Instructions for Platform Bed:

 
This platform bed with storage is built from a series of boxes. Learn to build a box and you can build this bed. Sketches, plans and cut list included.

Repeat the steps above using the cut list and diagram for the side boxes.

This platform bed with storage is built from a series of boxes. Learn to build a box and you can build this bed. Sketches, plans and cut list included.

Add the feet.

This platform bed with storage is built from a series of boxes. Learn to build a box and you can build this bed. Sketches, plans and cut list included.

Add the 3″ x 61″ board to hold your filler panel.

This platform bed with storage is built from a series of boxes. Learn to build a box and you can build this bed. Sketches, plans and cut list included.

Start putting the boxes together so you can begin to see your creation coming to life.

This platform bed with storage is built from a series of boxes. Learn to build a box and you can build this bed. Sketches, plans and cut list included.

All that is missing from this angle is the filler panel.

This platform bed with storage is built from a series of boxes. Learn to build a box and you can build this bed. Sketches, plans and cut list included.

Using your air nailer, start nailing on the trim pieces making sure to match up the 45 degree angles on the corners.

This platform bed with storage is built from a series of boxes. Learn to build a box and you can build this bed. Sketches, plans and cut list included.

Man…what a difference the trim makes…it gives it a finished look.  Now it’s time to build the headboard and stain/finish this bed.

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