Under bed storage system

by Vicki T

+60

Answered

I saw this under bed storage idea on pinterest. When I click the image to get more info nothing happens. I am trying to find out what I would use in order to lift the mattress. Where would I purchase such a mechanism? Hoping someone out there has the solution for me.

this is the photo I saw on pinterest.

60 answers

Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jul 29, 2012
Here you go Vicki, Just what the bed bugs ordered! http://storagebeds.com/products-page/storage-beds

Helpful Reply
Becky H on Jul 29, 2012
You know...........that might be handy for waking the teenager and getting them moving in the mornings. 8-)

Helpful Reply
Sharron W on Jul 29, 2012
@Becky LOL! This is a great idea...but I already have storage under mine...

Helpful Reply
Sharron W on Jul 29, 2012
Whoa these are Pricier than I ever would have thought!

Helpful Reply

Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jul 29, 2012
Heck I could have used this when I was young to hide my girlfriends from my parents. Your correct Sharron, the kits are expensive. But considering what space costs these days, it really is not to bad when you think about what your gaining.

Helpful Reply
Z on Jul 29, 2012
I did some research and couldn't find a source for "Gas Strut Bed Brackets / Bed Hinge" anywhere other than in the UK. There has to be somewhere here that sells them I would think. One place did have international delivery, but I can't find a US Dollar price. http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/bed-hinge-mechanism

Helpful Reply
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jul 29, 2012
My first post Becky has them in AZ and Washington. in case you missed it.

Helpful Reply
Sharron W on Jul 30, 2012
@Woodbridge LOL, HaHaHa "used this when I was young to hide my girlfriends from my parents." What self respecting girl would hide under a bed....Uh never mind...I DID say self respecting didn't I....LOL

Helpful Reply
Z on Jul 30, 2012
Thanks WE. I thought that was just for the whole bed, but in looking again I see you can order just the hardware kit for $149.95 plus shipping (only $15.20 to NE). Not sure how much you'd save once you added the lumber needed, but I bet it would certainly be worth it if you have the skills and someone to help put it together.

Helpful Reply

Hometipster.com on Jul 30, 2012
That's a great idea! What a great way to create storage space. I've actually seen staircases where the treads are draws that pull out for storage, which I thought was really neat.

Helpful Reply
Z on Jul 30, 2012
I've seen that too HT. I've been thinking about this since I saw it and the more I think about it the more I think I'd rather have "drawers" that I can slide out to store things in under the bed. Much easier than lifting the whole bed. We have plenty of room to pull them out so no worries there. I have four of the under the bed on wheels containers and they are working for what I need now so I'll stick with them until we have the time to build our new beds.

Helpful Reply
Carol S on Jul 30, 2012
Go the an automative store - I think hydraulic hood pistons could be retrofitted -- Hey - you know you may even find them at a junk yard - cheap! For safety sake put 2 hood support rods while you are at it.

Helpful Reply
Z on Jul 30, 2012
Carol, that's the way I originally started my search for them thinking of the hatch back Pinto I had in my youth.

Helpful Reply
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jul 30, 2012
The issue with using those pistons is they do not offer enough push power to lift and hold something such as a bed and support frame. You would need several of them to work. While they may hold up a 150 pound hatch back door you have not only additional weight to think about with the bed and all, but also the length of the bed applying more weight over a larger area.

Helpful Reply
- Penny on Oct 02, 2014
  @Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com Some vehicle hoods have no rams but lift & have a support arm that locks into a catch in the hood. That might work with your idea for this.
  
  Helpful
Vicki T on Jul 30, 2012
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and links. I haven't decided if this is the way I will go yet but I thought it was an interesting option. I didn't consider the storage drawer idea until Becky mentioned them. I may be able to have someone build me the platform for the bed and do the drawers to fit gaining just as much storage as the bed in the picture. I had never seen that type of bed before. As for going to the auto store or junk yard for the pistons I don't think it would be such a good idea. My last two vehicles had both hood pistons wear out and become useless a few years into owning them and I would worry they would wear out on the bed also.

Helpful Reply
Z on Jul 30, 2012
Vicki you might like this plan for a bed with storage drawers by Ana White. It could be easily altered to have the drawers go either all the way through or to the middle. Be sure to scroll down... http://ana-white.com/2011/09/farmhouse-storage-bed-storage-drawers

Helpful Reply
Lea6941 on Jul 31, 2012
what a wonderful idea!

Helpful Reply
Danielle B on Jul 31, 2012
Check out the Murphy beds!

Helpful Reply
Jeanette S on Jul 31, 2012
I saw a platform bed built on one of those TV shows where the bed was sectioned off and baskets that pulled out on both sides in a couple of sections. A couple of sections were left open all the way through for storage of things like surfboards or skis! I thought this was fantastic for all the gear some teen agers have! You could actually build the bed high enough to make rather larger storage bins on wheels to fit.

Helpful Reply
A Walk in the Countryside on Jul 31, 2012
You can check camper dealerships/parts. The beds in the travel trailers are like this. We have one is ours and it is a lot of storage underneath.

Helpful Reply
KMS Woodworks on Jul 31, 2012
http://www.alibaba.com/product-tp/117483891/Promo_Gas_Lift_Storage_Bed.html I set up our guest room bed with a simple 2 x 4 frame that is tall enough to accommodate the rubbermaid storage bins we use for our camping gear..they simply slide in or out. The frame is hidden by a bed skirt.

Helpful Reply
JANIS S on Jul 31, 2012
Great idea I want to do it.

Helpful Reply
Colleen Schake on Oct 02, 2014
they also have these beds on wayfair

Helpful Reply
Susan E on Oct 02, 2014
This is a bed used in RV's. Try an RV web site.

Helpful Reply
Kay Ellen Tomlinson on Oct 02, 2014
Try these guys. it is the same sort of thing as the Ikea storage bed. http://www.selbywallbedsystems.com/Blank.html

Helpful Reply
IamDeirdre on Oct 02, 2014
I did a reverse image search and found others were wondering the same thing. Try here: http://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/1d8699/any_idea_how_i_could_make_this_bed/

Helpful Reply
Sheila on Oct 02, 2014
If you want to build your own the mechanism is sold at Rockler.com. It is a woodworkers hardware site. If you want to buy one Amazon.com carries them. I had one under a queen bed in an Rv. It is very easy to lift.

Helpful Reply
Sheila on Oct 02, 2014
Best part is since the platform goes to the floor no dust gets under the bed.😍

Helpful Reply
Marg Caputo on Oct 02, 2014
You could also try auto stores. Those hydrolic arms lift car trunks.

Helpful Reply
Nance Freeman on Oct 02, 2014
These kind of beds are in 5th Wheel travel trailers. My sister has a 5th Wheels and under her bed it stores lots of things A camper sales place may be able to tell you where tot get this. Great idea.

Helpful Reply
Lrjones on Oct 02, 2014
For this type of bed, search...... the internet with search term ---> ""Aurora Platform Bed with lift"" (or "lift system")

Helpful Reply
Rose on Oct 03, 2014
Couldn't you use the lift hinges in the back of a car for this?

Helpful Reply
Glyniss M on Oct 04, 2014
I have wondered if the springs on a staight flat garage door would work. My grandparents had that type of garage door and I remember it opening like that...

Helpful Reply
Susan E on Oct 05, 2014
The one shown is a $300 kit. You can find the struts at Amazon.com for $24. http://smile.amazon.com/SUSPA®-Spring-Strut-Shock-C16-08054/dp/B0041EBSX4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412521267&sr=8-1&keywords=rv+bed+struts. Read the reviews. Of course you have to get brackets, build the box, and hinge the top, but there must be a video on YouTube.

Helpful Reply
Lrjones on Oct 05, 2014
Ohh yeaahhh OK.. What about those springs and hinges from an attic door with the steps that pull down... We had one up north in our house... (In FL now and haven't see those here)...but I'm sure home depot guys would help you... I'm sure they have heard this question a bunch of times!! -Linda

Helpful Reply
Lrjones on Oct 05, 2014
BTW.. I love this site!

Helpful Reply
Audrey Pierce on Oct 05, 2014
Maybe something like storm door closers but heavy duty like for commercial buildings?

Helpful Reply
- Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Oct 06, 2014
  @Audrey Pierce Nice suggestion, however these door closing devices will prevent the top from staying up. Closers are designed to slow the closing of the door while controlling the door. The lift devices that everyone is speaking about has a spring inside that takes the weight off of the cover so it will stay up and takes the weight off of the cover making it easy to open.
  
  Helpful
Susan on Oct 25, 2014
We have a king size built in bed in our master bedroom, this would be great since I always have to recruit my Hubby to lift it every time I need to get my Christmas decorations out from underneath.

Helpful Reply
Liz Meek on Nov 10, 2014
These types of beds are common in RV's.

Helpful Reply
UdyRegan on Jan 06, 2015
I have a friend who uses this bed as well! And you'd be surprised at how quickly the storage space under there gets filled up when things start racking up in your house! At least it's concealed and out of sight hey?

Helpful Reply
Jamie D on Jan 11, 2015
http://resourcefurniture.com

Helpful Reply
Linda McLellan on Jan 25, 2015
All rv trailers have under bed storage like this

Helpful Reply
Letty on Jan 25, 2015
RVs have these beds. I had one, where the hydrolic assists in lifting but not in keeping it open. I had to use a bat so it wouldn't fall on me. The one we have right now stays open on its own. Keep an eye out for that. You want to make sure it supports your mattress weight and not fall on you.

Helpful Reply
Lori Ellis on Jan 25, 2015
IKEA has this bed

Helpful Reply
Valerie Hammond on Jan 25, 2015
Murphy bed kit

Helpful Reply
JinxM8l& on Jan 25, 2015
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40249876/

Helpful Reply
Edith Valdez on Jan 26, 2015
My sister got a bed like this from Ikia.

Helpful Reply
LeiLani on Feb 05, 2015
MALM storage bed - Ikea - of course! LOL

Helpful Reply
Gigi on Feb 05, 2015
That looks like the gizmo used on our bed in our RV. It was a queen size bed and I stored all my fabric under the mattress. Wonderful storage. Didn't think of it in a house but a good idea if space is at a premium. Go to one of those large RV stores. Can't remember the name.

Helpful Reply
MarkSindone on Mar 06, 2015
Wouldn't most hardware stores have hinges that can help you get the storage function you want? Just be careful that you get one that can support the weight of the bed!

Helpful Reply
Susan on Mar 09, 2015
Check your local RV supply store. Many RVs are equipped with this type of lift.

Helpful Reply
Barbara on Apr 14, 2015
I'm also interested in doing this at our vacation home. You can order the kit here: http://storagebeds.com/products-page/diy-kits/storage-bed-hardware-kit/

Helpful Reply
Melina on Apr 15, 2015
I bought mine through a manufacturer that builds motor homes.

Helpful Reply
Diane Fairbanks on Jul 31, 2015
IKEA makes a bed that has this feature for a reasonable price

Helpful Reply
Suzi tyler on Aug 16, 2015
I just saw it at IKEA! Suzi

Helpful Reply
Jan T on Aug 24, 2015
I purchased this style bed, matching headboard and queen sized mattress from a company in Mesa, Arizona. I believe the store was called "Lift and Store". The owner was very nice and it has been run for many years. They have some really great space saving ideas. You can google the name and find it for sure.

Helpful Reply
- Janettey on Nov 15, 2015
  @Jan T Thats cool cuz I am in Mesa. thanks for the tip.
  
  Helpful
Larry Dobbins on Mar 22, 2016
Rockler.com has something like this. Search on "Bed Lift". Prices start at $130. You'll need to know the weight of your mattress and it's supporting platrom frame (no box frame matress allowed) to get the mechanism with the appropriate lifting power -- not to much and not to little!

Helpful Reply
Paula on May 08, 2017

Rockwell tools has mechanism

Helpful Reply
Irma De Andino on Aug 16, 2017

i found this, i may use it soon..
https://www.woodcraft.com/products/selby-bed-storage-gas-piston-lift-mechanism-36-110-lb-capacity-set-of-2?gclid=CjwKCAjw2s_MBRA5EiwAmWIac0p0VuYfemwcDzH7Jwmzf9JRLr_LaWaxPSQTxBcKcsfyJqFtt6CASRoC8DwQAvD_BwE

Helpful Reply
Shay McCann on Aug 25, 2017

Where can I purchase this bed at not the mattress ?

Helpful Reply

Related Discussions

Vinyl plank flooring vs pergo (laminate)

Lynn Turnbull Answered 6 days ago

I currently have stinky dirty carpeting in my living room and I want to replace it with a durable flooring that can stand up to dogs and kids.

See Answers

How to remove popcorn ceiling that has been painted?

Quilter2 Answered on Feb 06, 2024

Does having a paint over a popcorn ceiling change how I'd remove the popcorn ceiling?

See Answers

Where is a good, honest place to buy mattresses?

Roslyn Answered on Mar 08, 2024

See Answers

How to apply peel and stick wallpaper?

Melissa Answered on Jan 29, 2024

I want to spruce up my walls with peel-and-stick wallpaper. Has anyone used this before and can advise me as to how to apply it properly?

See Answers

How to stain wood floor?

Honny GrownFolk Will Answered on Jan 29, 2024

I've heard staining is a good technique for updating floors. So how do I stain my wood floor?

See Answers

Curb side find! What would you do?

Alicia Gillentine Carr Answered on Oct 06, 2023

I found this in the curb this morning on my way to work. Needless to say I'm late :) does anyone know anything about this piece? What would you do with it? Paint? Res... See more

216

See Answers

Help please! What color for the front door?

Lynn Ware Answered on Nov 22, 2023

We're remodeling this 1930's house. We have a new red metal roof & plan to keep the white siding. What would you suggest as a front door color? I love bright, bold co... See more

help please what color for the front door

See Answers

Under bed storage system

Suggested Project Book

18 String Art Ideas That You'll Want To Hang In Your Home

Other

More

Under bed storage system

Suggested Project Book