Easy DIY tutorial: how to make a modern 4 poster platform or canopy bed frame with a trick hardware hack idea to save time & thousands of dollars. Plans can be used to create a floating platform bed or standard platform bed (if used with short posts/no beams).
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VLOG:
Learn how to do it yourself and build it without any: hardwoods, wood glue, planer or miter cuts. Includes quick tips for an Industrial interior design, room makeover, master bedroom remodel, room/home decorating ideas, and home decor. Bed can be disassembled/knocked-down, facilitating a move to another location.
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COST:
• This King size (smaller bed frames or platform only= much less cost) build without optional pipe or lights: $300-500 lumber, $100-200 post base saddles, $100 post brackets, screw/bolts/nuts: $100= $600-$900 total
• Comparable King canopy bed retail cost: $3,000-6,000
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** This Cal King bed design with galvanized pipe accents and directional spotlighting was inspired by rock n roll/metal music, concert stage lighting, guitar and drums.
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FEATURES/INNOVATIONS:
• @busterandpunchLDN dimmer with knurled guitar-inspired volume knob for spotlighting installed inside bed post is accessible as a reading light switch: tinyurl.com/5n6zdcxt
• Wall Sconces stripped / reimagined as faux concert stage-lighting: amzn.to/3aux1Ct
• Hidden wiring: routed through pipe / through post to electrical box
• Pergola hardware: 4x4 beam brackets: amzn.to/3M2yFZ0
• Deck hardware: 4x4 post base / twin saddle: amzn.to/3lSmJ1d amzn.to/3t31yO9
• Ceiling fan relocated/centered over bed: amzn.to/3a1IVn4
• Black ceiling / vents Painted with Rustoleum (below)
• Black Recessed Can Lights: amzn.to/3wXiqby
• Doug Fir lumber
• Inside Corner Brackets: amzn.to/38PTo4V
• Small Brackets: amzn.to/3t5DZUN
• Furniture Levelers: amzn.to/3lV5sEP
• Optional Brackets to Secure Beam to Wall for Bed Stability: amzn.to/3N16UBh
• Screws to Attach Pipe Accents: amzn.to/3t2wT3o
• Trim Screws:
• 1/2 in.-13 Black Exterior Hex Nuts: amzn.to/3XtDIs3 amzn.to/3ZSlamT
• 1/2 in.-13 x 4-1/2 in. Galvanized Hex Bolt (25 pack): amzn.to/405r7x0 amzn.to/3iPQBhb
• 1/2 in. Black Exterior Flat Washers (50-Pack): amzn.to/3J6yL3S
• 1/16" Adhesive Neoprene: amzn.to/3a6bTSB
• Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3z1PkZX amzn.to/3wSVlpb
• 1/2" Black Exterior Washers: amzn.to/3z6qFTX
• Rustoleum Satin Black Spray Paint:amzn.to/3N17M91
• Cracked Pepper (Lowes) Satin Black Interior Paint:
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TOOLS:
• Chop saw: amzn.to/3NIFdxb amzn.to/3a8fMXu
• Stand for Chop Saw: amzn.to/3t4r31n
• Random Orbital Sander: amzn.to/38u1joh amzn.to/3LZOnEn
• Sandpaper (80, 180, 220): amzn.to/3lVIHAt
• Mini Drill Press / Guide for Cordless Drill: amzn.to/3lW6Qag
• Paint Rollers:
• Drop Cloth:
• Generic Batteries: amzn.to/3PJX5K5
• Circular Saw: amzn.to/3N1Dq6p
• Jig saw: amzn.to/3PIpAI1
• Speed Square: amzn.to/3PRFT56
• Contour Gauge: amzn.to/3MXR1fa
• Pipe/Post Level: amzn.to/3t4pssC
• Saw Horses: amzn.to/3GynPZB amzn.to/3wYqR6v
• Small Magnetic Level: amzn.to/3wZ23uM
• Cordless Drill: amzn.to/38sYnbo amzn.to/3t485bk
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ACCENT DECOR:
• Pinstriped pillows, distressed black denim, leather, & embossed pyramid stud fabrics are a nod to rock fashion: www.etsy.com/listing/60087926...
www.etsy.com/listing/80129009...
• Linear white motifs of pillows and rugs echo line quality of blue print art
• Black and white textured rug: tinyurl.com/y9p7dtbk
• Custom made art from guitar/drum USPTO patents: will be sold on SeizeTheDIY.com soon
• Black velvet curtains are a nod to stage curtains: amzn.to/3Gwl7DX
• Spiked Coffee Mugs: tinyurl.com/yu5cfrvk
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Adding a @travisbarker lamp soon 🤘🏼
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For brand/product partnerships and music features, email: info@seizethediy.com
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Favorite KZfaq DIY'ers:
@Bourbonmoth
@GetHandsDirty
@DIYCreators
@diyhuntress
@TotallyHandy
@DIYDanie
@hand_craft