How To Build A Queen Size Bed With Drawer Storage

How to Build a Queen Size Bed with Drawer Storage

Building a queen size bed with drawer storage is a great way to add extra storage space to your bedroom without taking up too much room. It's also a relatively easy project that can be completed in a weekend with the right tools and materials.

### Materials * 1x6 pine boards (for the bed frame) * 1x4 pine boards (for the drawer sides and fronts) * 1/2-inch plywood (for the drawer bottoms) * 3/4-inch plywood (for the bed slats) * 2x4s (for the legs) * Drawer slides * Wood glue * Screws * Nails * Finish (optional) ### Tools * Saw * Drill * Sander * Measuring tape * Level * Nail gun * Screwdriver ### Instructions 1.

Build the bed frame.

Start by cutting the 1x6 pine boards to length for the side rails and headboard/footboard. Assemble the frame using wood glue and screws, making sure that the corners are square. 2.

Build the drawers.

Cut the 1x4 pine boards to length for the drawer sides and fronts. Assemble the drawers using wood glue and nails, making sure that the corners are square. Attach the drawer bottoms using wood glue and screws. 3.

Install the drawer slides.

Attach the drawer slides to the inside of the bed frame and the sides of the drawers. Make sure that the slides are level and that the drawers open and close smoothly. 4.

Attach the slats.

Cut the 3/4-inch plywood to size for the bed slats. Space the slats evenly across the bed frame and attach them using wood glue and screws. 5.

Attach the legs.

Cut the 2x4s to length for the legs. Attach the legs to the corners of the bed frame using wood glue and screws. 6.

Finish.

If desired, you can finish the bed with a stain or paint. ### Tips * Use a level to make sure that the bed frame is square before attaching the drawers. * Make sure that the drawer slides are installed level so that the drawers open and close smoothly. * Space the bed slats evenly across the bed frame to provide support for the mattress. * If you're not sure how to build a drawer, there are many tutorials available online.