This dad built his daughter a bed fit for a princess

Many little girls want to be princesses. This dream has come true for the daughter of Henry Hooker. Her dad built her a real-life princess bed!

Henry didn't just wing it, he planned his daughter's dream bed down to every last detail. Not only can she sleep here, it also has a built-in dresser, bookshelf, and space for playing.

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The first step was to draw the appropriate measurements onto the pieces of wood he'd purchased.

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Then he attached the walls to what would eventually be the sleeping surface of the bed. You can already see the project taking form.

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Next he attached the tub-like bed frame onto its base.

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Don't forget the royal steps...

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To make sure his little princess wouldn't take a tumble, Henry attached this railing in front of the stairs.

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Dad decided to personalize this throne, so he found a wooden "B" for his daughter's initial to add to the final project.

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Of course, it had to be painted pink.

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As did the stairs, with a few purple highlights here and there.

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He wanted the playroom to eventually glow pink so he added a few LED lights to the foundation. Playing under the bed in pink light is double the fun!

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And finally, the finished project — a bed fit for a princess:

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Below the stairs is a collection of favorite books and mementos. A goodnight story is always at hand.

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As if the bed itself wasn't good enough, the soft pink glow makes for a beautiful night light to help the little one fall asleep.

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Henry's daughter is all smiles — she loves her new princess bed.

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I'm sure any little girl would adore having this in her room. Henry has certainly set the bar high for all the other dads out there!

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