Modern Full-Size

Platform Bed

PLANS CREATED BY CHARLESTON CRAFTED

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PLAN VISIT:
HTTPS://WWW.CHARLESTONCRAFTED.COM/HOW-TO-
BUILD-A-PLATFORM-BED-FOR-50/
Introduction
If you’re a DIY-loving sleepyhead, you’re in the right place. This DIY
modern platform bed is simple to build with common lumber
found
at the store. It is a quick project, with straight, easy cuts and
nothing complicated. Plus, the materials are going to cost you less
than $50! If you’ve been looking for a new bed for a while, consider
building this modern platform bed and then staining it to match
your décor!

The plans are easy to follow, but please contact

Sean@CharlestonCrafted.com if you have any questions! If you’d
like to see our version live in action, check out our blog post at
https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/how-to-build-a-platform-bed-
for-50/.
Supply List
Four 2x6s
Four 2x4s
Two 2x2s
Ten 1x4s
2 1/2" Kreg pocket screws
Stain
Sealant

Cut List
Front and Back (2)- 56" using 2x6
Sides (2)- 74" using 2x6*
Inner Side Supports (2)- 67" using 2x2
Front and Back Leg Supports (2)- 53" using 2x4*
Long Center Supports (2)- 67" using 2x4*
Slats (7)- 53" using 1x4
Legs (4)- 9" using 2x4

*-indicates to drill two pocket holes on each end

MODERN FULL-SIZE
WWW.CHARLESTONCRAFTED.COM
PLATFORM BED
Step one- cut angle of legs
Cut your legs at an angle.
M a k e a m a r k 1 1 / 2 " i n o n t h e s h o r t s i d e , th e n m a k e a m a r k 2 1 /2"
down on one long side.
D r a w a l i n e b e t w e e n t h e m a n d c u t o ff th a t c o r n e r . D r i l l t w o
pocket holes on the top.

MODERN FULL-SIZE 02
WWW.CHARLESTONCRAFTED.COM
PLATFORM BED
Step Two- build frame
A t t a c h t h e S i d e s t o t h e i n s i d e e d g e o f th e F r o n t a n d B a ck .

MODERN FULL-SIZE 02
WWW.CHARLESTONCRAFTED.COM
PLATFORM BED
Step Three- attach inner
support beams
A t t a c h t h e F r o n t a n d B a c k L e g S u p p o r ts fl u s h o n th e b o t t o m ed g e
o f t h e F r o n t a n d B a c k . A d d 2 - 3 a d d i ti o n a l p o c k e t h o l e s o n t h e l o n g
s i d e o f t h e S u p p o r t s t o c o n n e c t th e m to th e F r o n t a n d B a ck .
A t t a c h t h e I n n e r S i d e S u p p o r ts to th e S i d e s b y d r i l l i n g t h r o u g h
the Supports into the Sides.

MODERN FULL-SIZE 02
WWW.CHARLESTONCRAFTED.COM
PLATFORM BED
Step four- Attach legs to leg
supports
F l i p y o u r p i e c e u p s i d e d o w n a n d a tta c h th e L e g s to th e L eg
S u p p o r t s 7 " i n f r o m t h e o u t s i d e o f th e fr a m e .

MODERN FULL-SIZE 02
WWW.CHARLESTONCRAFTED.COM
PLATFORM BED
Step five- add mattress
supports
A t t a c h t h e L o n g C e n t e r S u p p o r ts to th e F r o n t a n d B a c k L eg
Supports evenly spaced.
L a y s l a t s o u t e v e n l y a c r o s s th e s u p p o r ts

MODERN FULL-SIZE 02
WWW.CHARLESTONCRAFTED.COM
PLATFORM BED
Step six- Stain and Seal
S t a i n a n d s e a l t h e p l a t f o r m b e d to y o u r l i k i n g
P o p i n y o u r m a t t r e s s a n d e n j o y a g o o d n i g h t’ s r e s t a fte r s o m e s o l i d
work!

MODERN FULL-SIZE 02
WWW.CHARLESTONCRAFTED.COM
PLATFORM BED
Step seven- Enjoy!
E n j o y y o u r h a n d i w o r k a n d ta g @ C h a r l e s to n C r a fte d o n I n s t a g r a m
with a picture!

MODERN FULL-SIZE 02
WWW.CHARLESTONCRAFTED.COM
PLATFORM BED