DIY Star Wars Hovercraft Bed

by Noting Grace

$60

6 Hours

Medium

A bed that floats?! Or at least looks like it's floating? This is a great weekend project that will make you the coolest parent on your block!

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Complete Tutorial at notinggrace.com

Using a simple secret takes this bed from okay to awesome!

First build a frame using 2 X 4s to match the size of your mattress you'll be using. There are many platform bed tutorials on the web that can give you specific measurements for your mattress size.

Next, create the base using 2 X 12s. Make sure it's about 6 inches less than the frame of your bed.

Set the frame on top of your base and toenail them together.

We used MDF to create a top for the mattress to lay on. *TIP* Paint all your showing pieces before you assemble them make the build much quicker.

Here's the secret. Purchase rope light from your Big Box store and attach under the frame using the clips that come with the light kit.

Not only is it relatively easy, super cheap, and really cool, but it also is functional! The warm lights create an awesome night light. No more bedtime battles when your kid gets to sleep in this fun bed!

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Coral Bowers on Jul 23, 2015
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Wal2959548 on Nov 11, 2015
I don't see what's so Star Wars about this

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- Treasuredchaos.com on Dec 17, 2016
  It took me a sec...once the lights are on under the top part of the frame it casts a shadow..makes it apear to be floating...I'm thinking its' super hard to get a good pic that does it justice! It's not just a straight up bed but tricks the eye a bit. Any of my kids would love it and my ten year old Star Wars junkie would absolutely think it fit a Star Wars kinda feel!
  
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