Build Bed Storage Drawers

Free plans and video tutorial and lots of tips and tricks for making this awesome bed.

Build bed storage drawers.

Drill pocket holes at both ends of the side components. Repeat for the top and bottom of each side of the boards. The first step of the project is to build the headboard panel for the storage bed. Build the cleats out of 1 6 lumber and the panel slats out of 2 6 lumber.

Our 6 drawer dresser is the most economical way to add storage to your home. Insert 1 1 4 brad nails through the cleats into the slats and add glue to create rigid joints. Pottery barn style diy bed frame with storage. Building the drawers for the bed frame is a straight forward task if you use the right materials and tools.

It can be used with or without a box spring and the large drawers provide lots of storage without using any floor space. Build the bottom of the drawer of 3 4 plywood and the frame from 1 10 lumber. Lock everything together with 1 1 4 screws. This platform diy storage bed from woodshop diaries has farmhouse style and would make quite a statement in any bedroom.

Attach the pocket hole jig using a c clamp then either use a second clamp to attach the board to a work table or have another person hold the board while you drill the holes. It eliminates the wobbly squeaky steel bed frame making your bed far stronger more rigid and dust proof. Lay the slats on a level surface making sure you leave no gaps between the components.