Storage Bed

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Comment by DANDDGRIFFIN on April 19, 2011 at 9:31pm

The build looks great - You would spend a lot at Pottery Barn to buy this. Great job.

Comment by John Seven on April 13, 2011 at 7:45am

Sharon, this is indeed the Ana White bed with some slight modifications.  I adjusted the plans down to a full size bed from a queen, went with two cubbies at the foot of the bed instead of 3 (I thought it would be nice to have a couple of larger boxes for storing blankets and the like), and went with what I felt was a simpler center support design than what her plans called for.

The white paint was my wife's decision.  I wanted to put a light colored transparent stain on it, but must admit that the paint is quickly growing on me.

 

Thanks to all for your comments.

Comment by Jay Boutwell on April 12, 2011 at 10:29pm

John one of the best bed room storage solutions out there.  You have made one that is well made and will certainly give you some great service.  Looks like alot of storage and alot bigger that most that I have seen.  I like how you left it a light colored wood as it just seems to lighten up the bed and the bedroom.  Most I have seen are stained a dark color and it just seems to make this bed storage stand out as a furniture appeal to the eye.  It makes a statement of classic design.  Good job John.

 

Comment by Sharon Lambirth on April 12, 2011 at 5:48pm

Anyone can get the plans over at www.ana-white.com

My 19 year old made one BY HERSELF! along with the farmhouse headboard, also plans from Ana's site. Very cool and a great bed! Nice job John! I like it in white!

Comment by Mary Ann Brown on April 11, 2011 at 12:44pm

Everybody can use more storage!  Might even make the youngsters clean up more!!

Comment by KregRep on April 11, 2011 at 8:57am

Beautiful project, John!  Great storage solution!