These plans show you how to construct simple toddler DIY platform bed frames ... Try out this model, which has easy instructions and leaves plenty of room for ...
Hi Cynthia. I'm a Cynthia too. You could hang a platform bed from the ceiling. What boy (or girl) wouldn't like that? Use a stud finder to locate the studs to hang the bed from.
I would choose a theme of something that he really likes but will grow with him as he matures. Then paint or stain the bed in a finish that will be versatile with that and decorate the room with accent pieces of his hobby or passion.
I did my son's room with vintage car accents and used cherry wood stain when he was a teen. I actually kept it after he moved out for about 5 years. Even after his sister took over the room as a sewing room. We just removed the accent pieces, he took with him when he moved, and didn't have to re paint the room. Now it's a guest room for when they visit, same color scheme just new bed & bedding.
You can build one from pallets. My daughter and her fiance got pallets where paper was delivered. They seem to be the cleanest. They staked two layers and then put a piece of 1/2" plywood on top and then a mattress. Pallet beds are popular right now.
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Easy teen platform bed:
https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/easiest-teen-platform-bed
Hi Cynthia, I hope this gives you some ideas for your platform bed. Good luck with your project. www.familyhandyman.com › Bedroom
10 Awesome DIY Platform Bed Designs - The Family Handyman
These plans show you how to construct simple toddler DIY platform bed frames ... Try out this model, which has easy instructions and leaves plenty of room for ...
Hi Cynthia. I'm a Cynthia too.
You could hang a platform bed from the ceiling. What boy (or girl) wouldn't like that? Use a stud finder to locate the studs to hang the bed from.
Hope this helps:
https://www.hometalk.com/28780880/diy-platform-bed-with-floating-night-stands?expand_all_questions=1
DIY Platform Bed With Floating Night Stands
Here's some more inspiration
https://www.hometalk.com/27819376/build-your-own-platform-bed-frame-diy
Build Your Own Platform Bed Frame DIY
Hello! There are lots of platform bed ideas here:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=platform%20bed
I would choose a theme of something that he really likes but will grow with him as he matures. Then paint or stain the bed in a finish that will be versatile with that and decorate the room with accent pieces of his hobby or passion.
I did my son's room with vintage car accents and used cherry wood stain when he was a teen. I actually kept it after he moved out for about 5 years. Even after his sister took over the room as a sewing room. We just removed the accent pieces, he took with him when he moved, and didn't have to re paint the room. Now it's a guest room for when they visit, same color scheme just new bed & bedding.
Cynthia: Teens would LOVE this!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNlPgNBYvDQ
We built a platform bed for under $50 AND have free, downloadable PDF plans for you to build it yourself! https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/how-to-build-a-platform-bed-for-50/
Search YouTube for ‘darbin orver platform bed’. This is a quick and strong plan.
You can build one from pallets. My daughter and her fiance got pallets where paper was delivered. They seem to be the cleanest. They staked two layers and then put a piece of 1/2" plywood on top and then a mattress. Pallet beds are popular right now.
Here is one way: https://www.hometalk.com/28780880/diy-platform-bed-with-floating-night-stands
DIY Platform Bed With Floating Night Stands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_ArJE4ZlLs
How about this one?
https://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2012/01/pb-teen-inspired-platform-bed.html