tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post5894463900260107710..comments2024-03-16T08:19:53.462-04:00Comments on More Like Home: Day 6 - Build a Simple Modern BedGeorgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-91697137076706412122021-03-16T23:37:03.539-04:002021-03-16T23:37:03.539-04:00Way to go! DIY pocket holes are next level! :)Way to go! DIY pocket holes are next level! :)Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-1452591523456863602020-11-20T02:25:39.127-05:002020-11-20T02:25:39.127-05:00Did you figure out for king what u need as l would...Did you figure out for king what u need as l would love to make this for king bed alsoBritzackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287137180072626237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-47122960808024640082020-07-07T10:53:05.093-04:002020-07-07T10:53:05.093-04:00Definitely! The easiest way would probably be to a...Definitely! The easiest way would probably be to add a 4x4 post inside each corner of the frame. You can make them whatever height you need and drill through the side and end boards to attach them. Hope that helps! :) Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-31821965023348707582020-06-28T01:14:17.394-04:002020-06-28T01:14:17.394-04:00Im not sure if this has been asked or not but coul...Im not sure if this has been asked or not but could I add legs onto this some how before attaching the frame to the headboard? This is so beautiful and the instructions are written so good!! I plan on making this over the following week and weekend!Gena Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959064767400232593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-11990450991706436412020-03-02T15:53:40.930-05:002020-03-02T15:53:40.930-05:00I recently completed this project. I made the base...I recently completed this project. I made the base separate from the headboard. I didn't have a kreg jig so I made diy pocket holes.t77https://www.blogger.com/profile/13976623253305802380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-77139416676308086222017-08-02T21:46:52.860-04:002017-08-02T21:46:52.860-04:00Good thoughts! Thanks, Paul! :)Good thoughts! Thanks, Paul! :)Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-34200858669674481722017-07-15T01:11:21.850-04:002017-07-15T01:11:21.850-04:00I thought about this also, you have some options ...I thought about this also, you have some options depending on how high you want your mattress to be. My build has the box spring sitting on the cross members. If you want to keep that height, yet simply conceal the box spring, I would basically build another 2x8 box bed and place it on top of the lower assembly. Essentially making the bed box 2x16, but the supports would be on the lower assembly. From there you can raise or lower the box spring/mattress combo to your desired height by raising/lowering the side supports.<br /><br />Paul S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-31074646020923847792017-06-28T23:32:13.412-04:002017-06-28T23:32:13.412-04:00I can tell you it will be VERY HEAVY. But I don...I can tell you it will be VERY HEAVY. But I don't know the specific weight. Sorry!Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-33127283707068527082017-06-24T16:21:55.118-04:002017-06-24T16:21:55.118-04:00any idea how much this will weigh?any idea how much this will weigh?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02954179308885179963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-66697536116146462362017-01-12T20:35:19.397-05:002017-01-12T20:35:19.397-05:00That's great! Thanks so much for the feedback....That's great! Thanks so much for the feedback. I can't wait to see it finished!Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-24742347490245737122017-01-09T11:08:39.392-05:002017-01-09T11:08:39.392-05:00Turns out, somehow the bed is much more comfortabl...Turns out, somehow the bed is much more comfortable - could be the height difference, or the fact that the squeaky metal frame is gone now. I'll be updating with the completed shelves in a few days once the stain / poly are set. I decided on the floating side tables - but used 3.5 x 1 1/8" pine plank for the top instead of the 2x4 framing lumber I put on the rest of the bed. By the time I bonded and sanded, the top displays as one solid piece. I reinforced the back with a short 2x4 blocks under the top which I will use Kreg pocket holes to affix to the side panels. This should offer the strength needed without the support boards.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12385169072617737226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-1703090502292180532017-01-06T21:25:56.239-05:002017-01-06T21:25:56.239-05:00I love the footboard! Great job, I hope your wife ...I love the footboard! Great job, I hope your wife loved it. :)Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-31112788011948693692017-01-03T14:23:58.709-05:002017-01-03T14:23:58.709-05:00I built one of these as a king. My plans differ, i...I built one of these as a king. My plans differ, in that I dropped the box spring into the frame, added a footboard, and raised the bed up 3" off the ground. Pictures at http://mrjoshuah.blogspot.com/2016/12/made-this-for-my-wife.htmlJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265850073896034702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-74716047211077156412017-01-03T14:19:27.797-05:002017-01-03T14:19:27.797-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265850073896034702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-65566383574802575112016-11-18T11:28:17.396-05:002016-11-18T11:28:17.396-05:00Plans for the headboard are here: http://www.morel...Plans for the headboard are here: http://www.morelikehome.net/2012/10/day-5-build-simple-modern-headboard.htmlGeorgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-66817278278986530372016-11-18T11:27:50.378-05:002016-11-18T11:27:50.378-05:00Yes it's a queen size.Yes it's a queen size.Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-16179263612362607092016-11-17T12:50:23.623-05:002016-11-17T12:50:23.623-05:00What wood do I need to get if I don't want to ...What wood do I need to get if I don't want to build the bed frameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-9568908327723789092016-11-17T12:45:50.695-05:002016-11-17T12:45:50.695-05:00This headboard is for a queen, right???This headboard is for a queen, right???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-60162262386908112852016-07-09T19:54:15.847-04:002016-07-09T19:54:15.847-04:00A mattress yes it has to breathe but a box spring ...A mattress yes it has to breathe but a box spring is made of wood & really has no springs ..mine doesn`t . I took apart a box spring & it was just a frame with lots of padding on top.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-17884061967295440732016-04-21T22:11:43.568-04:002016-04-21T22:11:43.568-04:00Hi, I've always heard you shouldn't put ma...Hi, I've always heard you shouldn't put mattress directly on the floor because they need airflow below to prevent mold and mildew. I was assuming the same would be true for box springs, but it may not be since they probably have better ventilation than something as dense as a mattress? If so that would definitely work! :)Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-19028893532133691792016-04-20T13:47:31.693-04:002016-04-20T13:47:31.693-04:00I would just build this plan without the middle su...I would just build this plan without the middle support and slats. Then just put the box spring on the floor.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11879019597375677937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-31242699581933965022016-02-19T15:17:32.508-05:002016-02-19T15:17:32.508-05:00How tall is your box spring? I'll see what I c...How tall is your box spring? I'll see what I can come up with. :) Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-9900506715797226732016-02-19T00:13:06.592-05:002016-02-19T00:13:06.592-05:00how do you think is possible to cover a spring box...how do you think is possible to cover a spring box?<br />My wife wants a bed frame for a queen mattress and a spring box, is it possible to build a bed frame with a side rails concealing a spring box???? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212053004713368604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-13130953800641729722015-12-08T12:07:52.076-05:002015-12-08T12:07:52.076-05:00Yes, it is HEAVY. 1x8's (or 1x4's) would b...Yes, it is HEAVY. 1x8's (or 1x4's) would be a great way to lighten the load. They wouldn't work out exactly the same as 1x4's since their actual sizes are different than their named sizes: 1x4=.75x3.5, 1x8=.75x7.5 but you can just adjust the height of the legs to fit whatever you go with. <br /><br />If you want it even lighter you could leave a gap between each of the horizontal slats as well, which would give it a different but very cool look. Use an extra 1x4 turned on it's side as a spacer when you attach the slats to get an even 3/4" gap between each board. Have fun!Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-82674818922955046632015-11-06T15:04:04.712-05:002015-11-06T15:04:04.712-05:00I feel like this is going to be VERY heavy? is the...I feel like this is going to be VERY heavy? is there a reasonable way to lighten the overall weight? Ive never built anything in my life, so i wanna start with this project. I feel as though i could use 1x8's for the center of the headboard, rather than 2x4's. Would that be lighter? I dont even know if a 1x8 is a thing or not... Any ideas to make this lighter?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04557123906901371566noreply@blogger.com