DIY Modern Twin Bed

By The Awesome Orange
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This easy-to-make diy modern twin bed plan will bring some awesome style to your guest bedroom or kids bedroom.

Difficulty moderate

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Tape Measure
    Tape Measure
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 3 Board , 2x4 , 96"
  • 7 Board , 2x2 , 96"
  • 16 Bed Slat , 1x4 , 39"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 36 2 1/2" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws
  • 14 2" Spax Wood Screws
  • 1 Set of 4 - No Mortise Bed Frame Brackets
  • 32 1 1/4" Spax Wood Screws
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Cut List & Parts

  • 9 Headboard Rail, Stiles & Footboard Bottom Stile , 1.5" x 1.5" x 39"
  • 2 Headboard & Footboard Rails , 3.5" x 1.5" x 39"
  • 2 Footboard Stiles , 1.5" x 1.5" x 14"
  • 2 Bed Slat Supports , 1.5" x 1.5" x 74"
  • 2 Side Rails , 3.5" x 1.5" x 76"
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Directions

  • Cut to length

    Cut all pieces to final lengths. I recommend using a stop block on your miter saw to create easy and accurate repeatable cuts.

    Step 1

  • Drill Pocket Holes

    Drill two (2) 2 1/2" pocket holes on (7 of the 9) 39" L 2x2 boards & the two (2) 39"L 2x4 boards using your Kreg pocket hole jig.

    Step 2

  • Assemble Footboard

    Assemble footboard. Pocket holes on the bottom 2x2 should be facing down and pocket holes on the 2x4 should be facing inside the bed frame to keep holes hidden.

    Step 3

  • Assemble Headboard

    Attach bottom rail to two side pieces first with pocket holes facing down. Then line up the footboard with the headboard and mark where middle 2x4 support should line up and then attach. Then attach top rail and each additional rail 1.5" apart from top with pocket holes facing the back.

    Step 4

  • Attached Slat Supports

    Attach slat supports to side rails using the 2" spax screws. I used a couple of bed slats to create the correct amount of spacing from the top.

    Step 5

  • Install Bed Frame Hardware

    Hardware has a left and right side, so be sure to install proper bracket on each side using screws provided. Link to brackets I used in the Extras tab.

    Step 6

  • Assemble Bed

    Attach rails to headboard and then attach to footboard.

    Step 7

  • Install Bed Slats

    Lay out bed slats evenly and attach to slat support using 1 1/4" spax wood screws.

    Step 8

  • Visit theAwesomeOrange.com

    Visit my website www.theAwesomeOrange.com to get more details and photos of this build and other awesome DIY projects!

    Step 9