DIY Minimalist Solid Wood Bed Frame for Under $50
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 31. 12. 2019
- I built a minimalist style solid wood bed frame for under $50 and it's awesome! I love the simplicity and functionality of it. It will be prefect for our sons bedroom remodel!
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Try angle drilling you dowels come in the opposite angle
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from each side of the board it will be like pinching the 2x4 thus cant pull up or out
The drawing is difficult using keyboard characters but I hope you get the idea. Very strong this way.
Doug, If interested you could sell these wonderful beds online as a kit for people to assemble when it is received. I think you could sell them easily. A lot of people do not have your talent, but appreciate solid wood projects. Enjoyed your video.
Awesome idea đđ»
Ashley, you should start your own channel. You could offer tips etc. on homeschooling, your side of living a minimalist life, organic children's clothing. You have alot to offer.
People like yourselves who think outside the box is what brings innovation into the lives of others. Happy New 2020 âšto your family.
Keep in mind that if Maverick has any congestion, you can fold under one set of legs so that he can sleep on a down angle. It really aids in helping drain fluid from the lungs. An old trick from a pediatrician when one of my kids had pneumonia. I like the bed.
Thanks for sharing that.
That is awesome. So many times I could have used that when my kids were sick and trying to figure out a way to elevate the head of their bed.
i like that improvised dust catcher
I love your plastic bag dust collector! ! đ
That bed is nicer than any bed you can buy at a store. Great job!
Glad you made the bed frame slatted, rather than solid wood across the bottom. Air circulation is important to keep down mold, etc.
For sure!
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You guys are clever!
I love how your mind works. You decide you need something and then you always manage to find a way to either purchase the item or better yet, you build it from scratch. Great job on this bed frame!
As always you guys are awesome. Iâm a builder/remodeler myself so I love the character you put in your home. Makes it way more personable.
My grandfather was a cabinet maker, my father did heavy tip-up construction. When my dad retired he made beautiful all wood furniture for us girls as his father had taught him in his early days of carpentry. This was fascinating . I would see dads work and wonder, what is he doing? This was such a sweet video, it reminded me of my dad and his brilliant carpentry skills, all wood, no hardware . Beautiful piece of work! ;)
Wow, what a jewel of a bed. Could pass for Danish design. Just awesome! Your innovations and diy is so cool. You kids (speaking as an elderly gray haired lady) are truly blessed with talent. Just amazing, really! đđđ
It's genius DougđđI'd love a bed like this!! Maverick will love it cause daddy made it for himâ€đ€
Don't you think this could be a side gig?
@@ritarevell7195 He could totally make money doing thisđđ
That is a cool bed frame, especially for a small child, no way he could be hurt rolling off that. Great job.
I feel that good things came out of this video, the work was cost effective, but also personally satisfying. There is another bonus, the children will have hand designed and crafted furniture that will help them to value what skilled effort, not just money, can achieve.
very similar to the old pioneers bed frames. AWESOME!
Better than a metal bed frame.
Yeah, you need to draw up those plans and make those available. That bed is awesome
Thanks! I would have to use it for a while before offering any finalized plans to others :)
Iâm joining many other subscribers and saying you could easily sell beds/plans like this. I know shipping would be ridiculous but some of us would be thrilled to have your work in our home! Your family is so gifted! Thank you for sharing! đ
I love the bed! I think you should make more furniture. This bed is better built than any bed you could buy in a store! You are so talented!
The design does remind me of some of the wooden futon chair/bed frames I have seen/ acquired over the years. I love the wooden dowel idea. You may not know that there is an ancient tradition that Solomons Temple, and also various altars were built without the use of metal instruments and no nails. The reason given for this is that it added to the aura of peace involved in the construction of these projects. Metals were used especially for instruments of war at that time and this was a way of separating these special objects/buildings from that. Building your son's bed that way made me think of that and I thought you would appreciate that connection.
Thanks for sharing :)
lionreb, Thanks for sharing that. Very interesting. I knew that & that even the stone cutting & tool work was done at the quarries but never really thought very deep about why. Have a blessed new year!
A piece of furniture you can be really proud of . It is in my opinion a work of art . One of the things I especially like about your house is that like the smoking sage people waft about for spiritual purposes , your house has love wafting about . Every part of it has been touched and blessed with your loving heart and hands . Happy new year and love .
For the board you screwed into place, counterbore the screw holes and plug them with dowels. That will make those joints look like the rest.
You did such a great job on that bed Doug! The 'no screws' technique is the way my Icelandic (carpenter) grandpa would have built it.. he used a lot of dowels and dovetail in his woodwork.... so you're still sticking to the Scandinavian/minimalist theme by the looks of it :) So funny, I kind of cringed when I saw those sharp corners and then you rounded them... then I thought of the finished floor and the potential scratches you might end up with and then Ashley popped in with the advice to use felts on the bottom lol That is a very cool minimalist bed! You should make up an instructional ebook on how to build it (along with your other projects) and sell them on Amazon.... nice passive income for your family! :) Excellent job... such a clever transitional bed for kids... plus, if Maverick jumps on it, it will survive!! lol
Thank you!
You are seriously a craftsman, and could absolutely make a living building things.
You are so clever.. My brain would not be able to work out the measurements of how to put it together! Love it.
Homemade, natural materials, affordable, easy to repair, and made with love vs. a mass produced, particle board (full of who knows what kind of chemicals), expensive, impossible to repair(disposable), and soulless. I think you did a great job.đđŒ
You are just awesome!! Both of you!! i think you were absolutely made for each other.... keep up the good work!
Good job.
I still use the bed my parents had made as a first twin sized bed. If yours lasts as long, and given the build quality I don't see any reason why it can't be, then you'll have over fifty years of use out of the frame. And that's as close to my age as you're getting. đđ
âComplicated Simplicityâ love it! So much better then metal frame! Looks great! Iâm not sure you inspire me (donât do this kind of stuff), but I admire you and Ashley and what you are trying to do very much. Have a blessed year!
Impressive. You're quite the carpenter.
Doug your so smart when it comes to making stuff! I love the way Maverickâs bed turned out!! Itâs so cute and Iâm sure Belle canât wait to have one like it!! You and Ashley are doing such a great job!!! Xoxo đ
Great frame. Did one to fit a Japanese minimal bedroom a while back and did it the same except I didn't put legs on it. Didn't like that as it was too low so I made 3.5 " legs and that worked out well. Ur right..... challenge promotes learning. Gotta try to learn. And the satisfaction in the end is awesome. Even if u goof up and have to fix more mistakes. It great fun to learn. At least it is for me.
Great job Doug! And the little man has his own bed safe and secure!
That's a very smart idea for a transition bed for a toddler. One he can grow into. Maverick is going to love it!
My favorite video so far, and that's saying a lot. I'm going to build this and give credit to your channel.
Awesome! I hope the build turns out well :) Thanks!
you are massively talented. It looks great! Love the minimalist scandinavian look
Make it into a kit. I would buy it. What Iâve been looking for!!
Well that was awesome. It looks like Adirondack furniture. Every time you are making something and stop to write out the measurements on a scrap peice of wood you remind me of my dad. He made us several things when we were kids. By the way Happy New Year.
WOW!~ You two are so skilled!! The bed is amazing! I have been watching y'all for about a year now.....and I have lived in mobile homes for the majority of my life...so I know just how skilled you are. Awesome work, seriously!!~
Southern Indiana is watching. I love the bed!
You guys are so cool. And the bag on the saw was a great idea! Iâm using that! đ
The bed really turned out nice. I think itâs great to challenge yourself too. You never know what your capable of if you donât try.
Great Bed!!! you are such a great dad to build his first bed!!!
Bed is so comfortable for babyâs first bed you should start designing childrenâs furniture itâs so practical and awesome đđHappy new year
Loved it...God bless you all... Luv ,hugs & prayers!
You guy's are awesome!!! I love watching you. I cant wait to see Mavericks room. He will be so excited!!! I hope you have the happiest of new years... God bless
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Well done, dad. That is an awesome bed platform. I'm always so impressed by how well thought out all your projects are, and your attention to detail. Can't wait to see the room reveal.
Cape Canaveral called. They want their rocket scientist back. Seriously. Amazing.
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As always, great job!
You could seriously sell plans for that design! Excellent craftsmanship, & the height flexibility makes it work for all ages & home styles. Great job!
Well done ,much better than what you can buy.
Starting a furniture business now? đLove this design, and I think the dowels are better than screws. Beautiful design!
Very creative use for the trash bag on the chop saw.
haha, just making do with what I had in the moment and trying not to make too much dust in the house.
I love it. Once again youâve shown your ingenuity. Youâre very talented. I see where the kids get it. Canât wait to see Maverickâs room reveal.
I'll have to show this video to my son. They have their mattress and box spring sitting on the floor. It's a beautiful frame. Job well done, especially for first time!
That is cool. You could make a chair along those line a place a cushion on it , when Maverick want's to sit and read a book.
That came out great!!!
Awesome job!!!
Doug, you have such a talent for woodworking! Maverick will enjoy that bed for many years. When he graduates to an even bigger bed, this one can act as a trundle and be pulled out for extra sleeping space, too. Happy New Year blessings! đđ
What a beautiful piece of furniture! I like the look of the dowels. Even though the mattress covers them up. I just think it looks more finished and clean.
So simple looking but clever and very well thought out,! Well done.đđ»ââïžđŹđ§đ
Yay new bed nice and happy new year
Doug Quote of the day
" Complicated Simplicity" đ€ well done! We still have all the furniture my Dad made in the 1940's. Something made with love is always the best! đ
Great new use for kitchen trash bags. You always amaze me.
Great bed ,your son will love it for years to come .
This is a great frame. I really like how you used the dowls instead of hard ware. It's clean and simple. You can make and sell them as a side gig!!
Happy New Year !
Doug I find you amazing. I love how you have a picture in your mind and your ability to creat it. Itâs a gift. Awesome job.
Trash bag dust collection- priceless
đđđ I enjoy y'all so much. OMG
The bed is neat. I can see where with a few modifications, it could be outdoor furniture. I like the flexibility on the height.
Brilliant, functional and cheap !
Always wanted to let you know that I love the background music and birds chirping!!! Keep up the great work, I really enjoy and look forward to your videos!!! Itâs so exciting when I open up CZcams and see a new video up!!! Happy New YEAR!!!
WOW! Definitely sell plans for this. I love it. For the dowels Iâd recommend thicker. And still would not go with screws. This will last for years. Well done Doug!
I totally agree!
Great job đ
I've build quite a few beds like this for my impoverished friends. One thing I always do is make the legs 18 inches high. That way you can easily fit a 64 litre laundry tub under the bed. They're only 16 inches high. When we are dealing with a twin size bed, that means that you can store a whopping 8 large laundry tubs under the bed and each of them is readily accessible. If you don't want to look at them just get a large sheet or two and put them over the whole bed.
That's great if somebody's tall. Not so good for a kid like this bed is for, or for a person with short legs.
My wife and I think this bed frame is really great! You could easily sell these to bed stores and furniture stores! Good job, especially on your first furniture build! Love watching you guys!
YAY! Maverick has a big boy bed! It looks great!
I was really inspired. What a great idea. I even worked out in mind mind how and where to make adjustment for side rails in the case one would need to have them. Actually, came up with two versions. I love when you decide to be innovative. Your videos are always fun to watch. Thank you so much for making them. Happy New Year and many blessings.
Awesome. Thanks for watching :)
That's a really cool design! Well done. One thing you might want to think about is a rubber pad (rubber won't slide like felt would) for the feet for when you get your flooring in. Just a thought.
Good thought, thanks!
LOVE it!
You are going to make a nice future for yourselves when you aren't just building for yourselves any more!
That is a brilliant design! Anyone on a budget could easily make it.
What a perfect bed for Maverick! It will grow with him for many years and could be used as a sofa eventually. You have thought it out and it is so useful. Bell will love it when you make one for her. Maybe a bit taller for her. Happy New Year and may the new year be filled with contentment, prosperity and good health!
Being a woodworker for 40+ years I also like the no fastener idea too. The only problem with doweling the slats is the dowels don't really pull the slat tight to the frame especially if they're slightly warped. The solution would be to clamp the slats to the frame first and then drill, glue and dowel. Of course that means having to shell out for clamps.... And it would take quite a bit longer waiting for the glue to dry on each slat! Whatever. It looks nice and solid. Sometimes simple and functional is best!
What an absolutely lovely comment
I love watching both of you and I am impressed with your wife. I understand what she goes threw and think its great she still trying to be in the videos ROCK ON BOTH OF YOU!!
Doug !!!! This is fabulous . What a treasure for your son !!
Canât wait to see the room !!
Happy New Year
Love the dust extractor on your saw! :-)
I have told you many times times you would be an awesome teacher. Now you can add furniture designer to your resume. Beautiful bed frame!
I love that bed form but I think I would have made it a little higher to hide storage bins, if for nothing else, toys.
That frame would be great for our camper.
Awesome bed! I would like one but a double/full bed. Wonder if I can get one of my carpenter son's to build me one.? I need a new bed. Enjoyed watching you build the bed. Great fun. Love you guys. â€â€
Love the saw dust collector bag! Great idea for the bed!
I absolutely adore watching your videos. Maverickâs bed is awesome. My FIL build our furniture and he was an orthopedic surgeon. He thought all mattressâ should be on a platform, he did not think your mattress should sit on an inter spring. The bed he build for our son was like to large drawers for the twin mattress to sit on and lots of storage in the drawers, it really was awesome for his toys and extra bedding. Canât wait to see his room completed and see his face when he sees it. Happy New Year to you, your lovely wife and your beautiful childrenâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
Another great project completed. I have been around the block a few times as they say. And the older I get the more I believe that less is more. I like so many others probably have suffered from buyers remorse. I now do no not buy things immediately. I really try to give myself a chance to decide how much I really need something before I rush off and purchase it. In doing this I have had fewer episodes of buyers remorse. I believe that we usually do not need a lot of the things we get. Then we have a lot more work in maintaining the items (like cleaning the etc.) Less can definitely be more at times. I think you definitely have it right about keeping things simple. My best to you and your family for a peaceful, productive abd blessed New Year ahead.đșđșđșđđđđđđđđ
Thank you :)
I love the garbage bag dust collection. I'm going to start doing this.
And the vacuum cleaner hooked up to the sander!!
Me too, so simple yet I never thought of it lol
Love it, we made loft beds so we had storage for our boys . $77 total for two twin beds. Your design is better that the one we found 5 yrs ago.
This looks like the same design for DIY deck lounge chairs, only a tad narrower & a back piece that can be raised or lowered. Maybe you could make lounge chairs for the new decks you will install next year. This bed has the basic build design for many pieces of DIY furniture. Anna White's channel shows you how to build the furniture & she has FREE plans for all of it - you will find everything you need to inspire you there....maybe you already know about her channel. Love the professional result of Maverick's bed with the rounded corners! GREAT job Doug!
My sons crib converts into both a toddler bed as well as a full size bed with a frame and everything
But I have often considered something in between but didnt want to buy a whole new bed set. I'm fairly handy, and this honestly looks adorable for a little boys room, maybe I'll copy cat your idea and create my own version for him đ€ I never even considered that until seeing this!
Love the bed frame! Can;t wait to see the room reveal!
i built wood frames for my children many years ago that were tall enough to allow plastic storage containers to slide underneath this eliminated the need for dressers until i could make them. as they hung everything up but sox underwear shorts ect they fit in tubs under the beds my spouse made a sham that we attached with magnets so they could be easily washed. i eventually made desks night stands and matching dressers for them to suit their needs.
Great bed frame idea & an great way to use vacuum!! Looks great!!
At 48 minutes after 8 p.m., on Monday, January 6, 2020, I clicked the like button for this video. Love that design!