The Elusive Bobbin: King Bed Build Pt.1

Mar 12, 2015

King Bed Build Pt.1 - choosing a design

Spring is almost here, and I can't wait. It is the perfect time to get outside and start new projects. This year, the project topping our list is a new bed. Years ago when we first got married, we received a 4 poster queen sized bed complete with mattress set as a gift. It was a "starter model", but we loved it, especially since it was free.

Flash forward too many years and 3 kids later and I'm a lot older and little wiser.

I now understand why my mom told us not to jump on the bed. Two words,... broken springs.
I've also learned that a six year old who climbs in your bed in the middle of the night, takes up more mattress real estate than a full grown man.

So, with tax refund on it's way, and President's Day sales in full swing, we bought a new mattress set just a few weeks ago. We even upgraded and got a King. It is glorious. However, there is one tiny problem. This upgrade has left us without a frame or headboard. And there is only one solution for that.

DIY it.

But what to build?

I really like this farmhouse bed from Pottery Barn.