If you decided to build your own platform bed with storage, you have made the best decision for a bed that are most space efficient beds you can find. If you have a small room, then platform beds with storage will be great choice.

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Believe it or not, you are able to build your own platform bed with the help of a good solid plan. You can choose any plans for your own specification. Usually a platform bed comes with a headboard and 3 drawers which one on each side and one at the foot of the bed itself.

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You can also get this kind of bed in double or queen size associated with drawers. In this drawers you can store your clothes, pillows, bedding, toys or just about anything you need in these large compartments. You can create a drawers that are on metal roller glides, which makes it easy for your finger to pull the drawers smoothly.

In building a platform bed frame, you will need two pieces of particle board together to be attached from the underside with a straight metal straps. One half will form the top platform and other half will be the bottom portion. Once this is completed, make sure you sand any rough edges on your lumber before you building the base frame.

And now you are ready to build the base frame for your platform bed. Firstly, build a rectangular box from four 1 x 12s by using wood screws. You sink the screws and cover the holes with wood filler. Make sure to attach the remaining long boards at 1/3 intervals within the frame.

Understanding this next process is important. You will need to measure the distance between each section and cut the remaining short boards into six pieces to attach at staggered intervals as shown in the drawing. By doing this, it will creates a strong base that will not warp or twist.

Step-By-Step Instructions to Build a Bed Platform With Storage

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