NAP LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Imagine unwinding in your garden on a warm summer evening, stretched out on a sturdy, stylish sunbed, surrounded by the fresh air without a single mosquito in sight! In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to build one.

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Why build a sunbed from metal with an anti-mosquito net and sun curtains? The answer is simple! A sunbed - or even a full-sized bed - allows you to sunbathe, read a book, sip coffee, or even sleep under the open sky. Trust me, it's an amazing experience to drift off outside on a summer evening, with stars above, Starlink satellites passing by, meteor showers, and the moon glowing overhead - all without mosquitoes biting you. Highly recommended!

Why choose metal over wood?

I understand why having a sunbed is appealing, but why build it from metal? The answer is durability. In many countries that experience winter, rain, and frost, a metal sunbed will last significantly longer than a wooden one. Wood is prone to weathering, warping, and rotting over time, whereas metal remains sturdy for many years with minimal maintenance. Simple!

Planning your sunbed

A metal sunbed isn't overly complicated to build, but it does require some planning. It's best to start with a clear design. I created a simple plan, determining the dimensions and choosing the right metal profiles for each part of the structure. Here's what I used:
Pillars (vertical frame parts): 50mm x 50mm steel profiles (height: 2m) Horizontal frame parts: 50mm x 30mm profiles (dimensions: 1600mm x 2000mm)
Top section for sun curtains: 10mm x 10mm profiles
L-shaped profile (for bed boards): 50mm x 50mm To the bed frame, I welded L-shaped profiles. These provide support for wooden boards, which in turn support the mattress.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Welding the frame - front and back pillars