DIY IKEA PLATFORM BED made from Kallax/Expedit bookcase! | Chelsea Mason

FAQ:
► Where is Part 2?
Unfortunately, there won't be a part 2 Sorry! I moved from that house a few months after making that video, BUT if you would like to see more DIY's then let me know in the comments!
► I don't think the bed will hold my weight...
DISCLAIMER!
I've had the bed for a bit over 3 months & it was still standing so very strong! IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT IT NOT SUPPORTING YOUR OWN WEIGHT... Apply some extra supports with hardwood or something of that nature.. like with any DIY you need to adjust certain things to suit your own needs!
► Can you have 'special cuddles' (or do any vigorous activities) on the bed?
Sure! If you believe you have built the bed sturdy enough as well as re-enforcing the structure. But proceed with caution.
► What size is your bed?
It's a double bed and I believe elsewhere in the world it is known as a 'full-sized bed'.
► How do you get up onto the bed?
I simply threw one leg over the other.. but you could use a small step, EASY! It's really not THAT ridiculously high.
► You put the bed in the wardrobe, why? And where do you put your clothes?
I put the bed inside the wardrobe frame so I could:
1. Have a view outside my window.
2. Have natural lighting flow through my room easily.
3. Feel like I was in a little hiding spot.
I then bought a free-standing wardrobe and used that in the corner of my room to store my clothes as well as using the boxes in the book unit/bed.
► What if you fall off the bed?
Ouch, that would hurt.
Hey guys! Welcome to my DIY bedroom makeover.
This video is all about me making my raised platform bed using IKEA shelving units, as well as a simple DIY wooden shelf and draping around the bed head :) Hope this gives you some inspiration to do some sort of DIY/Makeover in your own bedroom.
ps. if you are stuck for other inspo try www.ikeahackers.net
They have the best IKEA hacks that are really simple to pull off :)
♡ MORE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:
www.ikeahackers.net/2015/03/ra...
♡ P R O D U C T S M E N T I O N E D
•x 2 Kallax 4box Unit - $40 each www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/pro...
•x 2 Kallax 8box Unit - $75 each www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/pro...
•x 2 Ekby Stodis Brackets - $2.50 each
www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/pro...
•x1 Lill Net Curtains - $5.99 each
www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/pro...
♡ M U S I C:
Waiting Game & Close To Use (O L V)
by GXNXVS
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(Written Permission Granted to use 'GXNXV' Music)
FTC Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. All opinions in this video are 100% my own. This is not a sponsored video.

[@ChelsMason]

Hey guys, so I've added in a bunch of FAQ/most asked questions in the description so check that out. I may have answered your question already. Also more detailed instructions & information www.ikeahackers.net/2015/03/raised-bed-inside-built-wardrobe.html Love you all x

[@absolutelynot1797]

You're really independant

[@ryanpeter9080]

quite the wee handy woman 👍☺

[@Marcuslovesyouu]

I'm curious to know why did you use 2 "four box cubes" for the back wall instead of using another "eight box cube"? I'm asking because I want to try this but if I can buy 3 units instead of 4 it will make life much easier lol.

[@swaraleesangle849]

The serum used to paint the planks is called varnish aka wood polish

[@jadaj2813]

How is it holding up??

[@jasminenguyen8219]

That area under neath the bed is like a kids dream to use it as another room underneath. love it

[@jazminearceneaux7452]

Looks like she’s using it for her pet.

[@mudflapbrokentire]

this is by far the most creative bedroom makeover I've ever seen

[@ChelsMason]

+Grace Gordon Thankyou so much!!

[@jeibodega7467]

I love the little space at the bottom of you're bed. I feel like I would sleep there most nights instead of on the actual bed

[@ChelsMason]

Jennely P. I actully have done that a few time... its so cosy! :)

[@sarahdicarlo8318]

I bet you could fit a twin sized bed in that space! Great for sleepovers!

[@rollingtones1]

Jennely P. Silly girl - that’s where the Boogieman sleeps!

[@kyskyna]

@Jennely P. I'd be scared a ghost is under my bed😬

[@maddieking8834]

I can't even put up a poster with out messing up lol

[@colmlivingstone5540]

same aha

[@xokree]

I LOVE how u did everything urself! Girl Power

[@ChelsMason]

Yes! Thankyou :)

[@Juicyglitters74]

Her dad did some of it though.

[@fleurkoetsier6522]

She could do that by Herself easily but she waant allowed to ;)

[@tiffbril9569]

go gurlz!

[@ronaldoroda403]

pussy power!

[@lildee_w6254]

I have never thought of raising my bed to have more storage under neath! OhMyGod such a clever idea!

[@lenamaynes2526]

I just wanted to say thank you! I did this bed design with a few of my own touches and the bed is sturdy and it makes my room look fabulous!

[@mashedtaters498]

lena maynes what did you do?

[@ppsuksiri4245]

This is so smart. Thank you so much for this idea. I've been watching raised bed diy videos for 30 mins and just found yours. So creative.and perfect for apartment livers that can't drill holes in walls.

[@rebeccamoyal5973]

Please do an update video on your whole room and how you like the bed situation!

[@100hopeful1]

Yasssssssss. I love that you did basically everything! Ugh I love how your vision came out. This is so cool

[@chynanhua5562]

I love the space you have created for your dog underneath your bed.❤️

[@zoeweijsenborn]

i want this room now 😓

[@skipper3623]

Are you a BTS fan?

[@skipper3623]

Nvm

[@triniroma4957]

I want her shoes lol

[@CheyeILYPlymel]

+VGULL._.FOOD I see you are a kpop fan:P

[@liamileson8567]

missjioy weirdo

[@KelseaWebb97x]

Love all your storage & furniture!! Looks really nice together 💕💕

[@pikachueevee8733]

Omg!! This is amazing honestly I'm looking at these kinds of videos because my room is unorganized and messy putting the bed into the clostet thing was the smartest thing ever I'm going to try this thanks!!!

[@HannaHexagon]

It's so refreshing to watch a you do this. Girl powerrrrrr!

[@Segail]

Love the shoe organizer under the bed👍🏽

[@beebeetee2926]

Dope, very creative Cute doggie bed underneath too. Great job thinking outside the box using the bookshelf.

[@darlizzle.-5735]

I love it, this inspired me for when I'm finally moving out

[@Calida]

I really loved that the solution was really simple!

[@lissblakeley9413]

I love the bed & the closet idea. It's really cute *o*

[@bunnyboohalo6966]

this will be my forever favorite room saver diy

[@ChelsMason]

Thankyou!

[@pandanina]

For all those who have 90 x 200 cm mattresses: buy 4 shelves from IKEA (KALLAX, 77x147cm), put them together and fix the 6 slats. Thats it! :)

[@AngelinaTzeng]

This is an amazing bed idea and really love it!! You did a great job😊😊

[@seafarer_]

dang you're so handy! i love these kinds of videos

[@msmonaco426]

I Love this!! I'm gonna redo my grandkids room. Thanks!

[@severus05]

im glad i found this video!! now i know how to decorate my room and still have storage

[@927meli]

Omg! That was incredible! Will love to see more videos like this. Or any ideas for storage! Lol you're awesome!

[@ChelsMason]

melissa valdez Thanks so much lovely!

[@ilandsnow]

awesome idea!! you did this so well!!

[@emiliesimonsen1117]

The bed is so nice, thanks for the inspiration😍

[@MiniChili]

Really really like it !!!

[@BrionyBurke]

absolutely love this xx

[@Dukedija13]

Clap...clap..clap....Amazing work Chelsea...

[@virtual_vit]

Wow totally love it!!!!

[@akhori9837]

I found this so clever

[@UmmSafiya-zn1nq]

Awesome! Thank you for this video! 👍😍

[@cLoud-rr9wc]

This is perfectly amazing

[@ericachristine9951]

This was cool!

[@KiKaBi]

So cute. Great Job!

[@jolijnlammerink4758]

omg, you have no idea how happy I am right now. My parents agreed on me having a bigger bed. But I could not find the perfect one. Well, quess what?... I just did!! Thank you so much!!! I love the idea btw. xx sorry if I misspelled something, I'm Dutch

[@flurinabruderer5070]

this is such a great idea! thank you.

[@alhelivannesacastillo7875]

Wooow, love it!

[@MissKateinator]

This is amazing!! I love it so much

[@heatheruga81]

Very cool idea. Loved it.

[@summeradams480]

That's so cute omg!!!

[@memawevans4273]

I LOVE THIS!!!!

[@ilive4anime]

this is genius, next time I move I am so going for this!

[@AyeshaNoelle]

WoW it looks awesome!

[@amzstar3351]

Cool idea xx

[@Spoolingturbo6]

Wow. Go you! Great job. Thank you for sharing.

[@alvin0805881]

Very good idea!

[@amaranthaneko6852]

whoa... I love this....

[@Johnny5932u]

I had the exact same white utility shelf seen in the beginning, I turned it into a storage bed by laying it horizontal, add board and legs underneath and flip open doors on top. I used two units to build a queen bed leaving some spacing in between.

[@XxValeriaGsernaxX]

Great video and idea, I'm probably going to revamp my room now lol 😋

[@ms.alhajri4068]

Amazing ideas to make your own bed room

[@beautygirl8197]

OMG it's really good

[@ashddd]

this is so smart holy moly

[@ChelsMason]

Haha thanks :) I'm glad it actually worked ;)

[@Bylga]

Cute and skilled. Awesome!

[@ChelsMason]

Bylga Thankyou!

[@bowsandglitterz]

such a awesome idea!!

[@sheetstoshimmer]

Omg the idea for your bed is genius!

[@ChelsMason]

:) thanks lovely

[@aesthetic.flower3557]

Guurll you are freaking handy❤️😱

[@dufocar566]

Very smart and well done!

[@mohammedyasin6416]

I loved that bed

[@kikenna]

This is super cute but I feel like with my weight I'd probably end up having the mattress fold in the middle and I'd sink down in the empty space. If I made something like this I'd pretty much have to have middle support haha

[@nmhowl8071]

Did you not see the planks she nailed to the Ikea units to support the mattress?

[@kikenna]

MrsSparkles No, I may have missed it. I skipped through the video a bit to see the finished product.

[@skipper3623]

Omo a kpop fan! Infinite ㅇㅅㅇ

[@getthisaccto1ksubsbcphan187]

same ahahah

[@beautybymisssophie]

You have done such a good job hun! It looks awesome xx

[@ChelsMason]

Thanks Hun! :):) x

[@abbielynda1565]

that is so cool great job

[@Babiisicko]

Omg wow so pretty... You havr inspired me to make over my room.

[@vickymuhleisen5482]

my god that`s so freaking cool

[@zoharhendler]

wow!!! this is soooo cool!!! love it! ♥

[@ChelsMason]

zohar hendler :) Glad you like it!

[@FlairelleNet]

This is awesome.

[@mariaespinoza3838]

love love love love love you

[@jeanninemartine]

The before was kind of organized and nice. I liked it.

[@kellyhathaway1077]

Btw if you plan on making it and this video isn't enough instruction the link in the bio to the ikea hackers site has more info you just need to click the link and search platform bed and scroll a little. Me and my mom are making it today!

[@ChelsMason]

+Kelly Hathaway How did you go? :)

[@brigitteadame3255]

wow that was so cool

[@histerp51]

Awesome. You go girl

[@AngieK01]

Your bed came out so nice

[@hadleyiselin9860]

This is so creative and so unique!! More videos like this please;)

[@ChelsMason]

Hadley Iselin Thankyou! will do :)

[@aubreyhess7140]

I made this bed awhile ago too I love it so so much when I have friends over I make a bed under the bed I sleep their and she sleeps on the top also so so much storage I am so glad I made this bed I would recommend it

[@allyboersma8246]

That is the smartest idea ever! I love your channel already! Even know I'm new!

[@ChelsMason]

Thank you so much! Love the support x

[@LittleRainbowFreak21]

omg I love this!

[@morgantillett1569]

your so talented! I wish I could build things like this

[@friedasiseho6669]

very innovative!!

[@cerhale4026]

This is such a fab way of getting rid of clutter! And how you made this yourself too with Ikea furniture is insane!

[@ChelsMason]

CerysJane Thanks gorgeous!!

[@maddierohl1738]

I really like that idea your smart

[@AngelKnutsonxngelk]

i love this! you're so creative

[@ChelsMason]

vngelkay thank you!!!!

[@pplsophia1]

Great idea. I think I will do this too. Thanks for sharing.

[@annavanderlinde9791]

love it !!!

[@drunkenp0t]

very creative great job btw it good to see a handy lady

[@ChelsMason]

+DRUNKENPOT Thanks!

[@vladikbusche2206]

Thanks for the share. Like it.

[@cameras5824]

Brilliant!

[@shenikqwamcduffie8974]

i like this design

[@emmaboughton2808]

Love this bed 😌

[@tinamckinney2328]

nicely done

[@wildvenust]

goals

[@jennaw1893]

thats ssssssoooooo cool

[@uncanaleyoutube]

good idea! amazing!

[@olyalee5818]

вау! я в восторге! спасибо за прекрасную идею!

[@laurens.6326]

I like the answer to the last FAQ

[@nolagatto2136]

wow, this was pretty bad-ass!!

[@MRiitta]

loved that:)