Platform beds are easy to make and can provide an opportunity for you to add additional storage to your home. The platform bed itself can often be made for fairly little money, allowing you to use your leftover cash to create storage that will fit your individual needs. Does this Spark an idea?
Platform Beds with Drawer Storage
Drawers are a popular option for platform beds because they're relatively easy to install. You need to have measurements of where your drawer will fit, be sure to take off approximately 1 inch in both width and length to ensure that the drawer fits into the space. The same can be said for the length of the drawer.
You will be creating a wooden box that is designed to fit within your platform bed. Size and shape will vary based on your individual design. Most drawers are constructed using various sizes of plywood. For example, in most drawers the front and back panels are the thickest, while the two side panels are slightly thinner. Lastly, the bottom portion of the drawer should be the thinnest.
Platform Beds with Shelves
Building a platform bed with shelves is one of the more inexpensive ways to add additional storage. Building shelves uses less wood, and the shelves are just as versatile because you can store just about anything from books to clothes, trinkets and more.
After you've constructed the box for your shelves to rest in, measure for the peg holes to hold the shelf supports. Measurement is key to ensure that your shelves are as level as possible. The shelf itself can be made from a flat piece of wood such as particle board or similar. Cut your shelf down to size to rest upon the pegs.
Platform Beds with Cabinet Storage
The cabinet itself can be constructed in the same fashion as the box for the shelf. You can also install prefabricated pull-out drawers for storage or design your own. Cabinet doors are also easy to make or you can also purchase ready-made cabinet doors.
Your cabinet door can be installed in a variety of ways. Most doors are installed to open by swinging to the left or right. However, you can also purchase hardware that allows you to open the door upward or downward.
It would also be possible to purchase fully assembled cabinets and build your platform bed around them. You must use additional support when doing this to ensure that the cabinets do not collapse under the weight of the mattress or the occupants. This route can be more expensive, but can also be a workable solution if you've found cabinets that are perfect for your needs.
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