Furniture for home or summer cottage is quite diverse. It performs various functions and serves as an element of space decor. Such an element of furniture as a trestle bed has gained great popularity today.
A bit of history
Today, do-it-yourself trestle beds are quite easy to make. Previously, months were spent on this process, as artisans approached such a matter with special responsibility. According to legend, the place where the trestle bed is located is considered holy.
It was originally intended to serve as a bed. Over time, they began to use for a meal. This tradition originated in the East and gained popularity in all Arab countries.
Today, this type of furniture is not given the same attention as before. Its original purpose is practically reduced to a minimum. Today, a trestle bed is a comfortable place to relax in any home or countryside.
Materials for making
How to make a trestle bed with your own hands? First you need to define its functions. If it will be used as a sleeping place, it is better to give preference to naturalmaterials: wood, plywood, stone. For the construction of structures that will be placed outdoors, metal, brick or any natural agglomerate are perfect.
Note. It is much easier to make do-it-yourself trestle beds from wood. This material is practical and durable.
Quite often designs are made from plastic bottles. This is a country option that does not require special material and time costs.
What is a trestle bed?
The design stands out among similar ease of manufacture. It is unlikely that it will be possible to assemble a sofa on your own, but everyone can make a trestle bed with their own hands, the drawings of which are drawn up independently.
So, the design has four legs and a bed. Between themselves, all the elements are fastened with decorative inserts. The parameters of the trestle bed depend on its functions. For example, for outdoor recreation, the following design sizes are enough:
- length - 160 cm;
- height – 40-60cm;
- width - 40-50 cm.
Some designs have awnings and backs that fold down or fold back.
Make trestle beds with your own hands
The most popular material for the manufacture of such structures is wood. It is quite easy to work with, and with proper protection of its surface, it will last for decades.
To make a do-it-yourself trestle bed from wood, you will need the following tools:
- drill;
- saw;
- sandpaper;
- hammer;
- roulette;
- screwdriver.
Initially, you need to cut out the legs from the wood. Patterns on their surface can be created using a chisel. After that, you need to prepare the connecting elements for the legs, as well as the base for the seat.
Note. To make the structure durable, all its parts are connected to each other with wooden planks and slats.
Immediately assemble the base under the seat. The legs and connecting strips are attached to it with the help of self-tapping screws. As soon as the trestle bed is ready, it is necessary to process its surface with medium grit sandpaper. Then the structure is painted or coated with several layers of varnish.
The seat can be made of foam rubber with a thickness of at least 6-10 cm. It must be covered with leatherette or other dense fabric.
How to make a do-it-yourself trestle bed with a canopy? There will be no difficulty in the work, since the main part of the structure is assembled similarly to the previous one. The difference will be that wooden planks are attached to the base of the seat. They are connected to each other on the sides. At the top of this design, you need to make a crate for mounting roofing material: polycarbonate, wood, corrugated board and much more.
Also, do-it-yourself trestle beds are made of metal. These jobs require welding experience. The choice of material is quite large. The legs are made from a profile round or square pipe. The corner serves as the basis for the seat.
Toto add zest to the design of the design, often use forged or cast decorative elements. They are welded to the legs of the trestle bed. If you need to make a structure with a canopy, profile pipes are attached to the base. All elements are interconnected with rods. The canopy can be covered with polycarbonate or corrugated board.
