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A queen bed built from three plywood cabinet benches side by side — no headboard, no frame rails, just cabinetry that holds a mattress, with optional drawers in each bay.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench tops/bottoms One per bench. | 3 | 3/4" × 19 3/4" × 60" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Bench ends and dividers Three per bench. | 9 | 3/4" × 19 3/4" × 14 3/4" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Bench shelves Two per bench. | 6 | 3/4" × 19 3/4" × 28 7/8" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Bench backs | 3 | 1/4" × 15 1/2" × 60" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Face frame stiles | 3 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 60" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Face frame rails | 3 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 60" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Face frame dividers | 9 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| End bench side trim, rails End bench only — the one bench whose side actually shows. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 20 3/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| End bench side trim, stiles End bench only. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 20 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| End bench side trim, dividers End bench only. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Center support strips Bridges the gap where the three benches meet in the middle of the bed. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/2" × 60" | Scrap plywood | ☐ |
| Center support cross pieces | 3 | 3/4" × 7 1/2" × 20" | Scrap plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer slide cleats Optional. | 12 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Drawer box sides Optional — sides always match your drawer slide length. | 12 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 18" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer box front/back Optional — adjust to fit your actual openings and slides. | 12 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 24 7/8" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottoms Optional — cut to fit your assembled drawer box. | 6 | 1/4" × 18" × 26 3/8" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer faces Optional. | 6 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 27 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" cabinet-grade plywood, MDF, or AC plywood, 4x8 sheet Cabinet-grade plywood for a stained finish; MDF or AC plywood work for paint, at lower cost and more sanding. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet The three bench backs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft Face frames. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft (optional drawers) Drawer slide cleats. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft (optional drawers) Drawer box sides, fronts, and backs. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet (optional drawers) Drawer bottoms. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 8 ft (optional drawers) Drawer faces. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Drawer slides, 18" Optional — six drawers total across the three benches. | 6 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 150 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, 1-1/2" Assembling the center support and joining the benches, if desired. | 40 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.