How To Make Queen Bed Frame With Storage

Building a queen bed frame with storage is a great way to add both style and functionality to your bedroom. It's a relatively easy project that can be completed in a weekend, and it can save you a lot of money compared to buying a new bed frame. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make a queen bed frame with storage:

Materials:

Four 2x6 boards, each cut to 8 feet long
Four 2x4 boards, each cut to 5 feet long
Four 2x4 boards, each cut to 2 feet long
Twelve 2x4 boards, each cut to 1 foot long
One sheet of 3/4-inch plywood, cut to 60 inches by 80 inches
Six 3-inch wood screws
Twelve 1-1/2-inch wood screws
Wood glue
Sandpaper
Paint or stain (optional)

Tools:

Circular saw
Drill
Countersink bit
Measuring tape
Level
Clamps
Hammer
Nail gun (optional)

Instructions:

1. Assemble the base:

Place two of the 2x6 boards parallel to each other, with the edges flush. Space them 5 feet apart.
Attach the two remaining 2x6 boards to the ends of the first two boards, using three 3-inch screws per joint. Make sure the screws are countersunk so that they don't protrude above the surface of the wood.
Turn the base over and attach the four 2x4 boards to the insides of the base, using two 1-1/2-inch screws per joint. These boards will support the plywood platform.

2. Attach the plywood platform:

Spread a thin layer of wood glue over the top of the base.
Place the plywood sheet on top of the base and align it with the edges. Make sure the grain of the plywood is running perpendicular to the grain of the 2x4 supports.
Secure the plywood to the base using 1-1/2-inch screws, spaced 6 inches apart.

3. Build the drawers:

For each drawer, attach two 2x4 boards to the ends of two 1-foot 2x4 boards, using 1-1/2-inch screws. These boards will form the drawer sides.
Attach two remaining 1-foot 2x4 boards to the drawer sides, one at the top and one at the bottom. These boards will form the drawer front and back.
Cut a piece of plywood to fit inside the drawer. This will be the drawer bottom.
Attach the plywood bottom to the inside of the drawer using 1-1/2-inch screws.

4. Install the drawer slides:

Measure and mark the center of each drawer side, 2 inches from the top and bottom.
Attach the drawer slides to the drawer sides, using the screws provided with the slides.

5. Install the drawers: