Shanty 2 Chic

Step 1

Cut List

Step 2

Assemble the bed upside down. Start with the top frame. Use glue and 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws at each connection.

Step 3

Assemble the lower frame. Make sure the edge pocket holes are facing the same direction.

Step 4

Lay the top frame on the floor with the pocket holes facing up and stack the lower frame on top. Secure them together with pocket hole screws.

Step 5

Attach the 2×2 cleats to the sides and the center 2×4 support in the middle. The 2×2 cleats are just screwed into the bed frame with wood screws and the 2×4 support is secured with pocket hole screws on each end. All three of these pieces should be 3/4″ lower than the top of the top frame.

Step 6

Add your slats and the construction is done! Now, all you have to do is sand and finish as you wish and enjoy your new platform bed. This platform bed was made for a previous headboard that I also made. Search our site for “Planked Headboard” to see it. As always, if you decide to make this bed be sure share it on social media and use #shanty2chic so we can share it too!