Decided to make a bed frame!

Obligatory finished photo

Some of the lumber I started out with, I used pine for everything.

Upgraded to a Queen bed and wanted to make a "floating" frame. Base is roughly 2/3 the size of a queen bed. Used 2x12's

2x4's for the frame. Created two equal halves so I could move/assemble everything by myself. Cut slots in the base where the frame sits nice and snug.

1x4's for the slats. 3-4 inches apart.

1x8's surrounding the frame. 4x4 posts for the headboard. The posts were attached to the frame with 5/8" hex bolts.

Painted the base black. Added those led lights around the base.

First time doing electric work. Really easy actually. Wanted to add those with a simple switch. Also added outlets in the headboard to charge devices and such.

After sanding, staining, poly, and assembly...you end up with this

Switch in the middle for the lights that's hard to see. I have 2 outlets on each side.

Now I can sleep easy.

Dog tax. This is my rescue dog Riggins. He's the bestest boy.