top of page

$100 DIY Four Poster Bed

  • Writer: Laura
    Laura
  • Oct 5, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 15

As summer was winding down I was feeling the urge to simultaneously cozy things up and also simplify in our master bedroom. I'd been dreaming of a four poster bed and how I might be able to DIY one and save us some money (okay - let's be honest; it wasn't happening unless I made it myself). And it seemed like the perfect time to give it a try with the changing of the season.



Cozy bedroom with a four-poster bed, white bedding, and plant. Sunlit room with a patterned rug. Text: Tutorial Video: DIY Four Poster Bed.

Here's what the previous headboard looked like:


A diy headboard made of simple rustic boards with a shelf for books

That headboard was the easiest $100 DIY ever and we loved how it made the room feel more finished for a few years while we waited to pull it all together. The boards were just screwed into the studs in the wall so taking it down was a breeze, and I will save those boards for a project in the boys' room so they don't go to waste. Then I filled the holes in the wall, sanded, and refreshed the paint to get ready for our new four poster bed.



The base of the previous bed had been a frame we'd purchased off of Amazon and I planned on incorporating that into the four poster bed design to save money and time. With just a handful of select pine boards and a free Saturday I was able to create this:


the completed diy bed styled in the room

Guys, I'm in love! Our room feels so light and airy and I keep finding excuses to come up here and work, (I guess you could say this is my new office). I also love to relax and watch a show with the kids here - it's the best 'seat' in the house.


I've made a video to show how it looked as it was coming together and included links to where you can find certain items in the description of that video. Click the image below to get there. You can adjust the measurements to your own bed/bedframe but here is a basic shopping list.


SHOPPING LIST

-4, 2x2x8's for the posts

-4, 1x3x8's for the top rails (trimmed to your bed length and width)

-4, 1x6x8's for the bottom rails (trimmed to your bed length and width)

If you don't own a saw you can have them cut it all at the store to your preferred length. I left the posts taller because I didn't want the top rail to interfere with our line of sight to the television on the opposite wall. Our ceilings are tall, so it doesn't feel disproportionate.

-pocket screws

-Kreg jig (this is how I assemble most of our furniture DIY's)

-1/4 " plywood piece for a headboard (I measured the width of our California king and attached it 52" high -but you can make it higher or lower depending on what you find esthetically pleasing.)

-2" roll of foam (I found mine at Walmart for $15)

-staple gun

-fabric of your choice

-spray adhesive

-metal bedframe (If you choose to build the bed to hold weight, you will need chunkier boards and support rails under the mattress. You can refer to my DIY platform bed video on how to do that, if you prefer to take that route - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcwBlRhRKtw )



Here it is! I hope you enjoy this simple DIY!

DIY bed Tutorial, four poster bed
(click image to view tutorial)

Until next time....


69 則留言


rabby khan
rabby khan
4 days ago
按讚

Vision India
Vision India
7月10日

I have examined it totally and got truly paralyzed. <a href=https://www.vispl.co.in/permanent-staffing.aspx> Permanent Staffing </a> Love to examine more about identical kinds of articles. You rock!!

按讚

denige6819
7月08日

Coach Campbell Football Coaching Books are packed with real advice, motivation, and proven strategies. Perfect for head or assistant coaches, these are some of thebest football books for building winning programs and growing in your career. Trusted by coaches everywhere.

按讚

Tess 7
Tess 7
7月04日

This DIY bed transformation looks amazing! I love how resourceful and budget-friendly the project is—perfect inspiration for those of us balancing creativity and practicality. Just like building a solid bed frame, finding the right support in your career matters too. That’s why connecting with the Best Recruiting Agency in Dothan can really make a difference!

按讚

mglen142
7月04日

I used Assignment Help Singapore from Assignmenthelppro, and it was a great experience. The team helped me with my assignment and delivered it on time. The work was good, easy to understand, and followed all the instructions from my college. They also answered my questions quickly and were very friendly. I liked how they made sure everything was original and well-written. If you are a student in Singapore and need help with your assignment or projects, I really recommend Assignmenthelppro. They make studying easier and less stressful!

按讚
Laura of The Simple Farmhouse, posed for a portrait in a ruined stone archway overlooking the Italian countryside

Meet Laura

Hi!  I'm Laura - a pastor's wife who homeschooled our five children (all of whom are nearly grown now!), and who curated our home as an avid thrifter and DIY-er.  I love to share how I've created a modern European farmhouse aesthetic on a budget, with spaces that feel comfortable, timeless and unfussy.

A house should feel lived-in and well-loved.  And keeping home shouldn't break the bank, because there are wild and wonderful experiences to be shared out there in the world with your loved ones.  In these pages, I am happy to share how we've travelled the world and saved on our journeys, and lived an adventure outside our home as well as in it.  I hope you feel inspired to linger here a while with me.

bottom of page