Storage platform beds with lower drawers will give added storage space. A basic plan is quite easy to design and build to accommodate your needs. A standard double bed is 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. For this design, we will make the bed 16 inches in height from the ground. You can adjust these measurements for a large or smaller platform rack.
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Instructions
1 Take four sheets of plywood and cut 18 inches wide on the 96-inch-long side of each. Set aside the 18-inch wide by long leftover 96-inch pieces. Router one of the edges of each plank. On two routed sheets, add a strip of glue inside a routed edge and insert a wooden rod along the entire length of the 96-inch band to act as a tongue for the other table's groove. For now, put together two of the sheets to make the base platform. The size should be 60 inches wide and 96 inches long without showing space between the tongue and the groove.
2 Take all four 18 inches wide by 96 inches long sheets and 36 inches cut from the sides 96 inches. Take one of the 18 inches wide x 60 inches long and leaves upright on top of the lower end of the platform. Stick in place and do the same at the other end. Take one of the 1/2 inch by 1 inch strips of wood and place it horizontally, butt against the inside of the two end sheets. After checking the fit, and removing, place a strip of glue and replace the two strips again. Let dry. Screw on the two bands securely on the lower platform. Coming from the outside of each foot 18 inches by 60 inches blade, use the long nails to come across on the side of the strips.
3 Measure the distance inside that is between the two foot sheets. This should be equal to 94 inches, not counting the measurements of the strip. Measure 30.25 inches from the inside of the foot end panel. Stand up the third 18-inch high by 60-inch blade, then stick it in place through the lower platform. Measure 30.25 inches from the inside of the new sheet towards the top end sheet. Add the last 18-inch by 60-inch panel across the platform and paste it into place. Add the strips on one side of the two leaves of center foot, glue, let it dry, then screw the strips and nails of the open sides of the leaves stand on the strips. Add the remaining strips on the other side of the leaves and stand the screw down.
4 Place the platform on its side and start nailing through the lower platform on the floorboards to lock it in place. You may not need more than four to six nails to drive evenly across the bottom of the platform. Press the planks standing against the bottom platform as hammer in (or screw in using fine screws). Place the platform on your back on the floor and check that everything is attached and pressed up. Add on the top platform with the tongue and groove system and nails or screws in place.
5 Create single boxes 30 inches wide and 28 inches long that run in the center of the platform using the remaining sheets of plywood. There should be three drawers on each side of the bed. Check the remaining height, adding in the height of the strip as well. Take off about an inch to find the height of the side panels of the drawer. Cut the bottom board and create the sides, back and front pieces to fit the top of the bottom board. The drawer should be supported on the strips on both sides of the interior spaces as they slide in and out of space. Add pulls on the front pieces and you're done. You have just decided whether you want to stain or paint the painting.
Tips and warnings
- If the drawers do not pull out quite easily, lightly sand both the bottom of the drawers and the top of the wood strips the drawers are resting on getting rid of the rough areas. Do not varnish or paint this area.
- Use four supports at a right angle on the edges of the upper corners of the structure to firmly hold the upper part in place so there is no possibility of sliding.
- Always use eye and ear protection when cutting wood.
- Always wear gloves when working with wood and tools.
- Test all your pieces once they are stuck together with nails or screws to make sure there is no movement. The pieces that build must be safe.