Yes, I just said that... Beds are so expensive, Mattress and Bed at least $1000. So I decided to make one! I'm using this template Here and Here because I am making a twin. This is so cheap. We bought everything last night, I build the footboard and part of the headboard. I'm almost done, staining it and finishing it today and then I'll take a complete picture.
All lumber was $74, everything else TOTAL including Lumber was $128. But we bought a big thing of deck screws to use because we use them for everything and that in itself was $20. So Probably closer to $115 and one stain will probably go back because I bought 2 to be safe.
Here is the headboard and footboard last night before completing the foot. This is how the head looks as of now.
Footboard completed!
Just need to finish the headboard (make it equal) and do the side rails, then stain, then assemble in Avery's room. Jon is getting her mattress today. Art Van had a Sealy for $200, so that's not bad. Then she can sleep in her big girl bed for her nap and tonight! She's going to love it!
12 comments:
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I am your newest follower from Sunday relax and surf. Great blog.
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Rachel C said...
Wow! Looks great! I'm impressed :)
Anonymous said...
Looks great.
The stain may not be dry in time for her to use it to sleep in tonight.
You will want to have her door open the first few nights she does sleep in her big girl bed because of the fumes from the stain. Unless you used an eco friendly stain - than their should not be any off gassing smell.
You may also want to crack a window for a few minutes during the day.
Thanks for introducing me to a new blog "AnaWhite"
msposhb said...
How exciting!
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singlemom2008 said...
Newest follower from the Sunday Blog Hop. Love the layout of the site..cute. would love for you to follow back.
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tree said...
Wow! You did a great job! i love the look of the bed too, very rustic and simple. i would love make something similar for my daughter when she moves out of her toddler bed. i'm bookmarking the templates. thank you! Be sure and post a picture of the bed stained and completed!! :) Wonderful!
Jenn @ Beautiful Calling said...
Looks great so far. Good job!!! I look forward to seeing the finished bed :)
Keisha's Giveaways and Things said...
WOw that is a great idea.. i am so serious we have 5 girls and youa re right they can get very expensive next time they need beds i am def gonna make one. Thanks for the idea.. seriously. i think i paid like $1300 for my 15 yr old bed. that is jsut one. darn i wish i would have thought of this earlier i cant wiat to see your finalized project.
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