How to make a cinder block bed?
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Hi Tina, here's a tutorial! https://www.instructables.com/id/Cinder-Block-Bed-Frame-Storage-Bed/
This web site will give you all the instructions https://www.hunker.com/13403456/how-to-build-a-platform-bed-with-cinder-blocks-and-no-tools
use this idea minus back then put plywood over 4x4s for much more solid support https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98mgYmrk0wY another https://www.cheercrank.com/cool-diy-cinder-block-bench/ also adjust height to what works or use combination of different cinder blocks 4x8x16" 6x8x16"and 8x8x16" or even fancier cement blocks are available in place of cinder blocks https://www.google.com/search?q=decorative+concrete+blocks&safe=active&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS750US750&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=KQqhMs6S7wSorM%253A%252C3fgKYeNxKRQc_M%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kRG6haBcvCnmqZCFSm71UZ1YY49lQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj5vd3w0dfhAhWdJDQIHeTBCx0Q9QEwBXoECAkQDg#imgrc=KQqhMs6S7wSorM:
Tina, I found...15 Inventive Beds You Can Make Yourself
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/sweet-dreams-15-inventive-beds-you-can-make-yourself-45808
When you assemble your cinderblock bed, put it on 3/4" plywood so it does not scratch the floor. And have the blocks inset so toes do not get stubbed (about 3").
You could also assemble a wood box around it to make it look better.