Easy Upholstered Bed

The easiest upholstered bed tutorial - use any fabric you choose! Step by step plans from

Specifications

Project type	Beds and Bed Frames
Room	Bedroom
Style	Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans
Difficulty	Beginner Projects
Estimated cost	$100-$150

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Easy Upholstered Bed dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

Queen Shopping List

6 - 2x4 @ 8' or stud length (construction grade lumber ok)
2 - 1x8 @ 8' (I used whitewood boards)
1 - 1x8 @ 6' (I used whitewood boards)
2 - 2x2 @ 8' (furring strips are fine)
7 - 1x3 @ 8' (furring strips are fine)
1 - 48" x 96" plywood panel
4 - 8" hairpin legs
3-5 yards of fabric (depending on width and pattern)
3-5 yards of batting
wood staples
30 - 3" wood screws
100 - 2" wood screw
10 - 1-1/4" wood screws or brad nails

Full Shopping List

6 - 2x4 @ 8' or stud length (construction grade lumber ok)
2 - 1x8 @ 8' (I used whitewood boards)
1 - 1x8 @ 6' (I used whitewood boards)
2 - 2x2 @ 8' (furring strips are fine)
6 - 1x3 @ 8' (furring strips are fine)
1 - 48" x 96" plywood panel
4 - 8" hairpin legs
3-5 yards of fabric (depending on width and pattern)
3-5 yards of batting
wood staples
30 - 3" wood screws
100 - 2" wood screw
10 - 1-1/4" wood screws or brad nails

Twin Shopping List

4 - 2x4 @ 8' or stud length (construction grade lumber ok)
2 - 1x8 @ 8' (I used whitewood boards)
1 - 1x8 @ 4' (I used whitewood boards)
2 - 2x2 @ 8' (furring strips are fine)
5 - 1x3 @ 8' (furring strips are fine)
4 - 8" hairpin legs
1 - 1/4" plywood panel 48" x 48"
3-4 yards of fabric (depending on width and pattern)
3-4 yards of batting (same amount as fabric)
wood staples
25 - 3" wood screws
75 - 2" wood screw
10 - 1-1/4" wood screws or brad nails

Cut List

QUEEN - 60" x 80" Mattress

2 - 2x4 @ 80" - mattress frame sides
2 - 2x4 @ 57" - mattress frame top and bottom
1 - 2x4 @ 77" - mattress frame center support
2 - 1x8 @ 80" - siderails
1 - 1x8 @ 61-1/2" - footboard
2 - 2x2 @ 40" - headboard sides
1 - 2x2 @ 58-1/2" - headboard top
1 - 2x4 @ 58-1/2" - headboard bottom
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 61-1/2" x 40" - headboard panel
21 - 1x3 @ 31-3/4" - slats

FULL - 54" x 75" Mattress

2 - 2x4 @ 75" - mattress frame sides
2 - 2x4 @ 51" - mattress frame top and bottom
1 - 2x4 @ 72" - mattress frame center support
2 - 1x8 @ 75" - siderails
1 - 1x8 @ 55-1/2" - footboard
2 - 2x2 @ 40" - headboard sides
1 - 2x2 @ 52-1/2" - headboard top
1 - 2x4 @ 52-1/2" - headboard bottom
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 55-1/2" x 40" - headboard panel
18 - 1x3 @ 31-3/4" - slats

TWIN - 39" x 75" Mattress

2 - 2x4 @ 75" - mattress frame sides
2 - 2x4 @ 36" - mattress frame top and bottom
2 - 1x8 @ 75" - siderails
1 - 1x8 @ 40-1/2" - footboard
2 - 2x2 @ 40" - headboard sides
1 - 2x2 @ 37-1/2" - headboard top
1 - 2x4 @ 37-1/2" - headboard bottom
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 40-1/2" x 40" - headboard panel
10 - 1x3 @ 39" - slats

Tools

measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
circular saw
staple gun

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1

Layout bed frame boards and screw together with 3" screws - two screws per joint. For the twin, you won't need the center support.

Step 2

Attach legs to bottom of bed frame.

Cut fabric and batting about 4" larger (width and lengthwise) than the siderails.

Wrap siderails in fabric and staple on. Attach flush to bottom of the 2x4 frame with 2" screws from inside.

Step 4

Repeat steps for bottom rail.

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/easy-upholstered-bed-queen-full-and-twin-sizes