Learn how to build this adorable twin size kids house bed in as little as a day using these easy to follow printable plans.
A few months ago, my neighbor asked me if I could design plans for a girls house bed that she could build for her granddaughter. She had searched everywhere and could not find plans for exactly what she was looking for, so I happily agreed to help her out and designed the plans for this DIY twin size house bed. She’s brand new to woodworking, but has really developed a great love for building things. With these plans, she was able to build this bed in just a weekend and her granddaughter loves it! Just click the link below to download the printable plans.
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She sent me these photos when she was done and I absolutely love how adorable the bed turned out! It’s a simple project that doesn’t require a ton of tools and is perfect if you’re just getting started in woodworking. Make sure that you download the printable plans for this project so you can build your own! I’ve also included a pinnable image below that you can add to your projects board on Pinterest!
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Hello, i cant download the plans of twin bed. How can i do it? Thank you for you’re awser. Joe
Hi Joe,
If you click on the sentence “download the printable plans,” it will open a new window with the plans.
Hello,
Do you have a rough estimate of total costs?
Thanks
It is very dependent on where you live and what materials you use, but if you use dimensional pine lumber and sanded plywood (not veneer), the rough estimate would be around $75 in materials.
I know this comment is late but I am planning on following your plans and would like to know is the mattress a regular twin or a twin xl ? Thanks if you see this !
Hi Paula,
These plans are for a standard twin mattress. Thanks for checking!
What are the overall dimensions for this bed width and height?
It’s approximately 80″ long and 41 11/16″ wide by approximately 48″ tall.
Hello,
What tools are needed for this project?
Thank you,
Deihjzia
Hi there! You’ll need a saw, a drill, a Kreg Jig, and a sander.
Can this be done without the use of the Kreg Jig? And pilot hole & screw the pieces together?
Thanks in advance.
I’m sure you can. I would probably use brackets on the angled portions of the build, but everywhere else you can certainly use pilot holes and wood screws.
I can’t download the plans can u email or comment them back . crystalkiddy@yahoo.com
Hi Crystal,
Here is the link to the plans: https://addicted2diy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/House-Bed-Plans.pdf
Hello, I’m planning on building this for my daughter and I wondered if you thought that the 2X2 cleats would accommodate a box spring rather than building the plywood platform? I already have both, and wanted to reduce weight on the bed for moving it later. I am thinking too, that with the box spring AND mattress, I might have to make the legs a bit longer so the whole thing doesn’t look swished – thoughts?
Hi Johanna,
You can use 2×2 cleats with slats across them if you prefer this over plywood. And yes, you can certainly customize it to make the legs longer:)
Great design! I followed it and she loved it. Two notes, I’m not sure if twin mattress es are different here in Canada, but there is about a 2 inch gap between the mattress and the end rail for me. ( unfortunately I bought the mattress after I was already done so I couldn’t double check measurements, completely my fault) So if I were to build it again I would shorten it by about 2”
Second, I added 9” to the height of the four posts, and it made for a better height to the top rail for my little one (4yrs). I feel if I had used the 26” height, she would have bonked her head pretty quickly.
Other than those two minor tweaks, I love this design!
So glad to hear that your daughter loves the bed!