Ana White - Farmhouse Storage Bed With Storage Drawers - 2011-09-26

Farmhouse Storage Bed with Storage Drawers
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Farmhouse Storage Bed with Storage Drawers [1]

Submitted by Ana White [2] on Mon, 2011-09-26 01:40
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So excited to add this plan to the Farmhouse Bed Collection! [4] Thank
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you for requesting!
It's an updated approach to our most popular plan.
I've made a few changes to this bed. The panels are plywood (although
you can still do beadboard paneling or planks for a more country look)
and the overall width is 7" narrower than the tradditional Farmhouse
Beds. The reason for this is the mattress on this bed extends all the
way to the outsides of the legs, instead of to the insides.
So if you have a compact space, this bed is a great alternative to the

Farmhouse Bed. It's smaller and includes six huge HUGE drawers for
storage.
Please do not attempt this bed as a beginner project with the drawers.
For drawers to work, you must build perfectly square, and all cuts must
be square and straight.
Summary:
Farmhouse Bed plans for a small space! This bed packs lots of storage
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in a more compact profile. Detailed step by step plans to help you build
your own DIY Farmhouse Bed!
CategoriesProject Type: Queen [5]

Beds [6]
Room: Bedroom [7]
Collections: Farmhouse Beds [8]
Skill Level: Advanced [9]
Style: Farmhouse Style Furniture Plans [10]
Estimated Cost: $150 - $200 [11]
Dimensions: Dimensions are shown above for queen size.

Dimensions:
3 - Sheets 3/4" Plywood or other sheet goods

1 1/2 - Sheets 1/4" Plywood or other sheet goods
2 - 4x4 post, 7 feet long
2 - 1x4 @ 10 feet long
3 - 2x4 @ 10 feet long (cut longest first!)
5 - 1x10 @ 8 feet long (OR 1 sheet of 3/4" plywood cut into 5 strips 9
1/4" wide)
6 - Euro Style Drawer Slides (the cheapo white ones) 14" long, medium
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to heavy duty rating
5 - 1/4" hobby stock, 2 1/2" wide @ 8 feet long (OR 1/4" plywood cut
into strips 2 1/2" wide)
4" Screws (if you are not using a pocket hole jig and will be attaching
4x4 legs to panels with screws)
6 Knobs or handles
Common Materials: 2 inch screws

3 inch screws
3/4 inch finish nails
1 1/4 inch finish nails
2 inch finish nails
1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws [12]
2-1/2" Pocket Hole Screws [13]
Elmer's Wood Glue [14]

Elmer's Wood Filler [15]
120 grit sandpaper
primer
paint
paint brush
Tools:
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Cut List:
HEADBOARD
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 26" x 53"
2 - 1x4 @ 53"
2 - 4x4 @ 54"
2 - 2x4 @ 53"
1 - 2x4 @ 60"
1 - 2x6 @ 62"
FOOTBOARD
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 15" x 53"
2 - 1x4 @ 53"
2 - 4x4 @ 19"
2 - 2x4 @ 53"
1 - 2x4 @ 60"
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1 - 2x6 @ 62"
STORAGE BOXES
4 - 3/4" Plywood @ 15 1/2" x 80 1/4"
8 - 3/4" Plywood @ 15 1/2" x 13 1/2"
2 - 1/4" Plywood @ 79 1/2" x 15"
SUPPORT & CENTER

2 - 2x2 @ 80 1/4"
4 - 2x2 @ 16 3/4"
18 - 1x3 @ 28 1/2" (Slats to mattress specs)
DRAWER BOXES
12 - 1x10 @ 23 1/4"
12 - 1x10 @ 14"
6 - 1/4" Plywood @ 24 3/4" x 14"
*Plywood cut into 9 1/2" strips can be substituted for 1x10s, use at least
1/2" plywood, for direct conversion, use 3/4" plywood
DRAWER FACES
6 - 3/4" Plywood @ 25 1/2" x 13 1/4"
12 - 1/4" hobby stock, 2 1/2" wide @ 8 1/4"
12 - 1/4" hobby stock, 2 1/2" wide @ 25 1/2"
General Instructions:
Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning
this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section.
Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a
clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight
boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before
attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold.
Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will
not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good
luck!
Step 1
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Have your hardware store rip the first piece into three equal sized
strips, 15 1/2" wide. Then all you have to do is make the cross cuts at
home. These cuts are from the 3/4" thick plywood.
Step 2
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From another sheet of 3/4" plywood, have your hardware store rip into
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two 15 1/2" strips and one 13 1/4" strip. From these strips cut the
following pieces.
Step 3
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From the final 3/4" piece of plywood, cut it cross wise as noted in the
diagram, and then cut your headboard and footboard panel from the
larger half. From the remaining pieces, cut your remaining drawer faces
as shown above.
Step 4
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From the 1/4" plywood, cut the following pieces. You will need to either
purchase an additional 1/2 sheet of plywood for the two remaining
drawer bottoms, or you could use leftover 3/4" stock for the remaining
two drawer bottoms.
Step 5
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Attach 1x4 trim to panel of headboard. You will do the same with the
footboard panel.
Step 6
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This is a relatively easy task if you have a Kreg Jig [16] - simply drill 3/4"
pocket holes along sides of panel and attach to legs. Make sure you are
leaving 1 1/2" to the back of the panel as shown above (Very important
with footboard).
If you are using traditional screws, mark the legs where they meet up
with the panel at the top and bottom (where the panel is covered in
trim. Use a drill bit the size of the screw head to drill a hole 2" deep into
the legs. In this hole, use a drill bit the size of the screw head to drill a
second hole all the way through the 4x4s. Attach to panel with 4"
screws and glue.
Step 7
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Attach the bottom supports in the same manner as the panel, carefully
locating as shown in diagram.
Step 8
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Hooray, an easy step! Attach as shown above.
Step 9
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Step 9 Instructions:
Finally the crown. I'd screw on myself to minimize any gaps.
Step 10
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The footboard is built just like the headboard - make sure you leave 1
1/2" to the back of the panel - see next step ...
Step 11
This is so your 2x4 spacers fit just right in the backs. Attach with screws
and glue.
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Step 12
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You can build these with either a pocket hole jig or traditional screws.
Build square if you are using drawers or your drawers will not slide
right.
Step 13
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Attach back to the boxes with finish nails and glue. Make sure you nail
into all center dividers too. The back will help keep things straight and
minimize sagging.
Step 14
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Now this is where things get fun! Take a minute and cut some leftover
4x4s or 2x4s 4" long and use them as blocking to hold the boxes up as
you screw to the headboard and footboard. Screw from the inside of the
boxes into the legs and supports.
Step 15
Attach the cleats to the back side of the boxes, leaving 3/4" gap to the
top.
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Step 16
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Especially if you move up to a king, you will need to add some support
to the center. Some 2x2s "legs" as shown above will never be seen, but
add a tremendous amount of support to the bed.
Step 17
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Finally, lay the slats. Per your mattress recommendation, you may need
more (or can get away with less) slats.
Step 18
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Build six drawers as shown above. Your drawers must be perfectly

square to slide properly into the bed. Remember, your drawer should be
exactly 1" less than the overall width of the opening, and 1" less deep
as well.
Step 19
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Install drawers into bed as shown in diagram, using the white euro style
drawer slides that cup the bottom corners of the drawers. Make sure
drawer sits inset 1" from outside of box to allow for drawer face. Adjust
drawer slides until you are satisfied with how the drawer opens/closes.
Step 20Step 20 Diagram:
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Build the drawer faces by attaching 1/4" hobby stock (or other
moulding) to the faces with 3/4" finish nails and glue. Place drawer face
on installed drawers, with an 1/8" gap on all sides of drawer face.
Attach with 1 1/4" finish nails and wood glue.
Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with

wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed.
When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of
the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to
remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces
as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended
to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color
evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
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Links
[1] http://www.ana-white.com/2011/09/farmhouse-storage-bed-storage-
drawers
[2] http://www.ana-white.com/users/ana-white
[3] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/farmhouse%20bed%20s
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[4] http://ana-white.com/category/plans/collections/farmhouse-beds
[5] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/project-type/queen
[6] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/project-type/beds
[7] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/bedroom
[8]
http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/collections/farmhouse-beds
[9] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/skill-level/advanced
[10] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/style/farmhouse
[11] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/estimated-cost/150-200
[12] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006444U2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=U
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DYGROR7GI4SHLA
[14] http://elmers.com/diy
[15] http://elmers.com/products/wood-filler-and-other-repair?filters=con
struction#
[16] http://www.kregtool.com/files/anawhite/anawhite.asp
[17] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/537
[23] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/farmhouse%20bed%2
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Farmhouse Storage Bed with Storage Drawers [1]

So if you have a compact space, this bed is a great alternative to the

CategoriesProject Type: Queen [5]

Dimensions: Dimensions are shown above for queen size.

3 - Sheets 3/4" Plywood or other sheet goods

Common Materials: 2 inch screws

2-1/2" Pocket Hole Screws [13]

Elmer's Wood Glue [14]

SUPPORT & CENTER

Hooray, an easy step! Attach as shown above.

Build six drawers as shown above. Your drawers must be perfectly

Step 20Step 20 Diagram:

Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with

Source URL: http://www.ana-white.com/2011/09/farmhouse-storage-b

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