Having a sofa bed at home may be what we need for when we invite people to sleep, but also if we want a place to relax and enjoy our free time, whether in the living room or outdoors.
If you are one of those people who are visited by family or friends over the weekend and do not have an additional room, a sofa bed is just what you need. Or maybe you like to lie on the sofa to watch a movie, read or even take a nap in the afternoon without disarming your bed.
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In response to these needs that arise in many homes, in this article we will tell you how to create your own sofa bed , both for indoor and outdoor.
How to make a standard sofa bed
We will take care of creating a sofa bed made with different structures giving us the possibility of keeping the pillows or the bedding inside . When nobody is using it to sleep, it folds up and remains like a 'common' sofa.
It is essential that you take the measure well before buying or cutting the wood. You can do it according to the space you have at home.
The base is formed by four slats joined together - as if it were a frame - and four studs, one in each corner, which will be the legs. On this basis a drawer is placed, which can be of two compartments so that it has more robustness.
To make the backrest, you need two long planks that are placed horizontally at the ends of four shorter planks. Two are placed on each point and the other two are at the same distance from each other.
To reinforce this structure even more, we recommend that between each vertical plank you put a wooden board firmly attached.
Then, place a complete board on the back-it can be made of plywood-and another on the back. The part that remains free or uncovered is where the drawer and cover will go next; with respect to the latter, it will be formed by a mattress and a table attached to the drawer or trunk with hinges.
The entire structure is lined with foam and subsequently upholstered. The idea is that, when you need to use the sofa bed, open it at the height of the hinges, remove the bedding and place the mattress on top. So your guests will sleep more comfortable!
Sofa bed
How to make a sofa bed with pallets
Sure you know the famous 'pallets', those wooden structures increasingly used in crafts and DIY due to its versatility and resistance. Carpentry enthusiasts use them a lot, they are affordable - even in some places they are given away - and they are very easy to manipulate.
A pallet sofa bed can be used both for the living room of our house and for the garden, balcony or terrace. If you will use it outdoors, you should bear in mind that the wood will need additional treatment to withstand the inclement weather.
Materials
The materials you need for this craft, ideal if you like recycling, are:
- 2 pallets
- 1 mattress (the size you want).
- 4 wheels or wooden blocks (depending on whether you want to move it or leave it fixed).
- Nails, screws, hammer.
- Electric sander and drill.
- Steps to follow
- Sand the surface of the pallets well, so that they are soft to the touch.
- Reinforce placing nails in the tables that are loose.
- Present one pallet next to the other and join them together with long screws so they do not move.
Once the structure is ready, add the wheels or legs at the bottom.
You can paint the woods of the color you want.
Let dry well and then place the mattress with a sheet or blanket. And it's ready!
Beds made with pallets.
In this project, you will have to put the sofa bed against a wall . However, if you prefer, you can use the backup technique of the previous option and attach it to the structure.
For example, there is the alternative of putting two pallets together as the base and fixing them to it. Another option is to cut a pallet in half and join it, so that the backrest is not so high. In addition, you will need cushions and pillows to decorate or make the backrest more comfortable.
Let your imagination fly and build the best sofa bed, without spending too much money and with what you have at home . Without a doubt, you will save considerably more than if you buy it in a store. In this way, you will have a beautiful space to enjoy at any time or receive as appropriate to your visits.