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You can build your own platform bed if
you follow some simple instructions. Stylish and practical, the platform bed offers many benefits. This sleek and modern type of bed is also a great space saver, with extra storage underneath. In addition to its minimalist look, the platform bed is very comfortable and affordable. It is an appropriate type of bed for the young professional with an eye on the budget, a style-conscious adolescent, or a toddler who likes to keep his toys close by. Best of all, it’s easy to build a platform bed yourself from scratch. Here are some tips you’ll find helpful if you want to do it yourself. First, a platform bed is composed of three major parts: the platform, the headboard, and storage boxes. Materials for a Platform Bed The two main types of wood used to make a platform bed are poplar and plywood. Poplar wood is used for the stile, mullion, rail, cap, facing, and platform edge. Plywood is used for the panel, divider, back, top/bottom, end, toe kick face, toe kick end, cleat, and platform. A circular saw with a speed square is recommended to ensure precision cutting. You’ll need a large flat table to rest the wood on when you’re cutting and gluing the parts. In addition to the wood, you’ll need sandpaper, joining plates, woodscrews, finish nails, carpenter’s glue, latex primer, and enamel. Of course, you'll also need a hammer, a drill or automatic screwdriver, and a sander, unless you’re sanding by hand. You’ll find detailed step-by-step plans for different styles of platform beds online at Ask the Builder, Popular Mechanic, and similar websites. Different plans cover the needs of different people. For example, you might want a low-lying platform bed, in which case you might want to skip the storage boxes. You can customize your platform bed to suit your needs and taste. That’s the beauty of building your own!
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