How To Build A Queen Bed Frame With Storage

How to Build a Queen Bed Frame with Storage

Building your own queen bed frame with storage is a great project for any DIYer. It's a relatively simple build that can be completed in a weekend, and it can save you a lot of money over buying a new bed frame. Plus, you can customize it to your own liking, so it's the perfect way to add a personal touch to your bedroom.

Materials:

2x4 lumber (8 pieces at 6 feet long, 8 pieces at 3 feet long)
2x6 lumber (2 pieces at 6 feet long)
3/4-inch plywood (1 piece at 4 feet by 8 feet)
1/2-inch plywood (1 piece at 4 feet by 8 feet)
Wood screws (2-inch and 3-inch)
Wood glue
Clamps
Measuring tape
Level
Circular saw
Drill
Sander
Paint or stain (optional)

Instructions:

Cut the 2x4 lumber into the following pieces:

8 pieces at 6 feet long
8 pieces at 3 feet long

Cut the 2x6 lumber into the following pieces:

2 pieces at 6 feet long

Cut the 3/4-inch plywood into the following pieces:

1 piece at 4 feet by 6 feet
1 piece at 4 feet by 2 feet

Cut the 1/2-inch plywood into the following pieces:

1 piece at 4 feet by 6 feet
1 piece at 4 feet by 2 feet

Assemble the headboard and footboard.

Attach the 2x6 lumber to the 2x4 lumber to form a rectangle.
Attach the 3/4-inch plywood to the 2x4 lumber.
Attach the 1/2-inch plywood to the 3/4-inch plywood.

Assemble the side rails.

Attach the 2x4 lumber to the 2x6 lumber to form a rectangle.
Attach the 3/4-inch plywood to the 2x4 lumber.
Attach the 1/2-inch plywood to the 3/4-inch plywood.

Attach the headboard and footboard to the side rails.

Place the headboard and footboard on the floor, with the 2x6 lumber facing up.
Place the side rails on the headboard and footboard, with the 2x4 lumber facing down.
Attach the side rails to the headboard and footboard using wood screws.

Reinforce the bed frame.

Attach 2x4 lumber to the inside of the bed frame, between the headboard and footboard.
Attach 2x4 lumber to the inside of the bed frame, between the side rails.

Sand the bed frame.
Paint or stain the bed frame (optional).

Your new queen bed frame with storage is now complete! Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that you built it yourself, and the extra storage space it provides.