When designing this platform bed, I had a several key features I wanted to incorporate into the plans:
- Clean lines
- Lots of storage
- A build-to-shape formula that anyone can duplicate once they have the basic knowledge.
- A versatile design that allows you the flexibility to build anything from a daybed to a king using the same basic components
- Using an American-made, formaldehyde-free hardwood plywood called PureBond® that can be found at The Home Depot
This platform bed frame is built from a series of boxes. Learn to build the box…and you can build this bed.
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Using a table saw, rip the 3/4″ PureBond Plywood into the widths specified on the cut list. I personally like to get all of my big cuts out of the way first. If you don’t own a table saw or can’t fit the 4′ x 8′ pieces in your vehicle, you can have the hardware store cut the large pieces (Depending on the store, there may be a charge for cuts)
In this photo, I have one of the 11 7/8″ x 8′ pieces of PureBond plywood laying across the sawhorses. I took a tape measure
Cut along the line using the square as a guide or the laser on the saw 
Once your pieces are cut, you are ready to assemble your first box.
Build a Box for your Platform Bed (working on end box):
Step 1) Pick up the back panel and one of the side panels.
Step 2) Spread a conservative amount of wood glue
Step 3) Use your nail gun
Step 4) Repeat on other side.
Step 5) Using a small amount of glue and the nail gun, attach the top panel.
Step 6) Using a small amount of glue and the nail gun, attach the bottom panel.
Step 7) Attach feet to bottom of box (2″ x 4″ board cut: 3″)
Step 8) Attach the 3″ x 19 1/4″ board to hold your filler panel
All that is left is the 1″ x 3″ trim board to finish off the box (optional) but I typically do that last after the other boxes are built.
Congratulations!!! You just learned the foundation for making your very own platform bed!
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