Instead of heading to the pet store to get your puppy bed, give DIY a try. There are options for every skill level, from no-sew cushions to advanced carpentry projects. No matter how pampered your pets are, they’re sure to love these 15+ DIY beds.
1. Murphy Dog Bed
This pull-out style is perfect for small spaces or owners who like to keep things nice and tidy.
Get the tutorial at Room for Tuesday.
2. No-Sew Dog Bed
Match the fabric in this super-soft lounger with the rest of your home decor.
Get the tutorial at Miss Frugal Mommy.
3. DIY Dog Bed From A Recycled Tire
This DIY idea is the darling of Pinterest dog beds for good reason. How cute is this? If you have a large dog, tires make a super choice for a bed. Recycled tires can be painted any color of the rainbow. Make one for fun home decor that doubles as a super comfortable DIY dog bed.
Get the tutorial at Practically Functional.
4. Rustic Crate Bed
This blogger writes that she created her farmhouse-inspired pet bed for under $30.
Get the tutorial at Prodigal Pieces.
5. Dressed Up Dog Bed
Customize this wooden DIY to perfectly fit your pooch.
Get the tutorial at My Frugal Adventures.
6. Repurposed Bed
Take a page out of Rachelle Blondel’s new book, DIY For Your Dog, and turn an old drawer, suitcase, wine crate, or picnic basket into a cozy repurposed bed.Powerlifting versus bodybuilding-armtrainingen: wat is het verschil orale steroiden bodybuilding motivatie 2018 – monstermassa – motivatie voor gymtraining.
7. Dog Crate Nightstand
By day, this might look like an ordinary nightstand, but by night, pop opens the latch and let your pooch climb right in. If that’s not the definition of double-duty, we don’t know what is.
Get the tutorial at Chasing a Dream.
8. Little Red Wagon Dog Bed
Remove wheels and axles from a wagon. Next, cover a pillow insert (sizes will vary according to wagon dimensions) with a pet-friendly fabric and place it in the bed of the wagon. Apply adhesive furniture pads to the bottom to prevent scratching.
9. Woven Platform Dog Bed
This heavy-duty dog bed holds up to the challenge of a 160-pound American Mastiff. Woven nylon strapping is stapled to a square wooden frame and finished with upholstery tacks for a finished look. Colorful turned furniture legs give the bed a fun vibe.
Get the tutorial at Wouldn’t It Be Lovely.
10. Repurposed Suitcase
Repurpose a vintage suitcase into a cozy spot for your pup to hang out by padding the bottom with a foam cushion covered in a fun fabric as seen in this simple DIY project. Decorate it with a burlap pennant banner and tuck his favorite toys in the luggage pockets.
Get the tutorial at Ruche.
11. Converted TV Console
Remember when TVs were nice furniture pieces? If you’ve got a retro unit collecting dust in the basement or are lucky enough to find one in a thrift store, you can turn it into a dog bed fit for a king. Rip out the old console’s electronic guts—being careful not to break the picture tube—and paint it the color of your choice.
Get the tutorial at Endorsed by Igor.
12. Upcycled Milk Crate Dog Bed
Convert an antique milk crate into a special space for a small dog by cutting out the interior milk-bottle fittings—be sure to use a saw blade for metal—like in this project. Then, just add in a removable cushion with a pillow cover in sweet red-and-white ticking.
Get the tutorial at Crafted Niche.
13. Broken End Table Turned Pet Bed
Can’t you just imagine your four-legged princess curled up in this classic four-poster bed? Southern Revivals turned a broken end table upside-down and added finials to what used to be the legs to give it extra drama. Some round feet, a coat of white paint, and a chevron-patterned pillow complete the look.
Get the tutorial at Southern Revivals.
14. Mid-Century Style Dog Bed
If Betty Draper DIYed, she’d dig this mid-century mod dog bed. Use plywood to build a box sized to fit around a store-bought dog pad, screw on some pre-made legs into angled brackets, and paint in a bright retro color.
15. Upcycled Side Table Nook
For a dog who likes his privacy but also wants to be near the family, create a special nook for him inside a family room side table. Shellac the wood to prevent stain bleed-through, and then paint in a calming neutral. A two-toned piped pillow makes the inside attractive whether it’s naptime or not.
Get the tutorial at 86 Lemons.
16. Double-Duty End Table
Brighten up a hexagon-shaped dark wood end table with a fresh coat of paint and spruce up the inside to suggest a cute country doggie cottage, complete with a “Home Sweet Home” sign. Fabric panels in a feminine print are Mod-Podged to the inside “walls” and a comfy cushion and bolsters in a coordinating pattern make it perfect for a pet who likes a cozy sleeping corner.
17. Scrap Wood Crate Dog Bed
Take some leftover two-by-fours from a previous project and build a faux vintage crate bed on casters. Don’t worry about squaring up corners—imperfections just add to the time-worn look.
