How To Build A King Size Bed Frame With Drawers

Building a king size bed frame with drawers is a great way to add extra storage space to your bedroom while also creating a stylish and functional piece of furniture. With a little planning and effort, you can easily build your own king size bed frame with drawers in a weekend.

Materials and Tools Needed

Before you begin, you'll need to gather the following materials and tools:

Eight 2x6 boards, 8 feet long
Four 2x4 boards, 8 feet long
One sheet of 3/4-inch plywood, 4 feet by 8 feet
Two dozen 2-inch wood screws
One dozen 1-1/2-inch wood screws
A drill
A saw
A measuring tape
A level
A sander
Wood glue
Paint or stain (optional)
Drawer slides
Drawer fronts

Step 1: Build the Bed Frame

1. Begin by cutting the 2x6 boards to the following lengths:

Four boards at 78 inches long
Four boards at 39 inches long

2. Next, cut the 2x4 boards to the following lengths:

Four boards at 72 inches long
Four boards at 36 inches long

3. Assemble the bed frame by first attaching the four 78-inch 2x6 boards to the four 72-inch 2x4 boards with 2-inch wood screws. Space the 2x6 boards evenly so that there is a gap of about 1 inch between each board.

4. Next, attach the four 39-inch 2x6 boards to the four 36-inch 2x4 boards with 2-inch wood screws. Space the 2x6 boards evenly so that there is a gap of about 1 inch between each board.

5. Finally, attach the two halves of the bed frame together with 1-1/2-inch wood screws. Make sure that the two halves are aligned properly so that the bed frame is square.

Step 2: Cut the Plywood

1. Cut the plywood to the following size: 76 inches by 38 inches.

2. Sand the edges of the plywood to smooth them out.

3. Attach the plywood to the top of the bed frame with 1-1/2-inch wood screws. Make sure that the plywood is centered on the bed frame and that it is flush with the top of the frame.

Step 3: Build the Drawers

1. Cut the 2x6 boards to the following lengths:

Eight boards at 18 inches long
Eight boards at 12 inches long

2. Assemble the drawers by first attaching the four 18-inch 2x6 boards to the four 12-inch 2x6 boards with 2-inch wood screws. Space the 2x6 boards evenly so that there is a gap of about 1 inch between each board.

3. Next, attach the bottom of the drawer to the frame with 1-1/2-inch wood screws. Make sure that the bottom of the drawer is flush with the bottom of the frame.

4. Finally, attach the drawer fronts to the drawers with 1-1/2-inch wood screws. Make sure that the drawer fronts are centered on the drawers and that they are flush with the front of the drawers.

Step 4: Install the Drawer Slides

1. Attach the drawer slides to the sides of the bed frame with 1-1/2-inch wood screws. Make sure that the drawer slides are evenly spaced and that they are level.

2. Insert the drawers into the drawer slides.