

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Robot bed

What you pictured is autonomous robot bed, and more precisely - automatic electric car. Of course, the bed may not look like an ordinary car, but in fact it is a unique vehicle on a bedroom scale. The bed is able to move with a steady force of 8 horsepower and peak at 25 horsepower for a limited time. The current maximum speed is unknown, but it is undoubtedly faster than any bed. The bed is designed to weigh up to a ton and is built around the wooden frame of the torsion box.

Outdoor castors They have springs to absorb shock and account for uneven surfaces. Two driving wheels are located in the center under the bed. With this arrangement of wheels the bed is rotatable. This allows you to quite competently move in tight spaces. The engines are connected to the drive wheels using a gearbox 20: 1. The gearbox is basically a giant worm gearwhich reduces the movement of the bed to a speed convenient for the room. The whole system is monitored Arduino mega, microcontroller of the Atmega family. This is a microprocessor with memory and various peripheral devices, working on a single chip. That is essentially microcomputer capable of simple tasks. In this case, it reads 12 ultrasonic sensors and interacts with Alltrax motor controllers.

The logic is simple. It is basically random direction selection, check to see if there is anything very close in that direction, and then continue driving. If something interferes, randomly selects a different direction and tries again. There are four protective bumpers that are connected to Arduino using interrupt system. If you hit them, the bed immediately stops moving. From the side it may seem that the bed is endowed with artificial intelligence.

Of course, nobody will probably ever collect such robot bed.

This project uses a ton of expensive parts, it takes forever to make it, which is largely prohibitively costly and does not make sense to many very rational people. But there is such a thing, there is instruction and step-by-step photos on how to do this, so ... maybe ... someday.

By the way, if you want to see how it works, watch the video on the site.

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Do-it-yourself bed on wheels

Shown here how to make a rollaway bed. Of course, this is not a robot that drives itself, but also a mobile version. it single bed framebut you can make any size. In this case, the frame size is 186 x 78 cm. The instructions can be read on the website, make the frame pretty simple. To fasten the wheels, use a drill bit and four hexagon screws. First fix the wheels on the plywood block, then screw them to the base. Repeat this for all six wheels. The master class is shown below in step-by-step photos..

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Below in the gallery look another small selection of rollaway beds.

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Pockets for beds

It has long been known that laziness is the engine of progress, so you should especially thank the sissy and lazy person who came up with pockets for beds. There is nothing simpler than stitching a couple of strips of fabric, and so you do not reinvent the wheel some examples with step by step photos.

Do-it-yourself pocket on the bed

Everyone knows how reluctant to get out of bed, especially when it's cold to take a remote control or cell phone. For lovers soak up under a warm blanket, and came up with pockets for bedsthat provide an easily accessible place to store books, mobile phones, iPad tablets and glasses. A useful addition to any bedroom! You can also use it on the arm of the sofa to keep this ever-lost remote control in sight. Sewing such pockets is very easy., just look at the step by step photos and read the instructions on the site. By the way, this homemade product can also be used on the armrests of couches and is even easy to turn into shoulder bagby simply putting on the strap and clasp.

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Organizer from bedside pockets

Here is another example how to make bedside pockets. This organizer is 104 cm wide and has 5 pockets, all 25 cm high - 3 of them 25 cm wide and 2 12 cm wide. You can sew pockets from the same fabric or mix with different materials for each pocket. Below are a lot of step by step photos, but if you don’t have much experience with the sewing machine, it’s best to read the instructions on the website or browse the video with practical recommendations there.

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Bedside organizer

Here is another example how to make a bedside organizerto make your surroundings much more comfortable.This little thing with pockets is designed to store everything you need keep at handso you can use this exact template or adjust it slightly to fit your space and gadget requirements.

You will need:

• 50 cm of double-sided pre-swept fabric (in extreme cases, denim or dense upholstery fabric will do).
• 285 cm x 2.5 cm wide tape folded and ironed.
• 50 x 50 cm old blanket or towel
• sewing supplies

Cut the pieces of fabric as follows:

Made of quilted fabric:

• Part A 50 x 64 cm
• Part B 50 x 27 cm
• Part C 50 x 15 cm

If you want to improve the appearance of a zigzag seam, you can cover it with banding elements and an upper stitch. Insert the part of the blanket between the mattress and the base, if properly laid, the blanket should not be visible at all.

The finished product has room for remote controls, iPad, large headphones, books, as well as various little things. These pockets are also great. for kids room, they can store books, toys and many other things. Just sew yourself such an organizer and you will be surprised how you lived without it!

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How to sew a pocket for a bed

This craft - pockets for beds easy to make with your own hands.

For this you need:

• Fabric meter
• Half a meter of lining fabric
• Sewing machine, pins, scissors, centimeter

How to do this, you can read in step-by-step instructions on the site. By the way, this craft is absolutely universal, can be used in the kitchen, for a sofa, bedside tables, that is, wherever you accumulate a lot of things that should be at hand. So you may have to make a couple more.

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Head pockets

Also look at an example, how to make a bedside organizer for a kids room. Here, a slightly different model, but also nothing complicated, the instructions on the site describe everything in quite some detail. If you narrow headboard, You can fix the latches on the doors, on which you can hang the organizer. If you want to be creative, to hang wide headtry using pliers by adjusting the metal hooks for the curtains. Just drill wider holes to fit the selected hook system.

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50 photo pockets for beds

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