DIY bed ideas + 800 photos, step-by-step instructions

It all starts with an idea. In fact, making a bed with your own hands is not such a problem; there are a lot of instructions, step-by-step photos and videos for this. What is important is that your dream bed matches the functions and aesthetic needs that you have in mind.

Here are several ideas, mainly examples of how to make folding beds with your own hands , which not only save space, but also make your home attractive. For those who like non-standard solutions, there are several options for original designs, from a medieval bed to a robot bed with step-by-step manufacturing instructions. And if you value comfort, you can learn how to make a simple bed pocket to store the remote control, mobile phone and other necessary things.

Assembly procedure

You need to start by assembling the general structure of the future folding bed.

It consists of a supporting box, as well as a bed base attached to it using a lifting mechanism.

Here it is recommended to use an MDF board about 20 mm thick, a 10 mm plywood sheet, as well as a set of nails, hinges, screws, wood glue, etc.

Let's divide the procedure into several stages. This way you will better understand how to make a folding bed on your own.

First stage

First, the main structure is assembled. Here you will need a pair of supporting boards that match the length of the mattress. To their dimensions you should add the height that you want to get from the floor to the mattress when unfolding the structure.

Suppose you have a mattress 200x170 cm. Then you will need boards 230 cm long and 40 cm wide. And you need 2 of them. You will get the side parts of your box.

How to make a folding bed with your own hands

To make a folding bed with your own hands according to the drawings, you need to choose a model that will be more convenient to make. It is also worth thinking in advance about what materials the furniture will be made from, choosing a comfortable mattress and finding all the necessary tools.

To install furniture you will need the appropriate tools.

Drawing

The easiest way to make folding beds yourself is from MDF or wood. You don't need any complicated equipment or tools to do the job.

The drawings show standard dimensions of the product, but if necessary they can be changed to suit individual needs.

Selection of tools and materials

Folding beds are made from metal pipes, wood or particle board materials.

Chipboard is one of the most popular materials for furniture.

Among the latter, preference should be given to MDF. It is easy to work with, inexpensive and suitable for a novice craftsman.

What tools will you need:

• circular saw;
• grinding angle;
• sandpaper;
• drill;
• tape measure, pencil.

Important! Use personal protective equipment - gloves and goggles.

Manufacturing process

Work begins with preparing to study the drawings. Ready-made templates need to be printed or transferred to paper by hand, and calculations of materials must be made (with a margin). Only after this can you begin to assemble the structure.

Prepare all tools and materials.

The first to be used are the load-bearing boards, equal to the length of the mattress. They need to be cut out in accordance with the dimensions of the sleeping place. The sides of the folding bed are made from them.

Use ready-made designs to make work easier.

Important! The cross bars should be slightly longer than the width of the mattress.

The slats (slats) of the bed base are connected to the sides with self-tapping screws. Then the back wall is attached to the structure. The next stage is making a shelf to which the base will be attached. It is mounted inside the box with supports.

The box for the mattress is made of MDF with dimensions of 10x145x198 cm; you will need 2 end and side boards, pre-connected with self-tapping screws. Attach the frame to the middle of the bottom. After assembly is completed, sheets of plywood for the base are mounted to the box.

Wood is the material for making folding bed slats.

The next stage is the manufacture of supports. They are made of timber with a cross section of 40x100 mm. The legs are attached with loops to the bottom of the structure. This folding bed can be equipped with any convenient folding mechanism.

The most popular mechanisms book.

Important! At the assembly stage, check the serviceability of the folding mechanism.

The folding bed can be considered ready. All that remains is to make the decor and add useful accessories.

Advice. You can hide the timber supports with blinds. Another option is to make sliding legs.

To ensure that the folding bed takes up minimal space when closed, does not fold out and is convenient for transportation, it is recommended to install a decorative latch.

The folding bed must be mobile.

The finished product can be painted, varnished or decorated using one of the decorative techniques (painting, decoupage). The finished folding bed will serve as an additional place to sleep at home, as well as a comfortable chaise lounge for the garden.

Accessories for comfortable fishing

Beginning fishermen who are going to fish without leaving the lake for several days make many mistakes. For successful fishing and creating comfortable conditions, you should do the following:

• prepare warm clothes: pants, jacket, hat, mittens, socks, as well as the fabric of underwear should be thick,
• choose waterproof boots,
• you need to be careful when choosing a winter tent, you shouldn’t waste money on it,
• a fishing folding bed and a folding chair are purchased,
• mini table for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Also, do not forget about additional accessories: a flashlight, a lighter, and so on. Then fishing will become not only successful, but also comfortable.

Manufacturing technology

To save even more on financial savings and make a product of the highest quality, you will have to take the tool with the material and make the product yourself. In addition, constructing the structure does not require much experience. All you need is a diagram of folding furniture and the ability to use ordinary tools.

List of tools and materials

You can use MDF sheets, boards or metal. But it is preferable to make the structure from thick-walled aluminum tubes. Generally, aluminum weighs less than iron. And the tree will eventually become unusable. List of everything needed to assemble a fishing folding chair:

• 
  drawing,

• mattress,
• for cladding you need to purchase thermal material that will save heat,
• roulette,
• to assemble the frame you need tubes, preferably aluminum,
• big needle,
• you will also need parts that will cause the sections to shift during assembly and disassembly of the clamshell,
• thick nylon threads,
• Bulgarian,
• plywood,
• bolts, nuts and washers, as well as other fasteners,
• main lining fabric,
• pencil,
• drill.

If you have a sewing machine at home, this will simplify the sewing task, and the work will take much less time.

Construction process

After preparing the tools and materials, you need to find a place to work, for example, a garage. Then, do-it-yourself clamshell drawings for fishing are created. Then you should get to work:

1. 
   First, a structure in the form of a box with small sides is constructed from plywood. This product will later be used for a mattress.

2. If the mattress is too large, then you need to cut off the required part and carefully sew the cut points. After which the mattress is placed in a box. After making the seat, the back for the chair is made using the same principle.
3. The next step is to assemble the frame. All tubes are measured to the required dimensions and assembled using bolts and nuts. The first section is made for the seat, and then the second for the back. To make a frame from tubes, holes must be made along the edges of the material with a drill, a strong metal corner is placed in the corners, and bolts and nuts are installed in the holes. At the end, the fasteners are tightened.
4. To assemble two sections together, you need to use parts that will fold and unfold the structure. As a rule, they are mounted in corners.
5. Then holes are made along the tubes from the outside. This manipulation must be done with a wooden box under the mattress. It is very important that the holes on the box and on the frame match. Then bolts and nuts are installed in these places, and the boxes for the seat and back are installed using screws. Several strong strips can be secured under the bottom of the seat and backrest to prevent the seat from falling through.
6. Then the mattress is placed in the box. Next, dense material is applied to the surface of the mattresses and sewn at the edges. After which a thermal fabric is applied to retain heat. To attach the fabric to the metal, you need to take one edge of the fabric and wrap it around the tube and sew it together.

The product folding chair for winter fishing is made. There are many options, but this one is the best. You can also make a cover, do painting and other work.

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Some recommendations

For better and reliable fixation of the bed when folded, you can use a decorative latch attached to the top of the bottom. Then you will definitely protect yourself from spontaneous unfolding of the bed.

When folded, linen and mattress can slide off the bed; to secure them, use 30 mm wide straps on both sides of the bed and fasten them with Velcro before lifting the bed.

Making a bed with your own hands is not difficult, if you have all the necessary materials and accurate drawings of the future product. Since everyone makes a bed to suit the size of their mattress, the final calculations may differ slightly from these figures.

Having learned how to make a folding bed (sofa), you can make a similar product for the dacha, replacing an old folding sofa or sofa with it, or preparing an additional sleeping place for guests.

Making a bed

A bed that folds down and fits into a niche in the wall is ideal. The width and length of the product will be slightly less than the width and length of the niche.

In order for the bed to fit easily into the wall, it is necessary to make the correct calculations. The standard dimensions of a single bed are as follows: width – 80 centimeters, length – 160.

• We make the frame from chipboard and planks. Keep in mind that the device must be strong and at the same time light. It is better to make the front supports (legs) as a solid wall and attach them to hinges.
• We install the lifting mechanism. It is best to purchase gas elevators to make a lift out of them. Based on the weight of the bed, choose the power of the elevators. Attach the lifting parts to the sides of the bed and the niche.
• Then install the shock absorbers. First from below, then from above. Some craftsmen use articulated hinges. This is done if a single bed with a light bed is designed.
• After the frame is installed and constructed, the lifting mechanism is installed, proceed to laying the mattress and securing it with specialized belts. Mattresses are sold with straps or separately.
• At the end of the work, install the niche doors if it is supposed to be closed. This is the best option, since the bed in the niche should not be visible.

Built-in folding beds are also good because you can increase their functionality by placing convenient shelves or spacious cabinets on the sides. Place flowers or books on the shelves. They will look harmonious with the doors behind which the bed is hidden.

The last step will be to test the structure. This is the most pleasant thing - lying on a bed you created with your own hands.

Rules for choosing winter “furniture”

An ordinary folding chair is only suitable for summer fishing, but in winter you cannot sit on such a product for a long time. For this purpose, only furniture that is suitable for the season is selected. Such accessories can be purchased at a fishing store. But if no one sells a similar product at your place of residence, then you can buy it online. In the second case, specialized websites always offer a wide range of products at competitive prices. Therefore, there should be no problems with the purchase.

Some users of fishing equipment are confident that the more expensive the product, the better quality it will be, but in practice everything turns out differently. It is recommended to purchase devices only at average prices. They are superior in quality to cheap accessories and are not inferior to expensive accessories. What factors distinguish winter furniture from summer options:

1. Frost-resistant materials are used to make winter furniture.
2. The fabric has a special effect, and if you are on a special chair in severe frosty weather, you can sit for a long time, since the fabric has heat-retaining properties.
3. Such furniture is highly durable, because manufacturers took into account the fact that fishermen dress in warm, thick clothes in winter; therefore, the chair must withstand additional weight.

Therefore, when making furniture, manufacturers are attentive to the requirements of customers.

Nuances when choosing a folding bed

A winter cot for sleeping is a little different from those models that can be seen in a country house. A number of differences between the clamshell for winter fishing:

• Such structures are made of reliable and durable material,
• the product weighs a little more,
• when purchasing a camping bed, it comes with a special cover that will protect the fisherman from severe frosts,
• The material of the lounger will not allow moisture to pass through and will retain heat, and this ensures a good sleep.