The bed...Today
we want to make every inch available for storage. We decided to build our
children this bed in order to optimize the storage capacity of a small bedroom
without compromising play area. Having the large storage drawers under the bed
uses up the wasted space usually reserved for dust balls and discarded granola
wrappers. These drawers are easy to roll out hence, make it easy for any child
to get his clothes or favorite toy.
Derived from the captain's bed, the mate's
bed is relatively easy to build. In fact, we have many friends who, after
seeing the finished bed, loved it so much that they built one for their own
children, with only minimal knowledge of woodworking.
During the planning phase of the bed we
designed it so it could be disassembled fairly easy; like the commercial bed.
In addition, the drawer size and strength was increased, the bed structure was
improved and we added a custom built look. Those were the areas that the
commercial Spartan bed seemed to lack. The bed will accommodate a twin
mattress in the range of 39" by 80" (see mattress chart below).
Note that extra space around the mattress is allotted for bedding.
In the end, we were able to build this better
quality custom bed much cheaper than those low cost commercial beds that fall
apart and have drawers so small that you can hardly put any clothes in them.
Finish used for this project: water based Flecto Varathane Diamond Wood Finish,
in a satin sheen.
Overall dimensions: 41"wide x 81 1/2"deep x 22"
high
|
MATTRESS SIZE
CHART |
| Type |
Approx. Size |
| Twin |
38" by 75" |
| Twin (long) |
38" by 79 1/2" |
| Double |
53" by 74 1/2" |
| Double (long) |
53" by 79 1/2" |
The headboard...To
complement our Mate's bed plan #03-202, we added this handy bookcase headboard.
It also completes the look of the bed. My children just love putting all kinds
of treasures on the shelves. They tell me they sleep better because they know
many of their favorite toys are close by.
It is not a difficult
project to build. You can even get your kids to pitch in and help in
assembling the bookcase. They will truly appreciate the fact that
they were part of a unique project that they can cherish for years to
come.
Finish used
for this project: water based Flecto
Varathane Diamond Wood Finish, in a satin sheen.
Overall dimensions:
43"wide x 8 1/2"deep x 42" high
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