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IKEA Hack Platform Bed DIY

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Chris Heider
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In this project, I turned seven standard kitchen cabinets from IKEA into a
platform bed for my daughter. The total cost was around $480 for the cabinets,
lumber and supplies - not including the bedding, which she already had. There
is a huge storage area under the mattress which is accessed through one of the
cabinets that has no back. Suggested Project Book

 Time: 2 Days  Cost: $480  Difficulty: Medium

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Step 1: Assemble the cabinets

I bought ready-to-assemble cabinets from IKEA because they were inexpensive

and provided a lot of storage. These wall cabinets are called SEKTION in the US
and METOD elsewhere, but you can use just about any kind of cabinets or
bookcases to outline the bed.

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Step 2: Layout
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Step 3: Attach everything
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Step 4: Frame the platform

I attached 1x4 pine to the two walls and backs of the cabinets to support the
platform. If you can't attach anything to your walls, I have an alternative free-
standing version of this bed on my website (follow the link below).

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Step 5: Add a center support

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Step 6: Install the slats

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I installed a dozen 1x4 pine slats with three screws. The slats are spaced 3"
apart, which is maximum for most mattresses.

Step 7: Finishing touches

I dressed up the tops of the cabinets with gray paneling held in place with
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the steps so they wouldn't be too slippery.

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Alternative version

This video shows an alternative version that has a smaller footprint and isn't
attached to the wall. Take a look!

Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and social media @HandyDadTV.

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Hillela G.
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So awesome!

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