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Guest Room with Built-Ins

Photos from this project

DIY 2x4 daybed that folds out into a queen bed
Hand drawn sketch of the DIY daybed plan, mistakes included
Stack of 2x4 lumber ready for the daybed build
Tri-fold mattress used as the daybed cushion
Dry fitting the 2x4 daybed base frame before glue and screws
Countersinking the screw holes in the 2x4 daybed frame
Clamps holding the daybed frame square while it is assembled
Securing the outer slats to the daybed frame first
The 2x4 daybed slat top assembled and unfinished

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Tools

  • Miter box with hand saw
  • Drill and driver set
  • Wood glue
  • Tape measure
  • Propane torch
  • Orbital sander
  • Brad nailer
  • Kreg pocket hole jig
  • Jigsaw
  • Miter saw

Materials

  • tri-fold queen size memory foam mattress from Amazon

Watch the build

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Source posts

  • Fall ’22 ORC Week 1-Mood Board Project Reveal
  • ORC Week 2- Demo Complete
  • ORC Week 3-Floor Prep
  • ORC Week 4- Roman Clay
  • ORC Week 5- False Wall
  • ORC Week 6- Analysis Paralysis
  • ORC Week 7- New Floors
  • Custom Built Ins
  • The Viral Daybed
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