Affordable DIY PVC Pipe Bed Frame | Built with FORMUFIT Furniture Grade PVC
Looking for a creative and budget-friendly way to build a stylish bed frame? DIY enthusiast DafoeMomma from Ana-White.com did just that—constructing a PVC Pipe Slat Bed using FORMUFIT Furniture Grade PVC pipe and fittings.
After falling in love with a $600 designer pipe bed online, she decided to create her own version at a fraction of the cost. “The heavens opened and the angels sung when we found FORMUFIT furniture grade PVC—it even comes in different colors!” she wrote.
Project Overview
The frame was built using 1” Size Colored Furniture Grade PVC pipe—though she recommends upgrading to 1-1/4” for added strength. Most joints were glued permanently, but she left small sections of the headboard and footboard unglued to allow for easy teardown and transport.
Four 3-foot center sections of pipe were used along with two 4-Way PVC Tees in the center to add additional legs and stability. The bed’s structure mirrors the strength of a traditional metal frame—but at a fraction of the weight and cost.
Durable and Sustainable Design
Once assembled and cemented, wooden slats were attached using split-ring hangers, keeping them securely in place atop the pipe frame. By reusing recycled pallet boards for the slats, she added sustainability and reduced the overall cost of the project to just around $150—a huge savings compared to retail alternatives.
Why Build with PVC?
- Affordable: Less than one-third the cost of commercial metal or wood frames.
- Lightweight & Portable: Easy to move, disassemble, and reassemble.
- Customizable: FORMUFIT PVC comes in multiple colors for a modern look.
- Durable: UV-resistant, weatherproof, and built to last.
For complete build details, downloadable plans, and more creative furniture ideas, visit Ana-White.com or explore our FORMUFIT PVC Project Library.
