![Dog laying in a DIY dog bed decorated with a wreath, lights, and blanket. Dog laying in a DIY dog bed decorated with a wreath, lights, and blanket.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CandiceTrevino-SmilesandPearls-FY22Holiday-DIYDogBed-Header3.jpg)
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A Note From The Home Depot
This time of year is all about spreading joy and cheer to our friends and family. Pets are a part of the family too, and Candice Trevino of Smiles and Pearls decked her dog’s bed out with a few items from The Home Depot so he’s feeling the holiday spirit too! Read below to see how she did it.
DIY Dog Bed
This guide is created to fit the 20” x 30” Dog Bed in size medium. This is perfect for a small or medium-sized dog. However, you can adjust the measurements to accommodate a larger dog.
The Supplies
For this project you will need:
- Two (2) 1” x 4” x 8’ Common Board (actual is 0.75” x 3.5”) I used primed wood because I painted the dog bed white. If you are staining, get unprimed wood.
- Three (3) 1” x 2” x 8’ Common Board (actual is 0.75”x1.5”) I used primed wood because I painted the dog bed white. If you are staining, get unprimed wood.
- 2-1/2” Screws
- Stain or Paint (whichever you prefer)
- Miter Saw
- Drill and drill bit
- Fine Sanding Block or Orbital Sander
- Any 20” x 30” Pet Bed
- White 100ct. Lights
- 8-10” Decorative Wreath
- DAP Plastic Wood Filler in White
- Tape Measure
Step 1
Gather all your supplies.
![An assortment of supplies. An assortment of supplies.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CandiceTrevino-SmilesandPearls-FY22Holiday-DIYDogBed-2.jpg)
Step 2
Begin making your cuts for your dog bed (use your miter saw to do this). All angles will be cut at 45 degrees. Here’s a photo of the cuts I made down below.
![Set of labeled wood boards. Set of labeled wood boards.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CandiceTrevino-SmilesandPearls-FY22Holiday-DIYDogBed-4.jpg)
NOTE: The measurements shown for the mitered cuts are from end to end. So measure the entire length of your boards, and then miter at 45 degrees.
You can modify these cuts to make a larger bed for a larger dog. You would just work around the sizing for a larger dog and make the cuts longer for the base and taller on the side pieces to accommodate the height of your dog.
Step 3
Begin assembling your dog bed. Assemble the base and the side walls together. The front and side pieces of the base are measured to fit inside of each wall. See the zoomed-in photo of the joints.
![Corner of an assembled and nailed wood frame. Corner of an assembled and nailed wood frame.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CandiceTrevino-SmilesandPearls-FY22Holiday-DIYDogBed-7.jpg)
I used 2 ½ inch screws. So that the wood doesn't split, drill a pilot hole first with a drill bit and then fasten the pieces together. Screws gave my frame a really strong and stable structure but you can also fasten the pieces together with pocket holes. I countersank the screws and was able to wood-fill the holes afterward.
![White wooden frame with four posts. White wooden frame with four posts.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CandiceTrevino-SmilesandPearls-FY22Holiday-DIYDogBed-6.jpg)
Add the side supports to the side walls. Next, assemble the front and back of the roof, and then add the roof supports.
![Wooden house frame painted white. Wooden house frame painted white.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CandiceTrevino-SmilesandPearls-FY22Holiday-DIYDogBed-8.jpg)
Step 4
Wood-fill all screw holes and joints and then sand down all the wood filler and the rest of the dog bed. If you are staining your dog's bed, make sure to get stainable wood filler. I opted to paint the dog bed, so I just used DAP Plastic Wood Filler in White.
Step 5
Prime and Paint or stain your dog bed. I opted to paint my dog bed. I purchased pre-primed boards, so I didn’t need to prime beforehand. I used Rustoleum’s white prime and paint spray paint in a semi-gloss finish. I ended up using two cans in total.
After it's dry, you can then bring the dog bed inside and insert your dog cushion inside of the dog bed.
![Person holding a can of Rustoleum white spray paint. Person holding a can of Rustoleum white spray paint.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CandiceTrevino-SmilesandPearls-FY22Holiday-DIYDogBed-1.jpg)
Step 6
Decorate your dog's bed for the holidays. I wrapped white lights around the roof of the dog bed and then hung a wreath in the front. You could also add a nameplate there as well to personalize the dog bed.
![Dog laying in a DIY dog bed decorated with a wreath, lights, and blanket. Dog laying in a DIY dog bed decorated with a wreath, lights, and blanket.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CandiceTrevino-SmilesandPearls-FY22Holiday-DIYDogBed-5.jpg)