Comments on: DIY Twin Size House Bed

By: Addicted 2 DIY

Addicted 2 DIY — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:04:35 +0000

In reply to Adam. So glad to hear that your daughter loves the bed!

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 05:17:39 +0000

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!

By: Addicted 2 DIY

Addicted 2 DIY — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:31:23 +0000

In reply to Johanna.

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:)

By: Johanna

Johanna — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 17:54:13 +0000

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?

By: Addicted 2 DIY

Addicted 2 DIY — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:45:33 +0000

In reply to Crystal.

Hi Crystal,

Here is the link to the plans: https://addicted2diy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/House-Bed-Plans.pdf

By: Addicted 2 DIY

Addicted 2 DIY — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:44:20 +0000

In reply to Dan. 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.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:39:15 +0000

In reply to Addicted 2 DIY. Can this be done without the use of the Kreg Jig? And pilot hole & screw the pieces together? Thanks in advance.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Thu, 28 May 2020 22:12:49 +0000

I can’t download the plans can u email or comment them back . crystalkiddy@yahoo.com