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I want specific dimensions for the bed frame to be minimal width to clear a door opening and to be a specific height so the bed functions as a chair but also has exactly 7” clearance. I’d like no center post on the edge to not stub my toe and I’d like it to be cheap. I don’t care about a head board.

It seems I’d be better off making my own bed.

I was thinking 2x3s as the base frame then rope as the box spring. You think this is a good idea? Seems about 8 2x3s and 200-300ft of rope. So about $50-70.

The alternative is buying a $150 metal frame and cutting it down. The only ones i can find have middle posts on the edges so I’d stub my toes.

I want specific dimensions for the bed frame to be minimal width to clear a door opening and to be a specific height so the bed functions as a chair but also has exactly 7” clearance. I’d like no center post on the edge to not stub my toe and I’d like it to be cheap. I don’t care about a head board. It seems I’d be better off making my own bed. I was thinking 2x3s as the base frame then rope as the box spring. You think this is a good idea? Seems about 8 2x3s and 200-300ft of rope. So about $50-70. The alternative is buying a $150 metal frame and cutting it down. The only ones i can find have middle posts on the edges so I’d stub my toes.

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You gonna need 4x4 and drill holes for the rope to feed through, lacing them up the frame. Bottom to top etc. This will give you good weight distribution and sturdiness. You need the rope to be one laced piece and TAUGHT AF or it will sag in the middle. It needs to be a lot of rope. It's still gonna sag in the middle.