Build Storage Bed With Drawers

The first step of the project is to build the headboard panel for the storage bed.

Build storage bed with drawers. Pottery barn style diy bed frame with storage storage pace is always at a premium in the bedroom so solve your storage woes by building this classic pottery barn style storage bed. To build the drawers i ripped 1 2 plywood down into 8 1 2 wide strips then cut the pieces down to size on my miter saw. The islais upholstered platform storage bed is perfect for a small space because the drawers are only at the foot of the bed. The headboard and frame are gorgeous too and this comes in two colors and is just 325 for a queen.

Next build the base of the bed the two boxes that hold the drawers. These drawers have a 1 4 plywood bottom. Use pieces of plywood as the drawer dividers attach on the top and bottom with pocket holes. I used my router to add a 1 4 dado groove to the drawer pieces then rounded off the top edges of the drawer pieces with a 1 8 router bit.

Insert 1 1 4 brad nails through the cleats into the slats and add glue to create rigid joints. Lay the slats on a level surface making sure you leave no gaps between the components. Materials 7 pieces of 3 4 plywood 4 x8 3 pieces of 2 4 lumber 8 4 pieces of 1 2 lumber 8 3 pieces of 1 3 lumber 8 6 pieces of drawer pulls 6 drawer slides 500 pieces of 1 1 4 screws 100 pieces of 2 1 2 screws 500 pieces of 1 1 4 brad nails glue stain mattress.