How can I make my own unique platform bed?
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Hello I'm Jennifer I luv your projects. I have a queen sized mattress & box spring, I want to make a platform that's my own, I luv Vines of flowers and butterfly's, I need to know how thick the board should be under the mattress & can I place some hinges to lift mattress up to store big blankets under ? What do you think ?
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Are you wanting a Murphy bed that lifts up into a wall cabinet or a platform bed?
The thickness requirements for plywood vary depending on the type of mattress. Plywood thinner than 3/4 inch should not be used, as it will not be strong enough to hold the weight of a bed mattress and a person lying down. The plywood can be exactly 3/4 inch thick, but ideally, it should be thicker.
You could also add pull out drawers under the mattress instead of having to lift the mattress to store items. Make them out of ply, add runners to keep them in place and add wheels to the bottom.
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Hope this helps.
http://www.ana-white.com/search/node/Platform%20bed
http://www.ana-white.com/2012/09/queen-size-fillman-storage-bed
http://www.ana-white.com/2011/09/farmhouse-storage-bed-storage-drawers
I would make a frame with 2x4s (or larger) and then place 3/4" plywood on top. Instead of lifting mattress and top, I would incorporate drawers into the base.
I made my base out of 2X8 boards with 1/2" plywood on top. I placed 2 sections of X's made from 2X8's under the plywood for support.