French bed with underlayment, by Joos

Create this project yourself with sheet material cut to size by OPMAATZAGEN.nl!

Joos designed this entirely themselves: from cutlist to finish. Get inspired by the materials used below — and then think about how you would tackle it. We make sure the wood is accurate to the millimetre; the rest is up to you.

Joos shares his inspiring DIY project on the blog, in which he builds a doubter bed in underlayment. His explanation provides you with useful tips and instructions, so that you can make a special and sturdy bed for your bedroom yourself. Discover how you can use craftsmanship and quality materials to create a unique and durable piece of furniture that fits perfectly with your sleeping space.

Description by Joos

I have made a design for a three-quarter bed (140, 0 cm * 200.0 cm) and made it to size myself using a bed fitting that I bought on the internet.

How I made this project

I first I made a sketch and based on that I ordered the wood online. I wanted a sleek bed with good proportions. The most complicated part of this job was cutting all the pieces into shape. I did this partly with a plunge saw and the round parts I did with a jigsaw. To complete the bed frame I used standard so-called bed hinges that are available at any hardware store. I wanted the bed to be removable and did not want to work with screws. I used the Skorva center beam from Ikea and two Ikea slatted bases, which rest on both the center beam and a thin beam that I mounted on the long side. ((note: Ikea strangely does not supply the mounting material for the Skorva, I ordered this via Amazon) The headboard can be dismantled and I attached it to the back with sturdy profiles. I stained all the wood twice to prevent possible warping.