Build a DIY Beadboard Twin Bed

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot

Eeeeek! I’m so excited to be teaming up with my friends at The Home Depot again to bring you another fun build! Do you remember when I built the Giant Connect Four Game for their Lumber Challenge? Well, for this project, the only rules were to find a way to incorporate their tongue-and-groove patterned boards. It’s a material in their lumber section that has the strength of a 1x board, but clicks together seamlessly to create the look of beadboard. Awesome, right?

So fast forward to my workshop…do you guys remember when I spilled this sneak peak a few weeks ago? See the beadboard and 4×4 posts?

After making some sawdust, those materials started to take shape into a twin-sized bed with beadboard detail.

Thrown in a bit of time sanding and a coat of fresh white paint, and this build turned into a classic, country or beach-style addition to any kid’s or guest room.

To see the full build including a cut list and step-by-step photos, click over to

The Home Depot Blog!

Pssst: Check out my NEW PLANS for a Queen or King size bed inspired by this design!

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Posted by Jenn & filed under Blog, General. This post has 12 comments.

12 thoughts on “Build a DIY Twin Bed”

amandamscott October 26, 2015 at 4:56 pm

Would love to see this in a queen or king size! Can you provide cut list?
1. Jenn Post author November 5, 2015 at 2:17 pm
  
  Hi Amanda,
  YES! I’ve gotten a few requests and am working on a cut list for both! Stay tuned!! –Jenn
2. Jenn Post author January 23, 2016 at 3:46 pm
  
  Hi Amanda,
  Just wanted to let you know that I posted the plans for this bed in a Queen and King today! Hope they’re helpful! Thanks again for reading! –Jenn
  https://build-basic.com/build-a-diy-beadboard-bed/
Jonathan October 16, 2015 at 4:30 pm

Very Well Planned out!
Janet October 16, 2015 at 1:40 pm

Love this! Is there any possibility of a cut list for a queen version? I have in my list to build one from another site but I LOVE this one!!!! You are inspirational…. And I love your easy to follow directions.
1. Jenn Post author November 5, 2015 at 2:22 pm
  
  Hi Janet,
  YES! I’m working on a cut list for a King and Queen version of this bed. Thanks for your interest!! –Jenn
2. Jenn Post author January 23, 2016 at 3:47 pm
  
  Hi Janet,
  Just wanted to let you know that I posted the plans for this bed in a Queen and King today! Hope they’re helpful! Thanks again for reading! –Jenn
  https://build-basic.com/build-a-diy-beadboard-bed/
OhEverythingHandmade October 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm

Love this, what a fun project. Thanks for sharing.
John October 14, 2015 at 4:19 pm

HI. great project. Quick question, does the back of the Footboard get any treatment to cover up the vertical support gussets?
1. Jenn Post author November 5, 2015 at 2:25 pm
  
  Hi John,
  Out mattress was thick enough that it came to almost the top of the Footboard and concealed all the pocket holes and gussets, but you could always fill the holes with plugs or filler. You could also tack a thin piece of plywood on the back to make it one solid panel and cover everything. Hope this helps!! –Jenn

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