Just a heads up for anyone who wants to try this, a mattress needs to have airflow below it to avoid moisture getting trapped in it and growing mold and bacteria. If you want to do this you will have to air your mattress or leave the storage area in the middle hollow and keep empty spaces between the wooden supports. It's why bed frames are not a solid block of wood, but have gaps in between.
I had to watch this three times just because I liked the construction sounds. Plus it is the clearest and best instructions for a do-it-yourself platform bed with storage. Well done!
Simple open shelving works too, in that location. Source: My ex and I did something similar to this with Home Depot drawers and open shelf units approximately a million years ago (circa 1990.) This build is much nicer, though. We just laid a giant piece of plywood- custom cut at HD - on top of our units. We bought some extra cubes to put in the middle to provide support, and just didn’t use the center area. Again, this build is superior. More work, but far superior results. Very nice! PS: We used some of the rug anti-slip mats both under and on top of the plywood, to keep the board from slipping on the cabinets, and the mattress from slipping on top of the board.
This is the best one I saw! Not too high, with access to the whole under bed area, with no open shelving or sticking out handles. So good! If I'd ever move to a tiny house, I want my bed to look exactly like this! But with a headboard :D
As a seasoned builder of IKEA cabinets, i would recommend that all of the assembly is done first. Getting into tight corners and bending to such a degree is very difficult and painful, when you get older. Fabulous job 👍
You teach better than my professors. I will definitely be trying this project in the summer, thank you so much for sharing this functionally aesthetic idea!
Great work my man! Simple tips that could save others some heartache: Mark the drill dept with a piece of tape on the actual drill. Clamp together the cabinets before screwing them together. If your plywood has surface damage, ask the store for a reduced prize and demand it if buying the nicer ones marked "interior plywood" or something like that. Sidescrew the foundation and use the brackets to anchor the cabinets instead. Regular wood is much more forgiving that IKEAs particle boards.
Love this idea & a queen size area would be great in my small apartment in Toowong, Queensland, Australia. Love the storage space free from dust & room for a few suitcases in the middle underneath. Shame your not in this part of the world to install this bed for me.
Very nice. We don't have that range of cabinets in the UK so I made a bed using KALLAX units, it worked out very well, we have boxes and drawers around the edge for storage and a large open are in the middle for bulky storage.
I was fascinated, watching you, build your platform bed. I know I could never do this, but I would love to have that bed. I’ve been shopping platform beds on Amazon and there is none as nice as yours. The secret space in the middle is ingenious. If I could show your video to a Handyman and have them build it, I would love that as well. You are so smart! Your bed is fabulous.
I will be moving in a few weeks and I’m so grateful for your instructional video! It was awesome! The content and presentation were extremely well done! Thanks again!
Thank you, this is the best I have seen and think I will incorporate this. I have a California king bed so I will need to make sure to adjust as needed.
ein mega-cooles video! vielen dank für die inspiration!!! ich würde zwei dinge anders machen, bzw ergänzen: 1. am oberen ende statt der türen lieber schulbladen (ich hätte auch die nur-schubladen-variante gewählt, aber das preis-argument ergibt sinn). wenn du schubladen hast, kannst du mit einer auflagenplatte auf dem rahmen der oberen schublade eine art ausziehbaren nachtisch einfach aufbauen. bei bedarf rausziehen, wenn keinbedarf, schublade einfach wieder zu. und 2. wegen der matrazenbelüftung haben ja schon eininge was geschrieben, ich würde in die holzplatte, da wo die zwischenräume sind, mit einem großen bohrer belüftungslöcher setzen. verbessert die luftzirkulation und die funktion der platte bleibt erhalten. für die, die es mögen, wäre noch ein auf ähnlichem prinzip ruhendes kopfteil möglich.... aber ansonsten: genial gemacht! 🙂
Nice build! But i have a question - how do/did you handle the air/moisture ventilation of the matress? I assume that if you tend to sweat a lot in summer, the matress tends to get moldy sooner or later? Did you have any experience with that?
If you want a version with ventilation: ua-cam.com/video/QVU2aaBjoJg/v-deo.html
Yes ventilation was my first thought.
The sturdyness of the bed lies not only in 1 cabinet, but all the cabinets as a whole.
Same princaple as united we stand and divided we fall. 😆
I'm really curious to know how this bed has held up over the past 2 years. Perhaps you can make a follow up video. Was it worth it??
I second this.
Good idea
Let’s hear it.
Same
yes pls
Another improvement would be to use the IKEA bed slats instead of all that plywood. The mattress needs circulating air under it. Well done 👍👍
Thanks for the tips! I made another video using some slats like you suggested plus additional ventilation: ua-cam.com/video/QVU2aaBjoJg/v-deo.html
Only 4 minutes in, hit pause jist to comment on how much I am loving this video, err rather, tutorial! Phenomenal job man, THANK YOU!
Just a heads up for anyone who wants to try this, a mattress needs to have airflow below it to avoid moisture getting trapped in it and growing mold and bacteria. If you want to do this you will have to air your mattress or leave the storage area in the middle hollow and keep empty spaces between the wooden supports. It's why bed frames are not a solid block of wood, but have gaps in between.
Exactly. Air too the mattress is super important 🌬️ or you will get a 🌊 in your bed and then a lots of 🐲 people will become 🤧🤢😵
Wow I always assumed that was cost saving
One could probably mount a slatted bed base on top of the cabinets. Would add a few inches but insure airflow.
so the front big one , without doors would be fine , for the airflow
connection plates would be better instead of drillng them together without it
Great call out, I made another video with wood slats and additional ventilation: ua-cam.com/video/QVU2aaBjoJg/v-deo.html
Love this - one note, for an older person I would choose mostly drawers. Low cabinets are tough to access.
That's true, but drawer cost more vs just cabinets
I had to watch this three times just because I liked the construction sounds. Plus it is the clearest and best instructions for a do-it-yourself platform bed with storage. Well done!
Omg I would love to this, I was thinking I’d switch the drawers closer to the head as pseudo bed side table storage
I was thinking the same thing!
Simple open shelving works too, in that location. Source: My ex and I did something similar to this with Home Depot drawers and open shelf units approximately a million years ago (circa 1990.) This build is much nicer, though. We just laid a giant piece of plywood- custom cut at HD - on top of our units. We bought some extra cubes to put in the middle to provide support, and just didn’t use the center area. Again, this build is superior. More work, but far superior results. Very nice!
PS: We used some of the rug anti-slip mats both under and on top of the plywood, to keep the board from slipping on the cabinets, and the mattress from slipping on top of the board.
This is the best one I saw! Not too high, with access to the whole under bed area, with no open shelving or sticking out handles. So good! If I'd ever move to a tiny house, I want my bed to look exactly like this! But with a headboard :D
As a seasoned builder of IKEA cabinets, i would recommend that all of the assembly is done first. Getting into tight corners and bending to such a degree is very difficult and painful, when you get older. Fabulous job 👍
This is the best IKEA storage bed hack on UA-cam! Thank you 😁
You teach better than my professors. I will definitely be trying this project in the summer, thank you so much for sharing this functionally aesthetic idea!
Great work my man!
Simple tips that could save others some heartache:
Mark the drill dept with a piece of tape on the actual drill.
Clamp together the cabinets before screwing them together.
If your plywood has surface damage, ask the store for a reduced prize and demand it if buying the nicer ones marked "interior plywood" or something like that.
Sidescrew the foundation and use the brackets to anchor the cabinets instead. Regular wood is much more forgiving that IKEAs particle boards.
Wow this blew my mind .. this is perfect for those room that don't have a closet or not enough space.
I absolutely LOVE it, this is perfect for my two boys and for the office as a sofa storage bed. Thank you, for sharing your creative mindset. -CR
This is the most eloquent video I've seen on a hack like this. Thank you!
Good job! Great idea. Excellent plan and execution. Thank you for sharing, and including pics of your cat!!
I like this idea, I would go for a twin tho and right against the wall, some cabinets other shelves maybe even drawer style.
We are about done with ours. We made some changes to it but for the most part the design came from this video. Thank you so much!
Love this idea & a queen size area would be great in my small apartment in Toowong, Queensland, Australia. Love the storage space free from dust & room for a few suitcases in the middle underneath. Shame your not in this part of the world to install this bed for me.
Very nice. We don't have that range of cabinets in the UK so I made a bed using KALLAX units, it worked out very well, we have boxes and drawers around the edge for storage and a large open are in the middle for bulky storage.
I was fascinated, watching you, build your platform bed. I know I could never do this, but I would love to have that bed. I’ve been shopping platform beds on Amazon and there is none as nice as yours. The secret space in the middle is ingenious. If I could show your video to a Handyman and have them build it, I would love that as well. You are so smart! Your bed is fabulous.
I will be moving in a few weeks and I’m so grateful for your instructional video! It was awesome! The content and presentation were extremely well done! Thanks again!
Omg you're a genius!!! Beautiful video as well. I love the hidden compartment!!!!
This is functional, practical and it looks GREAT!
Mad genius :D... epic build!
By far the best explained dyi and so easy to understand and best of all to breakdown for different size mattress..thank you
Thank you for helping me and my partner choose the perfect design and proper construction for the bed of our new apartment 😎💯🌹
That’s really cool and streamlined 😊
I would use heavy duty Velcro strips to help prevent the mattress from slipping
This is pretty genius.
Thanks
You can also checkout another version of my platform bed: ua-cam.com/video/QVU2aaBjoJg/v-deo.html
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!
Haha, you can also checkout another version of my platform bed: ua-cam.com/video/QVU2aaBjoJg/v-deo.html
By far the single best DIY storage bed video I've ever seen. THANK YOU! I now know how I want my bed to be made.
Man this is awesome, looks super sturdy, but probably expensive both in material cost and time/effort.
Actually if you bought the very thing he built at store it would cost way more than what it cost him to make it
Love this! Exactly what I was looking for, thank you for the detailed instructions and information, will be very helpful 🤩
Glad it was helpful!
Bout to move to NYC in a small apartment and his is going to SAVE ME!!! THANK YOU!
I was going to build something like this myself but knowing the wood prices have gone up alot. This might cost a lot less. Amazing vid by the way.
Subbed for the prominent kitty!
This is fantastic. I was looking at a storage bed made by a company and it was going to cost $3000! I will do this instead.
Thank you, this is the best I have seen and think I will incorporate this. I have a California king bed so I will need to make sure to adjust as needed.
Looking for this exact thing but in King size. Good work!
Excellent build!! I'm very impressed! Thank you for sharing.
Fantastic video! Well done
Cat in the beginning >>
you totally inspired me mate! great idea
Glad to hear it!
Brilliant idea and use of every inch below the bed, great work!! Would like to see what ideas you can put up for computer desks!!
My daughter wants a queen bed similar for storage but also wants a trundle bed under.
Great job and thanks for sharing.
Very clever idea! Great job! Thanks for sharing 👍.
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice idea 😊
This amazing! Thank you for detailed video)
How is the bed so far? Any updates or changes you wish you had made prior or it’s working out fine?
It's been perfectly fine so far
ein mega-cooles video! vielen dank für die inspiration!!! ich würde zwei dinge anders machen, bzw ergänzen: 1. am oberen ende statt der türen lieber schulbladen (ich hätte auch die nur-schubladen-variante gewählt, aber das preis-argument ergibt sinn). wenn du schubladen hast, kannst du mit einer auflagenplatte auf dem rahmen der oberen schublade eine art ausziehbaren nachtisch einfach aufbauen. bei bedarf rausziehen, wenn keinbedarf, schublade einfach wieder zu. und 2. wegen der matrazenbelüftung haben ja schon eininge was geschrieben, ich würde in die holzplatte, da wo die zwischenräume sind, mit einem großen bohrer belüftungslöcher setzen. verbessert die luftzirkulation und die funktion der platte bleibt erhalten. für die, die es mögen, wäre noch ein auf ähnlichem prinzip ruhendes kopfteil möglich.... aber ansonsten: genial gemacht! 🙂
Excellent video and explanation. Nice look as well. 👌
Watching from New Zealand 2022. Luv this! Thanks!
Great Job!
Amazing!!
Great video! I love the detail for every step!
I LOVE IT!!
Wow. Just amazing
Amazing video keep up the great work
Thank you, Shen! Since our bedroom got almost similar in size, I guess this is the best DIY bed with storage plan for me.
This is incredible!🥰🥰🥰 Thank you so much for such a clear performance and for the illustrations!😉
Love everything and am looking to build the bed myself . However add a headboard cuz overtime you will mess up the paint on the wall .
great job !
Nice work!
This is so good! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas! i’m insipired to do the same for my new home. Hopefully i’ll be able to do it successfully 😂
How do you keep the mattress from slipping?
Great tutorial!
It's heavy enough
I was thinking about doing the same, but with a little change, so the mattress would not move, by adding runners around it.
BTW, nice work! ❤👍
Thanks, you can also checkout another version of my platform bed: ua-cam.com/video/QVU2aaBjoJg/v-deo.html
so much helping tips on my project! THANK YOU,
Glad you enjoyed!
VERY nicely done
I really love this idea. Thank you for posting it.!
Thanks for sharing ..good tutorial I would love to have a platform bed
Amazing. Thank you for sharing.
I liked it but can you add another layer of cabinet and a lader for kids bedroom with same matters
Wow, this is impressive!
Amazing thank you love the cats
Excellent!
This looks DOPE
Wow! Very nice job! I wish I could do build a bed like that...
Best I’ve seen.
This is fantastic! Thanks for the great idea, Shawn! How is it holding up?
It's good, been used for 2+ years
had the same thing in mind
It would be great to be able to see how you are using the storage under the bed...
That's where the porn collection goes 🤫
Look what I found😜 GJ by the way
Nice build! But i have a question - how do/did you handle the air/moisture ventilation of the matress? I assume that if you tend to sweat a lot in summer, the matress tends to get moldy sooner or later? Did you have any experience with that?
I didn't do any thing for it, as we're living in a super dry area
Cool, I like all that storage?
Very cool. Thank you very much. ❤️🔥
Great video just bummed that they discontinued most the 20 inch tall ones you used.
😔
yes great job of explaination and question . is it hard to open cabinets with mattress
not hard, there're some tiny clearance
Great video
Brilliant
Hello very nice video , what program did you use at 0:32 , Thanks in advance
Thanks! I used Sketchup
Hello from England, Thank you for this detailed video. New subscriber to your channel.
Awesome!
I would love to know if you think it’s possible to add a bed frame to a design like this. Thank you again for the awesome video
No bed frame is needed if we have all those cabinets
@@ShawnCTech Doesn't the mattress move a lot?
@@TheJohnnyGeus Not really
thanks for this great tutorial!
very detailed video, thank you so much!. Just wondered which storage unit you used? It looks like the Besta range.
It's sektion
Genius