DIY a storage bed that lifts for lots of storage. Free plans by ANA-WHITE.com

Preparation
- 2 - 4x8 sheets 1/4" plywood for the bottoms
- 1 - 4x8 sheet 3/4" plywood
- 1 - 1x12 @ 8 feet long
- 2 - 1x8 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 1x8 @ 6 feet long
- 2 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 6 - 2-1/2" caster wheels (we did three swivels and two locking)
- 3 - large heavy duty hinges
- Bed lift kit suitable for queen size mattress (we used this kit for a full size)
- Edge banding for finishing plywood edges
3 - 1x8 @ 58-1/2" 2 - 1x8 @ 80" 4 - 2x4 @ 38-7/8" 2 - 1/4" plywood @ 40" x 60" 1 - 1x12 @ 80" 1 - 3/4" plywood @ 48" x 80"
Instructions
Step 1

Build the basic frame of the bed with 1x8s. We used 1x8s to get the seating height, but for a taller bed (and more storage) you could go up in board width size (ie 1x10 or 1x12).
We used 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket holes for joints, but you could use wood screws or even 1-1/4" nails and glue since all joints will be reinforced.
Step 2

Add 2x4 supports as shown to give you something to attach the caster wheels to. If using pocket holes to attach, keep the 3/4" setting and the 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Step 3

Attach bottom with glue and 3/4" brad nails or staples. Use the plywood factory edges to help you square up the project.
Step 4

Attach caster wheels to the base. Note weight limit on your casters and add additional as needed to cover your expected weight requirements. We did a locking wheel at the front and swivels for the rest of the wheels.
Step 5

Step 6

Apply the edge banding to outside edges of the plywood panel. Then attach with the hinges to the 1x12. There will be a good sized gap in between, this will be covered by the mattress.
Step 7

Attach springs to underside of the plywood piece to manufacture's specs.
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Comments
mollywiechmann
Fri, 01/12/2018 - 07:47
Full size?
Do you have cut sizes for the full size bed?
Freehubby2015
Sun, 05/05/2019 - 22:16
Can we please get plans for…
Can we please get plans for the Lift Up Storage Bed in a King size?
Thyri
Fri, 06/21/2019 - 23:30
Broken link and idea for a knockoff project :)
FYI, the link for the lift is broken.
I'd like to see what you'd do to create something like this: http://www.diellemodus.it/camere/progetti_camere/progetto_14_letto_cont… . This article shows the same bed with the lifts holding up the mattress:
https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/organizing-tips/a4606/the-supe…