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Modern Platform Bed
We’re showing you how to build a full-sized platform bed for only $50 in materials.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 2.8–5.3 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front and Back | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 56" | — | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 74" | — | ☐ |
| Inner Side Supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 67" | — | ☐ |
| Front and Back Leg Supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 53" | — | ☐ |
| Long Center Supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 67" | — | ☐ |
| Slats | 7 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 53" | — | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 9" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x6 96" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x4 72" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x2 72" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 72" | 7 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" Kreg Pocket Screws | 50 each | ☐ |
| 2" screws | 6 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
Instructions
1. Make Cuts
Make all your cuts according to the cut list and sand. Add pocket holes to sides, supports and legs.
2. Build Box Frame
Attach sides to the front and back, then add inner supports along front, back and sides.
3. Attach Legs
Attach the legs to the leg supports.
4. Add Slats
Add two center support beams and then lay slats down evenly across the supports.
5. Get Full Tutorial
Get the full tutorial at www.CharlestonCrafted.com.
6. Get Full Tutorial
Get the full tutorial at https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/how-to-build-a-platform-bed-for-50/
