Build Bed Storage Drawers

It can be used with or without a box spring and the large drawers provide lots of storage without using any floor space.

Build bed storage drawers. Our 6 drawer dresser is the most economical way to add storage to your home. Building the drawers for the bed frame is a straight forward task if you use the right materials and tools. Lay the slats on a level surface making sure you leave no gaps between the components. Storage pace is always at a premium in the bedroom so solve your storage woes by building this classic pottery barn style storage bed.

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. Lock everything together with 1 1 4 screws. Repeat for the top and bottom of each side of the boards. For each drawer you should have eight sets of pocket holes.

Drill pocket holes at both ends of the side components. Build the bottom of the drawer of 3 4 plywood and the frame from 1 10 lumber. Free plans and video tutorial and lots of tips and tricks for making this awesome bed. It eliminates the wobbly squeaky steel bed frame making your bed far stronger more rigid and dust proof.

Pottery barn style diy bed frame with storage. Build the cleats out of 1 6 lumber and the panel slats out of 2 6 lumber. Insert 1 1 4 brad nails through the cleats into the slats and add glue to create rigid joints.