Mid-Century Inspired Platform Bed

Using a table saw with a tapered-leg jig, taper each leg by 1/2" per side, starting 7-1/2" from the top of the leg to clear the frame side attachment.

Sand and seal the legs and 2x8 frame sides with polyurethane, letting the finish cure fully per the product's instructions before assembly.

Pre-drill pocket holes in both ends of the 2x4 slat supports and the finished 2x8 frame sides. Attach with construction adhesive and 2-1/2" wood screws spaced about 2" apart, positioned 1/2" up from the bottom of each frame side. Arrange so the best-finished face of each 2x8 faces outward.

Working upside down, attach a tapered leg to each end of the two frame sides, aligning the top of each leg with the top of the frame side. Drive 2-1/2" pocket screws into the pre-drilled holes.

Working upside down, pre-drill pocket holes and attach the top and bottom 2x8 rails to the assembled frame sides.

Flip the frame right-side up. Evenly space and secure fifteen 1x3 slats to the slat supports with wood screws.