Rustic Modern Farmhouse Bed (All Mattress Sizes)

This gorgeous solid wood bed is all style and structure! Very sturdy, with an updated rustic modern farmhouse vibe. Build it yourself for a couple hundred dollars. with step by step diagrams and video tutorial from RELATED: Rustic Modern Nightstand Plans

Specifications

Project type	Beds and Bed Frames
Room	Bedroom
Difficulty	Intermediate

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Rustic Modern Farmhouse Bed (All Mattress Sizes) dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

Twin Size (38" x 75")

1 - 4x4 @ 10 feet long
5 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
18 linear feet of 1x8 boards
2 - 2x8 @ 8 feet long
5 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
40 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
1-1/4" brad nails
20 - 1-1/2" self tapping wood screws (Spax or similar)
wood glue
120 grit sand paper

Full size (54" x 75")

1 - 4x4 @ 10 feet long
4 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x4 @ 10 feet long
24 linear feet of 1x8 boards
2 - 2x8 @ 8 feet long
5 - 1x4 @ 10 feet long
40 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
1-1/4" brad nails
30 - 1-1/2" self tapping wood screws (Spax or similar)
wood glue
120 grit sand paper

Queen Size (60" x 80")

1 - 4x4 @ 10 feet long
4 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x4 @ 12 feet long
27 linear feet of 1x8 boards
2 - 2x8 @ 8 feet long
6 - 1x4 @ 10 feet long
40 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
1-1/4" brad nails
33 - 1-1/2" self tapping wood screws (Spax or similar)
wood glue
120 grit sand paper

Standard King (76" x 80")

1 - 4x4 @ 10 feet long
10 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
33 linear feet of 1x8 boards
2 - 2x8 @ 8 feet long
11 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
40 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
1-1/4" brad nails
33 - 1-1/2" self tapping wood screws (Spax or similar)
wood glue
120 grit sand paper

California King (72" x 84")

1 - 4x4 @ 10 feet long
10 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
30 linear feet of 1x8 boards
2 - 2x8 @ 8 feet long
11 - 1x4 @ 6 feet long
40 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
1-1/4" brad nails
33 - 1-1/2" self tapping wood screws (Spax or similar)
wood glue
120 grit sand paper

Cut List

Twin Size (38" x 75")

2 - 4x4 @ 46-1/2" - headboard legs
2 - 4x4 @ 12" - footboard legs
4 - 2x4 @ 38" - headboard/footboard back supports
2 - 2x4 @ 45" - headboard/footboard tops
6 - 1x8 @ 24" - headboard panel boards
6 - 1x8 @ 12" - footboard panel boards
2 - 2x8 @ 75"- siderails
2 - 2x4 @ 78-1/2" - cleats and inner support
10 - 1x4 @ 38" - slats
Twin size does not require inner support system

Full size (54" x 75")

2 - 4x4 @ 46-1/2" - headboard legs
2 - 4x4 @ 12" - footboard legs
4 - 2x4 @ 54" - headboard/footboard back supports
2 - 2x4 @ 61" - headboard/footboard tops
8 - 1x8 @ 24" - headboard panel boards
8 - 1x8 @ 12" - footboard panel boards
2 - 2x8 @ 75" - siderails
4 - 2x4 @ 78-1/2" - cleats and inner support
6 - 2x4 @ 8" - inner support
10 - 1x4 @ 54" - slats

Queen Size (60" x 80")

2 - 4x4 @ 46-1/2" - headboard legs
2 - 4x4 @ 12" - footboard legs
4 - 2x4 @ 60" - headboard/footboard back supports
2 - 2x4 @ 67" - headboard/footboard tops
9 - 1x8 @ 24" - headboard panel boards
9 - 1x8 @ 12" - footboard panel boards
2 - 2x8 @ 80"- siderails
4 - 2x4 @ 83-1/2" - cleats and inner support
6 - 2x4 @ 8" - inner support
11 - 1x4 @ 60" - slats

Standard King (76" x 80")

2 - 4x4 @ 46-1/2" - headboard legs
2 - 4x4 @ 12" - footboard legs
4 - 2x4 @ 76" - headboard/footboard back supports
2 - 2x4 @ 83" - headboard/footboard tops
11 - 1x8 @ 24" - headboard panel boards
11- 1x8 @ 12" - footboard panel boards
2 - 2x8 @ 80"- siderails
4 - 2x4 @ 83-1/2" - cleats and inner support
6 - 2x4 @ 8" - inner support
11 - 1x4 @ 76" - slats

California King (72" x 84")

2 - 4x4 @ 46-1/2" - headboard legs
2 - 4x4 @ 12" - footboard legs
4 - 2x4 @ 72" - headboard/footboard back supports
2 - 2x4 @ 79" - headboard/footboard tops
10 - 1x8 @ 24" - headboard panel boards
10 - 1x8 @ 12" - footboard panel boards
2 - 2x8 @ 84" - siderails
4 - 2x4 @ 87-1/2" - cleats and inner support
6 - 2x4 @ 8" - inner support
11 - 1x4 @ 72" - slats

Tools

measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
kreg-jig
drill
compound miter saw
table saw
nailer
sander

Step-by-step Instructions

For the 4 2x4s that are the width of the mattress, drill two 1-1/2" pocket holes on each end.

Also drill 1-1/2" pocket holes facing upward in the top 2x4, to attach the top in next steps. Attach to the 4x4 legs with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws. Make sure the top 2x4 has pocket holes facing upward.

Rustic Modern Farmhouse Bed (All Mattress Sizes) — step 1

Attach the tops to the headboard and footboard through the pocket holes drilled in step 1.

Use 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.

Rustic Modern Farmhouse Bed (All Mattress Sizes) — step 2

Step 3

Lay the planking pieces out on the headboard and footboard to make sure it all fits. Make any adjustments as necessary. Start in the center and work outward. For an odd number of panel boards, mark the center of the first panel board and match it to the center marks. For an even number of panel boards, start at the center marks. Attach planking pieces with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue, working from the center outward. For the end pieces, rip to fit with a tablesaw. Then attach with glue and brad nails. The headboard and footboard are ready for finish. Fill all nail holes with wood filler and sand well. Apply paint or stain. Also finish the 2x8 siderail pieces.

Drill three 1-1/2" pocket holes on each end of the 2x8s.

Attach with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.

Rustic Modern Farmhouse Bed (All Mattress Sizes) — step 4

Build the inner support with 2-1/2" screws (you can use pocket hole screws).

Assemble the bed in the room. Attach the cleats to the siderails, 1" down form top edge of the siderails. Attach the center support to the footboard with 2-1/2" screws (you can use pocket hole screws), so the center support is centered on the bed.

Rustic Modern Farmhouse Bed (All Mattress Sizes) — step 5

Lay slats on cleats and center support.

Screw down with 1-1/2" length screws.

Rustic Modern Farmhouse Bed (All Mattress Sizes) — step 6

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/rustic-modern-farmhouse-bed-all-mattress-sizes