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King size Storage Bed - Highly Modified
In an effort to gain some space in our home, I decided to build up. The Bed is tall (not a problem for us) but not too tall. The added heigh allowed for an extra 2 LARGE drawers on each side and an additional storage space we refer to as the "cubby." This last space has a pop open latch insted of a drawer due to the side table above them. The cabinets at the foot of the bed have the same pop open latch system and house 4 large laundry bins.
The bed feels incredibly solid and I've already had several compliments from friends. One of the best came from a rather neat and organized contractor friend of ours who's home decor is wonderful. He asked where I bought it. My response: Lowes , in a pile of lumber :)
The time it took to build this was months, due to only working a night or two a week after my toddler went to bed. It could easily be week project.
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Mon, 03/19/2012 - 17:33
Absolutely stunning!
This is wonderful. You created practical beauty. Great job!
Wed, 03/21/2012 - 14:35
Measurements...
I did...
But today is my first chance to start playing with sketchup. I'll see if I can put those together for you. In the meantime. Here's some numbers to look at. Remember, the bed is TALL, but my wife and I are both around 6 feet.
Each side cabinet is 60 inches wide by 20.5 deep by 22.5 tall (to the platform itself). The entire bed is 77.25 wide at the base, with trim.
Mon, 09/07/2015 - 10:30
Platfrom Bed
First of all......
Amazing work!!! This is exactly what I am looking for to make for my daughters BDay. She has a small bedroom. I have never been afraid to take on a new project. Saying that I will be having the lumber company cut all the pieces for me. It will house all her clothes/shoes and hamper.
Please tell me that you have the dimensions for this platfrom bed.
Sat, 04/30/2016 - 22:05
Measurements
Great job. Do you have the measurements for this bed. If so can you email them to me, [email protected]. Thanks
Wed, 04/18/2012 - 10:36
thank you
Thanks HK
Having the laundry hampers on all sides is quite doable. Email me if you want [email protected] and let me know what types of hampers you are thinking...how many... do you need doors... how tall...what materials you want to use and what size bed. I can help you with the design/modification.
Thu, 06/28/2012 - 14:05
Absolutely gorgeous!
I love the modifications you have made! I want my husband to make me this same bed that you have done. With our 3rd baby arriving in 2 months I really need the space that our clothes are currently occupying. Have you been able to make up plans for this bed? If not, do you have a list of measurements and supplies needed to make this?
Mon, 07/16/2012 - 21:12
Awesome Storage Bed!
Hey BJ,
This is the other BJ (or as Greta would term it, "chick BJ")! I was looking at this site, and saw a picture of the bed you made, with the caption "BJ D made this." So I clicked on it, and it showed a picture of you, and I was like, "Hey, I know that guy! That's the guy that married my best friend! And that's their daughter! Wow, small world!"
Anyway, I was thoroughly amused, and also, I really like the modifications you made on the bed. I'm totally stealing some of your ideas when we make our new bed frame!
-BJ
Fri, 04/18/2014 - 15:18
Sketches
Hi, I emailed you, but just in case you don't still have that email or it doesn't go through to you. Did you ever make plans for your modifications? If so, I would love to see them. My email is [email protected]
Thank you!
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Tue, 01/14/2014 - 00:22
Thank you! I have added the
Thank you! I have added the plan link and some more photos - not the best quality photos sorry :)
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Thanks for the plan; I’m proud of how it turned out and my family loves it!
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We found that the plans really forced us to think out our approach along the way. We are true beginners, and we even ended up having to think about where we were sinking the screws and making sure to sand the pieces prior to assembling.
As far as our materials went, we purchased most of it at Home Depot. For the tops, we decided to use some scrap MDF that we had leftover from another project. Otherwise, we just used the cheapest lumber we could find, and pine for the 1x6 and 1x12's. Our Home Depot bill was $104, but we have a few pieces of lumber and pine that we didn't use, so plan to take them back. We already had the paint, and we bought the hardware at Lee Valley in Vancouver (BC), which was $24. We figure that the end price for each table is about $60.
For more details, check out my blog post on the project: http://www.andreakrisourchaos.blogspot.ca/2012/03/pinterest-challenge-b…
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I discovered that the knobs did not match. After a quick trip to Menards the dresser was complete.
Total cost of our dresser $65.00
See more pictures at buildandsave-mike.blogspot.com
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The great people at Orange cut our wood for us, and we took it home and notched it out using a jigsaw. Once we got the hang of it, it was really easy.
We had a hard time finding 2 3/4 screws, so we used 2 1/2. It worked great. We used Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Filler in natural to fill the screw holes. It turned out so nice and looks great with the stain on top.
Neither my husband or I have very much experience building anything, so we took our time - measuring about 60 times and cutting once. However, it paid off. The table looks so great and I cannot wait to make the matching bench!
Minwax Polyurethane Clear Semi-Gloss - brushed on with a Purdy brush
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3 coats of polyurethane
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PS) Time investment = per item.