Queen Size DIY Floating Bed Frame

ADDITIONAL SIZE BED FRAME MEASUREMENTS PROVIDED BELOW.

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So glad you’ve made it this far, I just can’t tell you how easy it is to make your bed look like this for about $120(October 2019), depending on your sources for materials.
You are going to need: **SEE UPDATE BELOW**
UNTREATED BOARDS
*13-2x6x8 (actual measurement 1.5”x5.5”)
* 4 - Simpson Strong Ties (2.5’s)
*1 lb. box of 3” screws
*BED FRAME MADE FOR **QUEEN** SIZE BED, MEASURING OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS AT 60”x80”, MADE TO BE FLUSH WITH THE BOX SPRING.
***FOUNDATION***
2 @ 36” {head and foot}
2 @ 65” {sides}
3 @ 33” {supports}
(As seen in time lapse) Screw in from the front of the head and foot board ((36” each)){labeled this for perspective}) into the side boards 65” ea. Measure from the outside, on the edges to line up with the side boards, to 18”, 34”, & 50” and place a mark for the spacing on your support boards inside of your foundation. Screw your support boards in to the center of these marks. This spacing provides 18” from the head and the foot, with 16” spacing in the two gaps in the middle to provide support for bodies that are sleeping.
LED light strips come with an adhesive backing. I didn’t use this and instead for flexibility I simply used scotch tape to attach the lights to the foundation. This allows me the ability to remove them easily if I move.
This may be somewhat out of order, but attach your frame braces (2”x4”, cut to 10” each) to the inside of your foundation. *See my King size floating bed frame video to trade these 2x4 pieces for Simpson Strong Ties.* Amazon links are commissioned. If you click on any Amazon links in the descriptions of my YT videos and make a purchase, I will get a commission. This is one way you can help support my channel and please know that I only link to products that I actually use myself.
Lights:

***BED FRAME***
2 @ 60” (head and foot)
2 @ 77” (sides)
4 @ 57” (supports)
Measure your head board 12” from each side, line this up with the outside of your foundation side boards and attach to your braces. 57” support boards will be measured 10.5” from each end (to compensate for the side boards)...these will be 10.5” and 46.5”. Line these marks up with the outside of your foundation and attach to braces. Attach side and foot boards and you are likely close enough now that I don’t need to tell you to vacuum before you start showing us how you did it. You’ve spent this much time, please leave me a comment. Thanks so much for your time.

This is my first YouTube video that I’ve really put some time in to. I genuinely appreciate any comments you may have and any shares you may send.

**UPDATE**
I ended up just buying a black fitted queen size sheet and slipping it over the frame once I was done. This was definitely the best idea.

**KING SIZE**
I've made a WHOLE video for this one now. Please see the 'videos' section on my channel to find this awesome DIY video.

*I have not personally built any of the following bed frames so these measurements are approximate.*

**TWIN**

[myaswisher]

After endlessly looking for a nice solid bed frame to buy, I came to the conclusion that most reasonably priced bed frames online are made cheap. I decided to look up a diy & came across this video. I followed all of his measurements & instructions. I couldn’t be more happy with the outcome. Completed it within a few hours. (My first diy project.) It’s very stable & looks amazing! Thank you for this video!

[sumdumbgi]

My wife was very skeptical after I told her I was going to build us a bed. I have almost 0 experience with building things. I watched the video a few times and a couple hours later... boom we have a bed. This bed is rock solid and his measurements are dead on. We bought everything from lowes and spent right at $80 (except the lights). Thank you again for a great video and measurements

[adamsreact]

Built!! Took a day to get everything done. We have a memory foam mattress so we had to get creative with the support. But the frame and foundation are spot on! Wife loves it

[bryantjm]

Guys this works!!! Perfect measurements!! Read the directions thoroughly and you'll have a masterpiece. 5 out of 5 stars. People are asking me to make them one now!!

[CodyRswag]

Just built this. Took about 3 hours, easiest design on YouTube for solo construction. Having a box spring makes the top of my bed waaay too high off the ground, so I had to add a cardboard layer stapled all around the top of the frame to distribute the weight evenly across the bottom of my mattress. Masonite sheets would be the next step up for support, but plywood will be overkill. Absolutely love the bed. The amazon link in the video brings you to a 2 pack of LED tape, i bought one 16 foot strip (same brand) at half cost because that's all that's needed for this project.

[blinkatc]

Built this bed frame today. Measurements were dead on with one exception. The center braces for the base should’ve been 18, 34, 50 once the ends were connected. Since we have a memory foam mattress without a box spring, I opted to use 2x8’s for my base, 2x6s for the mattress base with plywood for the 60x80 top to get the right height that fits me and my wife. This floating platform bed is rock solid! I’m a 6’2, 375lb football player and with the 2x8 base and 2x6 top, it does not tip at all when I sit on the very edge of the bed or the foot of the bed. Thanks for the excellent video!!!

[emorycarterotf]

I kept looking for a bed design and this was perfect. It was cheap to build, only took about three hours and is very sturdy. Thank you so much for the great bed design!

[jasonday]

Thanks for all the information for this build. My father and I completed this project in one day. We used 2 x 10's throughout the project. Thank you for your inspiration. Very happy

[unescapablepain]

Looked for a queen frame everywhere but couldn’t find something simple, strong, and low cost until I found this. My first diy project ever and I absolutely committed. I built it using 2x8x8 and had 0 issues. I wanted a little more height since I’m not using a box spring. I also plan on staining the base and laying a queen sheet over the top like you did. Just waiting for the leds and I have the perfect bed frame imo. Awesome video and tutorial. Thank you 🤝

[joshuagarcia]

Huge shout out to you man. Built this bed over the course of 2 weekends based off of your shared measurements. I used 2x8 for the base and 2x4 for the mattress support. I then ran 3 Douglas fir 4x4 posts along the head, core and foot of the mattress to further support the weight of memory foam mattress. Then added all kinds of cross supports off of the mains to where it looks like a checker board and added Simpson strong ties pretty much on every corner, 30 in total, then slapped sheet and a half of Masonite on top to evenly support the mattress. Then the leds lol. Filled all screw holes, sanded and am going to put a coat of flat black paint on it this week to clean it up. Thanks for your video and it's awesome, and presice measurements. I only altered the mattress frame to 79x59 and still used your base measurements. Thanks again

[amypringle]

Thank you so much for this video! I made this bed frame yesterday and it took me a few hours and cost under 100$. Super sturdy bed frame!

[jackbodman]

I built this yesterday. Considering I’ve never rly built anything I’m actually shocked by how good it turned out to be. It cost me roughly £150. Guys honestly you can probably save £60 but like I said I almost had no idea and ended up having to buy more timber. Other than that. Bed is really strong and neat. Thankyou for your guide!

[tkub]

I just built this for my wife and I.
Super easy to build! Solid as a rock!
Thank you!!

[williampowell]

Just built this for my guest bedroom and went step by step according to your instructions. I spent around $105 at a Virginia Home Depot and purchased x1 2x6x8, 2x6x10, 2x6x12, 2x6x14, and x4 2x6x10(along with a box of screws). Super happy with the result thanks for the instructions, going to be doing a king size tomorrow.

[MultiGunner]

I made this in queen size today for my daughter. It turned out perfect thanks to your instructions. I appreciate you doing this. THANK YOU!

[nemounstopable]

Was so hyped when I finished this today. Took a few hrs, and now I'm just waiting on the lights to come in. I looked at a lot of different styles before choosing this one. Awesome design man.

[bill-utkd]

You have no idea how much I love this bed design. It's beautiful! I would like you to make the measurements for a single bed, I would greatly appreciate it. You do an amazing job.

[aamirmerchant]

The best thing I’ve seen so far! Honestly the best work I’ve seen in a while. Unique idea and design done by the finest!

[tinamariekizzar]

Hi I am 55 and going to make this while my husband is at work 🤣 your instructions are so good that I believe I can thank you

[bradazzreactions]

SHOUTOUT to Curtis. I saw this video Tuesday/Wednesday night, bought the supplies Thursday & finished it Friday. With the help from Curtis as well. Keep it up, and I’ll definitely be on the lookout for more projects from you!