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Build yourself or a family-member an elegant, or a wood bed frame. Or build an English Poster bed or a pedestal bed. Save space by building a day bed, a trundle bed or a Murphy bed. Save money by converting doors or another bed into the bed you want.
Converting a water bed frame to a platform bed is not a very hard project and you will be quite pleased with the result, no longer needing to worry about leaks or electric Read More
When looking for an ingenious way to create a unique bed frame, why search only from store front to store front? You may find what you really need behind the store. Read More
Making a bed using old doors and recycled lumber will result in a unique piece of furniture for your home and give your bedroom a custom look for pennies. The average Read More
It's easy and relatively inexpensive to convert two twin mattresses into one king-size bed. Most linen stores or stores with linen departments sell twin bed bridges that Read More
Many antique beds were built when a double-size mattress would suit most couples. Today, the queen-size mattress is the choice for most bedroom sets, which poses a slight Read More
Storage is important to any homeowner. Adding storage to your home provides organization and piece of mind. A popular place to put items is under the bed, but this can Read More
A popular trend in bedroom furnishings is the platform bed. It has a sleek, modern feel that fits in well with the minimalist look that's the prevailing décor in many Read More
Water beds are a lot of fun. However, many people reach a point where a water bed is no longer practical. For example, some people move to an apartment that doesn't allow a Read More
Water beds are a sure bet for giving a bedroom that custom look and feel. Solid wood is the most common material used to build a frame to hold the mattress, but it does Read More
An aluminum pipe bed is a sturdy, four-poster style bed. This aluminum pipe bed design is inexpensive and easily assembled. These plans are designed for a full-sized bed. Read More
English poster beds with canopies are in the the stately homes in England, or in the houses of colonial houses in the United States. They're beautiful as well as practical, Read More
Metal bed frames vary by size and specific design, but assembling them is usually fairly straightforward. If you don't have specific instructions for your metal bed frame, Read More
Perhaps you have acquired a queen sized mattress and you need a bed frame. Instead of buying one, you can build your own as long as you have the right tools and some know how. Read More
A four poster bed is a beautiful addition to any bedroom. It can add an elegant touch to your home decorating style, but these beds can be quite expensive. You can save Read More
Tired of that cheap metal frame? Want something elegant but inexpensive? Here's a simple way to give yourself an elegant bedframe. Read More
A pedestal bed can be a sleeping accomodation that is both easy to set up and easy to take down. It also eliminates the need for a box spring, making the job of moving the Read More
The carpentry skills used to build a wood frame bed are very simple in this case, but to design a bed that is satisfactory to the person or persons who will be sleeping in Read More
Having family or friends over for the holidays and need extra sleeping space? An ideal solution, even in a small cottage, is a bed that slides under an existing one. Read More
An over-the-bed table is a rolling table used to eat, work or read on while in bed. In some ways, the table is similar to those used in hospitals. When not in use over the Read More
When you are caught with an extremely small space to use for a bedroom, try making a built-in bed. If you are handy with wood projects, you can take this project on with Read More
A day bed is used for both a bed and seating area. Children get more use out of a day bed since most of them do not use a mattress bigger than a twin size. Day beds take up Read More
Futons are very useful pieces of furniture with their couch/bed combination style. It is even possible to build bunk beds out of futons so you'll have a bed/couch on the Read More
Many people need an extra bed in their house yet don't have the space to put one. Building a Murphy bed that will tuck nicely away when not in use is a relatively easy and Read More
In a small or even medium-sized room, a bed takes up the vast majority of the available space, even though it is used fewer than half of the hours of the day. A Murphy bed, Read More
A trundle bed is a twin sized bed designed to slide underneath another twin sized bed when it's not in use. Trundle beds are a great space-saver in small rooms, or for the Read More
If you want to make a small space more livable, consider a Murphy bed or wall bed. It frees up space and adds another bedroom or guest room. Here's how to make your own Read More
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