How many of you have dreamed of the romantic look a 4 poster bed brings to the bedroom? Thin sheer curtains hanging down the sides, pulled closed giving the feeling you were in a different space. A private space, wrapped up in seclusion?
You may think that dream is just a fantasy after looking at price tags, but you can make one yourself. Yes, you can. Have confidence. It truly is not that hard. After all, it is just you and your mate who see's it. It's not like guests will be in your room like they are in the main part of your home. And if they are? Well, they would be mighty impressed with your drill capabilities! And even then, they are not going see any imperfections you may be aware of unless they start inspecting your work- and that is when I would ask to see their carpentry skill credits. LOL. They do not need to know you had the lumber store cut it to exact for you. YOU made it and that is all that matters.
You can do this. If you have ever worked a drill before or if your partner has, this is calling your name. Not to mention this is a great relationship project. You are working TOGETHER on making something you will use TOGETHER, every night. It may even spark some romance back into the relationship. Those beam tops are a perfect spot for candle lanterns. Sheers closed, a Moroccan candle chandelier hanging from the ceiling over the bed. Some smooth sexy R&B
playing in the air...You know where I am going with this. Try it. You may find something you thought was not possible......
I was able to purchase all my supplies (not including the new drill) for under $95. Fabric, wood screws, metal L brackets, 4x4 post flat toppers are included in that.
Mine is made for a queen size bed frame. You will want to measure bed frame sides and ends for exact measurements. Even 1/4 of an inch difference will matter with the cross beams. I had the lumber store cut my wood to ensure exact cuts and ease in the project. Use your imagination if you can not find what I have listed for supplies. Walk around the stoe and turn the brain wheels to see what would work for you. I have included the cost at what I bought the supplies for. Your store prices may differ.
Supplies for bed framing:
4- 4x4 posts $6.97 each(~ I bought the 8ft long & had them cut at 6 ft. (save the cut off's for future project.)
4- $2.49 eachpost decorative flat toppers(used for feet of the posts) :
2 -8x4 plywood $10 each -or better quality wood sheeting cut to size needed. (*measure bed foot and head ends for your size of cutting. make head board taller then the floor board and be sure you are measuring after leaving a gap between where the floor and the wood board meet. I used a large coffee can height since i used them to support the boards while i screwed boards in place.* )
9- 2x4 beams 8 ft long $1.96 each- their measurements will depend on the size you cut your head and foot boards. They will be used to do a "picture frame" effect to give it a more finished look. :
4- 2x2 beams 8 feet long $1.37~ used for bed top sides and ends. Again, be sure to measure your bed and have them cut at the lumber yard for exact measurements. Save the left over cut offs for the connectors of foot/head boards to the posts!
8- metal "L" angle connectors $.49 cents each. 2 inch wide to fit the 2X2 beams connecting to the top sides of posts. :
1 regular size boxof 2 " (deck) wood screws ~$7
1 small box of 1" wood screws (for the cross beams) $2.50
Now for those sheers I found a bargain. I got the fabric for $3 a yard- normal price? $14.99 a yard. I bought 5 yards which was more then enough and had extra for another project. Measure the height from beam top to the length you wish to have them hang. If you want more drape spilling onto the floor, add 4 inches to the height from top to floor.
Now the kicker is how do i hang these so they are smooth to pull shut? I brought an extra piece of the @x@ cut off end and started trying the curtain rings on them at the store. Nothing fit! The holes were too small. Then it hit me... Look in the shower curtain section. So I went with the cheap plastic shiny clear rings. Fit perfect! and are easy to pull the sheers shut without getting up.
Don't forget to get your paint. I used a kilz primer on the plywood boards first. Then a coat of semi gloss Galaxy depth color black. I was in a hurry so instead of painting everything before putting it togther, I just did the cross beams and head/foot boards. And it still sits half painted unfinished. But hey- It is put together and I can finish when time allows...after all those outdoor projects of course. and the garden.. and..well. Maybe before Fall I will get to it.
Keep an eye out for Part Two of making your own 4 Poster bed. I will elp you put all that stuff together and have you sleeping in your very own boudoir bed!
Sweet dreams,
Tammie
So are you ready to get all your supplies together? Do not forget to grab a partner fo rthis project. There are times when I had to have Panda come help me while The Captain was at work.
You may think that dream is just a fantasy after looking at price tags, but you can make one yourself. Yes, you can. Have confidence. It truly is not that hard. After all, it is just you and your mate who see's it. It's not like guests will be in your room like they are in the main part of your home. And if they are? Well, they would be mighty impressed with your drill capabilities! And even then, they are not going see any imperfections you may be aware of unless they start inspecting your work- and that is when I would ask to see their carpentry skill credits. LOL. They do not need to know you had the lumber store cut it to exact for you. YOU made it and that is all that matters.
You can do this. If you have ever worked a drill before or if your partner has, this is calling your name. Not to mention this is a great relationship project. You are working TOGETHER on making something you will use TOGETHER, every night. It may even spark some romance back into the relationship. Those beam tops are a perfect spot for candle lanterns. Sheers closed, a Moroccan candle chandelier hanging from the ceiling over the bed. Some smooth sexy R&B
playing in the air...You know where I am going with this. Try it. You may find something you thought was not possible......
I was able to purchase all my supplies (not including the new drill) for under $95. Fabric, wood screws, metal L brackets, 4x4 post flat toppers are included in that.Mine is made for a queen size bed frame. You will want to measure bed frame sides and ends for exact measurements. Even 1/4 of an inch difference will matter with the cross beams. I had the lumber store cut my wood to ensure exact cuts and ease in the project. Use your imagination if you can not find what I have listed for supplies. Walk around the stoe and turn the brain wheels to see what would work for you. I have included the cost at what I bought the supplies for. Your store prices may differ.
Supplies for bed framing:
4- 4x4 posts $6.97 each(~ I bought the 8ft long & had them cut at 6 ft. (save the cut off's for future project.)
4- $2.49 eachpost decorative flat toppers(used for feet of the posts) :
2 -8x4 plywood $10 each -or better quality wood sheeting cut to size needed. (*measure bed foot and head ends for your size of cutting. make head board taller then the floor board and be sure you are measuring after leaving a gap between where the floor and the wood board meet. I used a large coffee can height since i used them to support the boards while i screwed boards in place.* )9- 2x4 beams 8 ft long $1.96 each- their measurements will depend on the size you cut your head and foot boards. They will be used to do a "picture frame" effect to give it a more finished look. :
4- 2x2 beams 8 feet long $1.37~ used for bed top sides and ends. Again, be sure to measure your bed and have them cut at the lumber yard for exact measurements. Save the left over cut offs for the connectors of foot/head boards to the posts!8- metal "L" angle connectors $.49 cents each. 2 inch wide to fit the 2X2 beams connecting to the top sides of posts. :
1 regular size boxof 2 " (deck) wood screws ~$71 small box of 1" wood screws (for the cross beams) $2.50
Now for those sheers I found a bargain. I got the fabric for $3 a yard- normal price? $14.99 a yard. I bought 5 yards which was more then enough and had extra for another project. Measure the height from beam top to the length you wish to have them hang. If you want more drape spilling onto the floor, add 4 inches to the height from top to floor.
Now the kicker is how do i hang these so they are smooth to pull shut? I brought an extra piece of the @x@ cut off end and started trying the curtain rings on them at the store. Nothing fit! The holes were too small. Then it hit me... Look in the shower curtain section. So I went with the cheap plastic shiny clear rings. Fit perfect! and are easy to pull the sheers shut without getting up.
Don't forget to get your paint. I used a kilz primer on the plywood boards first. Then a coat of semi gloss Galaxy depth color black. I was in a hurry so instead of painting everything before putting it togther, I just did the cross beams and head/foot boards. And it still sits half painted unfinished. But hey- It is put together and I can finish when time allows...after all those outdoor projects of course. and the garden.. and..well. Maybe before Fall I will get to it.Keep an eye out for Part Two of making your own 4 Poster bed. I will elp you put all that stuff together and have you sleeping in your very own boudoir bed!
Sweet dreams,
Tammie
So are you ready to get all your supplies together? Do not forget to grab a partner fo rthis project. There are times when I had to have Panda come help me while The Captain was at work.
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