Given that I was using knotty alder and not pine, I made my own moulding. I sure hope they resolve the instructions. Which was the intention, it is a knock off! Step 6 Using a small amount of glue and the nail gun, attach the bottom panel. Love the wheels! We carry DIY bed hardware kits for wall beds, Murphy beds, and storage beds. You would think laying the drawers on their side that the drawer frames would create natural braces.

It looks exactly like the Pottery Barn Stratton Bed. Which was the intention, it is a knock off! If you want to order a storage bed instead of tackling one of these DIY projects, then check out the following options, all with free shipping!

Oh, and if you need a mattress, you must check out the Nectar mattress! The Morphis Upholstered storage platform bed comes in grey linen or velvet, and the entire mattress lifts to create so much storage space underneath! The Schreffler platform storage bed is perfect for a small space, because the storage area is at the foot of the bed. No trying to force open drawers at the side of the bed into a wall or other furniture! The headboard and frame are gorgeous too, and the attached ottoman provides convenient bonus seating!

Love this one! Free shipping too! You can get this at Wayfair and no box spring is required. Also, we love the pull out rolling trundle and 3 storage drawers. Available in white or grey and free shipping! Are you ready to give one of these storage bed projects a try? Do you have the plans for the Stoleman platform stored somewhere?

The original source has broke images for me. Hi Heather, I went to the site and tried to search through with the translator, but the site definitely has some issues right now… The bed does indeed look to us as simple as laying a mattress on top.

You would think laying the drawers on their side that the drawer frames would create natural braces. Obviously, check out the drawer unit and make sure it would be sturdy enough to support weight from the side… If we find the instructions, we will update!

Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The headboard is attached from the inside of the pedestal. To attach the lift mechanism to the bed, I followed the recommendations on the hardware instructions. I used the hardware as a guide to drill pilot holes into the cleats. I inserted the tee nuts then attached the lift mechanisms.

The cleats are installed flush with the top of the sideboard. The instructions for the actual bed hardware are not very good. They require quite a bit of guesswork and we ended up having to modify the hardware a bit. The cleats bring the lift mechanisms in too far so that they do not line up with the holes in the metal bed frame. We ran to Home Depot and bought a punched angle brace that we attached to each of the lift arms.

The hardware comes with nuts and bolts to attach the bed frame to the lift mechanism. I used this hardware to attach the frame to the brace. I attached the gas struts to the lift mechanism, then attached the handles to the foot of the bed frame.

One handle also goes at the head of the bed frame to support the mattress when the platform is lifted. There is so much to love about this storage bed. It has tons of space to store blankets, totes, and even luggage! They include the materials needed, cut list, and detailed diagram instructions. This post contains affiliate links.

Should you purchase a product from one of these links, I will receive a small commission at not extra charge to you. I love the review you gave…so very honest! I imagine that was a bit hard to do since you made a video to show it all but we need good honest reviews like yours.

I sure hope they resolve the instructions. This bed is simple, yet nice to look at and a great addition for storage. Love also that you added the extra bit of detail to finish it off. Nicely done and well done! Thanks so much, Shirley! I always strive to give the best, most honest review of my experience. It all depends on what you use for lumber and where in the country you live. Lumber prices vary quite a bit. It was a few hundred dollars, but the hardware was also a large chunk of that.

I wish I would have written it all down. It was a few hundred dollars given the cost of the wood and the hardware. I really love this storage bed! It is hidden storage and so accessable with the lift.

Very cool. Pinning to see if my hubby will make it for me. I built one this week. I am looking at building a bed similar to this. Thanks for the plans! Do you know where to buy just the metal frame like you have in these instructions? The frame and hardware for this are from Rockler. I have linked to the hardware within my post tutorial.

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