How to Build a Bed Swing | Porch Bed Swing | DIY Wooden Hanging Bed

If you want to learn how to build your own hanging bed swing for a porch, deck, or tree, this step-by-step video will give you the plans and process to get it done! This wooden bed swing was built entirely by me for under $200 for all supplies including the mattress. I go through each step, including reinforcing the ceiling joists, from start to finish. If you have a large porch area or want to design and hang a swing from under your deck, I think this build is a great choice and looks SO good.
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[@dmack1827]

I can't tell you how many times I have wished my wife was willing to go do the attic work. :). What a lucky fellow you have!

[@brucecrane9605]

Impressed? I'm blown away with you engineering and design skills. Not to mention your tenacity on these projects. You have every right to be proud and have it out where everyone can see it. GREAT JOB

[@lovestosingalot55bodin7]

Great job Melissa! Who wouldn't want a porch swing bed like the one you built here?

[@victororia100]

I wish i had your patience. Bravo Melissa!

[@davedavis662]

Most rewarding part of any project is when it’s of my own engineering. Love your design.

[@ridgeridin]

I love your videos Melissa. I just found you and joined, and can't stress enough - you are so talented. I have watched several of your videos, but I will say, several times held my breath watching you hold the wood on your chop saw with your opposite hand, and cutting without safety glasses. I have had several chunks of wood fly up and hit me while using my chop saw, and without my eye pro, I would have lost an eye. Please be careful. We all want to see more of your videos!

[@sarahv8284]

I love your work your great at what you do I love your ideas they truly bring something that's old and dingy to life with a fresh look a welcoming look.

[@jfinaz99]

Way to go, Mom! and thanks for sharing.

[@arth.4196]

Even though it's been a year since you posted. I was impressed 👌 you came up with the idea on knowing what you wanted. Much success in the future.

[@scottroy6264]

Been doing carpentry for 30 years or so. I wear flip flops most of the time so don’t let folks say you should wear boots, however safety glasses you should. Great work BTW

[@johnskunk609]

Watching her work with minimal tools and without a workbench is impressive and motivates me to try this project.

[@brianlind7810]

That's it!!! I am buying a table saw and some other tools to start my own projects. Thank you for putting yourself out there like you do!

[@PeterKNoone]

Super impressed with your creativity and resourcefulness. (I'm also one of those Dad's who would like to see you be safer with PPE, shoes and safety glasses please!) Nice work!

[@kmac2014]

Hey, i kinda like that you are learning as you go along. Great projects! I’d love to see you adopting the use of personal protective equipment to protect yourself against injury. You and your patrons will benefit greatly. Eye, ear and respiratory protection when using your saw at least. Sandals are cute but if you drop something on your foot you will know it! Be safe👍🏻

[@grandmaster-grouch]

i thought i was alone in this. when she used that circular saw with shorts on with cute sandal's i get a flash back in my contrator days when a newb cut his main artery because of a unloading truck pulling on his power cord during mid cut. ekkk!

[@slip0n0fall]

I agree - I think everyone is free to choose what PPE they do or don't use on their own time, but when you're putting what are essentially instructional videos out into the world you should use the opportunity to set an example. Those sandals won't look so cute with 4 toes.

[@amberfrazier575]

That looks so nice! I know I would really enjoy having that around! Can’t wait until I own a covered porch is a deal breaker for my first buy!

[@rockytibby1196]

So amazing what your able to show in a way a normal person like me can understand to do myself.

[@faithfulpatriot4008]

The only thing more awesome than the job you did on the bed, is you! What a lucky lucky man is your husband. Best wishes

[@Semper_fi_777]

What a hard charger this young lady is. Excellent work. And God Bless that beautiful family because family is what it is all about. Very inspirational for many that check in here I am sure. Very practical and useful projects. Keep up the great work. Bravo Zulu!

[@rubentrevino4441]

I just watched a second video Melissa and I am impressed. Keep it up

[@hannahrodero-ortega4025]

Impressive! Wow… i plan to reinforce my daughter’s current double size bed and convert it into a swing day bed for the patio. That back support is what i’ll do. Thanks for the inspo!

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

Such a lovely young family! Many blessings to you all!

[@CCT.8B]

The rabbit hole of youtube... pleasantly surprised. Didn't realize it but I watched your baluster replacement video years ago for reference on my project. Awesome projects! Thanks.

[@grandmaster-grouch]

im in awe of your abilities to learn and proceed. I keep telling my wife "you are a lot like her (as i point at you while we watch your videos) why cant you learn like her?" she looks at me and says "she probably got trained." i look back while pointing at my face "what do i look like chop liver?" lol i told her i can train her in woodworking. but for some reason my teaching credcredentials dont hold water in our marriage lol.. love you babe if you happen to read this comment

[@TheQUBANQT]

Of all the projects you’ve shared this my favorite!

[@lmontoyad]

Great work. A few tips. Next time you can get a longer jigsaw blade from bosch. When sanding plywood, don't go lower than 120 grit sandpaper because the outside layer on both sides of plywood is very thin. For wood putty you can use a plastic or metal putty knife. That will make you work faster. Also, a palm router with a roundover bit will help you get the smooth edges you wanted in a lot less time. Considering the end result I must say I'm impressed. Regards from Costa Rica.

[@sonyadeantonio]

Recently got my first power tools. Milwaukee hand me downs from my husband. This is super inspiring since I’m currently remodeling my kitchen and installing the countertops myself. I would love that porch swing!!

[@sonyadeantonio]

Ricky Ricardo he totally agrees with you! He says they never stall out or wear out his tips. The new ones have some I guess were more powerful and smoother. He bought a set because it gave him a better price overall and he gave me his impact and drill.

[@jacobemmanuel7357]

Go girl, go...all the very best

[@tonyd4346]

Ok, you got me! I subscribed. Your videos are a pleasure. Your making my wife , and I'm sure many others look bad...lol.

[@grupoelcomienzo]

I keep watching cuz shes gorgeous! Love her. Don't listen to the people who say to wear shoes.

[@walterleon6037]

That bedswing looks pretty cool.

[@manueltherock7290]

Good Girl, Outstanding,. Great work, dont forget yr glasses, safety first

[@dalecrump9094]

You are very Talented I hope other women follow in your foot steps on home projects. Keep the Video's coming. Dale-Oklahoma

[@CCWSig]

Very impressive! You're a inspiration to everyone. Quick tip, I'm not being critical but we all learn from doing, at 10:52 your cable clamps are on backwards. You loose a lot a strength putting them that way. Search "never saddle a dead horse" for diagrams how the saddle should be. Keep up the great work!

[@Iam-Tadaya70]

Honey, you did your thing with this swing. Super excited to watch more of your videos!!

[@ladykenja2700]

- E X C E L L E N T E ! ! ! Beautiful job. Stylish, modern, classy & comfortable. Thanx 4 sharing the details.

[@AyamMG]

Good idea. it would be nice to sit on the swing chair and chat with my friend or wife.

[@michellejames5953]

WOW! You’re the real deal after seeing you crawl up into that hot attic twice! Looks Beautiful!

[@robertjohnson2581]

You are a very talented young lady. Such beauty and talent. Very easy to watch.

[@FknNefFy]

Another little trick is to put tape around the rope we are going to cut it before you cut it and then cut through the middle of the tape that will keep it from fraying as well when I always burn it at the end too but it’s good for the cutting process or if you have to stick it through a whole. I’m so glad you made this video I have my futon out on my patio and I was thinking about hanging it up which would be a lot easier than yours but mine is kind of ghetto and I was looking for a porch swing bed and nobody else has done it so yeah I’m glad I found this video and I’m glad you actually did This and brought it to fruition😁👌🏻😍

[@CHV1257]

I have been a Carpenter for many years, you did an excellent job. You do wonderful work. Very professional results. Keep up the good work. But... safety glasses and boots would be a lot safer. Excellent job.

[@Col-Hogan]

Well done! You’re very creative.

[@amylambert2365]

Yes, impressed! You make it look so easy and easy to understand. Thank you. Great work.

[@777jamesrc]

A big fan of your creations. Your skill and imagination is a great combo! Keep it up!

[@charleswaters455]

Sometimes answers to problems are so simple that you don't see them. I have a back porch with a roof made with 6X2 trusses and I was concerned about hanging the bed from them (we're large people). Your simple idea of reinforcing the trusses is so obvious that I didn't even see it. Thank you for solving my problem!

[@davetaylor4741]

All this good work. A great looking finished product and a lot of the comments are more about PPE. As a Carpenter of 40 years and 60 years old I haven't and still don't wear PPE and my offsider is a bare foot bush man and as old as me. The World is such a different place these days so many people telling you what to do. If you are comfortable in the gear you wear so be it. If others want to dress up like Darth Vader to put a screw in go for it. Nice to see a lovely lady taking on such products and doing a professional job with or without PPE.

[@glowwiththeflowkw5486]

This is so amazing and informative! Thank you so much for sharing this. Although the whole time watching this video I was worried that something heavy would fall on you feet and you'd get injured 😬 but that's just me i worry too much, so please consider wearing safety shoes and gear😉 much love 🤍

[@caseykelso1]

We love it. Want one! And u have inspired us! Make no mistake about that... mission accomplished !

[@wilp8074]

Girl!! YOU ARE AMAZING! Chip & Jo got NOTHING on you! Keep up the great work!

[@MrsShancha]

You are simply AMAZING!!

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Thank you Sue!! 😘

[@MMGJ10]

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Hello! All the work you've done on your porch looks awesome! I love this swing! Great idea and great work. I'm curious.. how deep is your porch? 7 feet? I'm just trying to figure out if this is possible for my porch too. Lol. Mine is 6' 6". Yours looks a little deeper. Thanks for your great videos. You have a beautiful family too! Congrats on all of that.

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

@@MMGJ10 The depth of my porch is 8 feet

[@f1rstclass366]

Three words, love, love love 💚💚💚

[@enadolgel5504]

you are a real worker ant nice video I learned with you thank you

[@patriciadiaz1753]

Wow!!! That turned out fantastic. Looks so comfy & beautiful. Great work. Very creative mind.🙏

[@jameswars7533]

Love the project. When burning your ropes, next time try wrapping the end with tape just short of where you are burning. It keeps the rope contained when you cut it and makes the process slightly easier. Once again, i love this project. Keep up the good work.

[@johnnewby2043]

Perfect build.. very smart! Beautiful family

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Thank you!

[@larryorrman5235]

Awesome job!! I like the rope better than chain which is often used...But I think the nylon rope will stretch out over time. I love all your videos, great inspiration!

[@suebradford7772]

It is very beautiful! Well done! ❤️

[@kukkimonsuta5342]

We are in the planning stages for our next house. I think when I show this to my wife, she will insist on having one. Thanks for the great idea.

[@tequilagarvin38]

Simply Amazing

[@talleho8445]

Wow! Porch looks great, nice job.

[@8bartlett]

Great job and you guys have a beautiful family

[@frankybarra6067]

OMG !!! It looks amazing. Congratulations on this wonderful project.

[@hudsonriverlee]

Great idea and great video. Now your lawn needs a movie screen and a popcorn maker for the porch. Best of luck in 2021.

[@bluecollardadventures2338]

love this ! my wife would really enjoy something like this on our porch

[@jeanettepappas8060]

Beautiful job you are really good with carpentry❤️👏

[@wendimccain8580]

You're a real gem young lady! You're teaching and oratory skills match your technical and artistic skills. I have subbed. Skip McCain

[@LMK1942]

Great work!!!..I’ve been looking at attempting to do this myself...they are so expensive☹️.. beautifully done for a fraction of the cost!!!

[@isaiasramos7966]

Great Idea, I think you gave me something to do at home now. Amazing job

[@waynewilburn3569]

Great looking porch bed. Lots of fun ill bet.

[@ellendeleon8414]

Good looking family. Brilliant job very ice

[@nisasarkaya4431]

It is impossible not to admire your work :)

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Thank you!! 😊

[@denmark2798]

Nice work! Obvious stuff others have said about power tool safety. Would also suggest longer hook lag bolts into those ceiling joists. I have seen lag bolts get pulled out of pine.

[@duncanolds1664]

A tip for you when cutting nylon rope - wrap your cut line with electrical insulation tape first and then cut and burn. This will maintain a much cleaner cut after burning.

[@garethheathcote4988]

Wow that looks great and so comfy and functional I hope that you get lots of use out of it,I also love how you don't shy away from ambitious projects like this one. I predict that this time next year you have at least 100/150 thousand subscribers.

[@bye-kn6zq]

I definitely love it. And it’s different. I been wanting one forever, I wish I had your measurements ☺️😆

[@miguelsalas8460]

Good job! nice result! Your porch is getting very comfortable

[@rr24]

Was looking at a DIY desk project. Saw this one. Not bad. Thinking of doing this for my parents house. Then add mosquito fencing to keep them out. Nice work. Subbed.

[@joshwidener]

Hahaha. I thought I was the only one to wear flip flops while wood working in the garage. Nice vids. My wife would love this swing!

[@xLh0vh3z]

Beautiful job! I love it!

[@leannastacy815]

This is awesome! I’m definitely inspired 😍 Thanks!

[@onlinst]

Absolutely phenomenal build!

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Thank you!!

[@mikekevelder1193]

The swing is nice to

[@maodonimega]

Gorgeous

[@vsgste002]

Great project! Recently discovered your channel, and enjoying the videos. Keep making and I'll keep watching. Subscribed.

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Thanks for subbing!

[@flipteezy]

Dude that is so dope. Love it! And colors!

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Thanks!

[@jimalford6359]

That is a great project! Congrats

[@yashiracastillo]

Absolutely amazing!!!!

[@WandafulWrldWide]

First time seeing your channel and subscribed! This is only the second time I’ve seen such an impressive female builder! I’m totally inspired to learn to use tools and build something myself. My husband would be so supportive and proud of me. Awesome swing!!

[@richieferrere9638]

Marvelous work !! 🛠🪚

[@rdiederich42]

What a cool project

[@narutofanz85]

You are simply amazing! I'm inspired for sure. Thanks for sharing

[@mavicair4193]

Melissa your talent is amazing!! I am super impressed with the projects you have tackled. I have to say that I cringe watching you with zero safety equipment on. Please get proper shoes, gloves, eye and ear protection. It only takes one slip or equipment failure to change your life forever. Keep up the amazing work and be safe.

[@Gaumik-c2l]

Great carpentry skills, your awesome 👌

[@thomasparrish2955]

GREAT job young lady!!

[@goyalrasik]

Love the design and it’s on my to do list. Will be installing indoor in a sun room

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

For safety’s sake, please get a stand and infeed/outfeed rollers for your table saw! Nice work!

[@thomasdooley5904]

I also don’t see a riving knife on that saw

[@grandmaster-grouch]

never mind the table im worried about her toes! lol last time i worked with my slippers on i almost lost the big toe on my right foot. also when she cuts the big logs with no eye protection reminds me of the time i almost lost my eye fixing my fencing.. i think she will soon realize what all these concerns are backed by experience. when you are good at what you do its often hard to listen to good advice.

[@zarmindrow5831]

mansplaining!

[@boomlightsout]

@@zarmindrow5831 stfu. Injuries dont discriminate

[@zarmindrow5831]

@@boomlightsout Sarcasm. Have your dad teach you what it is.

[@pamelaallen6543]

Great job, you are very talented. I would follow what Sarah said, and protect your bed.

[@Me-fl9bq]

Absolutely amazing in every sense!

[@fritzair]

I am impressed with your work and channel. Thanks for the videos.

[@bdm1000]

Great job! You're fearless and talented. Keep up the great work.

[@dorisasencio3330]

I love your work. ❤ GB

[@akinpolat3761]

Good job!!! I love it thanks for sharing..

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Thank you!

[@mstudney8535]

Thanks for the video. Inspired me to use portions of your design for a porch swing. Came out pretty good. Hey, be safe out there. These power tools can do some serious damage if you loose concentration for even a moment.