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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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For your girlfriend I'd make it out of 2x8's and use joist hangers.