First, I purchased:
9- 4ft 1x12s,
6- 4ft 1x6s,
and 1- 4ft 1x2 (we went select grade on this one).
We then cut:
2-1x12s at 27.5",
4-1x12s at 38.25",
and 11-1x12s at 11.25" (2 from 27.5" scrap, 4 from 2-4ft 1x12s, and 1 from the remaining 4ft 1x12)
... it was more economical to buy 2 4ft segments and have some left over than longer 5ft pieces with the sale the lumber yard had, YMMV)
2- 1x6s at 27.5",
4- 1x6s at 38.5"
2- 1x6s at 4.75" (from scrap)
2- 1x2s at 11.25"
2- 1x2s at 9.75"
Then we assembled 3 units:
2- 38.5" units with 3 cubbies and the 1x6s for backing(behind the open cubbies, not behind the 1x12s),
1- 27.5" unit with 2 cubbies, 1x6s for backing, and the 1x2s used for framing out shelves on the end.
We used wood glue and an air nailer for each joint.
I finished the entire project with my beloved Polyshades (thankfully outside, because it was quite potent, even outdoors).
I placed the 3 cubby units facing outward, using the 4.75" 1x6s on the ledges formed by the 1x6 backing for spacers between them, and the 2 cubby unit as the foot of the bed; then topped with what was formerly Silly Monster's crib mattress.
I may consider making a headboard in the future, but in it's current position I don't feel it needs one. Also, were I going to paint the bed with a solid color, I could swap out the all-pine construction with some MDF or plywood to save money.
