DIY Floating Bed | Playroom With Floating Bed

I recently transformed this awkward room in my best friend’s home into a beautiful playroom with a DIY floating bed! It was such a fun project. Keep scrolling to see how I created this space into a fun and functional room with a floating bed.

To watch the full step-by-step tutorial in an Instagram highlight, click HERE.

Below is a photo of what the room looked like before the makeover:

Step 1: Delete Everything

Before I even got started on the renovations, I took everything down and out of the room (shelves, lighting, cabinets, etc.) so I could start from scratch.

Step 2: Build a Floating Platform + Arm Supports

I used 2×4 boards to frame the bed out and attached it with studs all the way around.

Then, I added arm supports and attached them with glue and screws. The back, two sides, and even the front piece landed on studs that I angle screwed into making it super secure.

Then, glue and plywood the top with a piece of trim on the front, and the platform of the bed is done.

Step 3: Shiplap Back Wall

I used 1×6 primed pine boards with 2 nickels as spacers. Once all the boards are securely on the wall, add wood filler and caulk.

Step 4: Paint The Wall

I used Sherwin Williams color Pure White in satin for the shiplap wall.

Pro tip: Use a brush to paint all the edges first, then go over it all with a paint roller to get rid of the brush strokes!

We decided to paint the surrounding walls a light contrast.

To patch any holes in the drywall, I used this $9 kit instead of hiring a drywall guy without even knowing how it would turn out! I totally recommend it.

Here is everything I used in this room. You can click any photo to shop: