DIY bookshelf bed frame

At minimum, a bed needs to be a comfortable place to sleep. But it has so much more potential than just that, too: With some clever hacking, beds can become a cozy reading escape, a storage-packed organization station, or a stylish centerpiece. From headboard redos to full-on transformations, these IKEA bed hacks will inspire you to think of new ways to approach one of your most-used pieces of furniture. Make bedtime fun with this KURA bed upgrade.

Try this simple IKEA platform bed DIY hack for a full sized bed, or modify to fit any size bed. The Kallax shelves are cheap and great for additional storage

David tells us his DIY platform bed project isn’t yet complete, but we think he’s done such a spectacular job with his bed/storage to this point, we wanted to go ahead and share what’s he’s completed thus far… The bed frame is a platform filled in with sheet-rock compound. “…there’s a few things left to do to the bed before it’s complete.

I really wanted to wake up and be able to look out my window from my bed every morning, so I created a bed with the IKEA KALLAX units.

Bed riser alternatives include bookshelves or dressers, cinder blocks, lofting kits, chains, and wooden pallets. You can raise a bed by putting it directly on top of bookshelves or dressers, cinder blocks, or wooden pallets. You can use a lofting kit to lift your bed off of the ground and create storage space underneath, or you can use chains to hang your bed from the ceiling.

The biggest IKEA loft bed is only a double bed size. Here are 3 ideas how to hack them into a king size loft bed.

Shelf Bed Storage: In need of a bed that will hold all of your storage needs? The Shelf Bed Storage is a great idea on a low budget that is a great alternative to a bed and a closet. All you need is.... 3 Storage Shelves 12 Cubes Supply Holders 1 Sheet of Plywood Mat…