Diy Queen Platform Bed With Headboard

DIY Queen Platform Bed with Headboard: A Step-by-Step Guide to Create Your Dream Bed

Are you ready to upgrade your bedroom with a stylish and functional DIY queen platform bed with headboard? This comprehensive guide will take you step-by-step through the process, ensuring you have a sturdy, stylish, and customized bed that meets all your needs.

Materials and Tools You'll Need:

8x8 lumber (8-foot long, 12-foot long)
2x4 lumber (8-foot long, 10-foot long)
Plywood (4x8 sheet, 3/4-inch thick)
Mattress and box spring
Wood glue
2.5-inch wood screws
1.5-inch wood screws
Pocket hole jig (optional but recommended)
Circular saw
Drill/driver
Countersink bit
Measuring tape
Carpenter's square
Sandpaper or sanding block
Paint or stain (optional)

Step 1: Building the Platform Frame

Begin by cutting the following pieces from the 8x8 lumber:

2 pieces at 60 inches long (side rails)
2 pieces at 80 inches long (headboard and footboard)

Cut the following pieces from the 2x4 lumber:

4 pieces at 56 inches long (platform supports)
2 pieces at 76 inches long (headboard supports)

Assemble the platform frame as follows:

Place the side rails parallel to each other, 60 inches apart.
Attach the platform supports perpendicularly to the side rails, 16 inches apart, using 2.5-inch wood screws and wood glue.
Attach the headboard and footboard to the ends of the side rails using 2.5-inch wood screws.