A bed fit for a "King"

I was contracted by a friend to build him a king sized bed.  I was a bit hesitant because of the size of the thing.  It was massive to say the least.  Oh, I knew that it could be done.  This project didn't really present any construction problems....it was pretty much straightforward in its design and fabrication.  The biggest worry was actually getting its girth to the bedroom to which it would be assigned.  I took measurements....even made a mock up of the size of the headboard, which would be the largest single piece.  It appeared that it would fit, but it would be close.  After mulling over my options, I went ahead and began building it. The problem with the home was a complete 180 degree turn from the top of the stairway around and into a hallway that led to the master bedroom.  In the end, it did fit.  I had worried for what turned out to be nothing, but it WAS close.

  It is constructed of red oak, by far my favorite species to build with.  I usually finish my red oak naturally and let the grain and the natural appearance of the wood to be the star.  However, the customer had a handful of pieces in the home that he had purchased from an amish source and he wanted the bed to match the rest of it.  I took one of his dresser drawers to obtain a good match and I got a pretty close resemblance with some stain I had on hand.  Finished it with Deft brushing lacquer which I cut by 20% with thinner so that I can spray it with my HVLP air gun.  Makes for a very satiny to the touch finish.