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Side Tower Plans for the Storage Bed Wall

July 15, 2010 |
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posted by Ana White
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These large bookcases are designed to work with the rest of the Storage Bed Collection to create storage in your child's room. Position the shelves at table height to use as nightstands as well! Special thanks to Amy and Steve for sharing their photos.
Side Tower Plans for the Storage Bed Wall

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Dimensions

Dimensions: 
Side Tower Plans for the Storage Bed Wall
Dimensions: 
64 3/4" Tall x 24" wide x 12 1/2" deep

Materials and Tools

Shopping List: 
3 - 1x12 @ 8 feet long 3 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long 1/4" plywood shelf pins
2 inch screws
1 1/4 inch finish nails
wood glue
wood filler
120 grit sandpaper
primer
wood conditioner
paint
paint brush
Tools: 
measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
circular saw
nailer
sander
level
countersink drill bit

Cut List

Cut List: 
Please see cut list in PDF.

General Instructions

Please see the instructions in the PDF attached to this post.

PDF

Plan PDF: 
application/pdf icon3154802957_1279201680.pdf

May I Suggest a Finish?

Minwax Two Tone Oil Based Stain on Pine
Reclaimed Wood Patchwork Multi Color
Express Color with Minwax Stain
The side towers can actually be modified to any width, preferably less than 36" to keep shelves from sagging.  This tower can be used in other rooms too, and for other purposes.
We've got the middle shelf at nightstand height.  Drill a hole in the back of the plywood and you can put a lamp or alarm clock in there.  Or better yet, cabinet lighting.  Speaking of cabinets, someone asked on our Facebook Page about converting some of these components to open wall kitchen cabinets.  You would not need any modifications other than a board (probably a 1x3) flat with the back, on the inside back top (and probably the bottom too) so that you have something sturdy to screw the cabinet to the wall with.  Oh, and standard cabinet height is 30".
This side tower is composed of 1x12s and 1x2s.  The back is 1/4" plywood.

Bookshelves, Beds, Storage Bed Collection, Kids and Toys, Teens, Beginner, $20 - $50, Children's, Cottage

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Maybe I am behind in this

Maybe I am behind in this idea, but it is possible to do something similar to the "whole collection" for a queen sized bed? I mean, my hubby and I could use this storage too, but we prefer to share a bed and need a little more room than a twin would have to offer :)

Thank you Ana!

posted by Laura (not verified) | on Thu, 2010-07-15 12:55

I love the pdf! Now I just

I love the pdf! Now I just need some time at home to make good use of them. :)

posted by Janene (not verified) | on Thu, 2010-07-15 18:44

I LOVE the PDF's! They are

I LOVE the PDF's! They are super-organized and make me even more in love with your site. Way to go!

posted by Mickelle (not verified) | on Fri, 2010-07-16 13:20

Hey Ana,Love your stuff! I

Hey Ana,
Love your stuff! I am in the process of building the storage bed for my little girl. Just wondering if you have any plans to put the dresser on here as well?
Thanks!

posted by Darilyn & Miles (not verified) | on Thu, 2010-08-05 12:52

I actually prefer the pdf's,

I actually prefer the pdf's, there is our 2 cents.

posted by PJLangevins (not verified) | on Tue, 2010-09-14 12:18

Could you give directions as

Could you give directions as to how to adapt this for a king size bed?? I would LOVE it!

posted by Holly Casos (not verified) | on Sat, 2011-01-29 17:04

[...] in Brag Blog Put on

[...] in Brag Blog Put on my TO-DO List Save as PDF Print this PostShare/Bookmark Builder: Jorie Zakutansky Experience Level: Some Experience Estimated Cost: $200 Estimated Time Investment: Couple hours a day over two weeks From Plan: http://ana-white.com/2010/07/furniture-plans-side-tower-for-storage.html [...]

posted by Modified Twin Storage Bed — Ana White (not verified) | on Wed, 2011-02-09 23:51
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Where can I find plans for

Where can I find plans for the center shelves on this?

posted by twocrazydogs | on Sun, 2011-07-31 12:43

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