In this video, I'm sharing how to build this adorable DIY kids floor bed using basic 2x4s and some wood dowels!

I’ve got the building plans, dimensions and step by step details for a DIY floor bed here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-t...

See note at bottom *


This was a SUPER simple project and only required a few basic tools and materials and I'll show you how here :)

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Tools and Materials Used In this Video:
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Materials:

(4) 2x4x8 boards: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Eaz094
(3) 2x2x8 boards: https://homedepot.sjv.io/n1R4N7
(3) 2x3x8 boards: https://homedepot.sjv.io/6bPkAr
(14) 3/4" diameter x 48" long dowel rods: https://homedepot.sjv.io/NKQGQK
2 1/2" pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3rMY5Bl
2 1/2" wood screws
2 7/8" timber screws (optional): https://homedepot.sjv.io/QONYNA
Wood Glue
Sandpaper

Tools:

Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/n1R4R7
Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/3j2OVNk
3/4" forstener bit: https://homedepot.sjv.io/BXz5zL
Kreg Multi-Mark (helpful, not required): https://amzn.to/3fb9A0g
Various clamps (helpful, not required)
Rubber Mallet (helpful, not required)

*A Note About Bed Rail Spacing:
There are "industry standards" for rail spacing for cribs. However, since this isn't a "crib" for a baby, but is a bed for an older child, I'm not sure if the standards apply in this case. So, please be aware, the standards are not followed in this plan.

The great thing about building it yourself is that you can customize it however you wish. And since this particular project was built for an older toddler, the spacing for the rails used here seemed adequate for his size.

However, if you prefer to stick to the standards, please take note to do your own research before building your own as these "industry standards" are always subject to change. I encourage you to do what you are comfortable doing.