kylemc1985 No not at all, all the pallets were free. I checked all local dumpsters for scrap pallets. It may have cost $100 total, the inside is built with 2x4's and steel brackets....all parts were bought at home depot. If you go back to my page and look at some of the other questions you will find 2 more pictures I posted of the interior bed frame. This may give you a better idea of how it's built.
Here is another design for a bed frame to consider. More refined in style which means more labor intensive, yet still rustic and achievable. See more of this photos of this project by Houzz user kylemc1985.