| Don't buy it already made just yet, instead just | | | | models to choose from, and the fun part is that it is |
| follow a plan to build a platform bed frame and save | | | | up to you to determine what you want. |
| several hundred dollars! Platform beds are not | | | | Make a list of material needed according to your plan |
| complicated to make with the list of necessary | | | | specifications. Usually 3/4 inch plywood works best |
| material and some plans. | | | | for a platform bed. It make it sturdy but flexible. |
| Have you been shopping for a platform bed lately? I | | | | Buy the necessary hardware, screws and brackets. |
| did it last year and I was very surprised to see the | | | | This will avoid you a second trip to the hardware |
| prices they were asking, such as over a thousand | | | | store. |
| dollars and even more. I knew they were expensive | | | | When you go get your plywood at the lumber store, |
| but, wow, not that much. | | | | ask the person who is helping you there to plane it |
| Did you know you can make yourself one using plans | | | | for you. |
| and your total cost will be less that $200.00? Now | | | | Make sure you got all the necessary tools for the |
| we are talking about a saving! | | | | whole project. |
| I made a platform bed for my son and used some | | | | Get some brushes and the wood protector you need |
| regular plywood to build the structure and the actual | | | | while you are there. |
| platform. Them we add some nice high quality wood | | | | Bring your measurements with you. If you lumber |
| to cover the sides, to go around the platform and to | | | | supplier offers this service, have them cutting the |
| build the head. | | | | plywood for you. This will make the transport easier, |
| We even carved some nice round openings on the | | | | and will save you time and dust back home if your |
| side to provide room for storage under the bed. We | | | | wood is already cut. I may also be a life saver if you |
| sanded the wood and added two nice coats of | | | | don't have a skill saw at home. |
| lacquer all over it. It looks better than the $1200 ones | | | | Just Follow the instructions |
| from the furniture store! | | | | Once you got all your material ready follow your |
| How to Build Your Own Platform Bed | | | | blueprint and proceed to build the support under the |
| Get Everything Ready | | | | bed for the platform. The plans will guide you step |
| The first step is to get yourself a set of plans and | | | | by steps and you can add some of your own |
| choose which model you prefer. Thee are several | | | | creativity to the finishing touch. |