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Built-in Wardrobes and Platform Storage Bed – Kristy’s Reveal

Kristy K., Wardrobes

Kristy’s bedroom is complete! If you’ve been following along on  Kristy’s adventure you know she’s had some bumps and bruises along the way. But the end result is a beautiful bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a platform bed with OODLES of storage!  When Kristy and I started working together on this project — a while ago, she knew what she wanted and she was raring to make it happen but she just needed a little guidance on how to make it happen.  And as you know, that’s my specialty.  Offering a little help and guidance on how to build AWESOME in your home.  But Kristy is the one that did that hard work.  She stuck to it, got it done and I couldn’t be more proud of Kristy’s or happy with the results!

Now are you ready to see Kristy’s finished bedroom?  Tell me this is not the most beautiful small bedroom you have ever seen.  I dare you!  😉

Built-in Platform Storage Bed

Built-in Platform Storage Bed

Built-in Platform Storage Bed

Built-in Platform Storage Bed

Remember I said not an inch of wasted space?  We build the side drawers just long enough that they could be opened and the space utilized.  The room is rather narrow so we only got 18″ on the sides.  We didn’t want to waste all that space in the center so we built a HUGE box on casters.   That center drawer is large enough to house Kristy’s Christmas tree which is one of the things she had mentioned in our initial consultation when explaining how the house didn’t have enough storage.  The Cristmas tree was stored in her sons closet.

Built-in Platform Storage Bed

AND, since the wardrobes block the first 24″ of the platform bed and I didn’t want to waste that space either, I designed the bed to be built in 4 parts.  The sides and middle box can be removed to reveal a built-in reading nook and daybed with even more storage.

built-in storage solutions for a small bedroom

And here is the Woman of the hour, enjoying a well deserved break after all her hard work!

A few last words from Kristy…

The last 8 months (yes 8 months) has been about so much more than just building built-ins for my bedroom, I have been able to build my confidence, model a can-do attitude for my 3 year old and have my husband 100% on board the renovation journey with me now (he also thinks I can do anything!).  A massive thank you to Sandra, what a completely wonderful person and amazing builder/coach, I am eternally grateful for you sharing your expertise your brilliant attitude and the honest truth when it was needed.

 

Awww thanks Kristy!  I loved every minute working with you.  You are a force to be reckoned with and I can not wait to see all the new projects that are in your future.  <3

Just for fun, let’s take a look at the room when we started.

Small-bedroom-storage-project2

built-in platform storage bed

WOW, what a transformation!

Check out the daybed configuration!

*Catch up on Kristy’s previous update posts here if you’re just joining us.    One, Two, Three, Four, Five and Six

And you can get the free plans here:

  • Kristy Queen Platform Storage bed  
  • Kristy Storage Bench

Small Bedroom Built-Ins

September 6, 2017 · 31 Comments

« Kristy’s Bedroom – Part 6
Kristy’s Built-in Reading Nook »

Comments

  1. Valorie Fitzpatrick says

    September 6, 2013 at 10:46 am

    WOWZA! Nice job! So proud of you!!!

    Reply
  2. Chantelle - ThousandSquareFeet says

    September 6, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Absolutely super fantastic! So beautiful! You look so incredibly proud of yourself, as you should be! That is a room anyone would be proud to call their own!

    Reply
  3. Latoya says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:00 am

    I’ve been following your adventure almost from the beginning and WOW!! Great job, it looks beyond fabulous.

    Reply
  4. Sue says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Kristy you did an amazing job. Impressive. I hope you are proud of yourself. You deserve to be. If I was your mother I would tell you how proud I am of you!!!!!

    Reply
  5. Marie Roxanne says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:06 am

    Are there drawers on the other side of the bed too (near the windows?)
    What a great job, I love the look of built-ins!

    Reply
  6. Cara says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Wow!! That looks amazing!! Great job!!

    Reply
  7. Kimberly says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Wow Kristy, just wow!!! I am so in awe and inspired! Breathtaking…

    Reply
  8. Courtney says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Wow, just wow! You have so much space now! I love the little bedside nooks. I’m not surprised how long it took; you did so much!!!

    Reply
  9. Susan Poll says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Gorgeous!! It is truly inspiring!!!

    Reply
  10. Lisa E says

    September 6, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Stunning! You should be proud! Very proud indeed. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Melanie Swank says

    September 6, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Absolutely.gorgeous! You are amazing!

    Reply
  12. Kim Massa says

    September 6, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    Your bedroom is absolutely beautiful!! Well done.

    Reply
  13. Adrienne says

    September 6, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    I am in Awe!! So beautiful! What a great design Sandra,and Kristy you did an amazing job!

    Reply
  14. krisitn says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    CRRAAAZZZY! I love the beadboard, the horizontal board behind the bed, the storage (!!!), AND your choice for a soft, white palette to soften all the wood. It is beautiful! And to fit the Christmas tree under the bed–ha!

    Reply
  15. fawn teresi says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    It looks beautiful!!!! I love the beadboard drawer fronts! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Janet G. says

    September 6, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    I am so impressed! This is such a professional looking job! I love to see great design such as this where limited space is so well utilized, so kudos to you, Sandra. Kristy, you have every right to be proud of yourself! Super job!

    Reply
  17. Hannah James says

    September 6, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Kristy, you’re absolutely amazing!!! This looks like an Ikea catalogue! Just beautiful 🙂

    Reply
  18. Erin's Creative Energy says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    Amazing transformation! Great job.

    Reply
  19. Barbara says

    September 7, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    I am so impressed and inspired! Unbelievable use of space–you certainly followed the formula “function follows form”. I especially love the cubby on the inside of the cabinet. Brilliant! Kudos to you!

    Reply
  20. Feral Turtle says

    September 7, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Wow!!! You did it. I have been keeping tabs on this project and I am truly amazed with you Kristy! Excellent work and cheers to a great coach!

    Reply
  21. Jenn says

    September 8, 2013 at 1:02 am

    This is amazing! I’ve always loved to see small rooms transformed from a negative into something wonderful and you certainly have done it here! Bravo!

    Reply
  22. Courtney says

    October 22, 2013 at 3:27 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I would be very interested in doing something like this myself, and living Australia and probably shopping from the same stores, I would love to hear the final materials costs!

    Reply
  23. Hope says

    March 23, 2014 at 11:26 am

    Do you have an approximate cost breakdown of this project? Looks amazing and would love to do something similar in my own bedroom.

    Reply
  24. Patricia says

    July 11, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need this in my small master room. Can you share details on how to build?

    Reply
  25. Teanna says

    June 12, 2022 at 12:30 am

    Do you have the measurements of the room? I’m about to build a cabin and would love a small bedroom with this built in… and this bedroom looks the perfect size! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      June 13, 2022 at 8:29 pm

      No I don’t.

      Reply
  26. Sue DeNardo says

    December 23, 2022 at 10:27 pm

    I really love this whole room. Is there any chance you have plans for a full-size bed? I think my room is even smaller than yours.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 31, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      I haven’t drawn up any full size bed plans.

      Reply

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