Why I Built this Project

I needed a new guest room bed and wanted something that felt "hotel-lish" for our guest.  I also never wanted to clean under the bed again.  So I designed this bed with the enclosed base and hotel style look.  

It was easy to build in the different pieces, move up to the room by myself and assemble.  A king size bed is a big project.  The way this bed comes together, it is do-able by one person.

Free Plans to Build Your Own Modern Platform Bed Frame (all sizes)

Ready to build this yourself?  Here's the free plans, enjoy!

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