Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 44 minutes ago
Hey friends, let's build a simple, modern platform bed--with OR without storage drawers!
This video was sponsored by Birch. Birch’s President’s Day Sale is now live! Check out birchliving.com/shara to get 27% off your mattress with the code BIRCHPARTNER27
I hope you enjoy this project. Grab the printable plans here:
Platform Bed Frame without Storage: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/simple-platform-bed-frame-plans
Platform Bed Frame with Storage: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/platform-storage-bed-frame-plans
And check out additional project details and more helpful resources here:
woodshopdiaries.com/diy-simple-platform-bed-frame
&
woodshopdiaries.com/diy-platform-storage-bed
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SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
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Helpful Resources:
How to cut plywood: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to install drawer slides: youtu.be/FWFKzRpEEJ8
How to build a drawer box: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-drawer-box
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Table saw
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Kreg Rip Cut Cutting Guide: amzn.to/3Y38tDQ
Materials:*
*Length and number of boards will vary based on what size bed you’re building (twin, full, queen, king). Refer to plans for exact amount.
1x12 boards
1x4 boards
2x2 boards
4'x’8' sheet 3/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
4'x8' sheet 1/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/B0qP1L
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
#8 x 3/4" wood screws
#8 x 1" wood screws
#8 x 1 1/4" wood screws
#8 x 2" wood screws
Bed rail brackets: amzn.to/3D7lt6D
Wood Glue
18" ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/41aRrHm
Wood glue
Edge banding (optional): amzn.to/4j7Cluh
Finish:
Minwax Semi-Transparent Water Based Stain in Pecan: minwax.com/en/wood-stain-color-guide/browse-color-stains/brown/pecan-mw1006-semi-transparent
Clear coat: amzn.to/3D8pszA
MATERIAL OPTIONS:
I used construction grade lumber (pine/spruce) from the local big box store for this build to keep it budget friendly, but you can use any species of wood you prefer.
Alternatively, if you’d rather, you could skip the solid boards use 3×4″ hardwood plywood for all of the 1×12 and 1×4 boards instead.
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Cutting the Head and Footboard
01:21 Assembling the Side Rails of Platform Bed
02:20 Installing the Bed Rail Brackets
04:12 Adding the Slats
04:54 Completing the Platform Bed without Drawers
07:08 Assembling the Storage Bed Side Frames
09:00 Installing the Drawer Boxes
11:01 Adding the Drawer Fronts & Finish
13:33 Assembling the Platform Storage Bed
14:15 FINAL REVEAL
Hey friends, let's build a simple, modern platform bed--with OR without storage drawers!
This video was sponsored by Birch. Birch’s President’s Day Sale is now live! Check out birchliving.com/shara to get 27% off your mattress with the code BIRCHPARTNER27
I hope you enjoy this project. Grab the printable plans here:
Platform Bed Frame without Storage: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/simple-platform-bed-frame-plans
Platform Bed Frame with Storage: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/platform-storage-bed-frame-plans
And check out additional project details and more helpful resources here:
woodshopdiaries.com/diy-simple-platform-bed-frame
&
woodshopdiaries.com/diy-platform-storage-bed
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful Resources:
How to cut plywood: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to install drawer slides: youtu.be/FWFKzRpEEJ8
How to build a drawer box: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-drawer-box
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Table saw
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Kreg Rip Cut Cutting Guide: amzn.to/3Y38tDQ
Materials:*
*Length and number of boards will vary based on what size bed you’re building (twin, full, queen, king). Refer to plans for exact amount.
1x12 boards
1x4 boards
2x2 boards
4'x’8' sheet 3/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
4'x8' sheet 1/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/B0qP1L
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
#8 x 3/4" wood screws
#8 x 1" wood screws
#8 x 1 1/4" wood screws
#8 x 2" wood screws
Bed rail brackets: amzn.to/3D7lt6D
Wood Glue
18" ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/41aRrHm
Wood glue
Edge banding (optional): amzn.to/4j7Cluh
Finish:
Minwax Semi-Transparent Water Based Stain in Pecan: minwax.com/en/wood-stain-color-guide/browse-color-stains/brown/pecan-mw1006-semi-transparent
Clear coat: amzn.to/3D8pszA
MATERIAL OPTIONS:
I used construction grade lumber (pine/spruce) from the local big box store for this build to keep it budget friendly, but you can use any species of wood you prefer.
Alternatively, if you’d rather, you could skip the solid boards use 3×4″ hardwood plywood for all of the 1×12 and 1×4 boards instead.
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Cutting the Head and Footboard
01:21 Assembling the Side Rails of Platform Bed
02:20 Installing the Bed Rail Brackets
04:12 Adding the Slats
04:54 Completing the Platform Bed without Drawers
07:08 Assembling the Storage Bed Side Frames
09:00 Installing the Drawer Boxes
11:01 Adding the Drawer Fronts & Finish
13:33 Assembling the Platform Storage Bed
14:15 FINAL REVEAL
