Went looking for a platform bed for my 8 year old son. Talk about sticker shock! I’d rather make your sturdy design out of solid wood! Thanks for taking the time to share this great design!
I did end up building this. It came out fantastic, looks great and my son loves it! The only thing I found with the material list is that he says to purchase 4 2x4x8. I purchased four, but only needed two. Other than that, materials and plans were spot on! Build it! You’ll like it!
Hello and thank you for your very helpful video. I am looking 4 a design to put in the back of my CargoVan conversion. I will put it in the back of the cargo area and it will be high enough to have a “garage” underneath the van so I can use This area for storage. I’m converting this van to use while I travel accross USA and perhaps Canada. I live in Northern Ca and I’ve looked at so many twin size bed versions but yours was very easy for me to understand and it will work best for my needs. Thanks again for great post.
I think that should be okay. I had someone about 200lb+ sleeping on it plus mattress with no problem. If you want to make it stronger, you might want to have wider/thicker slats.
do u remember what brand of wood/name and color this is for the bedframe itself (not the slats)? its beautiful and looks smooth, also because it may be cheaper than what I pick out. thanks!
I think it was standard Douglas fir (the cheapest) from Home depot. I really checked many pieces before choose what I liked :-). Also, really sanded well with a series of grits from course to smooth. Good thing is, it's still working so well and now it's used regularly. I stained it later and used a clear semi-gloss polyurethane layer on top of that.
@@luvurpassion thanks for the reply, now I know what kind of wood to buy and materials. I've never built anything a day in my life but this video makes me less intimidated 🤗
No harm in asking! :-) Otherwise, you want try without slanting it also. One alternative is to buy a circular saw, clamp the wood to a work table and cut it. Please use safety.
Thanks for watching our video. If you see the design at our website luvurpassion.com/diy-twin-platform-bed/, the weight is on the 2"x6" legs, not on screws or something like that. That makes is strong. I have personally tried it, it feels good and strong.
This is from the material list when I purchased: Rate Pcs Cost 2"x6"x8' stud $3.50 3 $10.50 2"x4"x8' $2.50 2 $5.00 1"x3"x8' $1.55 6 $9.30 Total: $24.80
@@titianarasputin I got it from HD last year before Thanksgiving before I needed an extra bed for my visiting family. I found the receipt :-). 2"x4" => 769887101001 2X4-96 KD-HT 2.38 1.5INX3.5IN-96IN KD PRIME WW STUD, and the 1"x3" => 090489910020 1X3-8 STRIP 0.656IN X 2.375IN X 96IN STRIP 5@1.58. Sorry if the price increased after that. Hope this helps to find the right lumber.
I think the lumber price is now 3x compared to when I built. A 2x4 at that time was $2, now I see more than $6, so I think you might be right with today's lumber price. :-(
Truly lumber price has been crazy. I think in my local HomeDepot sells 2x6x8 for about $11 now, it used to be around $3-4 when I built it. So, now the total lumber price must be at least 3x.
Went looking for a platform bed for my 8 year old son. Talk about sticker shock! I’d rather make your sturdy design out of solid wood! Thanks for taking the time to share this great design!
I did end up building this. It came out fantastic, looks great and my son loves it! The only thing I found with the material list is that he says to purchase 4 2x4x8. I purchased four, but only needed two. Other than that, materials and plans were spot on! Build it! You’ll like it!
I’m 15 and I still sleep on a twin I’m abt 5’9 and I like twin beds they are so small and just good haha
Great design for person living in dorm. Can disassemble and carry in a sedan car. Thank you for complete drawing with each piece of lumber.
Awesome video. I just finished making this bed. Very strong frame and looks great! Thanks!!
That’s awesome! Enjoy!
Hello and thank you for your very helpful video. I am looking 4 a design to put in the back of my CargoVan conversion. I will put it in the back of the cargo area and it will be high enough to have a “garage” underneath the van so I can use This area for storage. I’m converting this van to use while I travel accross USA and perhaps Canada. I live in Northern Ca and I’ve looked at so many twin size bed versions but yours was very easy for me to understand and it will work best for my needs. Thanks again for great post.
Thanks and glad that you liked it! Good luck on your project!
Thank you, this is precisely what I needed to make for my granddaughter!!! Worked out great!!!
So glad to hear! Hope she enjoys the bed!
❤ great video
Thank you for this...given me some great ideas 👍
Can you u give me more info what size did you cut for the legs and also what size lumber you used for the inside of the frame to hold the mattress
Awesome video
what weight do you think it can hold including the mattress? hoping for at least 350lbs so i can put it in guest bed room and not have to worry :)
I think that should be okay. I had someone about 200lb+ sleeping on it plus mattress with no problem. If you want to make it stronger, you might want to have wider/thicker slats.
Seems doable for a novice like moi...but need to make it 5 inches higher so it’s easier to clean and to make room For storage 👏👏❣
Enjoy the project! Making it higher makes sense!
25 bucks at 2019, 75 bucks at 2021
You are so right. Lumber price has been crazy. Hope it goes back to where it was.
lol
1000$ at 2025
Can u guys help me to pick the correct size of the screws in canada pls
Also what size is the leg attached
That's amazing!
Thanks!!! 😁😁😁
do u remember what brand of wood/name and color this is for the bedframe itself (not the slats)? its beautiful and looks smooth, also because it may be cheaper than what I pick out. thanks!
I think it was standard Douglas fir (the cheapest) from Home depot. I really checked many pieces before choose what I liked :-). Also, really sanded well with a series of grits from course to smooth. Good thing is, it's still working so well and now it's used regularly. I stained it later and used a clear semi-gloss polyurethane layer on top of that.
@@luvurpassion thanks for the reply, now I know what kind of wood to buy and materials. I've never built anything a day in my life but this video makes me less intimidated 🤗
Cool beats
When using the pocket hole jig your drill bit isn’t suppose to come out the other end. Makes it weaker
After you made the frame did you put the mattress in only or did you put in the box mattress as well?
With these beds, it's not necessary to use a box frame, just the mattress.
You don't need a bed frame/spring, you can directly put mattress on it.
can you request home depot or lowes to cut those leg pieces slanted like that? I don't have a saw :(
No harm in asking! :-) Otherwise, you want try without slanting it also. One alternative is to buy a circular saw, clamp the wood to a work table and cut it. Please use safety.
How long are the legs of the bed?
They are 2"x6" studs and I cut them about 8" at the bottom with an angle to make it stronger.
Nice design !
Thank you!
Is this twin xl?
I think the design will work but the size you can do accordingly.
Thank you king
How much weight the bed can carry? is it strong?
Thanks for watching our video. If you see the design at our website luvurpassion.com/diy-twin-platform-bed/, the weight is on the 2"x6" legs, not on screws or something like that. That makes is strong. I have personally tried it, it feels good and strong.
Thanks you 2022☺️❤️❤️❤️
Yeah! I should update that it was in 2019 price!
Thanks! $70 in 2024
This is closer to 60 USD for the lumber alone, not 25.
This is from the material list when I purchased:
Rate Pcs Cost
2"x6"x8' stud $3.50 3 $10.50
2"x4"x8' $2.50 2 $5.00
1"x3"x8' $1.55 6 $9.30
Total: $24.80
@@luvurpassion what store can you get lumber this cheap and what decade?
@@titianarasputin I got it from HD last year before Thanksgiving before I needed an extra bed for my visiting family. I found the receipt :-). 2"x4" => 769887101001 2X4-96 KD-HT 2.38 1.5INX3.5IN-96IN KD PRIME WW STUD, and the 1"x3" => 090489910020 1X3-8 STRIP 0.656IN X 2.375IN X 96IN STRIP 5@1.58. Sorry if the price increased after that. Hope this helps to find the right lumber.
@@luvurpassion yup prices have more than doubled since then.
@@titianarasputin some almost doubled just last summer..
Cost 100$ not 25$. still a great build
I think the lumber price is now 3x compared to when I built. A 2x4 at that time was $2, now I see more than $6, so I think you might be right with today's lumber price. :-(
Limber prices on 2024 lmao
You should have to learn more
Something in the world must of went awry, in Feb 2024 it's $125 ***Let's Go Brandon***
Back to the drawing board😢
This is not true
Are you talking about the cost to build it? Yes, the lumber price has increased to 3x to what it used to be when I built.
A 2x6x8 board cost $25 lmao
Truly lumber price has been crazy. I think in my local HomeDepot sells 2x6x8 for about $11 now, it used to be around $3-4 when I built it. So, now the total lumber price must be at least 3x.
Im calling BS for the under 25 bucks
You are right. When I did it it was for under $25 but the lumber price has increased insanely after that. Hopefully it will come down soon.