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Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full)

Build your own Farmhouse bed with storage shelves or optional drawers, in twin and full sizes. Perfect for adding storage to kids rooms. Step by step plans and diagrams from. Read more about this bed build and the plan modifications at Tinsel + Wheat

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full)

Specifications

Project typeBeds and Bed Frames
RoomBedroom
StyleFarmhouse Furniture
DifficultyAdvanced
Estimated cost$150 - $200

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

  • 3 - Sheets 3/4" Plywood
  • 1 Sheets 1/4" Plywood or other sheet goods
  • 2 - 4x4 post, 7 feet long
  • 2 - 1x4 @ 10 feet long
  • 3 - 2x4 @ 10 feet long (cut longest first!)
  • 5 - 1x10 @ 8 feet long (OR 1 sheet of 3/4" plywood cut into 5 strips 9 1/4" wide)
  • 6 - Euro Style Drawer Slides (the cheapo white ones) 14" long
  • 2 - 2x6 @ 6 feet long SLAT SYSTEM - May be able to use less since span is less
  • 3 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
  • 9 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
  • 5 - 1/4" hobby stock, 2 1/2" wide @ 8 feet long (OR 1/4" plywood cut into strips 2 1/2" wide)
  • 6 Knobs or handles

NOTE: Drawers are optional but ARE included in the shopping list above. If you don't want drawers or want to add drawers later, adjust your shopping list accordingly

Cut List

HEADBOARD (TWIN)

  • 1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 26" x 32"
  • 2 - 1x4 @ 32"
  • 2 - 4x4 @ 54"
  • 2 - 2x4 @ 32"
  • 1 - 2x4 @ 39"
  • 1 - 2x6 @ 41"

HEADBOARD (FULL)

  • 1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 26" x 47"
  • 2 - 1x4 @ 47"
  • 2 - 4x4 @ 54"
  • 2 - 2x4 @ 47"
  • 1 - 2x4 @ 54"
  • 1 - 2x6 @ 56"

FOOTBOARD (TWIN)

  • 1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 15" x 32"
  • 2 - 1x4 @ 32"
  • 2 - 4x4 @ 19"
  • 1 - 2x4 @ 39"
  • 1 - 2x6 @ 41"

FOOTBOARD (FULL)

1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 15" x 47"

2 - 1x4 @ 47"

2 - 4x4 @ 19"

1 - 2x4 @ 54"

1 - 2x6 @ 56"

STORAGE BOXES (FULL AND TWIN)

4 - 3/4" Plywood @ 15 3/4" x 75"

8 - 3/4" Plywood @ 15 3/4" x 13 1/2"

2 - 1/4" Plywood @ 75"

OPTIONAL - DRAWER BOXES (FULL AND TWIN)

  • 12 - 1x10* @ 21-1/2"
  • 12 - 1x10* @ 14"
  • 6 - 1/4" Plywood @ 23" x 14"

*Plywood cut into strips for drawer sides can be substituted for 1x10s, use 3/4" plywood

OPTIONAL - DRAWER FACES - cut to fit (FULL AND TWIN)

  • 6 - 3/4" Plywood @ 23-3/4" x 13 1/4"
  • 12 - 1/4" hobby stock, 2 1/2" wide @ 8 1/4"
  • 12 - 1/4" hobby stock, 2 1/2" wide @ 24"

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • kreg-jig
  • drill
  • circular saw
  • compound miter saw
  • nailer

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

Drill two 3/4" pocket holes on each end of the 1x4 boards Attach to 4x4 posts with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue, front edges are flush.

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) — step 1
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Step 2

Drill 3/4" pocket holes on sides and top of plywood panels. Apply glue to back edges of 1x4s on headboard. Attach to 4x4 legs with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Use 1-1/4" nails or screws to secure panel to 1x4s.

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) — step 2
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Step 3

Drill two 1-1/2" pocket holes on each end of the 2x4 bottom supports. Attach to 4x4 legs with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws and glue.

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) — step 3
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Step 4

Attach top 2x4s through predrilled pocket holes in headboard panel with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Then attach 2x6 to top with 2" or longer fasteners and glue. Overhang is 1" on all sides.

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) — step 4
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Step 5

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) — step 5
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Step 6

If you are staining this project, apply edge banding to front edges of all 3/4" plywood pieces. Your drawers will not slide smoothly if you do not carefully build the storage boxes square. Make sure plywood cuts are accurate and take extra care when building. Build storage boxes out of 3/4" plywood. Depending on the size of your drill, you may not be able to fit the drill inside to attach a second set of pocket holes. If this is the case, nail the second side with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue. Attach back with 3/4" brad nails to the 3/4" plywood edges with glue.

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) — step 6
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Step 7

Measure opening of storage area. If it is not 24", you will need to adjust the drawer boxes to fit. Build drawer boxes, place pocket holes on outsides where they will be covered by drawer face in later steps.

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) — step 7
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Step 8

Install drawer boxes in storage box, inset 3/4" from outside.

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) — step 8
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Step 9

Attach drawer face to drawer box, with an even 1/8" gap on all sides.

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) — step 9
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Step 10

Attach storage boxes to the headboard and footboard. Where attached to footboard, you may need to place shims between the storage boxes and the footboard panel.

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) — step 10
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Step 11

Twin is a significantly smaller cavity between the storage boxes so you may not need a slat system at all. For full size, reference how the slat system was done in the queen size plans here.

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full) — step 11
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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/farmhouse-storage-bed-drawers-twin-and-full