A Nice DIY XL Bed for Less Than 100 Euros // Modern Design

ATC DESIGN
Jun 23, 2017
2 min read

Updated: Jan 22

In today’s project, I’m going to show you how to create a modern XL pallet bed platform for less than €100, just like the one you can see in the preview above.

As always, I’m happy to share a free 3D plan for this project in the video description if you decide to make one yourself. 🎁

Materials You’ll Need

8 EURO pallets (preferably not exposed to rain or humidity)
Miter saw
Jigsaw
4 wooden boards for the bed frame
Leftover wooden slats from other projects
Sandpaper or an electric sander
Drill and screws
Wood glue (optional)
Paint, stain, or varnish (optional)

Tip: Pallets stamped HT (Heat Treated) are safe for building and better than chemically treated pallets.

Step 1: Prepare Your Pallets

Sand the pallets thoroughly to remove rough edges. The smoother they are, the safer and more comfortable your bed will be.

Lay the pallets side by side. In my case, they were too long for the room, so I cut the top/head side to 90 cm, resulting in a total length of 2.10 m. I used a precision laser jig saw for clean cuts.

Step 2: Build the Headboard

The headboard measures 60 cm high, so I added 2 vertical stands screwed to the back for stability, giving a total height of 90 cm.
I traced lines to find the perfect placement before screwing the stands in.
Test with the mattress to ensure the fit is perfect.

Step 3: Complete the Platform Bed Frame

Place wooden boards around the pallets and mattress to finish the frame, securing them with brackets.
Use scrap wood to create a custom “piano effect” design on the headboard, attaching it from the back.
Paint the headboard white to match the sides of the bed platform.

Step 4: Final Touches

Add paint, stain, or decorative touches to match your room style.
Use leftover slats for under-bed storage, side shelves, or extra support.

Check out the final result: a stylish, sturdy, and affordable XL pallet bed that costs less than €100 to build!

Check this out… A nice and inexpensive platform bed for you

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