Free Woodworking Plans for Building a Bed
If
you're interested in building a bed, you've come to the right place! This
site features oodles of free bed plans in a variety of types and styles
including bunk beds, kid's beds, platform beds, Murphy wall beds, poster
beds and generic beds. And if you can't find a free plan to your liking,
check out the woodworking bed plans for sale -- chances are there's a plan
out there for you.
What's Here
Free Bed Plans - Arranged by bed type, including bunk beds, loft beds, kid's beds, futon beds, platform beds, storage beds, Murphy beds, poster beds. The free woodworking plans are from a number of different sources so they vary considerably in quality and level of detail.
Building a platform storage bed
Write-up with photos and materials list for building a twin size platform
bed with pull-out storage drawers and headboard bookcase. Our own free
plans entry.
Building a Murphy bed
Building a queen-sized Murphy bed housed in a handsome cherry cabinet.
Construction photos and commentary.
Bed Design Tips - Guidelines for designing and building a bed. Includes: bed sizing, allowing for wood movement, knock-down fittings, mattress support, and thoughts on wood finishes.
Standard Bed Sizes - Table that summarizes standard bed sizes according to the mattress used. Covers all the common sizes such as twin, double, queen and king as well as less common sizes such as twin XL, California queen/king, and Grand king.
Bed Hardware - Collection of bed hardware including recessed and surface mount bed rail fasteners, safety rail fittings, bed bolts, bolt covers, Murphy bed hardware kits, and hidden cam bolts.
