How To Build A Platform Bed Frame With Storage

A platform bed frame with storage is a great way to add extra storage to your bedroom without taking up too much space. It's also a relatively easy project to build, even if you're a beginner. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to build your own platform bed frame with storage:

Materials:

2x4 lumber (for the frame and supports)
2x6 lumber (for the side rails)
3/4-inch plywood (for the platform and drawer fronts)
1/2-inch plywood (for the drawer backs and bottoms)
Drawer slides
Wood screws
Wood glue
Sandpaper
Paint or stain (optional)

Tools:

Circular saw
Miter saw
Drill
Countersink bit
Screwdriver
Clamps
Level

Instructions:

1. Build the frame:

Cut the 2x4 lumber to the following lengths:
- 4 pieces at 76 inches (for the side rails)
- 2 pieces at 80 inches (for the headboard and footboard)
Assemble the frame by attaching the side rails to the headboard and footboard using wood screws and wood glue. Make sure the frame is square and level.

2. Add the supports:

Cut the 2x4 lumber to the following lengths:
- 4 pieces at 28 inches
- 4 pieces at 32 inches
Attach the supports to the inside of the frame, spacing them evenly. The 28-inch supports should be attached to the side rails, and the 32-inch supports should be attached to the headboard and footboard.

3. Build the platform:

Cut the 3/4-inch plywood to the size of the frame.
Place the plywood on top of the supports and secure it with wood screws.

4. Build the drawers:

Cut the 1/2-inch plywood to the following lengths:
- 4 pieces at 24 inches (for the drawer backs)
- 4 pieces at 12 inches (for the drawer bottoms)
- 4 pieces at 24 inches x 12 inches (for the drawer fronts)
Assemble the drawers by attaching the backs and bottoms to the fronts using wood screws and wood glue.

5. Install the drawers: