There’s no single answer as it depends on what type of wood and other materials you want to use; however, here are some general steps you can take to reduce costs while still getting good results.
You could try using plywood instead of hardwoods (like oak); buy your lumber from Home Depot rather than building sites like Lowe’s etc.; look at buying pre-finished furniture pieces/mullions (that is, finished slats with a thin veneer over them) instead of having to finish everything yourself; consider buying premade “platforms” (bed bases made up of multiple boards glued together). If you don’t know which option best suits you then ask someone who does because this kind of stuff isn’t usually covered by warranties.
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