Queen Platform Bed Extension

This post contains instructions for building the daybed in the Kristy Collection. I always make sure I am getting the most out of the spaces I design, and this project is no exception. These plans were custom designs for a very small bedroom where we wanted to utilize every possible inch for storage.

The bench can be used as a stand-alone bench in addition to being a part of the platform bed configuration.

How to Build a Storage Bench - Queen Platform Bed Extension

The overall dimensions of the finished bench are: 18″ high, 63 7/8″ wide and 28″ deep.

How to Build a Storage Bench - Queen Platform Bed Extension - reading nook plans

Material List

What you’ll need:

2 1/2 sheets of 3/4″ material, either MDF or Plywood.
1 3/4″ wood screws
or 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws
wood glue
drill/driver

Cut List

How to Build a Storage Bench - Queen Platform Bed Extension - storage bench plans

Assembly

Step 1

Use glue and screws to attach your two long sides to the bottom. You can either use pocket holes or drive 1 3/4″ screws up through the bottom. If you’re using pocket hole screws, drive them all in from the inside of the box. This way, you won’t have any screw holes to plug or fill on your bench front or back.

Step 2

Attach the two 17 1/4″ ends. Secure with glue and pocket hole screws from the inside of the box. You will have 3 per side on each end.

Step 3

Secure the dividers with glue and pocket hole screws.

How to Build a Storage Bench - Queen Platform Bed Extension - reading nook bench plans

The dividers are 3/4″ shorter than the sides and ends creating support for the bench top.

Step 4

Cut handholds into your top, so you have a way to open it without needing to attach handles. That would be uncomfortable to sit on!

Step 5

Secure the lid with hinges that keep it from slamming shut.

Step 6

Add decorative molding to the front. Kristy’s bed sits against the front of her bench currently, so we didn’t add trim, but if she ever changes this bedroom to a playroom where she would want the reading nook set up, she could easily add some trim to trick out the front of the bench.