How To Build A Queen Size Platform Bed Frame With Drawers

How to Build a Queen-Size Platform Bed Frame with Drawers

Introduction: Building a platform bed frame with drawers is a great way to add extra storage to your bedroom while also creating a stylish and sturdy piece of furniture. This step-by-step guide will provide you with all the information you need to build your own queen-size platform bed frame with drawers.

Materials:

8-foot 2x6 pine boards (4)
8-foot 2x4 pine boards (2)
8-foot 1x12 pine boards (2)
4-foot 1x8 pine board (1)
1-inch wood screws
2-inch wood screws
3-inch wood screws
Wood glue
Sandpaper
Plywood or MDF for the drawer bottoms (optional)
Drawer slides (optional)
Handles or knobs for the drawers (optional)

Tools:

Circular saw or miter saw
Drill
Countersink bit
Clamps
Level
Measuring tape
Hammer or nail gun

Step 1: Cut the Lumber

Begin by cutting the lumber according to the following dimensions:

2x6 legs: 4 pieces at 59 inches
2x4 side rails: 2 pieces at 75 inches
1x12 headboard and footboard: 2 pieces at 60 inches
1x8 drawer fronts: 4 pieces at 18 inches

Step 2: Assemble the Frame

Assemble the frame by attaching the side rails to the legs using 2-inch wood screws. Make sure to use two screws per joint and countersink the screws flush with the surface of the wood.

Attach the headboard and footboard to the legs using 3-inch wood screws. Again, use two screws per joint and countersink the screws.

Step 3: Build the Drawers (Optional)

If you are adding drawers to your bed frame, you will need to build them now. You can use plywood or MDF for the drawer bottoms, and you can either purchase drawer slides or make your own using scrap wood.

To build a drawer, cut two pieces of plywood or MDF to the desired size for the bottom. Cut four pieces of 1x4 pine to the desired height of the drawer sides, and two pieces to the desired length of the drawer front and back.

Assemble the drawer by gluing and screwing the sides to the bottom, then attaching the front and back pieces.