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A low plywood storage bed with a hinged, spring-lifted top for full-mattress-width access to hidden storage underneath.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame sides Queen size: cut at 80" instead. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 75" | Pine 1x8 | ☐ |
| Frame ends Queen size: cut at 58-1/8" instead. | 3 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 52 1/2" | Pine 1x8 | ☐ |
| Bottom panel Queen size: 40" x 60" instead. | 2 | 1/4" × 37 1/2" × 54" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Top trim Full size only — queen size uses a 1x12 instead. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 75" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| Lid Queen size: cut at 80" long instead. | 1 | 3/4" × 48" × 75" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet Bottom panel. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet Lid. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x8, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x8, 6 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 8 ft Full-size top trim; queen size uses a 1x12 instead — see note. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Caster wheels, 2-1/2", or furniture feet | 5 each | ☐ |
| Hinges | 3 each | ☐ |
| Bed lift kit, sized to your mattress | 1 each | ☐ |
| Edge banding | 1 roll | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 3 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x8, 8 ft, Pine, 1x8, 6 ft
Build the frame from the 1x8s. Pocket holes (3/4" pocket holes, 1-1/4" pocket hole screws) work well, but 2" self-tapping star-bit screws, or glue and nails with reinforced corners, are also valid.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet, Wood glue
Attach the plywood bottom with 3/4" brad nails or staples and glue. Use the plywood's factory edges on the outside to help square up the frame as you attach it.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Caster wheels, 2-1/2", or furniture feet
Attach caster wheels to the base, adding blocking inside the corners against the 1x8 frame to support them if needed. Bed legs, hairpin legs, or metal legs work as alternatives — just be sure the load transfers from the 1x8 sides into the leg, and that the center is still supported. Setting the bed directly on the floor is another option; a furniture glide foot helps protect flooring in that case.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x6, 8 ft
Nail the top trim board in place (1x6 for full size, 1x12 for queen size).
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet, Hinges, Edge banding
Apply edge banding to the outside edges of the lid, then attach the lid to the frame with hinges.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Bed lift kit, sized to your mattress, Sandpaper, assorted grit
Follow the bed lift kit's directions to attach the springs to the plywood lid and the bed cavity. Expect to adjust the tension to get it feeling right for your specific mattress and lid weight.
Sand every exposed surface and finish.