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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.