Easy DIY Hanging Bed

Guys I’m LOVING this fun outdoor DIY project! It was an easy DIY (which makes everything better) and it’s ready just in time for summer! Let me show you our Outdoor Easy DIY Hanging Bed.

Easy DIY Hanging Bed

We purchased a bunk bed for our 2 oldest kiddos over 10 years ago. It’s gone through different kids throughout the years. Most recently it was in our youngest daughter’s bedroom but at 10 she was ready to get rid of one bed and just wanted a single in her room. So why not turn that extra twin bed into a hanging bed?

I decided to leave the legs on in case we want to use it as a bed again. It’s hanging from one of our pergolas about 6 inches off the ground.

Here’s how we did it!

Supplies used to turn a Twin Bed into a Hanging Bed: {affiliate links included for your convenience}

Start by drilling a pilot hole in the tops of your twin bedframe. Make sure the drill bit is smaller than your hooks – so it can grip and hold strong.

Twist in the lag thread screw hooks until the threading is all inside the wood.

We drilled pilot holes onto the tops of our pergola posts. Then we twisted in the eye bolt screws into those holes. Then attach the hook/hook turnbuckles to the eye bolt screws in the tops of the pergola.

Then take the 8′ chains and connect everything.

I got some fun summer pillows with navy and aqua blues (I’m loving that combo).

Such a fun spot to enjoy! My youngest laid out on the bed last night as she did her reading homework. I can see many hours in the next months spent here.

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