Plans for Bed-Building the Perfect Bed for You

Mar 4
09:45

2011

Jerry Wy.

Jerry Wy.

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Building a bed takes a steady hand, a sharp eye, and a set of extremely detailed plans. The extra care is due to the fact that building a bed is actually building a base that something else is going to have to fit into or onto later.Determine first the size of the bed to be built. Beds range in size from twin to California king.

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Building a bed takes a steady hand,Plans for Bed-Building the Perfect Bed for You Articles a sharp eye, and a set of extremely detailed plans. The extra care is due to the fact that building a bed is actually building a base that something else is going to have to fit into or onto later. If a mistake is made and a mattress does not fit, the bed is useless. Also, the bed must be safe. This especially becomes a factor when you consider bunk beads. Plans for beds should be reviewed very carefully to determine if they provide direction for sufficient safety precautions, and that they provide enough detail and diagrams to ensure nothing is left to question.

Determine first the size of the bed to be built. Beds range in size from twin to California king. Once you know what size you need, think about options. Is this going to be a standard bed, or will it have storage? There are plans for beds with shelves build into the head board, as well as plans that include drawers under the bed. There are also plans for beds that are built a little higher, like a bunk bed, but instead of another bed underneath, there is storage, a desk, or even a playhouse. These can be very useful for small spaces and children's rooms. Another thing to consider is if you want plans for a head board and foot board that will be held together by a store bought frame, or if you want to build the frame as well.

In the case of bunk beds, consider if the beds will be the same size, as well as if they will be stacked or crossed. A stacked bunk bed is one where each bed is the same size, and one is stacked on top of the other with both beds turned the same way. The bottom of the top bunk rests on the posts of the bottom bunk. This is a traditional bunk bed. They may actually be two beds that stack, or it may be one double frame that holds two mattresses. This type of plans for beds may be for someone more advanced in building furniture. A crossed style bunk bed may have two beds in two different sizes. The top bunk is built up on feet that rest on the floor, the while the bottom bunk is pushed under it at a right angle.

Whichever style you choose, detailed plans are a must. With a little skill and the right plans for bed, a well-built handmade bed can be handed down for generations.