Free DIY Children's Bed Plans

Kids Beds

Every child wants his own special bed. Free children's bed plans make a weekend project that will be appreciated and remembered for years.

After selecting a style to blend with the room's decor, choose woods that will be strong and hardwearing. Choose a finish that will withstand years of wear and tear with little maintenance. Modern finishes provide a safe, durable surface that is easy-to-clean.




Looking for a fun, functional, and sturdy bed for your child? This page provides free, easy-to-follow plans to help you build a custom kids' bed that is both safe and stylish, perfect for any bedroom theme.

Tips for a Safe & Durable Kids' Bed

  • Choose Strong & Safe Materials: Use durable wood like pine, oak, or maple, and ensure all finishes are non-toxic and child-safe.
  • Ensure a Sturdy Frame: Secure all joints with screws and wood glue to prevent wobbling or shifting over time.
  • Prioritize Safety: If building a loft or bunk-style bed, add guardrails and ensure proper ladder placement.
  • Customize for Fun & Functionality: Consider adding storage drawers, a playhouse theme, or a built-in desk to maximize space.
  • Round Off Sharp Edges: Sand all corners and edges smoothly to prevent injuries.

Scroll down to explore free kids' bed plans and start building a cozy and creative sleeping space today!

These are the kid's beds that don't belong in any other category. For kids, also check out the bunk bed plans, loft bed plans and crib plans.



Twin Bed Plan

Need to build a bed in one day? Build this strong and sturdy twin bed using this plan with step by step instructions.This bed was built with minimal power tools - just a belt sander, a small power planer, hand drill and table saw. For under $50 for materials, you can have a bed in a day!


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Rustic Storage Bed

This twin bed offers storage underneath and you can leave it rustic or paint it in any desired color. Lots of places for a child to stuff their toys in the bins under the bed. See other beds built with this plan on Ana White's site.


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Trundle Bed Plan

Open floor space by building this attractive trundle bed that offers an additional sleeping area when friends and relatives come to visit. You can also just build the trundle part for an existing bed; just adjust the length and width to fit your bed.


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Farmhouse Toddler Bed

This easy to build toddler bed will make a great addition to your little one's room. This is also an inexpensive bed to build. It is designed to fit a toddler-sized mattress. Over 20 photos of beds others have made from this plan on the Ana White site.


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All in One Storage Bed

This bed has tons of storage both under the bed and around the head of the bed. Made to fit a twin mattress with 6 cubby holes under the bed for toys. Over 15 photos of how others built their beds using these plans.


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Charming Twin

Two cubby holes for decorative baskets plus a closed storage area makes this bed the perfect fit for your child's needs. This bed has exposed bench feet and would be cute with a bench added to the foot of the bed.


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Twin Bed Plan

This plan will show you how to build a twin bed for less than what you might expect to spend and it's a cinch to make. This bed was inspired by the Pottery Barn kids Emmett Bed and the lumber cost under $70. A trundle can also fit under this bed.


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Twin Platform Bed

This bed sits low to the ground making it a great fit for toddlers.This bed cost about $30 to make and was inspired by the Pottery Barn kids Fillmore Platform bed. 12 photos of how others built their beds from these plans. The bed can be made independent of the headboard.


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DIY Toddler Floor Bed Plan

This plan guides you through building an adorable toddler floor bed using basic 2x4s and wood dowels. It's a simple and cost-effective project, with detailed instructions and a video tutorial to assist you.


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Easy and Strong 2x4 & 2x6 Bunk Bed Plan

This plan offers a straightforward build using common construction-grade pine with all 90-degree cuts, eliminating complicated angles. The construction utilizes wood screws and pocket hole screws, resulting in a clean appearance with hidden fasteners.


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