14 Easy DIY Rustic Bedframes

1.This rustic beauty can be yours in just a day’s work, thanks to an awesome tutorial from DIY Network.

2. Make your own log bed frame! This one is queen-sized with a sunburst pattern at both the head and foot. It is modeled after one that sold in stores for about $1000, but you can make your own for a small fraction of that cost. Amazing!

3. Admire those camp-style pine beds? Here’s the tutorial for you. Would you believe it is made from 2x4s and then aged with a simple mix of items that include steel wool, vinegar, tea bags and some silver paint? It is finished off with a couple coats of polycrylic for protection.

4. You can find free plans for this DIY rustic slatted bed at The Design Confidential. The estimated cost of materials is only $150!

5. This rustic barnwood bed frame is perfect! You want some type of reclaimed wood to match the rustic look of this project.

6. If you don’t have reclaimed wood to use, you can achieve a weathered look with apple cider vinegar and steel wool like this example here.

7. Shanty 2 Chic built this beautifully rustic king size bed and shared the plans for free! Find them here.

8. Here’s a rustic platform bed frame, complete with an idea to use wooden crates that stow in the frame for extra storage. Genius!

9. Want rustic & minimalist all in one? Try this cinderblock platform bed. Lay out the cinderblocks, top them with a sheet of plywood {paint it first if you desire} and you’re done.

10. Combine rustic and unique with this hanging bed made from salvaged beams. The hardest part is to make sure the ceiling can support its weight, but it sure looks amazing!

11. Another easy way to put together a rustic bedframe is to use salvaged railroad ties. They are stacked for even more of a rustic look.

12. A farmhouse style bed is always rustic and beautiful. Get the tutorial for this one here.

13. I love this bed that combines lighting into the headboard.

14. Finally, a rustic bedframe perfect for the little boy who loves boats! This one is simply amazing, and includes hidden compartments in the frame for extra storage.