Dogs are loved by people…
A time was when most dogs lived outdoors, almost all of the time.
This trend is now changing according to Tom Berger of Baltimore’s dog boutique, where about 80% of dogs reside in the home of their owners.
When it was time to get a dog bed or dog house, you didn’t care as much because the house would be out on your porch or backyard.
If your dog is indoors, you will need a bed that matches the style and decor of your home.
You don’t want to live in a beautiful place and then have an ugly dog bed to ruin the vibe.
There are many ways to make a dog bed from scratch that you can be proud of.
This list contains our top DIY dog beds. Some are very well-made and attractive. Others are hidden in plain sight, which is great for people who don’t have large houses or apartments.
Enjoy the entire list!
Rolling Pallet Dog Bed
Pallet University offers 10 tutorials on pallet dog beds. This project is easy enough to do on a weekend. It takes only a few hours.
Zuzu is enjoying his retro suitcase dog bed. It would look great in many decor styles. You can also customize the look by choosing a different pillow pattern if you wish.
DIY Dog Bed Made From A Tire
This brilliant idea was created by Jessi from Practically Functional.
She even mentions that you can often get a used tire free of charge at places like Discount Tire. It’s easy to paint this dog bed and build it yourself.
Wooden Crate Dog Bed
Nicole from Meet The B’s built the dog bed using a wooden crate that she bought at Michael’s. It’s a beautiful, expensive, yet classy dog bed that she used classic gray stain with a few other elements.
Upside Down Side Table = Four Post Dog Bed
Can turn into…
This was obviously made by KI Nassauer Style for a cat. However, you can turn an old side table into a bed for your dog with a little creativity and painting. You can read the full story here.
No Sewing: DIY Dog Bed Pillow
That’s right, no sewing required!
Luigi & Me outlines his steps very well here.
An Old School TV Console Is Now A Dog Bed
Do you remember those old console TVs? Many people would pay you to take them off their hands. With a little imagination, you can also repurpose them into many other things.
Shanna from Restoration Redoux bought a TV and made a luxurious dog bed. It’s possible to customize the colors and decor, but this is a great idea for a DIY bed.
DIY Wine Barrel Dog Bed
This one is my favorite. This would look great in a rustic or classic setting. According to The Gilded Horn (the source of the project), you will need some power tools such as a jigsaw with metal and wooden blades to make it happen… but that is for many people just a bonus!
DIY Dog Bed From A Sweater
HandiMania.com provides the tutorial, which is a great idea!
You can transform an old sweatshirt or sweater that you don’t use anymore or your dog’s favorite sweatshirt into a dog bed.
It is affordable and can be personalized based on the design of your shirt.
Modern Dog Pallet Bed
Pallet projects don’t have to be traditional. Kate, from Centsations, came up with this modern twist on her Pallet Project by using a new paint color and modern legs.
You can use this indoors and outdoors. See the tutorial.
Awkward End Table Dog Bett
Repurposed Baby Crib Enclosed Dog Bed
Although it is labor-intensive, the idea of repurposing an old crib into a dog bed/crate and making it work for you is genius.
Mindi has the complete tutorial available here.
Kitchen Cabinet Dog Bed
Although the tutorial for this photo isn’t available, Renewal Remodeling did it.
You could use the extra space in your lower cabinets to create a bed and a feeding station for your pet.
Plywood End Table Dog Betting
This DIY Network project is affordable and easy to do.
Nightstand Dog Bed
Brian Patrick Flynn of DIY Network has created yet another striking dog bed. This tutorial will show you how to have your dog sleep next to you in a bed.
Check out our complete list of DIY projects for more inspiration.
