How Do You Build A Platform Bed Out Of Box Springs?
A popular trend in bedroom furnishings is the platform bed. It has a sleek, modern feel that fits in well with the minimalist look that’s the prevailing décor in many homes. In an ironic twist, however, achieving this minimalist look is often expensive. Premade platform beds can sell for $1000 or more. Luckily, with some wood and box springs, you can achieve the same look for much less. Cut the wood boards to the needed lengths, which depend on the size of your box springs. Be sure to measure carefully and check your measurements before you cut, to keep cost to a minimum. You can use whatever quality fits your budget-from 1 x 10″ real wood boards to medium density fiberboard cut to your needs. Make sure to account for some overlap of the outside boards to create clean corners. Attach the outside boards. Place the four outside boards around the outside of the box spring. Make sure the corners are flush, and nail the boards to the box spring with finishing nails. Be sure to drive the nai
