How do I make my bedroom more functional and organized?




I want to build or make my own platform base for a queen or full size bed with lots of storage and easy accessibility to side table and device plug ins. Maybe hanging hooks and smart organizer shelves/baskets.
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Hi Sarah. You could build your platform bed on top of cabinets. This will provide plenty of storage.
This should help https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/furniture/how-to-build-a-queen-japanese-style-platform-storage-bed-28928632
🔨 Build: How to Build a Queen Japanese Style Platform Storage Bed
Sarah: maybe this will help...
https://www.thebudgetdecorator.com/diy-storage-bed-projects/
I like these two Ikea hacks.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vai8xV6jD60&t=29s
The dad also did a second version of this that wasn't fastened to the wall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A315wPz9jqY