Adding Storage To Any Bed // Woodworking | I Like To Make Stuff
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Let us show you how to add storage to almost any bed with this simple drawer system.
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As the title suggests, you can add a drawer-based storage system to any bed that has open room underneath. The trick is to make sure that you are building this solution to fit your bed. While we do have plans for the Modern Canopy Bed in all sizes, they don't include this drawer unit. The point being that you can make this style of drop-in drawer system no matter what size or style bed you have. The important thing to consider is the space under your bed and building the unit around that.
When it comes to space under a bed, there really is no set of guidelines to go off of. Unlike other pieces of furniture like writing desks or dining room tables, bed frames don't have recommended height dimensions. With this in mind, you have to consider what you want to store in these drawers. Some may have enough room to be a full dresser replacement, while other may only fit linens or blankets.
You must also consider how the storage unit will be attached to the bed, if at all. In our case, the drawer system can be screwed into the sides of the headboard and footboard for stability. Some alternative may be adding free-floating drawers on casters or furniture pads that can slide out independently.
Armed with the bed's measurements, I designed a structure to hold the drawers in Fusion 360. If you're interested in making your own custom designs, we offer a 1-on-1 online 3d modeling course called Fusion 360 For Makers. This structure will add dividing walls between the three drawers while raising the drawers off the ground and adding structural strength to the system. I cut down plywood panels for the bottom stringers, a back support and the dividing walls and connected them all with pocket screws and wood glue.
At this point I can add some drawer slides to each dividing wall for the three drawers. The trick with attaching drawer slides is that they need to be affixed consistently and parallel with the bottom supports. You can use a spacer set on top of the bottom stringers, our you can set the slides on the stringers, either way will work. I chose soft-closing drawer slides like I do for most of my furniture projects. Anyone with kids knows that soft-closing hardware is a wise investment. After a dry fit of the structure under the bed, I can start on the drawers and drawer faces themselves.
Typically, I like to have a plan and cut list before I begin each project. But for these drawers, I'm waiting until the structure is complete and the drawer slides are installed. I measured each opening for the openings and built the drawer boxes to fit. Once all six drawer boxes were cut, glued, and brad nailed together, I set them on a riser and connected the drawer slides.
Now that the drawer boxes are installed, I could focus on the drawer faces. I cut down a long section of plywood that matches the canopy bed into three panels. This way, I could match the grain pattern on each of the three faces. To match the minimalistic style of the canopy bed, we chose to leave off any exposed hardware. I used my router and a rounded bit to add a scallop to the underside of each face. After cutting the faces to a length that left 1/8" (3mm) between them all, I could add edge banding and screw them to the drawer boxes.
The drawer units are now ready to be installed under the bed frame. In the video, I removed the mattress and the bed slats to install the drawer units. Depending on your bed and your initial measurements, this may be necessary. You can now secure the unit to the bed, but first you need to determine the reveal or where it should be positioned. We set the drawer unit back 1/2" (12.5mm) and used screws to attach them to the bed.
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Another advantage: totally NO monsters under the bed! :D
@lorikeeland4238
3 жыл бұрын
Idk there could be goblins in your sock drawer
@thelastairvendor8254
3 жыл бұрын
Goblins ain't as scawy
@user-me3rt5lt2k
3 жыл бұрын
@@thelastairvendor8254 I knoe wight
@theultimatesauce
3 жыл бұрын
Unless they’re in the drawer
@Xoe7
3 жыл бұрын
Anabelle entered the chat 😂
I like the "real world" measurement analogy - I have been burned by going off the design measurements for an entire project - only to find the fit was not quite right.
"You probably have a bed" no discrimination toward vampires on I Like To Make Stuff channel I see
@illyrio
3 жыл бұрын
I know there was a three year span where I slept on an air matress a lot.
@Yonatan24
3 жыл бұрын
Some people prefer having their mattress on the floor (weird, I know) Also American beds are exceptionally high.
@mythologicalnomad6520
3 жыл бұрын
Yonatan24 i used to sleep on the roll out sleeping mats, then I got married and had to buy an actual bed lol
@ImALefty08
3 жыл бұрын
Well most people in 3rd world countries don't actually have a bed, they have sheets made out of woven dried leaves which they just roll on the floor at night then kept aside during the day. I know coz I grew up with it. 🙂
@hanaalohiya3910
3 жыл бұрын
@@ImALefty08 That's super true, even in Japan which isn't a 3rd world country they use futons and fold them up. That didn't occur to me, so thanks :)
"If you want to deal with 32nd's or 64th's" LAUGHS IN METRIC
@forby_
3 жыл бұрын
*cries in feet*
@guitar5436
3 жыл бұрын
This should be top comment of the uear
@bepiisboy2911
3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly why im here
@paulschreiber
3 жыл бұрын
Seriously! mm is so much easier.
@Dilbagh0210
3 жыл бұрын
Paul Schreiber yeah cuz measuring to 1mm is so much easier than 1/32. Metric has its benefits but not in this case.
My oldest daughter still insists throwing all of her stuff under her bed is just as good. Great project that i'm going to make her build!
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
You just solved a problem for me. I will be building a bed from Steve Ramsey's Powered Up course for our new house. Under bed storage are not in the plans. I was having a hard time finding a concept(I considered a bed frame from one of your old videos)we could adapt to that bed. This is the plan I have been looking for. ILTMS for the win!
That is such an easy assembly, my son will want it now. And Congrats on the 3 MILLION SUBS!
Just a note for anyone thinking of doing this: the drawer closest to the headboard will need to clear any furniture such as night stands or desks that are placed close to the bed, which might mean that you'll still have a strip of dead space at the head of the bed, or that you might want to consider floating shelves/cabinets instead of regular furniture pieces so that you have clearances to actually open the drawer at the head of the bed.
@Ricko1Games
3 жыл бұрын
That's the main problem I have with my current (store bought) bed. It has one big drawer on casters under it. I have to move the nightstand every time I want to use it. The nightstand does have casters under it too but cables from my alarm and lamp make it annoying to move. I'm thinking of building a whole new bed (and matching/integrated nightstand) but I have to get some more experience on woodworking first.
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
We just use that last drawer for things that are easy to get without the drawer pulled all of the way out(socks), or things we don't need often (blankets).
@juneritchie2498
3 жыл бұрын
Or, store less frequently used items in those drawers, knowing you can move the bedside furniture a couple times a year for full access.
@RangaFerret
3 жыл бұрын
Another option which I've done before is to offset that drawer back and from end tables, night stands etc cover it in a panel but use the space for a power board in the middle and run charging/power cables to each side so all the cables are hidden. Panel just needs a small hole for cables run out of which I usually put a cover on to. On another note space is a great "safe" for things like passports etc.
@juneritchie2498
3 жыл бұрын
@@RangaFerret nice ideas
From experience growing up with under the bed drawers: I'd make sure to cover the top. Dust from under your bed getting into your clean stuff in the drawers is not the most fun and you don't want to have to deep clean the drawers constantly
So I've been looking around YT for a bit for a bed for my daughter. I had just about decided on 2 cabinets for underneath, and then I see this. You my friend are brilliant. This is totally the route to go. Thanks!!!
Bravo Bob. you're a great teacher. Super practical instructions, and a simple design. Very useful project for many.
Anna White taught me that drawer trick. Saves a lot of headaches.
EXCELENTE!! Parabéns pelo trabalho e explicação da construção e montagem!!!
You know, I always envy the people who have a KZread channel like yourself who do DIY stuff. Your entire house must be completely custom. If I had the time and money and personality to do a KZread channel I would! Haha good job man, love your videos
Great looking storage!!! Thank you!!!! I made similar drawer before, but i just repurposed used drawer from a okd furniture and added casters on the bottom. It was cheap solution to much needed storage for my three kids.
Fantastic video. Been trying for a while what style drawers under my bed. Perfect. Just perfect. Thanks.
3:18 - 3D printed inverted glue bottle holder!!!
I love this! Just what I need under my bed. My bedroom is small and we could use more storage space.
It's so neat that you have all the tools to make such cool things. Love it.
I’m so glad you showed me this. I’ve been trying to figure out how to put drawers in my island I built after it’s mostly together.
I noticed the ol “tip the board up” trick if the miter saw is just a bit short of cutting all the way through the material. A great little technique I’ve used for years. Worth adding to a tool tip in a video if it hasn’t been. I’m sure you probably covered it years ago I’d lost track with all the amazing content you keep putting out.
I appreciate how simple this design is.
I am from Saudi Arabia, and I thank you for your distinguished work. I wish you success.
Thanks for sharing that, well done!
Oh, wow. Totally solved a problem for me! I recently refitted the kitchen, and raised all the kitchen units so there was room for storage underneath. I was considering making loose wheeled drawers, mainly because the drawer sliders I found were hefty great beasts that took up way too much room. But with the handy link in the description for those sliders, I can now progress! Awesome, man! :D
3 mill Bob. Well deserved.Thanks for the vid once again. Super entertaining and educational.
Been trying to design a storage bed for a while. Definitely gonna use this!
Thanks Bob. You are always most helpful 👍
- Nice job. Appreciated the detailed explanations of installing the glides. Can't watch enough of that particular detail. Thanx 4 sharing.
Perfect timing! I need to build a new frame(with storage) for the new house! Just the inspiration i needed.
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect!
Excellent, thanks
Inspiring Bob, as always, thank you.
Awesome work Bob, great project! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Great lil project
awesome work, gave me an idea for something im doing right now, thank you much
I really liked the way you explained the drawer building process this time... I usually do some mistakes exactly on that part. But to be perfectly candid: man I wish you used metric ^^
Measurements in the real world. That's what sold me! Subscribed!
wow. it's a great idea to save space👍
I love watching these videos. They always give me great ideas. I did notice one thing. Bob is definitely a proponent of using pocket holes to join to pieces of wood. If there is anything that has to do with joining 2 pieces of wood, there is at least an 85% chance it will have pocket holes. I'm sure they work fantastic. I'm certainly not an expert on the subject. I actually just found it interesting that they are used so often.
I love this!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!
Great design! Ty for sharing 👍🏼
I really appreciate this inspiration and explanation of your process. This seem approachable to a novice like me.
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
I really appreciate the change of music every once in a while, brings a nee swing to the videos. Although Rock rocks too ;)
Is there anything more satisfying than soft-close drawers?
@renenava5213
3 жыл бұрын
Women !!!!!!!!!!😁😁😁
Nice work love your videos
I swear he's reading my mind I'm getting ready to make something like this for my daughter's bed. very cool design will make minor modifications to fit her bed thank you very.
Good job!!
Congratulations on 3M subs, Bob! We love you!
I love the note you have on the monitor!
Looks great!!
Very nice, and well executed!
Brilliant idea !
lovely!!!
Amaizingly Superb.
thanks for sharing
Great project, guys! Definitely something we could use at our house as well. 😀 Also, congrats on 3 mil! 👊🎃
A huge THANK YOU for a super practical video. I will definitely use this approach. #peace
Love it! Great job as always.
Was pretty useful. Gonna try this
Awesomeness as always
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Congratulations on 3 million subscribers!! You’ve been an inspiration and you’re very entertaining, I watch all your videos. I want to see more of R2D2. I’ve been wanting to make a grilling station I’d like to see you’re take on making one outside.
Pretty fantastic work, Bob! It looks fantastic! 😃 I hope your daughter liked it! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thank so much Bro
Well explained. Thanks.
Beautiful bed frame! I would personally add some smart light strips. But then again, I add smart lights strips to everything.
@forby_
3 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome!
Good build
Nice one Bob
wow it fits perfectly and it like hidden drawers
I always love your videos. Your process is an inspiration for me as I look to establish my channel. I’m looking to also do some how to videos. You’re awesome! Thanks for the great content!
Might replace the drawers on my bed with custom ones like these! Nice job!
Great storage solution. Using typically unused space.
Cool idea, as always good job!!
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
This solves my issue on how to make a captains bed. Make the bed frame then make the cabinets. Plus it'll get rid of my dresser
Love your videos keep up the amazing work
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
That Looks so nice
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@legends389
3 жыл бұрын
@@Iliketomakestuff love your videos
I really appreciate how much care you guys put into explaining every small step in the process so that people can genuinely follow exactly along if they're building the same thing. P.s. idk if it's just me but the camera seemed a bit shakier than usual
Nice video as usual.
Great project, great video!
I made this, it worked out really well! No one else in my family knows about this 😆
Thanks!
@Iliketomakestuff
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Oh I love this. I want to do it for my daughters bad
Love the video!
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
here's a tip : use metric to cut the hustles luv your vids tho
Very clean and neat! Better than IKEA!
Loved the idea and look...and cool hair/ beard ! 🙋🏻♀️🇬🇧💕
I like watch you like to make things :)
I swear this man just gets more creative he's reached peak :Ikea level
@FireheartSamurai
3 жыл бұрын
I agree since we see him with type of projects he does on the channel.
great tutorial. thank you.
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
I absolutely want to make my whole bed frame & headboard, and add some storage underneath it as well. It has been on my to do wishlist for quite some time. I just don't have the money to buy some nice wood to do it, with the quarantine and all.
Nice
Good idea
Спасибо за урок, крутая работа
Nice video!
Great video brother.
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great project! I have plastic clothes storage boxes under the bed, but they're a universal design and not very deep.. this is an easy solution
Whoa! Fusion 360. Watch out. Bob's stepping up his game! Nice.
@Iliketomakestuff
3 жыл бұрын
Https://ilt.ms/fusion :)
Fractions are why I switched to metric in wood workings. 3/4s, 15/16ths, was giving me a headache.
Nice build. Another good idea would be to use the spring actuated drawer slides. That way when opening the drawer, you push it in with your foot and it pops out. That way you don't have to reach all the way under the drawer to open it and you can keep your clean aesthetic.
I need to do this to my hammock 🤣 nice work Bob
hi,,I made a chair watching your video. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.