Comments on: How to build a platform bed

By: Bill j

Bill j — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:02:25 +0000

Great simple project. Built a king platform bed over the weekend using these plans. Made a few alterations. I knew I wanted a clean painted finish so I opted for 3/4″ birch plywood instead of 2X lumber. I have a table saw so I was able to rip the plywood down. I also wanted to keep the weight down so the 3/4 ply was stable but light. I wanted a lower look so I reduced the base to 6″ h instead of 10″. Also to reduce weight I used 1/2″ mdf instead of 3/4″ . Stuff weighs a ton anyway.
Because of the painted finish I didn’t want screw heads showing so instead of screwing from outside in I grabbed my KREG pocket hole jig and all screw heads are inside the bed frame. I was able to build and paint in the garage and carry upstairs in 4 pieces. Base,platform frame, 2 mdf platform tops. All carried by myself . Also able to slide it around with a little effort but still very stable and strong. I designed it with 12″ of overhang all the way around so it really looks like it is floating. Total about $140 in materials

By: G

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:27:41 +0000

An easy way to fix the corner problem is to just but some 1/4 to 3/4 rounded corner trim, it fits right over the corner, just use trim nails to keep it on

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:51:09 +0000

I would like to do the same and install a couple of drawers in the base. What did you do for the cutouts to maintain the strength of the base?

By: Clint

Clint — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:38:18 +0000

Thanks for these instructions -just finished building this project. Very happy with the results. Now to run a nice finished board around three sides, and it’ll be all wrapped up.

By: kenny

kenny — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:05:32 +0000

I wanted to make the base smaller but didn’t want it so small that it will not properly support the bed. What size did you use?

By: Brandy

Brandy — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:41:33 +0000

What would the measurements be for a twin size platform bed like the one above? How many pieces of the above materials would I need?

Is there a way you could tell me what all I would need to add a headboard?

By: Cherilynn

Cherilynn — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:44:33 +0000

I\’m out of league here. Too much brain power on dipsaly!

By: Paul Cooper

Paul Cooper — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:59:25 +0000

I just built this after searching for ages for a good self-made bed. I used pine slats instead of the mdf & made the base smaller so it looks like the bed floats…thanks for posting this!

By: Carey Ellis

Carey Ellis — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:43:06 +0000

thanks for giving us readers some ideas in making a platform bed…

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:59:07 +0000

I’m so glad I came across your page!!! I was looking for a way to build a platform bed….great PIC’S and instructions!!
I actually have two twins that needed to fit together, so what I did was made my bottom base 6 inches high. I also didn’t want a flat platform because we have box springs also…lol didn’t want to go sliding off. So for the top I build a box frame out of 2×12′s braced the inside with 2×2′s and dropped the box spring in the box. It’s great! Just enough of a lip to keep the top mattresses in place, stained the whole thing and made a head board. All of which I couldn’t do if I hadn’t come across your page. Thank YOU so much!!!!