Chestwick Platform Bed - Queen Size

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Difficulty

Intermediate

About Project

Free plans to build this bed! It's easy and made of solid wood! Check out the plans!

Well, it's been a little while since we've had an adult bed posted, so I'm delighted to share these plans with you today! I'm thinking awesome wedding gift???

I partnered up with my friend and platform bed builder extraordinaire Whitney from Shanty2Chic on this bed ...

Whitney who made this bed ... well, actually two of them!

And this bed too!

Now she's built this bed!

I had so much fun building this bed for my sister. I love how it's so traditional and modern at the same time. I had it built and stained in 3 hours! It's definitely one of my favorite builds yet!

The cost for wood was around $150, but I know with furring strips it would save on cost.

Want to build this bed too? The plans follow!

And make sure you stop over and check out construction photos and tips and more pics of this bed over at Shanty2chic.

Dimensions

Dimensions are shown above.

Preparation

Shopping List

4 – 4” tall Furniture Feet
8 – 3/4" x 3/4" moulding, 8 feet long (if you can, 4 of the 8 can be 6 feet long)
2 – 2x8 @ 8 feet long
1 – 2x8 @ 12 feet long (cut in half)
3 – 2x4 @ 8 feet long
8 – 1x3 @ 8 feet long
Wood slats or box spring

Cut List

2 – 2x8 @ 63”
2 – 2x8 @ 80”
3 – 2x4 @ 80”
4 – 1x3 @ 80”
4 – 1x3 @ 65”
4 – 3/4" x 3/4" moulding @ 63” (shortest point, both ends mitered at 45 degrees off square)
4 – 3/4" x 3/4" moulding @ 83” (shortest point, both ends mitered at 45 degrees off square)

Tools

General Instructions

Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!

Instructions

Step 1

Okay! What we do here is just build a big box. But you have to make sure the box is square. So take diagonals and make sure they match. And if they don't, force them to match.

This bed was put together using a Kreg Jig. Use 1 1/2" Pocket Holes and 2 1/2" PH screws for building the frame.

Step 2

These are the supports for the mattresses. With a queen size, you will need a center support as well.

Step 3

Now we just trim the sides.

Step 4

And the front and back.

NOTE: If you are planning on pushing this bed all the way against the headboard wall, you may wish to swap out the 1x3 on the headboard side for 1x2s. This will minimize the gap between the mattress and the wall behind the bed.

Step 5

Step 6

Attach legs as instructed by the leg manufacturer.

Step 7

Step 8

And we also have the matching headboard plans up too!

Finishing Instructions

Preparation Instructions

Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth.

It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.

Project Type

Queen