Craftsman Bed (with a twist)

This is my favorite bed to make. I’ve probably made 6 of these over the years. including my own! It’s simple, yet has elegant lines. I really like the curved top rails. This bed is made out of Red Birch (my favorite wood to work with). It’s built with a center rail under the slats, reinforced with powder coated 1/4” thick steel so there will never be any sagging. The slats take the place of a box spring - once you go slats, you’ll never go back. I’m going to finish this with an environmentally friendly hand rubbed oil finish which should last for a very long time.