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16 Free DIY Pallet Bed Plans

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Updated 03/15/21

A close-up of a headboard made of pallets — Fiddle Leaf Interiors

Use one of these free DIY pallet bed plans to build yourself an inexpensive bed that you can take pride in from building yourself. Using pallets is not only an inexpensive way to create pallet furniture; it also gives you the chance to reuse an item that would otherwise be thrown away.

These DIY pallet beds have one other advantage: they look great. Anything made out of pallets is a design trend right now, and you don't want to miss your chance to create something for your home.

Looking for pallets to make your bed? Here's a guide on how to find free pallets near you.

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Easy Wood Pallet Bed Frame

The Wonder Forest Blog

If you're looking for the easiest way to build a pallet bed, this tutorial has got you covered. It only requires a few pallets, which can be cut and reassembled to fit a double bed. It's an easy building project that would be great for a beginner. The result is a cool boho vibe that would look great in any bedroom.

Easy Wood Pallet Bed Frame from The Wonder Forest Blog
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How to Make a Rustic Pallet Bed Headboard

Mum Life Stories

This is a very detailed tutorial that will take you through the process of building a DIY pallet bed headboard. Starting with taking apart the pallets and ending with a coat of stain, you'll find everything you need here.

How to Make a Rustic Pallet Bed Headboard from Mum Life Stories
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Farmhouse Pallet Bed With Rolling Trundle

Infarrantly Creative

If you're up for more of a challenge, you can build this farmhouse pallet bed with a rolling trundle. The pallets are taken apart, and the wood is then used to form the design on the headboard and footboard. Included are directions on how to build the bed frames. This would be a great addition to a kid's or teen's room.

Farmhouse Pallet Bed With Rolling Trundle from Infarrantly Creative
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Wide Pallet Bed

Honey and Fizz

Look what a fresh coat of paint can do to a pallet! This free DIY pallet bed plan uses four pallets to form a base for a double bed. Some room has been left on the side so it can act as a small side table. The finishing coat of paint completes the project.

Wide Pallet Bed from Honey and Fizz

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Toddler Pallet Bed

Lori Danelle: Maker of Things

Pallets are cut and then reassembled to build the frame for this DIY toddler pallet bed. The headboard and footboard, as well as the optional side rails, are made from pallet wood. This plan is sized for a toddler bed but you could easily make some adjustments to fit a larger bed.

Toddler Pallet Bed from Lori Danelle: Maker of Things
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How to DIY a Pallet Headboard

Fiddle Leaf Interiors

You can create a beautifully rustic headboard made out of pallets with this free building plan. Along with the pallets, you'll need some two-by-fours, metal brackets, nails, and screws. With a few tools, you can build this pallet headboard in an afternoon.

How to DIY a Pallet Headboard from Fiddle Leaf Interiors
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DIY Pallet Swing Bed

The Merrythought

This unique pallet bed is raised up by ropes connected to a tree. The final product is a pallet swing bed that would be a lot of fun inside or outside. This is a really straight-forward project that will come together in no time.

DIY Pallet Swing Bed from The Merrythought
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DIY Pallet Beds for Kids

Fresh Mommy Blog

These DIY pallet beds are perfect for kids and look adorable when sat side by side. There are two different styles of beds here and there are directions on how to create each. Besides the pallets, you'll need some plywood and basic tools.

DIY Pallet Beds for Kids from Fresh Mommy Blog

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Joanna Gaines-Inspired Pallet Headboard

This Mamas Dance

This plan will take you step by step through the process of building a pallet headboard that resembles shiplap. It's a fun farmhouse look that would go great in a bedroom. A supplies and tools list is also included, so it should take you no time to be ready to go.

Joanna Gaines-Inspired Pallet Headboard from This Mamas Dance
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DIY Pallet Reading Bed

Under the Sycamore

This DIY pallet bed plan builds a day bed that can also be used as a casual couch. It was built as a reading bed and would be perfect in a kid's room or playroom, but you could also use it in a bedroom as a bed frame. Caster wheels are added to the bottom of the pallet bed, making the whole thing mobile.

DIY Pallet Reading Bed from Under the Sycamore
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Pallet Headboard

Little Bits of Real Food

Pallet boards are taken from found pallets, then braces and glue are used to assemble the headboard. There are also plenty of tips on how to stencil your finished headboard with a painted pattern. It's an easy project that a beginner should be able to handle.

Pallet Headboard from Little Bits of Real Food
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DIY Pallet Bed

Allison's Illustrated Life

If you're looking to build just a basic bed frame out of pallets, this is a wonderful tutorial. Two pallets are used to make this twin-sized DIY pallet bed frame. Some sanding and painting are required to finish them off.

DIY Pallet Bed from Allison's Illustrated Life

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DIY Twin-Sized Pallet Headboard

My Happy Simple Living

Go beyond the usual pallet look with these DIY pallet headboards that were built to fit twin-sized beds. You'll disassemble the pallets and put them back together again to form this unique design. There's also an added shelf that any treasures can be kept on.

DIY Twin-Sized Pallet Headboard from My Happy Simple Living
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Giant Pallet Headboard With Lights

Live from Julie's House

Pallets are torn apart and built into something new again with this DIY project. Two-by-fours are used along with the pallet lumber to build this very cool-looking headboard. There are also instructions on how to add lighting to the headboard.

Giant Pallet Headboard With Lights from Live from Julie's House
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DIY Pallet Toddler Bed

The Mombot

Here's another adorable toddler bed built that doesn't actually use found pallets—it has you build them out of wood boards. In this plan, there's room left at the bottom of the mattress for shoes, books, or toys.

DIY Pallet Toddler Bed from The Mombot
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DIY Pallet Board Bed Swing

iSaveAtoZ

A frame is made and then two pallets are added to build this swinging pallet bed. There's an unexpected material required to build this one—pool noodles—but the foam edges they create do an excellent job holding cushions in place.

DIY Pallet Board Bed Swing from iSaveAtoZ

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