Add extra storage to a room by building a simple lift top bed frame. This wood platform bed creates easy access to lots of storage.
Optional caster wheels, legs, or can be set directly on the floor. Free plans in full and queen size.
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Preparation
FULL SIZE SHOPPNG LIST
- 2 - 4x8 sheets 1/4" plywood for the bottoms
- 1 - 4x8 sheet 3/4" plywood
- 1 - 1x6 @ 8 feet long
- 2 - 1x8 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 1x8 @ 6 feet long
- 5 - 2-1/2" caster wheels (we did three swivels and two locking) or furniture feet o
- 3 - hinges
- Bed lift kit suitable for full size mattress (we used this one)
- Edge banding for finishing plywood edges
QUEEN SIZE SHOPPNG LIST
- 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
- 5 - 2-1/2" caster wheels (we did three swivels and two locking) or furniture feet
- 3 - hinges
- Bed lift kit suitable for queen size mattress (we used this one)
- Edge banding for finishing plywood edges
TIP: If setting directly on the floor, use a 1x10 instead of the 1x8s for more storage. Furniture glides or levelers on the bottom will help protect the floor.
FULL SIZE CUT LIST
- 2 - 1x8 @ 75"
- 3 - 1x8 @ 52-1/2"
- 2 - 1/4" plywood @ 54" x 37-1/2"
- 1 - 1x6 @ 75"
- 1 - 3/4" plywood @ 48" x 75"
QUEEN SIZE CUT LIST
- 2 - 1x8 @ 80"
- 3 - 1x8 @ 58-1/8"
- 2 - 1/4" plywood @ 60" x 40" - bottom
- 1 - 1x12 @ 80"
- 1- 3/4" plywood @ 48" x 80"
Instructions
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Step 3
Attach caster wheels to the base. You may need to add blocking inside at the corners to the 1x8 boards to support the caster wheels.
You can alternatively use a bed leg , just make sure the weight is transferred from the 1x8 sides to the bed leg. Hairpin legs or metal legs would be great choices. Just make sure the center is still supported.
Another option is to set the bed directly on the floor. I do suggest a furniture glide foot to help protect the floor like these.
Comments
solomonson
Sun, 04/24/2016 - 14:41
Could this be converted to a
Could this be converted to a queen size?
hughsmith
Mon, 04/25/2016 - 13:56
Bathroom...
I love your Tiny House... No that you've actually lived in it, if you were to modify your Tiny House to fit a bathroom and a shower, where would you suggest putting it? Any ideas?
Thanks.
- Hugh
In reply to Bathroom... by hughsmith
Ana White
Tue, 04/26/2016 - 13:30
Stay tuned for our tiny house
Stay tuned for our tiny house with a bathroom design:)
mconrad
Wed, 01/04/2017 - 19:57
Loft bed and lift storage bed
Anna, thank you so much for your site and plan sharing. We will be building the lift bed and storage bed at our lake house (it has vaulted cieling] what kind of wood do you use? Pine? I just want to make sure it is sturdy. What about your outdoor furniture? Is it a harder wood?
Love all the plans I will post pic when we are done.
Margie
In reply to Loft bed and lift storage bed by mconrad
Ana White
Thu, 01/05/2017 - 15:00
We use mostly pine and
We use mostly pine and douglas fir, can't wait to see it!!!