The EASIEST DIY Dog Bed (Repurposed Furniture)

The EASIEST DIY Raised Dog Bed

Wait till you see what we did with this repurposed oversized chair. A cozy dog bed set up, you’re going to want to make for your furbaby.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• oversized wood chair with removable legs
• white lightning (cleaner)
• aubergine chalk mineral paint
• 2-inch mini angle paintbrush

Why Make A Dog Bed?

If your dogs are like ours, they are a part of your family. In fact, your dog is probably the greatest family member you’ve ever had. Have you ever heard the saying, “I love my dog more than people?” There you have it! They probably love you more than your whole family combined. Ain’t that the truth. LOL

The Perfect Chair For A Raised Dog Bed For Large Dogs

I have a super creative daughter-in-law who shops on the marketplace often and comes up with some of the best ideas for repurposing old furniture. I’d love to tell you this was my idea, but it wasn’t.

My husband and I recently visited our son and DIL in their new home in San Antonio, Texas. We were so excited when they told us they would be moving back to Texas. Even though it’s still a 6-hour drive, that’s nothing to us Texans. LOL

The week before we arrived, she mentioned she had found an oversized chair she wanted to make into a DIY dog bed.

The chair was solid wood and had short legs (like my G-dog).

She purchased it for $40 – what a steal! It also came with a cushion in perfect condition. The only issue was some minor wood damage on the front of the chair, but nothing a couple of DIYers can’t fix.

Of course, I knew she wanted this DIY project painted, so I told her to pick her favorite Dixie Belle chalk mineral paint color, and I’d bring the paint and supplies.

To repair the wood damage, we cut a piece of beadboard she had lying around in her garage. Yep, I’m a proud MIL because she saves scrap wood, too. We secured the beadboard to the front of the chair with wood glue and some finish nails.

Someone had already added a piece of plywood to the bottom of the chair, which made it super strong. Time to paint!

Painting The DIY Dog Bed

STEP 1:

Before painting wood furniture, always clean with Dixie Belle’s White Lightning to de-grease and remove debris you can’t see. Scuff sand the area you want to paint with 220-grit sandpaper. Wipe away any remaining dust from sanding with a clean, damp cloth before painting. Doing these steps will ensure the surface is ready to accept the paint.

STEP 2:

With a good-quality synthetic paintbrush (I recommend Dixie Belle’s synthetic paintbrushes), apply the first coat of chalk mineral paint in a thin coat. A spray mist bottle of water will also help the color go on smoothly, without brush marks. CLICK HERE to watch a video on how to achieve a smooth finish without those ugly brush marks.

We decided to go ahead and paint the furniture feet. The screws made them easy to remove for painting.

However, there was no way that my G-dog would make it into his new DIY dog bed that high. So, we will save them for later. Maybe he will get taller. LOL

STEP 3:

After the first coat dries (about an hour), apply a second coat the same way. When using a darker color like Aubergine, it is safe to say the chalk mineral paint will cover in two coats.

Once the paint had dried, it was time for a dry run. Boba was hanging around, supervising us on the back patio, watching to make sure we were doing it right, no doubt.

Add A Throw Cushion

Fortunately, this beautiful polka-dotted cushion came with the oversized chair, but a large dog pillow would have fit perfectly and will probably be needed in the near future.

I Think He Likes His DIY Big Dog Bed!

After lugging our masterpiece up a flight of stairs (actually, the boys did it for us), we found the perfect corner of their bedroom. The aubergine chalk mineral paint was an ideal choice as it matched their bedroom colors perfectly.

Yes, we pulled a few cushions from their bed, but I bet Boba gets to sleep with them. What a HASS! Isn’t he a cutie?

Dog Room Decor Inspiration

So what do you think about this simple DIY dog bed? Easy peasy, right? There’s no reason you can’t make your fur baby the perfect spot to rest, relax, and take day naps with a repurposed piece of furniture.

Add your personal decor touches to blend your rustic pet furniture with your style.

It’s a lot of fun searching Pinterest for DIY Pet Bed Ideas! This DIY is a winner, for sure.

I’d love to hear what you think about this project. Drop your thoughts in the comments, or just say hey! And don’t forget to pin it to your DIY board.

Until the next project… xo, Do