DIY bed ideas + 800 photos, step-by-step instructions

It all starts with an idea. In fact, making a bed with your own hands is not such a problem; there are a lot of instructions, step-by-step photos and videos for this. What is important is that your dream bed matches the functions and aesthetic needs that you have in mind.

Here are several ideas, mainly examples of how to make folding beds with your own hands , which not only save space, but also make your home attractive. For those who like non-standard solutions, there are several options for original designs, from a medieval bed to a robot bed with step-by-step manufacturing instructions. And if you value comfort, you can learn how to make a simple bed pocket to store the remote control, mobile phone and other necessary things.

Furniture for winter fishing

If it’s frosty outside, you won’t be able to sit on a folding chair for long. Therefore, it is necessary to have warm and comfortable furniture.

Such furniture can be purchased in specialized stores or on the Internet by finding the necessary sites. The latter option is more preferable, since online resources always have a larger assortment of similar products, which allows you to purchase not what is available, but what is more suitable.

It is generally accepted that the more expensive the product, the better quality and more comfortable it is. As life shows, this rule does not always apply and you can choose the right thing among inexpensive items.

What is the difference between winter and summer furniture?

The difference is quite noticeable, since the operating conditions are completely different. For example:

• Winter furniture is made from frost-resistant materials.
• The fabrics used have a heat-retaining effect, which allows you to stay warm even in the most severe frosts.
• Winter furniture is somewhat stronger, as it has to withstand heavy loads.

Take, for example, the fact that a person puts on several layers of clothing. The weight and dimensions of the fisherman increase. Therefore, furniture is made precisely from this calculation.

Folding bed and its features

The folding bed for winter fishing has a slightly different design compared to the one that can be seen in a country house or in a private house.

Design features are as follows:

• It's much heavier.
• The cot comes with a warm cover that allows you to sit comfortably on it in the most unfavorable moments.
• The design of the product is made of durable and reliable materials.
• The fabric used in the design retains heat and does not allow moisture to pass through.

The advantage of a folding bed for winter fishing is that it is convenient to transport. Despite its dimensions and weight, due to the use of special fabrics and durable metal, it folds to such a size that it fits freely in the trunk of a car. This suggests that it is as convenient to store as it is to transport: it does not take up much space.

In the process of purchasing it, you should pay attention to the following points:

1. The strength of the metal structure and its reliable fixation in any position: both assembled and disassembled.
2. On the quality of the fabric and its stitching. Otherwise, the characteristics of the product will not correspond to those declared.
3. Read the instructions carefully to understand how much weight it can withstand without negative consequences. Otherwise, the folding bed will not last long.

To choose the right folding bed, you need to add another 15-20 kilograms to your weight, no less.

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Fishing chair

A chair for winter fishing is quite different from the usual folding chair, like the one that fishermen take with them when fishing in the summer.

The design of the chair consists of:

• Made from a durable metal frame.
• Made from heat-retaining coating.
• Made from waterproof coating.
• The structure can be easily and reliably installed even in the snow.

A chair for winter fishing has all the positive advantages that can provide any angler with comfortable fishing conditions, regardless of weather conditions. In this regard, it should be noted that winter fishing in such conditions can bring no less positive emotions than summer fishing.

When choosing a chair for winter fishing, it is better to carefully read:

1. With quality frame material. It must be durable, wear-resistant and reliable material.
2. With the technique of sewing fabric. These should be smooth, high-quality seams, without any flaws.
3. With reliable fastening of the fabric to the structure. This is necessary to prevent the fabric from being accidentally blown away by the wind.
4. And the last thing is what weight the chair design is designed for. The selection rule is the same as when choosing a folding bed.

Careful study is necessary in order not to make a mistake. After all, not every expensive thing is of enviable quality.

It is important to find (and they always exist) products that are of acceptable quality and not quite outrageous prices.

Fence decor

Original flower pots made from old throwaway shoes will help decorate an unsightly lattice fence. Such an original solution will make even the simplest fence unique.

How to fit a folding bed into the interior

Modern products are given a presentable look, allowing you to make a folding bed an unusual piece of furniture. The metal frame of such models is lined with wood or polymer coating, and bright upholstery material is used for the mattress cover.

At night, when unfolded, the bed acts as a sleeping place, and during the day it can serve as a cabinet or table.

A folding bed that turns into a table is convenient when you need an organized workspace during the day. Folding beds with a mattress take up minimal space when folded and are functional.

Some models can be folded into an original chair.

Blooming armchair

From several cinder blocks you can make an original garden flowerbed chair, which will become a wonderful place to relax and a real highlight of the garden.

CD boxes can be used to create small greenhouses to protect seedlings from cold and wind.

Dimensions of a folding bed with mattress

Most often they offer to buy models of standard sizes, designed for one average person. Children's models designed for low loads and small sizes are offered for sale.

It is preferable to choose natural mattress filler for children's products.

There are modern double models that are preferred by young families who rent or live in a small area. The bed of such a bed consists of two frames, firmly connected by the sidewalls to each other.

The dimensions of such models are quite large, which is why they are usually equipped with wheels.

Manufacturing technology

To save even more on financial savings and make a product of the highest quality, you will have to take the tool with the material and make the product yourself. In addition, constructing the structure does not require much experience. All you need is a diagram of folding furniture and the ability to use ordinary tools.

List of tools and materials

You can use MDF sheets, boards or metal. But it is preferable to make the structure from thick-walled aluminum tubes. Generally, aluminum weighs less than iron. And the tree will eventually become unusable. List of everything needed to assemble a fishing folding chair:

• 
  drawing,

• mattress,
• for cladding you need to purchase thermal material that will save heat,
• roulette,
• to assemble the frame you need tubes, preferably aluminum,
• big needle,
• you will also need parts that will cause the sections to shift during assembly and disassembly of the clamshell,
• thick nylon threads,
• Bulgarian,
• plywood,
• bolts, nuts and washers, as well as other fasteners,
• main lining fabric,
• pencil,
• drill.

If you have a sewing machine at home, this will simplify the sewing task, and the work will take much less time.

Construction process

After preparing the tools and materials, you need to find a place to work, for example, a garage. Then, do-it-yourself clamshell drawings for fishing are created. Then you should get to work:

1. 
   First, a structure in the form of a box with small sides is constructed from plywood. This product will later be used for a mattress.

2. If the mattress is too large, then you need to cut off the required part and carefully sew the cut points. After which the mattress is placed in a box. After making the seat, the back for the chair is made using the same principle.
3. The next step is to assemble the frame. All tubes are measured to the required dimensions and assembled using bolts and nuts. The first section is made for the seat, and then the second for the back. To make a frame from tubes, holes must be made along the edges of the material with a drill, a strong metal corner is placed in the corners, and bolts and nuts are installed in the holes. At the end, the fasteners are tightened.
4. To assemble two sections together, you need to use parts that will fold and unfold the structure. As a rule, they are mounted in corners.
5. Then holes are made along the tubes from the outside. This manipulation must be done with a wooden box under the mattress. It is very important that the holes on the box and on the frame match. Then bolts and nuts are installed in these places, and the boxes for the seat and back are installed using screws. Several strong strips can be secured under the bottom of the seat and backrest to prevent the seat from falling through.
6. Then the mattress is placed in the box. Next, dense material is applied to the surface of the mattresses and sewn at the edges. After which a thermal fabric is applied to retain heat. To attach the fabric to the metal, you need to take one edge of the fabric and wrap it around the tube and sew it together.

The product folding chair for winter fishing is made. There are many options, but this one is the best. You can also make a cover, do painting and other work.

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Rules for choosing winter “furniture”

An ordinary folding chair is only suitable for summer fishing, but in winter you cannot sit on such a product for a long time. For this purpose, only furniture that is suitable for the season is selected. Such accessories can be purchased at a fishing store. But if no one sells a similar product at your place of residence, then you can buy it online. In the second case, specialized websites always offer a wide range of products at competitive prices. Therefore, there should be no problems with the purchase. Some users of fishing equipment are confident that the more expensive the product, the better quality it will be, but in practice everything turns out differently. It is recommended to purchase devices only at average prices. They are superior in quality to cheap accessories and are not inferior to expensive accessories. What factors distinguish winter furniture from summer options:

Therefore, when making furniture, manufacturers are attentive to the requirements of customers.

Nuances when choosing a folding bed

A winter cot for sleeping is a little different from those models that can be seen in a country house. A number of differences between the clamshell for winter fishing:

Another equally important factor is transportation. The winter lounger looks quite large, but it can be folded in a couple of minutes. When folded, the clamshell acquires such dimensions that it will not be difficult to place the product in the trunk of a car. And the items that come with the folding bed are light in weight, so there will be no problems carrying the product. In addition, so that the structure does not interfere with the house, it can be folded and placed under a cabinet or other furniture

When purchasing a product, you need to pay attention to the following nuances:

Features of a folding chair

A summer folding chair is not suitable for winter fishing. A special warm chair is sold for this purpose. Otherwise, the folding chair is practically no different from a winter lounger:

This chair for winter fishing is capable of retaining the heat emanating from a seated person. Therefore, a fisherman who comes fishing can stay on the pond for a long time and not freeze there

And if the angler does not feel comfortable, then his attention will concentrate not on the gear, but on keeping himself warm. This is an undeniable advantage

When choosing a folding chair, it is recommended to use the following rules:

How to make a folding bed with your own hands

To make a folding bed with your own hands according to the drawings, you need to choose a model that will be more convenient to make. It is also worth thinking in advance about what materials the furniture will be made from, choosing a comfortable mattress and finding all the necessary tools.

To install furniture you will need the appropriate tools.

Drawing

The easiest way to make folding beds yourself is from MDF or wood. You don't need any complicated equipment or tools to do the job.

The drawings show standard dimensions of the product, but if necessary they can be changed to suit individual needs.

Selection of tools and materials

Folding beds are made from metal pipes, wood or particle board materials.

Chipboard is one of the most popular materials for furniture.

Among the latter, preference should be given to MDF. It is easy to work with, inexpensive and suitable for a novice craftsman.

What tools will you need:

• circular saw;
• grinding angle;
• sandpaper;
• drill;
• tape measure, pencil.

Important! Use personal protective equipment - gloves and goggles.

Manufacturing process

Work begins with preparing to study the drawings. Ready-made templates need to be printed or transferred to paper by hand, and calculations of materials must be made (with a margin). Only after this can you begin to assemble the structure.

Prepare all tools and materials.

The first to be used are the load-bearing boards, equal to the length of the mattress. They need to be cut out in accordance with the dimensions of the sleeping place. The sides of the folding bed are made from them.

Use ready-made designs to make work easier.

Important! The cross bars should be slightly longer than the width of the mattress.

The slats (slats) of the bed base are connected to the sides with self-tapping screws. Then the back wall is attached to the structure. The next stage is making a shelf to which the base will be attached. It is mounted inside the box with supports.

The box for the mattress is made of MDF with dimensions of 10x145x198 cm; you will need 2 end and side boards, pre-connected with self-tapping screws. Attach the frame to the middle of the bottom. After assembly is completed, sheets of plywood for the base are mounted to the box.

Wood is the material for making folding bed slats.

The next stage is the manufacture of supports. They are made of timber with a cross section of 40x100 mm. The legs are attached with loops to the bottom of the structure. This folding bed can be equipped with any convenient folding mechanism.

The most popular mechanisms book.

Important! At the assembly stage, check the serviceability of the folding mechanism.

The folding bed can be considered ready. All that remains is to make the decor and add useful accessories.

Advice. You can hide the timber supports with blinds. Another option is to make sliding legs.

To ensure that the folding bed takes up minimal space when closed, does not fold out and is convenient for transportation, it is recommended to install a decorative latch.

The folding bed must be mobile.

The finished product can be painted, varnished or decorated using one of the decorative techniques (painting, decoupage). The finished folding bed will serve as an additional place to sleep at home, as well as a comfortable chaise lounge for the garden.

BRIDGES OF COLD AND HEAT IN THE GREENHOUSE

Like all her readers, in my work with the earth I constantly try to find methods and ways of solving pressing problems that would allow me to achieve better results with the least amount of labor, time and energy. Indeed, in our dacha business, the opportunities for using your imagination and ingenuity are truly enormous, despite the fact that most of us have modest-sized plots.

Well, take the greenhouses for example. There has already been a lot of debate in your favorite magazine about whether it’s worth messing with those made of polycarbonate

. And although the general opinion eventually began to slowly but surely take shape in their favor, a lot of questions still remain for them. After all, even ardent fans of such greenhouses are forced to admit (honor and praise to the authors who always remain honest in their judgments!) that in the summer they are too hot. Of course, gardeners immediately offer ways to reduce the temperature, but just look carefully at what such greenhouses are made of, simultaneously remembering physics lessons, and everything becomes clear.

So, on the one hand, they are completely covered with cellular polycarbonate, which transmits heat very poorly and therefore, in theory, should retain it well in the greenhouse at night and in cool weather. But on the other hand, the frame consists of many metal tubes connected by a large number of screws and bolts (polycarbonate sheets are also attached with their help), whose large heads and washers are located on the outside and actively transfer heat or cold inside to those same tubes. Trifle? But don't tell me! It is no coincidence that when insulating houses, professional builders attach sheets of insulation to the walls directly, not with the same self-tapping screws, but using special plastic umbrellas. Otherwise, so-called cold bridges arise.

It’s a similar story with greenhouses. And if so, it is not always possible to keep them warm at night in the spring, when frost returns, and in the summer, when it is hot outside, it is not always possible to reduce the temperature in them.

In the second case, I tried many methods: I whitewashed the polycarbonate with paint, completely covered the outside of the greenhouse with white non-woven material, suspended it inside, built some kind of curtains from it, installed fans at the doors and vents - there was practically no use.