Shared room? What about adding a corner hutch between beds? It acts as a headboard for both beds and contain storage. We've got you covered with the free plans below.
We also have plans for twin storage or captains beds here.
Are shown above. Remember that a twin bed runs about 75" long to fit the space.
ROOM MEASUREMENTS Ready to build it? Go measure your room and make sure you've got 116" of space in two directions in a corner. I could actually see a setup like this in a family room. And somewhere, someone's gonna put a TV on top and use the corner unit as a footboard instead of a headboard. I won't tell on you.

Preparation
- 7 – 2×2, 8′ Long, Furring Strips
- 2 – 32″ High x 40 1/2″ Long (or longer) Wainscoting Panels OR 1 sheet of 1/4″ plywood or MDF
- 2 – 1×8 Boards, 8′ Length (Pine is cheapest)
- 1 – sheet of 3/4″ plywood or MDF
- Edge Banding (if you are using plywood and staining the bed)
- Wood Filler
- Wood Glue
CUT LIST FOR THE BOX
- 4 – 2×2 @ 40 1/4″ (Tops and Bottoms Box Ends)
- 4 – 2×2 @ 29″ (Legs for the Box Ends)
- 6 – 2×2 @ 37 1/4″ (Supports)
- 2 – 32″ High Wainscoting @ 40 1/2″ (Panels)
CUT LIST FOR THE TOP UNIT
- 1 – 1×8 @ 40 1/2″ (End)
- 2 – 1×8 @ 39 3/4″ (Long Dividers)
- 1 – 1×8 @ 14 1/2″ (Short Divider)
- 1 – 1×8 @ 24 1/2″ (Final Divider)
- 1 -1×2 @ 24 1/2″ (Cleat for Support Lid, 1st one installed)
- 1 – 1×2 @ 23 3/4″ (Cleat for Support Lid, 2nd one installed)
Work on a clean level surface with straight boards and check for square after each step. Always predrill and countersink every screw. If you are working with MDF, use Drywall screws and be sure to predrill the entire length of your screw. Use glue. Be safe and have fun.
Instructions
Step 1

BOX ENDS Build the box ends as shown above using 2″ screws and glue.
Step 2

SUPPORTS FOR THE BOX Add the box supports using 2″ screws and DO NOT GLUE. Make sure your project is square at this point. To relocate the bed, you can simply unscrew, disassemble, and then reassemble.
Step 3

WAINSCOTING Measure and cut your wainscoting to fit one side of the box. Then add the second piece. Attach with 1 1/4″ screws and DO NOT GLUE on all four edges. You want these pieces removeable so that you can move it in and out of a room. NOTE: If your doorways are larger than 32″ you can move this unit without disassembling, but just in case you move to a different home, I would still not glue this step.
Step 4

DIVIDERS Use 2″ screws and glue to build your dividers as shown above. Then add the 1×2 cleat (shown above in white) with 1 1/4″ screws and glue.
Step 5

Step 6

FINAL CLEAT Add the final cleat, using 1 1/4″ screws and glue. Then also attach from the outside of the project using 2″ screws and glue.
Step 7

BOTTOM Cut your bottom plywood and attach it to the bottom of your unit (cleats are on the top) as shown above. Use 2″ screws and glue. This is just like attaching a back to a bookcase.
Step 8

TOP Cut your top, as directed above. Attach only the white piece to the top of your project. The pink piece is removable for storage (might be scary in a teens room
Step 9

ASSEMBLY Attach from underneath the top unit to the base unit using 2″ screws. Don’t glue so that removal is easy to do. You may also wish at this point to drill holes in certain point to create a “Smart” storage unit. You could hide cords in the “secret compartment” and keep cell phone chargers, laptop cords, or cords for media units tucked away neatly.
We apologize if there was an error in this plan. Please help us out and report any errors here.
Comments
Beth (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 06:46
Woohoo!!! Thank you for
Woohoo!!! Thank you for these plans! I had requested them on your facebook page awhile ago and am beyond thrilled that you did them.
Shawn (not verified)
Sat, 12/11/2010 - 01:21
Teresa, I want to make
Teresa,
I want to make your exact beds, do you have plans for them?
Thanks
Shawn
Lynn (not verified)
Mon, 12/20/2010 - 19:09
I grew up with beds similar
I grew up with beds similar to these except ours had one big drawer under each bed. My sister and I shared a stereo that sat on the corner unit and since it opened, we had tons of space to stuff things when we were supposed to clean our room :) Thanks for sharing - these are really useful and easy to change colors when kids get bored.
Paige (not verified)
Thu, 01/13/2011 - 21:42
I can only see the plans for
I can only see the plans for the corner unit.....are the bed plans no longer available? Thanks!!!
Jenna (not verified)
Wed, 01/19/2011 - 06:00
I WOULD love these plans!
I WOULD love these plans! Where can I find the plans for the bed?? Is it really hard? I've never built anything before and thinking this may eb my first project!
Could someone please email the plans? Jennabyron@hotmail.com
Thanks! :)
Kimberly Carroll (not verified)
Mon, 01/24/2011 - 20:01
Yes yes yes.. Please tell me
Yes yes yes.. Please tell me where to find plans for these beds!!! LOVE IT!!
Paul & Rachel … (not verified)
Wed, 01/26/2011 - 08:43
If someone could email or
If someone could email or post the bed plan up that would be great.
Thanks
pr.farrell@hotmail.com
Theresa Rondinaro (not verified)
Mon, 01/31/2011 - 15:20
I would love to see the plans
I would love to see the plans for the storage beds... just perfect for my boys bedroom!!
Heather W (not verified)
Wed, 02/16/2011 - 03:46
Yes, please add me to the
Yes, please add me to the list of people who'd love to see these plans, it would be perfect in my daughters' new room! Thanks so much.
Guest (not verified)
Sat, 04/02/2011 - 10:22
I would love the bed plans
I would love the bed plans for the storage bed can someone send them to me
robyn_luffman@att.net
thanks,