DIY Platform Bed Made from ONLY 2x4's!! | Modern Builds

[@ModernBuilds]

So I ran the numbers.... 35 2x4's at $7 costs $245 35 2x4's at $3.50 (normal price) costs $122,50 Double the normal price, but for $250 I'd say this bed is worth it!

[@JohnMadeit]

9.9ft 2x4 is about 10euro (12usd) here in Greece.

[@yardhelpwithjames821]

in nc they cost anywhere between $8-$9

[@mvalovalo]

I’m a project manager in resi construction. Home owner once had my trim carpenter make stair case out of 2x4s like your design. While undoubtedly pretty and very unique, home owner admitted it’s a dust MAAAAGNET and definitely wasn’t worth the trouble. Just an FYI for anyone considering making this.

[@CrinosAD]

Here in Norway, 2x4 is 25.85 NOK per meter. (aprox 3.10 USD per meter) . They come in 2.7 or 5.4 meter length. (C24) (and the prices have just gone up with about 40%)

[@JaredM990]

2x4x8 in Calgary, Alberta are $10.35 ($8.53USD) each :(

[@roejoganscastpod4928]

Saw this and went straight to the comments, wasn’t disappointed!

[@feliciahioe4261]

The first half of the kzbin.infoUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

[@johnsack7903]

Damn can't believe you made a million dollar bed....all that lumber 😍

[@k1m625]

its now valued at 1.2 million

[@holdemNE1]

@@k1m625 Now 1.6 million

[@joshuarodriguez2776]

Pushing 2 million now

[@xswein]

$7 is a lot? In Europe (Czech Republic) - 10ft 2x4-ish size of worst quality construction lumber is around $13 :)

[@corail53]

@@xswein It is when they used to be 2$.

[@carlpeterson5063]

My 12 year old son and I made a twin version of this bed. Solid as a rock. Love it!

[@timothybaker8234]

Wait, you actually found 30 straight 2x4’s at Home Depot?

[@olfertpoelen]

I honestly dont believe this, must have been part of his 'how to undo'-deal ;-) XD

[@jellyg.8961]

That was the most impressive part of the build. 🤣

[@crestonediamond]

He must've gone to 5 Home Depots

[@crestonediamond]

@@olfertpoelen i8

[@ronskelton8742]

Fake news

[@Galthralla]

Love it. My only note would be that it's impossible to move out of that room. Some modularity in the base might make it a little more "move" friendly. Perhaps have the base separate into thirds rather than a single piece.

[@mikek9297]

You could use a threaded steel rod with some washers and nuts to press it together instead of screwing every block to the next one - drill a bigger hole for the rod and screw it together at the end... then disassemble at your convenience.

[@the-elliott-day]

@@mikek9297 and much quicker too! I think you've improved the engineering of this bed so much I'm going to give it a go, definitely using threaded inserts

[@SMDKFC]

​@@the-elliott-day How did it go? How loud is it/ and creeks?

[@hobbes3]

Ya, I was also thinking this bed is gonna be a permanent installation unless you start cutting again lol.

[@arjunban-j6p]

@@mikek9297I thought same 🎉

[@thomashajicek2747]

I wanted a cheaper approach, so I made mine from gold bricks.

[@massesasse5986]

Haha yeh lumberprice makes me sad

[@epicone1986]

I knew there would be a top notch comment. Was not dissapointed

[@epictroost]

Lol sooo true

[@JOKA_1]

Gooooodamn

[@lauraferriss1600]

🤣

[@Oh6Torch]

That’s a really great build. I used the same concept to do the front of my porch. Halfway into it, I began to question my choices. It seemed like I had to use way more lumber than I should have. And I began to regret it, especially when it came to painting it. Now, I know it was all worth it. I get tons of compliments and people say it looks very modern. Thanks for sharing!

[@JohnMadeit]

Looks good. I don't think I could find that many straight 2x4 near me 😆

[@inspiringbuilds]

Definitely not near me. You can get by with a planer and DIY planer sled if you don't have a jointer thought.

[@mayweathermoney5191]

Can't believed you turned and entire house into a bed. I this You're the riches man on the entire planet. I'll get some wild bamboo and build one for myself

[@inspiringbuilds]

Super sturdy and worth $250, but an amazing deal once 2x4's drop back down to around $4/each. Keep up the great work as the goal is for us to continue to inspire others to build something awesome!

[@johnclancy7465]

I thin it looks really cool. Why are people harping on about the price? It's classy looking and a design feature in the room. Well worth the money. Well done

[@paulyevcak]

How to tell people you’re loaded without saying you’re loaded. Lumber prices are nuts!

[@ronrobson4042]

Also known as humblebrag 😄

[@liamrobins8789]

pretty sure that what america is facing in pricing for lumber is just called normal everywhere else in the world

[@ronrobson4042]

@@liamrobins8789 a UK furniture maker friend told me the other night that prices for sheet timber and softwood had gone up 30% last week, similar for foam has uses. Must be Covid related

[@nwinburn]

How to tell people you have an inferiority complex without saying you have an inferiority complex. Dude, this isn't a "life style" channel. It's about building stuff.

[@hippie-io7225]

$12 per 2X4 here in Utah

[@terracottaneemtree6697]

Looks like a piano bed! Switch up the color for pianists- even use contact paper for temporary look to surprise someone. I love it!

[@MakingMadeSimple]

Negative space is a GREAT idea, considering the price of lumber haha.

[@ModernBuilds]

💡💡

[@7medb]

:)kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXvSq6GeYr-Dq7c

[@byraerthunberg1278]

Amazing skill. Hopefully the world never runs out of guys like him.

[@jinyoon7244]

The slatted headboard going wider than the mattress opens up some interesting possibilities. You could build some movable shelves or drawers that slot into the slats.

[@jeffdemuro4208]

Or just platforms

[@SLAYLORDFOCKER]

Love the design and I can appreciate the time and effort put into this project. I wish there was a simpler way to achieve this look. I love the headboard but so much work went into the base. 😩❤️

[@vasiliypupkin5352]

Куда ещё проще.. Это не сложно совсем!

[@ArpadBuildsThis]

I love this millionaire bed! Looks amazing!

[@woodenparadise777]

Hello)How much does such a bed cost in your country in a store?

[@DantesEntertainment]

Love the South Park voice narration

[@pteddie6965]

Mike, I love the unique visual appeal of this bed. This is another example of your stylish creativity. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a ton Eddie!!

[@woodenparadise777]

Hello)How much does such a bed cost in your country in a store?

[@ferrariunicorn]

I loveeee the 2x4 furniture concept/abstraction as well & love this bed sm! I use wood pallets I find… made a veggie/fruit garden along the wall of my home & couldn’t be happier with it! I’m looking to make an extra large sectional couch with wide chase lounges on each end that can be slept on & planning on sectional pieces that can convert into cots for guests & another part of it will be a bed for me!!! My kids are young adults & out of the house now so I’m downsizing to a studio but want to always have places for them to sleep they visit (& grandkids if that becomes a thing) 😊

[@brianpeck697]

Would be easy to add a "floating" end table on one/both side(s) that could be secured between two slats of the headboard

[@dckbeau3907]

I was thinking the same. Expensive bed but you’ll have it forever.

[@annetteadewoyin4562]

That’s brilliant! Can you be more elaborate please? Help a beginner, thanks.

[@kontoname]

@@annetteadewoyin4562 No

[@JonnyBuilds]

Let's Go! Killer project!

[@joshpayne4015]

That mattress foundation looks to be a shin killer!

[@slavikcher95]

96 inch 2x4 $4. also instead of the 2x4 going across the entire bottom you can just make a box and cut 2x4 into say 1ft pieces then attach them to the box. have 2 going full length on each side. 12 boards should be enough to make box and the rest of the platform

[@toniajohnson9223]

I think that bed will outlive you. Beautiful and well made. Love it❤️

[@judyfenske1429]

My grandfather (1950---1970, this goes with my childhood), was a DIYer. He would love all these smaller saws, battery drills, ect, that you use. I see the advantages.

[@joshlayonworks]

Ya

[@SEBTECHDIY]

2x4 projects are awesome, i just made an outdoor sofa out of 2x4s :) you are an inspiration mike!

[@ImogenShade]

That negative space is giving mii positive vibes.🍀

[@Industry4.0Today]

I was actually able to save a few dollars by having mine made of the world's largest diamonds, it's super shiny and durable!

[@Will_JJHP]

When a humble DIY project becomes a flex

[@kevinmeek]

I want to do this so bad but don't know where I'd put it after selling my house for the lumber

[@crystalhatchell7553]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MaLiArtworks186]

Lol!

[@lisellefrch7722]

Lol 😄

[@cwwhit001]

I just subscribed, I like your instructions and I waited. I found I was missing your content.

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Chris how are you doing?

[@austinswanson3531]

All the comments are about how expensive this would be, but 30 2x4 at around $8 is $240 and any tool rental for the project would bring you to around $300-$350. Most bedframes are at least that price for poor quality or way way more for the nicer ones so still a great budget project!

[@mr.9439]

start lookin at used prices bra. decent stuff starts at $100 sometimes less

[@MandoMTL]

This thing will last you your whole life as well. Another metric to consider.

[@leetalyor1]

Mike FLEXIN HARD in this one

[@LaughinglyRhzie]

I need this man to give me ideas for yard work/ gardening fences etc.

[@ModernBuilds]

It’s all on the list for the new house!

[@LaneHouse]

I really like the design of this bed. I might do this in a dark finish for my guest room.

[@danieljimenezjr]

I made something similar and it is HEAVY and collects tons of dust!

[@spocksvulcanbrain]

I watch a LOT of woodworking videos. It never ceases to amaze (and annoy) me to see that builders don't take off the tags before building, cutting and sometimes gluing up projects. What gives? I this build, he sandwiched and glued in tags. I'd never do that.

[@ernie548]

Yeah I don't get that either. Its one of the first things I do. It even bugs to see 'pros' put up fences with all the tags still attached. Hardly a 60 second job to pull the staple and tag.

[@ybaggi]

I love how these slats projects look. Unfortunately a downside of these is all the extra surface for dust to settle on. And the cost or course

[@LouisRademeyer]

I watch alot of wood working videos, I must say I enjoy yours the most due to your great commentary and content

[@DaveStar573]

That’s a lot of wood, who’s gonna pick that up when you’re moving?

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello David how are you doing?

[@jasonthirlaway7412]

Chop saw would be in your next to buy list of tools. Never gonna be accurate enough with a hand saw. I made a workbench with this side by side method with 1x3s and a japanese pond deck using the side by side 2 x 4s. Really do come out nice and stronger than a usual deck.

[@sajjadsajjad4171]

This guy is not ordinary, he is really Superman. He does amazing designs, photographing angles, and learning continuously. Thank you from the heart

[@EthanTheEx]

7:06 And Mike, add the later knee surgery cost to the total. I recently had that op and now I'm crying "why didn't I use a knee pad, why didn't I work at the workbench", or even "why didn't I buy that bed I found expensive".

[@justinalias2279]

Worlds newest flex: Having things made of wood "He's got such a huge deck"

[@ThisTall]

A little tip for anyone trying this. @4:00 add 1 extra sacrificial board on the tail end of the block. Or the planer will likely destroy your end piece when planing across grain this way

[@kellim6910]

$7.98 in Florida...Pricey! Awesome video!

[@ModernBuilds]

That’s up there wow!

[@memoandchaseb7470]

Ontario Canada $10.24 🇨🇦 8.00 Is cheap to me lol

[@kellim6910]

@@memoandchaseb7470 oooph yeah thats expensive

[@inspiringbuilds]

Around $12 each in certain states on the west coast such as Utah. We still have work to do with supply catching up to the current high demand.

[@Z-add]

Love the shin busting design.

[@hilmir]

best part is that once he changes to another bed style, this build can easily transform into a room or space divider. just flip it up in its side!

[@Valgrind850]

This is a great idea

[@amintarique]

Extremely intelligent Youngman

[@lucaslegz]

I love it! You rock! I’m looking forward to the beginner builds.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

That bed has a face only a mother could love.

[@wrinkledasian5206]

Most difficult part of the project is finding straight lumber at Home Depot.

[@denhideous]

And after only 38 months, VIOLA!!!!

[@juliank.jarboe8542]

I like this design a lot, kind of a giant slat bench-- I wonder if it would be strong enough done with all 2x2s?

[@SatisfyingEverything1]

I still love the way you say Mike Montgomery 💕 Kudos bro !! You're the best ! Because of you , I've become a professional Carpenter.

[@shawnfunstuff]

Looks great! It might also look good by cutting a tapered edge on each of the headboard 2x4s, so the edge arcs out from the wall,

[@sergeydudukin4214]

Boy there is enough 2x4s to build a garage

[@mdv9831]

Nice bro. Like your design choices and the ease of building. It doesn't look objectively hard, just time consuming with all those joints. Seriously we need more DIYers like you who don't use 10,000 dollar tools. All that lumber was a bit of a flex though, but we'll let it slide :)

[@benelevate]

Since 2x4’s are really expensive, I decided to economise and make my bed frame out of 30 of them to lift my mattress 4 inches from the ground. It now has enough load bearing to support as much weight as a car, 4 inches off the ground. 1-800-Super-Pro!

[@facemafia]

With the price of lumber I really hope the materials are part of the AD deals 😂

[@fernandosantos7523]

I saw a video of FLOATING AND THEN YOURS AND I LOVED YOU ARE THE BEST😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@julias259]

I can't imagine what the final cost was on this project. Our 2x4 boards are up to $8 today. I cut up pallets today just to cut something!

[@ModernBuilds]

It cost about an extra $150

[@julias259]

@@ModernBuilds Not too bad, you can't buy a quality bed for that! It looks great, you are so creative!

[@HavokBWR]

Yeah I've been looking for frames for my cali king and other than the most basic of basic metal frame from China anything that looks half decent is well over $800, most are over $1500.

[@GoAlphaIce]

This is the most gorgeous bed I've seen. Bravo 👏

[@andie9691]

Love this bed design. Another great Job!!!

[@maherabdeqader381]

Well done

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Maher how are you doing?

[@leighgrueber2004]

Love this bed! How would you alter the plans to make it easier to disassemble for moving?

[@emailyarabrandao]

Just don't glue the parts... Use screws only 😉

[@imari2305]

Beautiful bed Mike. Very Scandinavian in design.

[@ZehnGen]

This bed frame has more studs in it than my entire house! jk, looks dope

[@JulietsMan]

This is OVERKILL

[@Logan-oj8ok]

I like the idea and probably am going to do this myself. Was it a design choice to use so many 2X4s? I feel like it could have been done with way less boards. Just a thought.

[@mikek9297]

You could do it with half of the long pieces ( bigger spaces between beams) while retaining more than enough rigidity and strength. After all most beds have just two long walls and they work. This design is simple and aesthetic, but very, very inefficient.

[@the-elliott-day]

@@mikek9297 Exactly what I was thinking, good shout! 🪚

[@patrickdunn8918]

That was a lot of work, but I love wood, so I have to say I love that bed too. Not only a great design, but beautiful!!

[@joostvanderham8694]

Nice job man, love your projects! Keep up the good work!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a ton, will do!

[@markshaz8691]

Love this and looking forward to more 2x4 builds.

[@dgibson2314]

Love the simplistic style (way beyond my ability) and the finished product was perfect.Thanks for the lesson. 100 %

[@iandodd7828]

How much are 2x4s in my area? Same as they are in yours, Mike. Because we shop at the same Home Depot a few miles from Joshua Tree.

[@ModernBuilds]

Let’s go!!! 🔥🔥

[@iandodd7828]

@@ModernBuilds I'll meet you there any time! Been part-time in JT since 2018. Moving there full time this summer and building a house and shop later this year.

[@zizabrand6281]

Moderrn Builds became a luxury channel since lumber became so expensive hahahahaha

[@ashleycarr8812]

I love this, it’s beautiful! I wonder what this weighs- wondering if it would be a pain to move with this

[@iangrant4756]

It’s so cheap to build… You need to hire movers who are experienced in moving expensive pieces of furniture.

[@joshlayonworks]

True

[@shyguymercedesbenz5845]

In an age where lumber prices are what they are today... It's like a bed made out of gold. What a flex!

[@staticcharge173]

This is a really great design! I will be definitely using this method to build beds in the future for my family, but I'll also make some adjustments to the bed for the room that I would be working in, just to give it that design look. Great video, definitely subscribing

[@frass-vd6gl]

I think I will do this. Yes more beginners DIY please.

[@Raimoon00]

Looks real good.. Really love how simple it looks while also looking creative.. But the only problem is it's really dangerous to have kids around the bed.. They could trip over and hurt themselves.. And it looks really difficult to clean it up..

[@joshlayonworks]

Fabulous ❤️

[@maitecampossantiago7712]

Ficou muito linda essa cama! Parabéns 👏🎉

[@ThomasAlsamhan]

I love the looks and idea of this bed! I saw your idea and ran with it (heavily modified) so it can be easily disesmbled and moved. I connect the spacers to the legs and the slats can slide in and out!

[@4b0d3]

It's pretty but seems excessive. 5x 2x4 with supports 60" away from each other can support 500lb per foot collectively. It would have proabably made more sense to just build a regular frame box and add the pieces at the end, since you lose the length view by sticking spacers in it anyway. Plus you could make 2 or 3 separate boxes and bolt them together so you can move it between rooms and upstairs with a lot less effort and damage. The sides could even be doubled up if you want that full length piece without seams (if not painted. I like the idea and look, minus the supports.

[@bldfit46]

Coming from someone who never built a thing in his life.

[@4b0d3]

​@@bldfit46 right.. only I do. look up sagulator from woodbin and you might understand the point I'm trying to make. When you build you should build with mobility in mind. Not constant, just the ability to get into most rooms with little issue.

[@emmaloref1438]

@@4b0d3 the hell is up with the hate with your comment, some people are just all day negative

[@sigh6140]

I agree. Beyond overbuilt. It's gonna be nonsensically heavy. Its a silly, expensive, indulgent, and not even that nice looking design. He build a backyard deck....and then put a mattress on it.

[@joebyron9]

@@emmaloref1438 he's giving honest feedback, while it looks pretty it is definitely over engineered and excessively expensive and heavy, not to mention hard to move in and out of a house, if need be, nevertheless if it makes him happy then power to him, but for someone who might not be able to buy the entirety of the lumber for this build this information is important, as they can work around the challenges presented

[@cutiefruba4]

The design is beautiful

[@glenpark4373]

I would bruise the crap out of my shins walking to the bathroom in the middle of the night...

[@jasonhua600]

Love the idea. The only thing to consider is Moving.

[@JMarieLifestyle]

This is absolutely fantastic such a beautiful and simplistic look, well done!

[@TimWez]

Is it's just me or do i like this video's as a 12 year old. Btw i Love you're video's! ❤

[@SovereignStorm]

Prices have gone up so much, that this bed would cost roughly 750$ here in germany 😅 Edit: I'm talking about the lumber. Nothing else included in that price 🤪

[@alinapso8970]

I think you are mistaking the length of wood becuse they are mesuring 8ft wood for 7.5$, where in herer (Israel) it's 6 metars (20f) for 24$

[@SovereignStorm]

The closest standard to a 2x4" in germany is 60x120mm. That will cost you 11€/m right now. He is using 30 beams of which each seems to be around 2,50m or 100" That's 75m total which equals 825€ or 1005,88$. It gets even worse when you account for the off cuts since the standard length is 13m which leaves you with 1,8m of "waste" for every 5 pieces. I did make a mistakes though by converting from € to $ But that now made it even worse 😂

[@SovereignStorm]

Well actually now that I checked the actual dimensions of a 2x4" (should have done that before 😅) let's go with 40x80mm. Those are made in 5m beams and they are 22,56€ a piece so 338,40€ or 412,64$ Edit: long story short: you are correct 😂

[@brianbuskey7419]

That's a million dollar bed frame.

[@alanwalker1]

Two main issues in this design: 1) dust accumulation between the boards and amount of effort involved to clean it up; 2) those front corners stick out too much so someone can bump into those and ouch! It sure looks cool but not everything cool is practical or comfortable to use.

[@bnolsen]

One comment: this has got to be HEAVY!

[@kurtlowe7691]

This project costs more than my house!

[@jamicrawford6729]

I modified this build. Instead of using spacers between the bed base, I cut the long 2x4 boards and used that as the spacer and then shorter 2x4 boards to run between them (like you did the 2x4 bench). Less cuts and material used and one step removed from the process. My son loves it in his new apartment away from home

[@jamicrawford6729]

I was like building the legs and spacers at the same time and with the shorter 2x4 boards placed between it still looks like the legs you made