We all want a cozy and comfortable bed to enjoy our leisure hours. But somehow, the thought of spending a couple of thousand dollars on a new piece of furniture puts you off. So, what do you do? Don’t worry! Here are few ideas about DIY Platform Beds for your bedroom.
1. Two Toddler Beds
Kids fighting over one bed and you want to put a stop to that? Think there is no way out? That is not true. Get two toddler beds and surprise your kids and the best part is you can construct them yourself. You will need thick plywood of standard size, screws, a drilling machine, a sander, and glue for wood.
Once the beds are ready, choose their favorite colors to decorate them, because a heavenly bed is a key to sound sleep, you can expect to lay your kids fighting to rest now, and forever.
2. Easy DIY Platform Bed
Looking for a new bed? Get the easy DIY platform bed! This bed is easy to build and maintaining it is even easier. All you need to learn is some necessary carpentry skills. Get the required tools, take proper measurements for the bed, drill the holes for putting screws and then attach the frames.
After the finishing touches are done, set your bed with the perfect mattress and you’ll be all set with a new bed at home. This cozy bed would be perfect for your lazy weekend escapades.
3. DIY Platform Bed with Storage for Baskets
Is your room stuffed with baskets and you have just no place to store them? Here is the deal– change your bed. Now you can get a DIY platform bed with storage for baskets. The design of this bed is brilliant. The advantage of this bed is twofold – first is the comfort; second is all the leftover space for storage.
You don’t need to sneak out for fruits and chocolates in the middle of the night anymore. You can keep them in the baskets because frankly, a midnight snack is so much fun.
4. DIY Expedit Queen Platform Bed
This is the right time to get bored of your old bed because DIY Expedit Queen-sized platform bed is here. Since the plan is for queen size, it is even better because single is too small and king size is massive. We all prefer the queen size, right? This is not it.
The catch is you can build it yourself as the process is simple. Just take the measurements, cut the frames and attach them. Also, you can make the bed at a more significant height if that is what you want. So what is holding you back? Construct the bed, choose the mattress and enjoy its comfort.
5. DIY Platform Bed and Salvaged Door Headboard
Do you want a makeover for your bedroom? Planning to set a platform bed with a salvaged door headboard? Utilize this idea to pull off such a fantastic design for your bed. Just so you know you can build this very well by yourself.
Get screws, bolts, washer, stain, coat according to your wish, and last but not least, spray paint. Your bed will be ready within a day. In addition to all these, you can give it a rusty look like the ones in a cottage or a farmhouse. That will just be perfect.
6. Platform Bed with Storage
Willing to build storage but you also need a bed and cannot afford both at once? Here’s an idea. How about a platform bed with storage? Wouldn’t that be perfect? No matter how many storages you have, it still seems less, right? In that case, this bed is going to be perfect for you.
The bed is a regular platform bed with storage space under it where you can place your magazines and books for midnight crises. Just build the storage separately and attach it to the top frame of the platform bed. That’s it! You got yourself a new platform bed with storage.
7. Twin Storage Bed
The storage under your bed is probably not enough. It is a given that everyone is looking for more storage. Well, you got it. The design for a twin storage bed will blow your mind off. This bed comes with twin storage bins which means ample space to store the rugged clothes or other goods that are not of daily use.
You can store clothes, bags, books, baskets, shoes, etc. The design is so simple that you can build it yourself with the necessary carpentry skills and necessities accordingly. Give your bedroom a new look, and you will be pleased with the result for sure.
8. DIY Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands
Tired of getting up from your bed every night just to put out the light? Here is the solution, floating nightstands! Sounds intriguing, right? It absolutely is. Flourishing DIY platform beds have come up with floating nightstands attached to them.
This is a fabulous idea for late-night readers. Let others sleep now. You can have your own light to read books till late, and yes, that feeling is fantastic. Make sure you set the bed with a top-notch and classy look to make the whole thing even better than it already is.
9. DIY Pallet Bed
Home should be a place where you want to return at the end of a hectic day. To make your home even more pleasant, you need a good bed. So here is the DIY pallet bed.
This bed is very easy to construct. Choose the kind of pallet you wish to use, you can get them from local merchants, and they can be recycled later if you want to make something else from them. How to make the bed? The procedure is very simple, turn the pallets into frames with the necessary skills and just merely attach them. There! You have a new bed at your home.
10. Cute Girl Bed
This is the perfect bed for your daughter. It is not only adorable but also user-friendly. With no storage under the bed, this design does not even take up much space in your room, and it is effortless to build. You will need wooden platforms, screws, a drilling machine, and glue to construct the bed.
If you plan to make the bed of a decent height, you might want to leave wooden corners around the bed after setting the mattress. The wooden angles can be used as stairs for your daughter to climb up the bed. This is just an idea; the rest is your call.
11. Floating Platform Bed
Do you find it problematic to clean under your bed? Apparently, it is a standard-issue faced by many people. That is why floating platform bed has come up with a brilliant idea. This bed has attached wood to the walls, and the bed is built with the support of that wood.
Many prefer to turn that wooden box into drawers for storage space. Sitting on the bed, you would feel like you are floating and that illusion is freaky yet exciting. So it is time you lift up your bed to a whole new level.
12. Storage and Platform Bed
The idea of a platform bed with storage under it is superb. Imagine this piece in your bedroom; that is going to be so cool. It is like having a room under your mattress. We always had an idea about beds with storage, but this just reached a whole new height.
The amount of space you can put to good use is impressive. It is not just useful; it looks so classy and cottage-like. You can turn the storage compartments into stairs like the design, which will just put the cherry on the cake.
13. DIY Modern Platform Bed
Does your platform bed look aged? It is high time you change it. Get the new DIY modern platform bed. Moreover, you can build it on your own. Just get the required equipment, do the math, and cut the wooden frames as per your measurements.
First, mark where to make the holes and drill them to put the screws while attaching the frames, glue the parts and your bed is ready. Choose your favorite color and place the mattress. You can rest assured that no place will feel better than your own bed.
14. DIY Platform Bed with Drawers
Your wife is looking to place drawers somewhere around your bed because the mess is driving her crazy? Here is the perfect design. This design puts the storage in the most stylish way possible. You won’t even realize there are drawers at the foot and sides of your bed unless you open them.
It is the best place to store your blankets and bedsheets, isn’t it? The sleek look of the bed will impress you beyond your imagination. So what are you waiting for? Get the required things and make yourself a DIY platform bed with drawers.
15. DIY Concrete Block Bed frame
The design of the DIY concrete block bed is so far the most creative design one can come across. It is pretty easy to construct; just form a standard platform bed and cut out wooden blocks. The wooden blocks can be of any size you wish to build.
After building the blocks, paint them with contrasting colors of your bed, which will not only look stunning but will give a unique design to your bed. Be your own interior design, choose your choices, and give your pocket a rest. You won’t feel like getting out of your new DIY concrete block bed for sure.
16. Platform Bed on Wheels
Do you find it difficult to shift your bed from one room to another? That is the reason platform bed on wheels is here. Now you can have a car-like bed. It is a simple platform bed but with wheels attached to it so that you can move it frequently to mop the floor or to rearrange the furniture.
The bed looks so classy and cool at the same time, isn’t it? So what are you waiting for? Just go, get this super cool platform bed on wheels and give yourself a treat.
17. Bunk Bed Platform
Do you have twins or two kids? Are you looking for a queen-sized bed for them? But you are worried that it would take up so much space? Then you have come across the right choice, bunk bed platform. This concept is not only cool, but it does not take unnecessary space in the room. You can make it on your own; it is quite easy if you follow the instructions correctly.
You will need wood, of course, cut them as per directions, drill the holes, put the screws and attach the pieces. Glue the frames and there, it is ready to be painted, and the finished product would be a delight to you.
18. Modern styled platform bed with headboard
The design of a modern-style platform bed with a headboard is just fantastic. It gives a classy and gorgeous touch to your bedroom but the cost is quite less, compared to the rest.
The requirements to build this design are wood for the bed and headboard, cut them as per your measurements, drill the holes and form the feet of the bed, construct the platform, cut out the headboard panels and assemble the pieces. Once the bed is ready, attach the headboard, and your new bed is all set to be hopped on.
19. Cheap, easy, low-waste platform beds
Looking for a platform bed but you can’t afford it? Here is the perfect deal for you. This bed is affordable and very easy to build. You can assemble it yourself only; just follow these steps.
First get the tools and materials required. Then, mark the measurements and cut the pieces accordingly. Once you are done with that, drill the holes and assemble the pieces. Next, square up the frames and attach the platforms. Last but not the least, build the legs and glue them. After it is dried up, spray the paint and there, admire your own work and relax on your new bed.
20. DIY platform bed with shelves
Are you a book lover and you love to read your favorites before falling asleep? Well, then this bed is definitely for you. You can create the bed yourself only as it is effortless if you follow the steps. First, cut out the platforms, cut out the shelves or storage for books, and then directly attach the storage to the top frame.
Usually, people prefer to leave a space beside the mattress to decorate in their own way or use it as a table to keep laptops or speakers. Don’t waste a minute anymore; get to work and build yourself a brand new DIY platform bed with shelves.
21. DIY Reclaimed Wood platform bed
If you are a bit of an antique freak, then you must have a thing for aged wood too. Would you like to build a bed from 100 years old wood? Wouldn’t that be just beautiful? Exactly! So here is DIY reclaimed wood platform bed.
Usually, these beds are custom-made and thus very expensive at times. But don’t worry; you can build it on your own once you get the wood you want to construct it with. Don’t lose this opportunity, grab it right now.
21. DIY Hotel Style Headboard & Platform bed
This DIY hotel-style headboard and platform bed is a little different than a platform bed with a headboard. How is it different? The headboard is not attached to the bed in this case; it is instead attached to the adjacent wall. This bed can be queen-sized, or king-sized according to your wish and not to worry, you can build this piece of furniture yourself with a little helping hand.
Paint it royal blue or sky blue or any blue because blue is classy and it stands out from the crowd, correct? That was just a suggestion; choose any color you want. Place a soft and beautiful mattress, design your bed with cute pillows and you will never want to get out of that bed again.
22. Floating wood platform bed frame with lighted headboard-Quilmes
Here is the new and trendy floating wood platform bed frame with a lighted headboard-Quilmes. This design is a unique combination of modern as well as antique. It has an overhanging ledge to store your mattress with feet just high enough to give the feel of floating like sitting on a very classy and comfortable boat in an ocean.
The specialty of this bed is it comes with headboards made out of rustic wood and has long lights to match up with the ledge. It is a shame if you don’t have this floating wood platform bed with a lighted headboard-Quilmes.
23. DIY Stained Wood Raised Platform Bed Frame
Would you like to give a luxurious look to your bedroom? Here’s what you need- a brand new DIY stained wood raised platform bed. You will need four pine boards, 2 for head and foot, 2 for the sides and another two boards, wood glue is a necessity obviously, drilling tools and screws, hammer and a screwdriver, nails, a tape to measure, and a saw. These are the essential pieces of equipment required to build this platform bed.
All you need to do is construct the original frame, add pieces to the long sides, add the centerpiece, attach the frames, pin the feet and attach the supportive feet and slats and the framework is done. Now the decoration is up to you. You are going to love it once you have the finished product at hand.
24. Morey Platform Bed
The morey platform bed is probably the most unadorned platform bed till date. It is easy to construct because it does not require many pieces and the wood is of your choice, hence pretty much affordable. Usually, this bed is made from mango wood with a rustic yet modern touch to the design.
The platform is raised to a certain height so that you can find plenty of room for storage underneath the bed. All you need is the necessary carpentry skills and the required pieces of equipment. Once you have them, just follow the instructions and build yourself this simple yet classy bed.
Treat yourself with this fantastic treat right now.
25. Classic Four Poster bed
There are few classic songs you want to listen to over and over and books that you keep coming back to. Similarly, the classic four-poster bed never goes out of style. Give a lavish look to your bedroom with this updated vintage yet classic four-poster bed with an appeal of the 21st century.
And this bed is not as expensive as it seems to be, it is quite pocket-friendly, and the comfort for life is priceless if you possess this bed. Choose your best pick right now.