I could not find a suitable storage bed in my budget that fit in the 64" x 88" alcove in my tiny apartment (450 sq ft), so I decided to build a plywood stage around a rolling LACK shelf to give the bed the appearance of a built-in. [more detailed photos and frame drawings after the jump]
GREAT for additional storage, I just pull the LACK shelf out to access seasonal clothes, larger office supplies, resource books even my vacuum!
Next up: Tufted headboard!
We're looking forward to it!
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Um, that's awesome. I really love the little front and side view graphics!
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I agree with Shannon -- this is super cool. And I didn't initially realize that the shelving unit is on castors. Even better!
Makes me wonder what other brilliant things Killorn has come up with for the rest of the apartment ...
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Love this but the mirror over the bed made me cringe. I hope at the very least you're using earthquake safe picture hangers.
view Li's profile
Another vote for totally cool.
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I agree that it looks a little dangerous in there. But very very nice solution with the lack shelving, and a great job with the visual descriptions!
view Sea's profile
The mirror is wonderful.
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I absolutely love that ruffled bedspread! Where did you find it?
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The comforter cover is DKNY "Pure Snow" - Picked it up on eBay for $25!
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Very smart use of the lack. I was planning on doing a simular thing myself! I think it looks great- and I like the mirror!
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Killorn - I love this design. What size bed is that?
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I love this! You really just used plywood?! I want to make something similar. How high off the ground is your bed and what did you use to hold it together?
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i'm in love with this 'cos it solves so many problems in one. it meets and surpasses the marks on storage, efficiency, attractiveness, and luxury. it's a sumptuous bed and a super use of the bookshelf and i can't get over how great it looks framed by the curtains! is that bedspread from UO?
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nevermind i see it's a dkny bedspread, but recently i saw a very similar spread and i think it was from UO. i'd like to know the size of the mattress too. looks like a full to me, which is what i plan on using in my b/r.
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I love the look of this, and it makes excellent use of an alcove! My only concern would be warping. Plywood tends to warp with time (sometimes only a few months) and it could become bad for your back. I'd love to try this with my antique mahogany headboard, which came with my grandmother's wedding set, sans bed frame. Right now it's just propped behind the bed, against the wall, and I think this would be a great solution for me! If I did it, I would add an addition support beam at the midpoint, under the mattress board. Thanks for the great idea!
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clever
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That mirror may make other people cringe, but I am in love with it!! Where did you get it??
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