{"id":831,"date":"2025-06-25T23:12:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/build-a-queen-size-storage-bed\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T14:42:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T06:42:15","slug":"build-a-queen-size-storage-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/?p=831","title":{"rendered":"Build A Queen Size Storage Bed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\"><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-before-post\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<p><i>Learn how to maximize on space and organization by building this queen size storage bed with platform lift hardware. \u00a0The platform lift allows you to easily store totes, luggage, and more!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8290 size-large\" title=\"Learn how to maximize on space and organization by building this queen size storage bed with platform lift hardware. \u00a0The platform lift allows you to easily store totes, luggage, and more!\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-1024x683.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Are you in the need for a little more storage and organization in your life? \u00a0I\u2019m pretty sure we can all raise our hands on that one. \u00a0Recently, my mom downsized and had a new house built. \u00a0To go along with her new house, she wanted to also update her furniture. \u00a0She asked if I could build a new bed for her guest room and I knew that with downsizing, she\u2019d also benefit from having a little extra storage space. \u00a0I built this queen size storage bed for her using <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>hardware my friends at Rockler<\/strong><\/span> kindly sent over and the result is amazing! \u00a0This isn\u2019t your average storage bed, though. \u00a0It can hold everything from totes to blankets, even luggage! \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Follow along as I take you through the steps of building this bed and also share with you some modifications I made to it along the way. \u00a0I\u2019ve put together <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>PRINTABLE PLANS<\/strong><\/span> that give you the materials list as well as the step by step tutorial. \u00a0This tutorial does not include instructions on how to build the metal bed frame, but you can find them in the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>downloadable hardware instructions<\/strong><\/span>. \u00a0I\u2019ll give you a tip, pay no attention to the written instructions for the bed frame. \u00a0Just look at the pictures:)<\/p>\n<h2>How To Build A Storage Bed Video<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xsqz4ns9dIA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>I know everyone doesn\u2019t like to read step by step tutorials. \u00a0To make it easy, I put together a video to accompany the step by step project tutorial for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Prepping The Wood To Build The Bed<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8299\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201000%20598'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Queen Storage Bed First Steps\" width=\"1000\" height=\"598\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Queen-Storage-Bed-First-Steps.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Queen-Storage-Bed-First-Steps-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Queen-Storage-Bed-First-Steps-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Queen-Storage-Bed-First-Steps-400x239.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Queen-Storage-Bed-First-Steps.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Before I got started with the building of the bed, I needed to cut down my materials. \u00a0To cut the plywood down into manageable sizes before moving on to my table saw, I used my <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Kreg Rip-Cut<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0. \u00a0I predrilled pocket holes in the larger plywood panels with my <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>R3 jig<\/strong><\/span>, and also cut down the dimensional lumber on my miter saw. \u00a0I milled down knotty alder to build this project, but I\u2019ve drawn up the plans to use dimensional lumber you can purchase at your local home improvement store.<\/p>\n<h2>Building The Sideboards and Headboard<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8298\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201000%20598'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"building the sideboards and headboard\" width=\"1000\" height=\"598\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/building-the-sideboards-and-headboard.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/building-the-sideboards-and-headboard-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/building-the-sideboards-and-headboard-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/building-the-sideboards-and-headboard-400x239.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/building-the-sideboards-and-headboard.jpg\"><\/h2>\n<p>Once all of my wood was cut down to size, it was time to build the sideboards and headboard. \u00a0I used wood glue and 1 1\/4\u2033 brad nails to add the trim to the sideboard pieces. \u00a0Next, I moved on to building the headboard. \u00a0I drilled 1 1\/2\u2033 pocket holes into the horizontal pieces of the headboard frame, then attached them to the vertical posts using 2 1\/2\u2033 pocket screws and wood glue. \u00a0Once the frame was built, I moved on to attaching the face panel. \u00a0The panel sits flush with the back edge of the frame, so I put some wood underneath the panel to raise it to that level, then attached it with 1 1\/4\u2033 pocket screws.<\/p>\n<h2>Adding Trim To The Footboard<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8302\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"adding trim to footboard\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adding-trim-to-footboard.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adding-trim-to-footboard-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adding-trim-to-footboard-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adding-trim-to-footboard.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The vertical trim pieces on the footboard overlap the trim on the sideboards. \u00a0I needed to dry fit the entire bed platform to determine exactly where the vertical trim pieces on the footboard would go. \u00a0I attached them with wood glue and 1 1\/4\u2033 brad nails, then measured and cut to fit the horizontal trim pieces.<\/p>\n<h2>Attaching Cove Moulding And Filling Holes<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8297\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20461'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"adding cove moulding and filling nail holes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adding-cove-moulding-and-filling-nail-holes-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adding-cove-moulding-and-filling-nail-holes-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adding-cove-moulding-and-filling-nail-holes-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adding-cove-moulding-and-filling-nail-holes-1200x541.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adding-cove-moulding-and-filling-nail-holes-400x180.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adding-cove-moulding-and-filling-nail-holes.jpg 2000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adding-cove-moulding-and-filling-nail-holes-1024x461.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>To give the bed a little more of a finished look, I decided to add cove moulding to the inside edges of the trim. \u00a0Given that I was using knotty alder and not pine, I made my own moulding. \u00a0If using pine for this project, you can easily find sticks of cove moulding at your local Home Depot. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once all of the moulding was added. \u00a0I filled all of the nail holes, then sanded everything down to prep for stain.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Attach The Top Board To The Headboard And Footboard<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8300\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201000%20598'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Attaching top board to footboard\" width=\"1000\" height=\"598\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Attaching-top-board-to-footboard.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Attaching-top-board-to-footboard-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Attaching-top-board-to-footboard-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Attaching-top-board-to-footboard-400x239.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Attaching-top-board-to-footboard.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I attached a 2\u00d73 to the top of the headboard and footboard, again to add more detail and dimension to the project. \u00a0To attach them, I used a countersink drill bit to drill the pilot holes for the screws. \u00a0I then flipped the 2\u00d73 over and added glue where it would meet with the top of the headboard and footboard. \u00a0I clamped it in place and attached it with 2 1\/2\u2033 wood screws, then plugged the holes with 1\/4\u2033 dowels to hide the screws. \u00a0Once the glue was dry, I sawed off the ends and sanded them smooth.<\/p>\n<h2>Paint Or Stain?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8303\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Staining Bed\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Staining-Bed.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Staining-Bed-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Staining-Bed-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Staining-Bed.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>For this project, I stained it in a golden oak stain. \u00a0The warm tones look beautiful with the knotty alder. \u00a0I applied three coats of polyurethane once the stain was dry. \u00a0This storage bed would also look absolutely gorgeous painted white or a light grey. \u00a0Possibly even distressed paint.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<h2>How To Assemble The Bed<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8296\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201000%20611'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"building bed pedestal\" width=\"1000\" height=\"611\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/building-bed-pedestal.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/building-bed-pedestal-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/building-bed-pedestal-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/building-bed-pedestal-820x500.jpg 820w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/building-bed-pedestal-400x244.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/building-bed-pedestal.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The bed was assembled in place, so we took all of the pieces to my mom\u2019s house. \u00a0I assembled platform frame first, attaching the head and foot pieces with 1 1\/4\u2033 pocket screws. \u00a0I attached the center divider, next. \u00a0To attach the cleats to the foot of the bed, I used wood glue and 2 1\/2\u2033 wood screws.<\/p>\n<h2>Attach The Headboard<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8304\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching headboard to platform\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-headboard-to-platform.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-headboard-to-platform-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-headboard-to-platform-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-headboard-to-platform.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The headboard is attached from the inside of the pedestal. \u00a0I attached it using 1 1\/4\u2033 screws, but 2\u2033 screws would work great for this. \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Attaching The Lift Mechanism<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8295\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201000%20611'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching lift mechanism to side cleats\" width=\"1000\" height=\"611\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-lift-mechanism-to-side-cleats.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-lift-mechanism-to-side-cleats-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-lift-mechanism-to-side-cleats-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-lift-mechanism-to-side-cleats-820x500.jpg 820w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-lift-mechanism-to-side-cleats-400x244.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-lift-mechanism-to-side-cleats.jpg\"><\/h2>\n<p>To attach the lift mechanism to the bed, I followed the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>recommendations on the hardware instructions<\/strong><\/span>. \u00a0I used the hardware as a guide to drill pilot holes into the cleats. \u00a0Next, I flipped the cleats over and used a 1\u2033 forstner drill bit to bore a hole 1\/8\u2033 deep. \u00a0I used a 25\/64\u2033 drill bit to drill larger holes where I\u2019d drilled pilot holes. \u00a0I inserted the tee nuts then attached the lift mechanisms.<\/p>\n<h2>Installing The Lift Mechanism and Cleats<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8301\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching side cleats to bed platform\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-side-cleats-to-bed-platform.jpg 750w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-side-cleats-to-bed-platform-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-side-cleats-to-bed-platform-400x225.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-side-cleats-to-bed-platform.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I used 1 1\/4\u2033 wood screws to install the cleats to the inside face of the platform sideboards. \u00a0The cleats are installed flush with the top of the sideboard.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Modify The Bed Hardware<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8294\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201000%20322'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"bed hardware modifications\" width=\"1000\" height=\"322\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bed-hardware-modifications.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bed-hardware-modifications-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bed-hardware-modifications-768x247.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bed-hardware-modifications-400x129.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bed-hardware-modifications.jpg\"><\/h2>\n<p>The instructions for the actual bed hardware are not very good. \u00a0They require quite a bit of guesswork and we ended up having to modify the hardware a bit. \u00a0The cleats bring the lift mechanisms in too far so that they do not line up with the holes in the metal bed frame. \u00a0We ran to Home Depot and bought a punched angle brace that we attached to each of the lift arms. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The angle brace attaches to the bed frame, so we used the holes in the brace as a guide to drill holes into the bed frame using a 25\/64\u2033 drill bit. \u00a0The hardware comes with nuts and bolts to attach the bed frame to the lift mechanism. \u00a0I used this hardware to attach the frame to the brace.<\/p>\n<h2>Installing The Gas Struts and Handles<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8293\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201000%20322'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching gas struts and handles\" width=\"1000\" height=\"322\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-gas-struts-and-handles.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-gas-struts-and-handles-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-gas-struts-and-handles-768x247.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-gas-struts-and-handles-400x129.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/attaching-gas-struts-and-handles.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I attached the gas struts to the lift mechanism, then attached the handles to the foot of the bed frame. \u00a0One handle also goes at the head of the bed frame to support the mattress when the platform is lifted.<\/p>\n<h2>Queen Size Storage Bed With Platform Lift<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8312 size-large\" title=\"Learn how to maximize on space and organization by building this queen size storage bed with platform lift hardware. \u00a0The platform lift allows you to easily store totes, luggage, and more!\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Queen Size Storage Bed\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0025-1-1024x683.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8313 size-large\" title=\"Learn how to maximize on space and organization by building this queen size storage bed with platform lift hardware. \u00a0The platform lift allows you to easily store totes, luggage, and more!\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Queen Storage Platform Lift Bed\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0042-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0042-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0042-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0042-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0042-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0042-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0042-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0042-1024x683.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8314 size-large\" title=\"Learn how to maximize on space and organization by building this queen size storage bed with platform lift hardware. \u00a0The platform lift allows you to easily store totes, luggage, and more!\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Queen Platform Lift Bed Raised\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0044-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0044-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0044-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0044-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0044-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0044-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0044-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/edited-0044-1024x683.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>There is so much to love about this storage bed. \u00a0It has tons of space to store blankets, totes, and even luggage! \u00a0I\u2019m a tad jealous that this is at my mom\u2019s house and not for me! \u00a0It\u2019s a great addition to any guest room, but really it could be perfect for any bedroom. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to build this bed yourself, make sure that you <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>DOWNLOAD THE PRINTABLE PLANS<\/strong><\/span>! \u00a0They include the materials needed, cut list, and detailed diagram instructions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8316 size-full\" title=\"Learn how to maximize on space and organization by building this queen size storage bed with platform lift hardware. \u00a0The platform lift allows you to easily store totes, luggage, and more!\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"How To Build A Queen Size Storage Bed\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/How-To-Build-A-Queen-Size-Storage-Bed.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/How-To-Build-A-Queen-Size-Storage-Bed-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/How-To-Build-A-Queen-Size-Storage-Bed-400x600.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/How-To-Build-A-Queen-Size-Storage-Bed.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>DISCLOSURE: \u00a0I was provided product for this project. 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