Simplest to Build Wood Storage Bed with Drawers
for Easy Storage Bed with Drawers Build the easiest storage bed ever with this beginner-friendly design by. Made from basic 2x4s and plywood scraps, this king-size bed frame features six roomy drawers and a sturdy platform top—no headboard or box spring needed. Perfect for first-time builders, the bed is constructed in modular sections so it's simple to assemble and move. There’s no pocket hole joinery, no advanced tools, and no complicated steps—just a smart, solid build with lots of hidden storage. Finished dimensions fit a standard king mattress (80" x 80"). include a full cut list, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. This bed is also available in a Queen size plan.
Specifications
| Project type | Beds and Bed Frames |
|---|---|
| Room | Bedroom |
| Style | Rustic Furniture Plans |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
You will need to add scrap wood for the "siding" - drawer faces can also be 1x12s
- 2 full sheets of 3/4" plywood ripped into strips 15-3/4" wide (very important that all rips are the exact same width)
- 1 full sheet of 1/4" plywood (rip into strips 15-3/4" wide for drawer bottoms)
- 12 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
- 6 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long (for slats)
- 4 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
- 6 - 1x8 @ 8 feet long (for drawer boxes)*
- 2 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 6 - 16" Euro Drawer Slides (the white bottom corner mount ones)
- 6 knobs or handles
*Drawer boxes could also be made of plywood ripped into strips 7-3/4" wide (1/2" or 3/4") (could save money and would be more structurally sound and square than pine boards
Cut List
KING END BENCH (1)
- 1 - 3/4" plywood @ 15-3/4" x 74-1/2"
- 3 - 3/4" plywood @ 15-3/4" x 15-3/4"
- 4 - 1x4 @ 36-1/8"
- 2 - 1x2 @ 16-1/2"
- 1 - 1x2 @ 73"
- 1 - 1x4 @ 73"
End Bench Drawers - Cut to fit opening and drawer slides
- 4 - 1x8 @ 15-3/4"
- 4 - 1x8 @ 33-5/8"
- 2 - 1/4" plywood @ 15-3/4" x 35-1/8"
SIDE BENCHES (2) - Same as Queen
- 2 - 3/4" plywood @ 15-3/4" x 62-1/2"
- 6 - 3/4" plywood @ 15-3/4" x 15-3/4"
- 8 - 1x4 @ 30-1/8"
- 4 - 1x2 @ 16-1/2"
- 2 - 1x2 @ 61"
- 2 - 1x4 @ 61"
Side Bench Drawers - Cut to fit opening and drawer slides
- 8 - 1x8 @ 15-3/4"
- 8 - 1x8 @ 27-5/8"
- 4 - 1/4" plywood @ 15-3/4" x 29-1/8"
TIE-IN PIECES for KING
- 2 - 1x4s or 1x3s @ 62-1/2"
- 12 - 1x3s @ 42-1/2" (can be any scrap wood or plywood)
- 2 - 2x4 @ 64"
- 4 - 2x4 @ 12-3/4"
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- circular saw
- compound miter saw
- table saw
- nailer
- sander
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Follow the directions to make the two side benches for the queen.
Step 2
Frame up the end bench with plywood and the 1x4 bottom pieces. Use 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Also drill pocket holes facing forward on the outsides of the sides and top (will be hidden later) for attaching the face frame in later steps.
Step 3
Build face frame with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue. Attach finished face frame to front of cabinet through the pocket holes drilled in previous step. Also use 1-1/4" nails and glue to attach to bottom footer.
Step 4
Attach 1x material to sides - these sides will be visible. Use 1-1/4" nails and wood glue.
Here is the best video for installing these drawer slides
Step 6
Attach drawer faces to front of drawer boxes with 3/4" finish nails and glue.
Step 7
Frame center "leg" and place in middle on assembly. Screw slats to center leg as well as side cleats.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/simplest-build-wood-storage-bed-drawers-king