How Do You Build A Pedestal Bed?
A pedestal bed can be a sleeping accomodation that is both easy to set up and easy to take down. It also eliminates the need for a box spring, making the job of moving the bed much easier than a traditional box spring and mattress. One of the challenges to making a pedestal bed is that standard bed sizes (including mattresses) and standard construction material sizes aren’t the same. However, here’s one way you can build a pedestal bed using standard materials. Go to a home improvement store or hardware store and purchase the materials needed to build the pedestal bed. Cut the 2 x 6’s to match standard bed dimensions. That means 2 pieces at 54 inches and 2 pieces at 80 inches. This will leave you with 2 pieces of 42 inches and 2 pieces of 16 inches. Stand the 2 x 6’s on edge and install the hinges at each corner so the hinge pins will be on the outside of the boards. These pieces will form the bed frame. Don’t put the hinge pins in just yet. Put together 2 cross braces consisting of 1
