How to Create a Daybed
Perfect for guests to spend the night and homeowners to kick back and read a book or enjoy a lazy afternoon, daybeds add a decorative and cozy addition to any space in the house. Daybeds come in many sizes and varieties, but the least-expensive way to add one to your home is to roll up your sleeves and make it yourself. Here is a plan that includes a trip to the hardware store, a wood door and a few hours of your time to make a daybed that guarantees sweet dreams. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1 five-panel door, 36 inches wide
- 1- x 3-inch wooden boards
- Saw
- Paint
- Primer
- Drill
- Screws
Instructions
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Purchase a five-panel door from a hardware store. Inquire about having the wood-cutting department cut the door in half or cut it yourself at home. The two halves will be the sides of the daybed.
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Cut the 1 x 3 wood boards into six strips of the following sizes: four of the strips should each measure the size of the height of the daybed sides. For example, if the door was 80 inches high, the daybed sides are each 40 inches high. The four 1 x 3 strips should measure 40 inches. The remaining two 1 x 3 strips should measure 38 inches each.
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Use a drill and screws to attach the four 1 x 3 wood strips (40-inch length) to each of the daybed sides. Screw the remaining two 1 x 3 strips to the top of the daybed sides.
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Apply two coats of primer to the daybed sides if the finished product will be white or off-white. Allow to dry fully. Apply two coats of paint. Attach the daybed sides to a metal bed frame with screws after the paint is completely dry.
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Place a box spring on the bed frame and add a daybed skirt before putting on the mattress. Add a comforter (or a bunk-bed "bunkie" for a tailored look) and an array of toss pillows. Select a mixture of king-sized pillow shams and square or round throw pillows for a comfortable and decorative look.
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