Build one for an extra bedroom the family room or that college bound scholar.
Diy wood futon frame.
Construct the frame lay down the two beams along their width 2 feet 76 centimeters apart from one another.
You ll find that the futon gets lots of use and that you ll be the genius who made it.
You can spend a wide range of money on futon sets from an inexpensive diy futon or slightly more with an ikea model all the way up to expensive pottery barn wood versions that look like a million bucks the kind they use in fancy hotels.
The wood i used was pine as it is cheap relatively strong yet a little springy to make the futon a bit more comfortable.
You ll find that the futon gets lots of use and that you ll be the genius who made it.
Futon frames mattresses and duvet like cover choices are nearly endless.
The next it s a comfortable bed.
If you select a different size mattress you ll need to adjust the frame dimensions accordingly.
Let s start with the slots and mortises in the legs.
The next it s a comfortable bed.
Either way our sturdy frame supports its fluffy futon mattress in the greatest of style.
This is worth it.
One minute it is a relaxing sofa.
What more do you need.
Either way our sturdy frame supports its fluffy futon mattress in the greatest of style.
Build one for an extra bedroom the family room or that college bound scholar.
My local hardware store cut the planks for me at no extra cost but depending on where you go they may charge 10 extra.
Place another piece of wood next to the first piece approximately 3 inches 7 5 centimeters away.
One minute it is a relaxing sofa.