Comments on: DIY: Chic and Cheap Upholstered Bed http://www.mommywords.com/2010/01/diy-chic-and-cheap-upholstered-bed/ Writing my way through everything. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:36:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brittany http://www.mommywords.com/2010/01/diy-chic-and-cheap-upholstered-bed/comment-page-1/#comment-13444 Brittany Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:43:05 +0000 http://www.mommywords.com/?p=1408#comment-13444 Krystal, the reason I did not include measurements is because even twin size mattresses differ slightly. It is always best to measure the mattress. Otherwise, use standard twin mattress dimensions and make sure that you add a little room on each side so the mattress is not forced in there. I used an inch. Make sure you are taking the interior dimensions into consideration as you cut and fasten your wood. There will be an overhang. In my case, I was using 3/4 inch so I needed my top and bottom to be an extra 1 1/2 inches wide since they would be "covering" the sides to be fastened. So my sides were the exact length that I wanted for my mattress but the top and bottom were just over the exact width so that I would maintain that number in my interior. As far as fabric - I believe I bougth 4 years and had some left over for window coverings. It will all depend on whether you can run the fabric horizontally. Just assume you will need 6 or so inches to wrap around the top and bottom plus the height of your bed. Then calculate the total length of all your sides. Draw a little picture and bring this into the fabric store of your choice. They can help you with this calculation. Good luck! I would love to see pics! Krystal, the reason I did not include measurements is because even twin size mattresses differ slightly. It is always best to measure the mattress. Otherwise, use standard twin mattress dimensions and make sure that you add a little room on each side so the mattress is not forced in there. I used an inch. Make sure you are taking the interior dimensions into consideration as you cut and fasten your wood. There will be an overhang. In my case, I was using 3/4 inch so I needed my top and bottom to be an extra 1 1/2 inches wide since they would be “covering” the sides to be fastened. So my sides were the exact length that I wanted for my mattress but the top and bottom were just over the exact width so that I would maintain that number in my interior. As far as fabric – I believe I bougth 4 years and had some left over for window coverings. It will all depend on whether you can run the fabric horizontally. Just assume you will need 6 or so inches to wrap around the top and bottom plus the height of your bed. Then calculate the total length of all your sides. Draw a little picture and bring this into the fabric store of your choice. They can help you with this calculation. Good luck! I would love to see pics!

]]> By: Krystal http://www.mommywords.com/2010/01/diy-chic-and-cheap-upholstered-bed/comment-page-1/#comment-13430 Krystal Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:13:18 +0000 http://www.mommywords.com/?p=1408#comment-13430 I was wondering what the measurments of the bed were. Both my LO's are ready for a big kid bed and I hope to have the hubby make this bed for both (in twin, like you.). Also how much fabric did you use? Sorry to be a pest but these are questions he keeps bugging me with :) so I thought I'd ask! I was wondering what the measurments of the bed were. Both my LO’s are ready for a big kid bed and I hope to have the hubby make this bed for both (in twin, like you.). Also how much fabric did you use? Sorry to be a pest but these are questions he keeps bugging me with :) so I thought I’d ask!
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]]> By: Brittany http://www.mommywords.com/2010/01/diy-chic-and-cheap-upholstered-bed/comment-page-1/#comment-8702 Brittany Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:12:12 +0000 http://www.mommywords.com/?p=1408#comment-8702 Thisis a twin but you could make it in toddler, twin, queen or even king! It is so super simple and versatile! Thisis a twin but you could make it in toddler, twin, queen or even king! It is so super simple and versatile!

]]> By: Mommyofthreeboys http://www.mommywords.com/2010/01/diy-chic-and-cheap-upholstered-bed/comment-page-1/#comment-8689 Mommyofthreeboys Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:30:16 +0000 http://www.mommywords.com/?p=1408#comment-8689 I was just wondering what size mattress this is. Is it a twin or a toddler size? Thanks. I was just wondering what size mattress this is. Is it a twin or a toddler size? Thanks.

]]> By: Kristi http://www.mommywords.com/2010/01/diy-chic-and-cheap-upholstered-bed/comment-page-1/#comment-7389 Kristi Wed, 12 May 2010 00:52:21 +0000 http://www.mommywords.com/?p=1408#comment-7389 I have been interested in this bed since you posted it!!! We are finally about to move my baby out of the crib...mostly becaues the bed is recalled. I have two questions though....instead of putting the plywood on the bottom do you tthink I could just put the boxsprings in there? (We already have it is why i am asking) Also if I do that is do you think I could still put a railing up if needed to catch her? I have been interested in this bed since you posted it!!! We are finally about to move my baby out of the crib…mostly becaues the bed is recalled. I have two questions though….instead of putting the plywood on the bottom do you tthink I could just put the boxsprings in there? (We already have it is why i am asking) Also if I do that is do you think I could still put a railing up if needed to catch her?

]]> By: Melisa http://www.mommywords.com/2010/01/diy-chic-and-cheap-upholstered-bed/comment-page-1/#comment-6964 Melisa Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:30:52 +0000 http://www.mommywords.com/?p=1408#comment-6964 Got a few pics over at my blog! The boy is having a good time climbing in and out of it..but not a full nights sleep in it yet. I think he has decided to battle his mom and see whom will outlast whom! :) Also, thanks for posting pics as you went along! I always feel better about a project if I can go back and look at pictures! .-= Melisa´s last blog ..<a href="http://thesmithwicks.blogspot.com/2010/04/toddler-bed.html" rel="nofollow">Toddler Bed</a> =-. Got a few pics over at my blog! The boy is having a good time climbing in and out of it..but not a full nights sleep in it yet. I think he has decided to battle his mom and see whom will outlast whom! :)

Also, thanks for posting pics as you went along! I always feel better about a project if I can go back and look at pictures!
.-= Melisa´s last blog ..Toddler Bed =-.

]]> By: Brittany http://www.mommywords.com/2010/01/diy-chic-and-cheap-upholstered-bed/comment-page-1/#comment-6963 Brittany Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:08:30 +0000 http://www.mommywords.com/?p=1408#comment-6963 That's awesome! Are you going to post pics? If not please send one to me! That’s awesome! Are you going to post pics? If not please send one to me!

]]> By: Melisa http://www.mommywords.com/2010/01/diy-chic-and-cheap-upholstered-bed/comment-page-1/#comment-6942 Melisa Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:14:12 +0000 http://www.mommywords.com/?p=1408#comment-6942 Wanted to let you know that your post inspired us to make our very own upholstered toddler bed! So far the boy likes it...but we are only on day one. :) .-= Melisa´s last blog ..<a href="http://thesmithwicks.blogspot.com/2010/04/umyeah.html" rel="nofollow">Um...yeah.</a> =-. Wanted to let you know that your post inspired us to make our very own upholstered toddler bed! So far the boy likes it…but we are only on day one. :)
.-= Melisa´s last blog ..Um…yeah. =-.

]]> By: Kat @ TodaysCliche.com http://www.mommywords.com/2010/01/diy-chic-and-cheap-upholstered-bed/comment-page-1/#comment-5102 Kat @ TodaysCliche.com Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:10:46 +0000 http://www.mommywords.com/?p=1408#comment-5102 Your blog is so informative and clever. Can't wait to try most of your recent posts. I intend to stop by again! Our blogs are semi-similar; I'd love your feedback about mine, if you have a sec! www.TodaysCliche.com. Thanks!! Your blog is so informative and clever. Can’t wait to try most of your recent posts. I intend to stop by again!
Our blogs are semi-similar; I’d love your feedback about mine, if you have a sec!
http://www.TodaysCliche.com. Thanks!!

]]> By: Becki http://www.mommywords.com/2010/01/diy-chic-and-cheap-upholstered-bed/comment-page-1/#comment-4714 Becki Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:58:16 +0000 http://www.mommywords.com/?p=1408#comment-4714 oh. my. gosh. words cannot express my amazement, at not only the bed, but also the fact of doing it mere hours before lovely Violet! I am SO doing this for London when she needs a big girl bed. Its so darn cute I'm tempted to do it now! .-= Becki´s last blog ..<a href="http://themalloyfamily.blogspot.com/2010/01/rainy-week-plan.html" rel="nofollow">Rainy Week Plan</a> =-. oh. my. gosh. words cannot express my amazement, at not only the bed, but also the fact of doing it mere hours before lovely Violet!
I am SO doing this for London when she needs a big girl bed. Its so darn cute I’m tempted to do it now!
.-= Becki´s last blog ..Rainy Week Plan =-.

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