How to choose a durable, hardy bed

Pros and cons of making a bed

As mentioned above, sleeping space is very expensive. The more attractive and better quality it is, the higher the price rises. Cheap copies will last a short service life. Over time, they can not only lose their beauty, but simply fall apart.

A good bed is overpriced, and cheaper ones are inferior in quality. In this case, you can assemble a bed from chipboard with your own hands.

Making a bed yourself from chipboard will not only help you save money. A person will not be limited in the design and shape of the product, the main thing is that it fits the parameters of the chosen mattress.

The cost of a fully made bed will be much less than in the store.

Advantages of a seat made from chipboard:

It is enough to buy accessories and materials, and their cost is quite low;
there is no need for specific tools or special skills, manufacturing is quite accessible to anyone;
a drawing of a bed made of chipboard can be easily found on the Internet;
such material is not interesting to various insects;
there are no flaws on its surface;
resistance to mechanical damage;
will not begin to delaminate or dry out;
the opportunity to receive a unique item without overpayments;
the product will fit perfectly into the interior of the room;
reliability and high quality.

The material is selected independently, this will allow you to choose inexpensive parts.
In addition to the advantages, there are several disadvantages:

low resistance to high humidity;
with constant installation and dismantling, the product may begin to deform;
not exactly an attractive appearance.

The last minus can be easily corrected if you make and hang beautiful decor on the bed. In principle, the independent process of manufacturing a structure is not particularly complicated. Anyone can handle it if they follow the instructions.

The project turns out to be completely individual, tailored to personal characteristics and habits.

Making drawings

First, let's determine the parameters of the bed itself, using standard values for each type.

Single

a bed usually measures 0.8-1.2 m by 1.9-2.2 m,
a one-and-a-half bed
is 1.2-1.6 m by 1.9-2.2 m, a
double bed
is 1.6-2 m .3 m by 2-2.2 m.

Next we move on to creating a drawing of the bed.
This is necessary so that the plan of the finished product is always before your eyes during the manufacturing process, and also in order to calculate the amount of materials needed as accurately as possible. If you don't pay enough attention to this step, this mistake can cost you dearly, and you will have to spend additional time (or even money) to make a new drawing or buy new material. To create a drawing, you need to schematically depict the bed you want to make, preferably from different angles (top and side). On the drawing you need to put down all the dimensions that you have chosen. If you are new to this business, we recommend finding several ready-made solutions on the Internet and adapting them to your size. This will make your drawing more accurate.

Next you need to do the detailing. If the drawing was a more general diagram, then here each detail is designated by a number and signed. This is necessary in order to calculate the amount of material and not forget even the smallest details.

How to make a bed from chipboard with your own hands

The sleeping place is a rather large specimen. At the same time, it is quite possible to assemble it. Especially if you already have skills in making sofas or cabinets. If they are not there, then do not despair. Drawings taken from the Internet will help in the process.

The main thing is to find time to design a drawing and assemble the bed.

The most expensive part of the product is the mattress. It is best to buy it ready-made, without saving on cost. After all, it depends on him how good the sleep will be. Considering that you still have to purchase furniture yourself, what prevents you from making it from your own parts.

Before we get to work, we need to carefully consider the design of a bed made of chipboard with our own hands.

Design selection

Before you start purchasing material, you need to decide on the appearance and design of the bed. According to qualifications, it is divided into one-and-a-half, single and double. The support can be directly from the headboard or backrest. The device is installed on legs or a frame. In addition, there are models with special additional drawers designed for storing bed linen, two-tiered or with an original shape.

The length is not difficult to determine; you need to add 15-20 cm to the height of the person who will use the bedroom furniture.

Necessary materials

You can actually do the drawing yourself. A standard diagram from the Internet will be an excellent basis. An option that has already been made by someone is also suitable, in which it is enough to put down your measurements.

The main part of the furniture will be made primarily from chipboard. This is an inexpensive and durable particle board.

To make a simple standard stock, you will need the following materials:

For the front parts, laminated chipboard sheets from sixteen to twenty-five millimeters thick - legs, sides, back. The headboard is the highest part; it can be figured or in the form of a standard rectangle. The side parts must be completely identical in size. The footboard is usually the same height or slightly higher.
Boards twenty millimeters thick - for crossbars in the amount of three pieces, intended for a mattress with a frame.
Plywood sheet - for the bottom on which the mattress is placed.
Timber with parameters thirty by thirty - the manufacture of a frame frame to which the bottom, transverse (three pieces) and longitudinal (two pieces) parts are fixed.

I recommend performing the assembly using Euro screws with plugs, the color of which is identical to the chipboard. This option is the most reliable and durable.

To find out how thick the material will be, you need to start from the total weight acting on the bed.

Required Tools

If the product will rest on the body and not have legs, then it is recommended to install plastic legs closer to the back, the height of which can be adjusted. With their help, the sleeping place can be set in the correct horizontal position, especially if there is an uneven floor. In addition, they will provide excellent protection against mechanical damage (for example, scratches).

To make the assembly process a positive experience, you can involve the whole family in it.

Tools you will need:

jigsaw;
drill with various drill bits;
hacksaw;
other based on the characteristics of the device.

Double furniture thrust bearings, three pieces for each support that is in contact with the floor, will be useful.

Most of the required tools and materials are usually already present in every man’s home.

Manufacturing process

The first step is to process the edge of the material and cut it. It is better to entrust these processes to professionals and order them from production. If a person decides to do everything completely on his own, then he will need an iron and a melamine edge.

You can provide a drawing of a bed made of chipboard, the dimensions of the part and the material itself to specialists, they will make cutting and edging quickly and efficiently.

The iron should be turned on at about three-quarters of its power, the edge should be applied to the open cut, and ironed. If the edges protrude beyond the slab, then the excess is cut off using a construction knife. Next, the parts are marked, laid out, holes are drilled for Euro screws, and the thrust bearings or legs are fixed.

Assembling a standard bed with a bottom consists of the following steps:

Assemble a frame from timber; three transverse ones are used to fasten two longitudinal ones.
Cover the resulting device with fiberboard on top.
Attach the laminated chipboard side panels to the longitudinal beams.
Secure the headboard and backrests to the sides (fixation should be done in two places, a distance of about three centimeters from the bottom and top edges).

Place a lattice of slats along the entire length on the bars and support beam, maintaining equal intervals.
The quantity depends on the width of the slats and spaces. If the bed does not have a bottom, but there is a frame mattress, then the assembly sequence changes slightly:

Between the sides, fasten two transverse ones as close to the edges as possible and one in the center. They should be located on a wide surface, perpendicular to the floor. Fixation occurs in two places.
Attach the footboard and headboard to the sides.

This design is perfect for an ordinary mattress if you place the lattice mattress pad on supports. It can be easily found in a store if the stock has standard parameters.

If desired, the boards can be replaced with a solid board under the mattress.

The height to which the mattress rises from the floor can be adjusted as desired. The depth should be sufficient so that it is fixed as tightly as possible. Also, the mattress should be slightly higher than the sides of the bed.

Bed decor

As decoration for the product, you can use MDF overlays in contrasting shades, each thickness is approximately ten millimeters. They should be secured to the headboard itself, as well as to the footboard. The size of the decoration is sixteen centimeters smaller than the parameters of the footboard. The space between the elements is eight centimeters from each side. Fixation occurs with the help of screws, their length is only a couple of millimeters less than the total thickness of MDF and chipboard.

That's all, a do-it-yourself chipboard bed is ready, without any special difficulties.

The overlays can also be made of plywood, covered with thin foam rubber or fabric. They must be fastened immediately before assembling the structure.

Shutdown

Self-installation of a transformable cabinet bed allows you to choose not only the design, but also materials and accessories at an affordable price and not overpay for assembly.

At the very end, you need to screw a 170*220 cm slab to the back of the cabinet. This will increase the strength characteristics, and at the same time close the excess gap. 2 longitudinal panels are fixed under the bed, with a distance of 1 cm between them. They will have to be fixed carefully enough to prevent even small chips.

After all this, special furniture plugs are put on the screws, which will ideally hide all the hats from view, and edgings are glued to the ribs. To fix the edges, the most ordinary iron is used, which is found in every home. But here you need to remember that if the fixation is uneven, you will have to replace the edging with a new one.

If desired, you can mount furniture door handles to create an imitation of an ordinary cabinet. Here it is only important to maintain the correct level, and also to ensure that their length does not extend beyond the legs, otherwise you will have to redo them.

And now all that remains is to put on the mattress, put in fresh sheets and a blanket. You can start your long-awaited vacation!

Working with laminated chipboard is quite simple even for beginners, regardless of whether they are making a table, a bed or a shelf for books.

It is only important to follow all instructions correctly.

Where can I put it?

Incorrect placement of a sleeping place can lead not only to poor sleep, but also to worsen your well-being, cause bad mood and migraines. It is worth listening to some tips to ensure the correct installation of the product.

In order for the bed to meet your requirements, and its price to be minimal, you need to limit yourself only to your own efforts.

When the door is located opposite the window, a draft begins to circulate in the room. This option is categorically unacceptable. Do not place the bed with its back to the window, opposite a mirror or in a corner. The best option is diagonally to the door. It should be close to the wall, with the head facing east or north.

Despite the rules of Feng Shui, it is best to place the device in a niche, if of course there is one. Thanks to this, a person will receive a feeling of protection, security, comfort and coziness. Being near a window will bring some inconvenience: bright sun rays, noise from the street, etc. Negativity can be softened with thick curtains.

The material for furniture should be easy to process and have an affordable price.

Poor places include walking through or near a door. In this case, you won’t be able to relax, because the bustle of everyday life will constantly interfere. The optimal temperature is not maintained near the radiator, and near the window there is a risk of catching a cold due to drafts. If the wall borders the kitchen or bathroom, this option will also not lead to a comfortable stay.

From all of the above we can summarize the following:

the best installation is with the headboard against the wall;
corner of the room - ideal location for a single bed;
diagonally from the front door - a pretty good option.

Do not forget about the design of the bed, because it should fit harmoniously into the room and match other furniture.
If there is a double bed, then there must be a free passage to each of its sides. It is advisable that the sleeping place be darkened, quiet and calm.

Bed Fasteners

To assemble the bed, ordinary fasteners are used. You can buy them in almost any store that sells furniture fittings. To make furniture yourself, you need to prepare:

Self-tapping screws size 4*16. They are also sold at furniture stores. It is better to purchase with a reserve.
Metal furniture corners measuring 25*25 mm with holes for self-tapping screws.
Confirmations size 5*70 mm. It is also better to buy with a reserve. They are used to assemble any furniture.

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If you choose a bed on the podium, then you do not need to buy legs.

Features of creating a children's bed

The children's room should be comfortable and cozy. Otherwise, the child will not be able to stay in it for a long time. It is recommended to make the stock from non-toxic plastic or natural wood. For convenience, it is produced loose and semi-soft.

There is no need to overpay exorbitant amounts when shopping in stores.

Also, this option should have elastic slats. If the bottom is made of plywood, the structure will have poor air permeability, will begin to accumulate water, and unpleasant odors will appear. The arrangement of the apartment begins with the bed; you can add other interior items to it: a table, chair, bedside tables and more.

Once you understand the basic principle, you can build even the most exotic furniture options with your own hands.

In order to make a children's bed with your own hands, you can use a drawing from chipboard taken from the Internet. To make it, you need to take several planks and a board, the width of which depends on the size of the mattress. Make sure that the screws are located at the same level, screw from the outside. Draw a cutout on the side. Drill the hole so that it is slightly at an angle. This ensures a smooth transition. Connect all sides. Fill the frame and fasten it with a stapler. Cover the upholstery with fabric.

Decide exactly what kind of bed you need, look at photos on the Internet or in magazines.

Making your own bed will not cause any particular difficulties, but will significantly save money. Thus, you can obtain an ideal design that has the necessary parameters.

Choosing material for a double bed

Furniture plays a major role in creating coziness and comfort in an apartment, so its production must be done responsibly. First of all, you need to purchase MDF 30 mm thick. It is necessary for cutting out parts with the texture of an expensive type of wood. In addition to MDF, you can also purchase laminate. However, for installation it is necessary to use nitro glue, and for MDF PVA glue is also suitable. That is why experts prefer MDF. It is worth noting that such sheets are extremely unprofitable to buy at retail price. If there is a furniture workshop nearby, then it is better to purchase ready-made and edge-covered parts there. For internal parts, you need to purchase a 20 mm thick wood board or plywood.

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You also need to purchase lumber:

construction plywood size 2000*1600 mm;
boards 1.5 m long and 20*100 mm in size;
beam 8 m long and section 50*50;
boards 2 m long and 40*100 mm in size.

It doesn't matter what kind of wood the material is from. However, all boards, plywood and beams must be cut and planed.