Plans To Build King Size Platform Bed With Drawers

If you're looking for a stylish and functional way to upgrade your bedroom, building your own king-size platform bed with drawers is a great option. This project is relatively easy to complete, even for beginners, and it can save you a significant amount of money compared to buying a new bed. Plus, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you built it yourself.

Before you begin, you'll need to gather all of the necessary materials. You'll need:

1x6 pine boards (for the frame)
2x4 pine boards (for the legs)
1/2-inch plywood (for the platform)
3/4-inch plywood (for the drawers)
Wood glue
Nails or screws
Sandpaper
Paint or stain (optional)

Once you have all of your materials, you can begin building the bed. Start by assembling the frame. Cut the 1x6 pine boards to the following lengths:

2 pieces at 80 inches
2 pieces at 76 inches

Assemble the frame by attaching the side rails to the head and footboards using wood glue and nails or screws. Make sure that the frame is square before you proceed.

Next, assemble the legs. Cut the 2x4 pine boards to the following lengths:

4 pieces at 18 inches

Attach the legs to the corners of the frame using wood glue and nails or screws. Make sure that the legs are sturdy and level.

Now, you can build the platform. Cut the 1/2-inch plywood to the following size:

76 inches x 80 inches

Place the plywood on top of the frame and secure it with wood glue and nails or screws. Make sure that the platform is level.

Finally, you can build the drawers. Cut the 3/4-inch plywood to the following sizes:

4 pieces at 18 inches x 24 inches (for the drawer sides)
2 pieces at 18 inches x 72 inches (for the drawer bottoms)
2 pieces at 24 inches x 72 inches (for the drawer backs)

Assemble the drawers by attaching the sides to the bottoms and backs using wood glue and nails or screws. Make sure that the drawers are square before you proceed.

Once you have built all of the components, you can finish the bed by sanding it and applying paint or stain. Allow the bed to dry completely before using it.

Congratulations! You have now built your own king-size platform bed with drawers. Enjoy your new bed!