Queen Size Bed

The DIY queen bed frame

I have been working on an exciting DIY queen bed frame design that I’m thrilled to share with the world! The bed frame is easy to build, inexpensive, and looks like a high-end piece of furniture. For those of us who are no longer in their 20s, sleeping on a mattress that’s lying on the floor with no box springs, and getting off the ground every morning can be a rough experience. This gorgeous modern bed queen bed frame design is not only the star of the bedroom but can also provide a restful retreat. If you’re like me, the best part of the day is a good night sleep and waking up on a quality and comfortable bed is important to me.

Specifications of the queen bed frame

This bed frame can stand alone without the headboard. This means that those who choose to build this bed frame, they can swap out the headboard for any other design to best match the room and the feel of the space. The platform of this bed I places on top of two 2×10’s and reinforced by parallel 2×4 beams. This makes the bed frame very sturdy and able to handle heavy weight. The weight is distributed along the entire bed instead of the just the legs. The internal dimensions are 80.5 inches x 60.5 inches. The extra ½ inches is to ensure the box springs fits inside the bed frame without any issues (as the usual box springs dimensions for a queen bed are 60 in x 80 in).

The bed sides allow for some bed storage. The storage gap is 4 inches high. This means that small boxes or items can slide underneath the bed for storage.

This frame can be built with common Douglas Fir lumber found in most hardware stores. This lumber can be rough and unfinished. After some sanding and staining the bed, you can transform it from a rough looking piece of furniture into a beautiful interior bed frame that can fit perfectly with the room and décor. The sturdy solid pine frame not only has beautiful grain, color, and texture, but it’s also easy to maintain and restain if needed! I love working with wood because it brings is the natural elements into the home that I don’t get with plastics.

Who can build the DIY queen bed frame?

I would recommend this project to anyone who is a beginner to woodworking as the build doesn’t require any complicated cuts and the joints as easy and basic. By following the easy-to-read step by step instructions, you don’t have to experiment with the design, have unnecessary waste, and can have an overall more pleasant building experience.