My home is styled country rustic. I wanted a barn door style bed so bad I couldn't hardly stand it. Looking for a queen size pre-made was completely out of my budget! The one I wanted was in excess of $2000! Insane! I hadn't ever built anything but I knew I would give it my best effort. The only thing I was concerned with was if I could actually do it by myself. I had only used a circular saw maybe twice before and had no experience in furniture making. I set out on an adventure and a determination that I cannot explain. I decided I was going to build it out of salvaged wood. Barn wood is expensive but pallets are free! I found a place that give away pallets and start my project. After I raided Home Depot and bought all the tools I thought I might need it began. The headboard and footboard are made of reclaimed pallet slats with 4x4 posts the base is 3/4" plywood. I love this bed! Total expense I think was around $300. Plywood is expensive! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
My home is styled country rustic. I wanted a barn door style bed so bad I couldn't hardly stand it. Looking for a queen size pre-made was completely out of my budget! The one I wanted was in excess of $2000! Insane! I hadn't ever built anything but I knew I would give it my best effort. The only thing I was concerned with was if I could actually do it by myself. I had only used a circular saw maybe twice before and had no experience in furniture making. I set out on an adventure and a determination that I cannot explain. I decided I was going to build it out of salvaged wood. Barn wood is expensive but pallets are free! I found a place that give away pallets and start my project. After I raided Home Depot and bought all the tools I thought I might need it began. The headboard and footboard are made of reclaimed pallet slats with 4x4 posts the base is 3/4" plywood. I love this bed! Total expense I think was around $300. Plywood is expensive! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
