The finishing touch to the bed is a live edge headboard that adds a rustic but still modern feel.
Build a twin bed frame with storage.
Diy live edge wood platform bed from the merrythought.
I designed and made this diy platform bed with storage using the standard dimensions for a twin mattress 39 x 75 inches.
Two ikea trofast 37 x 17 storage shelves.
It s a simple build that comes together quickly so you can have more time for other projects.
When coming up with a design for this bed we wanted it to be simple to build good looking and functional.
The final dimensions of the bed frame are 42 x 78 inches and 30 1 2 inches tall including an 8 inch mattress.
Therefore with a size of 39 x 75 of a twin bed frame fit perfectly into small space.
Supply list for this diy platform bed with storage.
The plywood needs no edging and the parts do not require a finish.
You need to build a durable bed frame so you need to use quality materials and professional tools.
Nevertheless you also need to buy 1 2 and 1 3 lumber for the wooden strips you have to attach to the frame of the storage bed.
So that is exactly what we came up with.
Whether you choose to use only two drawers on one side or shorten the drawers to accommodate a night stand you ll still have a ton of storage for all the things.
For about 200 you can build this twin bed with tons of storage.
Cut the side supports k from 2 x 4s the slats l from 1 x 4s and the platform m from 3 4 inch thick plywood project diagram cutting diagram and cutting list.
For a twin size bed no slats are needed under the platform.