19 DIY Dog Beds Your Pooch Will Want to Lounge in All Day Long
These easy crafts are so cute and comfy, you'll want to make one in your size!
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Here at Country Living, we love our pets. We've been known to scour the internet in search of the best dog gifts for the holidays or even their doggie birthday. And we wouldn't be surprised if our holiday card this year includes a photo of us in matching dog and human pajamas. So when it comes to dog beds, of course we go all out, even if our furry best friends often end up on the sofa next to us.
Sure, you can find a store-bought bed that your pet will likely love. But sometimes there's nothing better than pulling out the sewing machine or even power tools and tackling a DIY project. That way, you're sure to have a bed you and your pup like, and you can even customize it to fit your space and preferences. These super cute—and incredibly inexpensive—DIY dog beds will be beloved by pooches of all shapes and sizes.
Dressed Up Dog Bed
Customize this wooden DIY to perfectly fit your pooch.
Get the tutorial at My Frugal Adventures.
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.
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.
Recycled Tire Dog Bed
This genius idea is the perfect size for a puppy.
Get the tutorial at Practically Functional.
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.
Rustic Crate Bed
This blogger writes that she created her farmhouse-inspired pet bed for under $30.
Get the tutorial at Prodigal Pieces.
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 in the bed of the wagon. Apply adhesive furniture pads to the bottom to prevent scratching.
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.
Dog Crate Nighstand
By day, this might look an ordinary nightstand, but by night, pop open 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.
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 @Home with Ashley.
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.
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.
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 an 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.
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.
Get the tutorial at Our Nerd Home.
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.
Get the tutorial at Playing With Scissors.
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. Use vinegar and steel wool to weather the wood, danish oil to age the paint color, and the freezer paper transfer method to add your doggie's moniker.
Get the tutorial at Home Frosting.
Repurposed Drawers
You've heard of babies sleeping in drawers in the days of yore, so why not convert some old dresser drawers into a spot for your little furry kids? Paint and distress the wood for a shabby chic look, and affix some house numbers on the front to designate which pup sleeps where. Burlap-covered pillows in each make them perfect for napping.
Get the tutorial at Liz Marie.
DIY Second-Life Sweater Pet Bed
Give up on trying to stop your canine from snuggling on your clothes and surrender an old sweater for this DIY dog bed from Empress of Dirt. Fill with a pillow, cotton stuffing, or even a rolled-up baby blanket, and sew shut or add a fastener to remove the insides for washing.
Get the tutorial at Empress of Dirt.
Repurposed Crib Dog Bed
Convert a crib milk crate into a special space for your furry friend by deconstructing a bed and using the components to make a new creation. Then, paint or stain it to finished the beautiful new creation.
Get the tutorial at My Repurposed Life.
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