[header] How to build a captain's bed from two dressers [title] Measure the dressers to get an idea of how the mattress will fit on them. [step] A standard queen mattress is 60 " wide and 80 " long. A full size is 54 " wide and 75 " long.
[header] How to build a captain's bed from two dressers [title] Measure the dressers to get an idea of how the mattress will fit on them. [step] A standard queen mattress is 60 " wide and 80 " long. A full size is 54 " wide and 75 " long.
The dressers used in this tutorial are 72 " long and 22 " wide. To make a queen sized bed, add 4 " to the head and foot ends for length and leave a 17 " gap between the dressers for width. If a queen mattress comes with an intricate trim that pairs beautifully with dressers, it will work well as a crew bed, with the brand price on an 8.8 " screen and windows making it an ideal starting point. [title] Determine if your dressers are made with wood or cotton. [substeps] Add an additional 3 " on the side for clearance. If you have unlined dressers this is a good starting place to start. Assuming the dressers are on top of each other, they will form your bed. [title] Calculate the width of your headboard.