How To Make A Single Bed Frame With Storage

How to Make a Single Bed Frame With Storage

Are you looking for a way to add extra storage to your bedroom without taking up too much space? Building a single bed frame with storage is a great way to do just that. It's a relatively easy project that can be completed in a few hours, and it can provide you with valuable extra space for storing blankets, pillows, or other bedroom essentials.

To build a single bed frame with storage, you will need the following materials:

1x6 pine boards (4 pieces, each 75 inches long)
1x4 pine boards (2 pieces, each 39 inches long)
1x3 pine boards (4 pieces, each 39 inches long)
2x4 pine boards (2 pieces, each 75 inches long)
3/4-inch plywood (1 piece, 39 inches x 75 inches)
Wood screws (2-inch and 1-1/2-inch)
Wood glue
Clamps
Drill
Circular saw or miter saw
Sander
Paint or stain (optional)

Once you have gathered your materials, you can follow these steps to build your bed frame:

Cut the 1x6 pine boards to length. You will need four pieces, each 75 inches long.
Cut the 1x4 pine boards to length. You will need two pieces, each 39 inches long.
Cut the 1x3 pine boards to length. You will need four pieces, each 39 inches long.
Cut the 2x4 pine boards to length. You will need two pieces, each 75 inches long.
Cut the 3/4-inch plywood to size. You will need one piece, 39 inches x 75 inches.
Assemble the side rails. Attach the 1x6 pine boards to the 1x4 pine boards using wood screws and wood glue. Make sure that the 1x6 pine boards are flush with the top and bottom edges of the 1x4 pine boards.
Assemble the head and foot boards. Attach the 1x6 pine boards to the 1x3 pine boards using wood screws and wood glue. Make sure that the 1x6 pine boards are flush with the top and bottom edges of the 1x3 pine boards.
Attach the side rails to the head and foot boards. Use wood screws and wood glue to attach the side rails to the head and foot boards. Make sure that the side rails are flush with the top and bottom edges of the head and foot boards.
Attach the plywood to the frame. Place the plywood on top of the frame and secure it using wood screws. Make sure that the plywood is flush with the top edges of the side rails, head board, and foot board.
Sand the bed frame. Use a sander to smooth any rough edges on the bed frame.
Paint or stain the bed frame (optional). If you want, you can paint or stain the bed frame to match your bedroom décor.