How To Build A Queen Bed Frame With Drawers

How to Build a Queen Bed Frame with Drawers

Building a queen bed frame with drawers is a great way to add storage and style to your bedroom. It's a perfect project for beginners, and it can be completed in a weekend with the right tools and materials.

Materials You'll Need:

1x6 pine boards (quantity will vary depending on the size of your bed)
1x4 pine boards
2x4 pine boards
Plywood (1/2-inch thick)
Drawer slides
Drawer knobs or pulls
Wood screws
Wood glue
Sandpaper
Paint or stain (optional)

Tools You'll Need:

Circular saw or miter saw
Drill
Countersink bit
Clamps
Hammer
Nail gun (optional)

Instructions:

Cut the legs. Start by cutting four 1x6 pine boards to the desired height of your bed frame. These will be the legs of the bed.
Assemble the side rails. Cut two 1x6 pine boards to the length of your bed. These will be the side rails. Attach the side rails to the legs using wood screws and wood glue.
Assemble the headboard and footboard. Cut two 1x6 pine boards to the width of your bed. These will be the headboard and footboard. Attach the headboard and footboard to the side rails using wood screws and wood glue.
Build the drawer boxes. Cut four 1x4 pine boards to the length of your drawers. Cut two 1x4 pine boards to the width of your drawers. Assemble the drawer boxes using wood screws and wood glue.
Install the drawer slides. Attach the drawer slides to the inside of the bed frame and the sides of the drawer boxes. Make sure the drawer slides are level and secure.
Install the drawers. Place the drawers in the bed frame and slide them into place until they are flush with the front of the bed frame.
Attach the drawer knobs or pulls. Drill holes in the front of the drawers and attach the drawer knobs or pulls.
Sand and finish the bed frame. Sand the entire bed frame to remove any rough edges. Paint or stain the bed frame as desired.

Tips:

If you're not sure what size to make your bed frame, measure your mattress and add 6 inches to the length and width.
Use a level to make sure that the bed frame is level before you attach the drawers.
If you're having trouble attaching the drawer slides, use a hammer to gently tap them into place.
Add a few coats of polyurethane to the bed frame to protect it from wear and tear.