Woodworking Education & Craftsmanship. HomeMade Modern. Simple Furniture Designs Blog. Free and Easy DIY Furniture Plans to Save You Money. $100 + Home Depot = four poster bed. Ok, this project isn't exactly shoestring - BUT it cost considerably less than if I would have bought a king size four poster bed.
It's actually my Christmas present :) It's not completely finished either, but I'm so excited about it I couldn't help myself from sharing. I've been wanting to make a four poster bed for a few years, ever since I read this library book of one of those inventive TV-designers who do things on a dime (don't remember the name of the designer, the TV-show nor the book at the moment, but it's out there somewhere, I promise). She made a four poster bed for someone using turned porch posts which turned out sooo great! I believe the cost for the bed she made was about $400, seems about right after checking the lumber prices at Home Depot.