Hackers Help: Need some platform bed ideas

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Hi,

I saw this loft bed which is perfect for my space.

Hackers Help: Need some platform bed ideas

I would like it in full and am wondering how do I go about finding out more information as it wasn’t linked to the original source on Pinterest.

Thank you,
Rick

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Hi Rick,

I can’t help you with the original source or exact configuration but here are a few platform bed ideas you can hack from IKEA items. Hope they are along the lines of what you are looking for.

Platform bed ideas

#1 SEKTION platform bed

Platform bed ideas

Chris took seven standard SEKTION kitchen cabinets from IKEA and turned them into a platform bed with storage underneath. It’s a perfect solution for anyone with limited closet or attic space. See how it is done.

#2 FAKTUM platform bed

Hackers Help: Need some platform bed ideas

This one uses the old kitchen system, FAKTUM, but you can achieve something similar with SEKTION or METOD cabinets. See how it’s done.

#3 Loft bed with den

Hackers Help: Need some platform bed ideas

Don’t throw the IKEA AKURUM kitchen cabinets away just yet. They can be turned into an ingenious loft bed with den and plenty of underloft storage. Ada repurposes the 15″ AKURUM cabinets into stairs and the 24″ ones into storage. The old closet is stripped away and the loft bed built into the nook, taking advantage of the room’s height and maximizing storage space. It turned out nothing less than impressive. Get the details.

Hope it triggers some ideas for you.

Happy hacking,

Jules

Jules Yap

Jules Yap started IKEAHackers.net in 2006 as a personal blog to showcase the most impressive IKEA hacks from all over the world. Since then, she has learned a lot more about power tools and DIY. Her site has helped thousands modify IKEA furniture with step-by-step tutorials, craft projects and home styling. Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".

6 Responses

  1. I used the STORÅ (wooden) loftbed by IKEA, but cut down the legs to achieve the minimum height of 150cm under the bed. I wanted the benefit of storage under the bed, without having to sleep with my nose right under the ceiling. Also I removed all the excessive safety side bars surrounding the mattress so the design wouldn’t obstruct aesthetically. I also discarded the ladder, instead I use the BEKVÄM stool to get into bed.

    So for under the bed I used 4x the Algot units which are free-standing and on wheels. I used 2 with wire-baskets for my t-shirts and underwear etc., and 2 without any drawers. The way the Algot units are constructed makes it possible to hang clothes on both sides of a unit, it fits plenty of clothing. I finished off the side of the bed with the VIDGA (Single track end closing set) curtainrail from the inside of the bedframe, and hung curtains to cover the Algot units underneath.

    On the deeper end of the space under the bed I installed a 50cm deep generic shelving unit, where I store extra blankets, suitcase for travelling etc. Items I don’t need on a daily basis.

    Good luck!

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  2. Hi,
    I’ve done it with Kura bed and four ivar cabinets without doors and back, but with a stick for hanging and shelves. I’ve modified a little the bed, then I’ve shifted the bottom of the cabinets to make space for wheels and placed enormouses handles (from tiger).
    It is wonderful!

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  3. Hello, we have a platform 140×200 bed at home made by MALM (6 drawer cabinet) and kallax 77×147 cm. The bed is screwed into the wall on two sides, on the long side, there is the MALM and on the short side is the kallax. My husband have 120kg and we have the bed for 2 years now and is awesome.

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  5. I would get a loft bed, cut the legs down if desired, then get several Kallax bookshelves (you can hack them to not have all the shelves internally, leaving larger spaces) and put them on casters. You can add handles to the ends if you like. Build a plywood frame to cover the loft bed if you want the “enclosed” look. Make steps separately.

    If you use the Stora loft bed then four Kallax 4×4 bookshelves + casters should fit perfectly once you remove the ladder. If you cut the legs down obviously you’d need to go with smaller shelves.

    See this hack for inspiration.

    There are casters specifically for Kallax but they seem to extend past the edges of the Kallax, which means the shelves wouldn’t sit flush as in the inspiration photo.

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