How to build a bed with drawers for almost FREE...Ikea Brimnes hack.

#IKEAhack #storagebed #drawerbed
Check out how I built this storage bed for my daughters room out of two unused dressers I had. One dresser was from my son's room which he didn't take when he moved to our guest bedroom and the other dresser I picked up at Habitat for Humanity for $30 intending to resell it.
The only expense to this project was a sheet of plywood. Everything else I had. My daughter loves the result! She likes her stuff organized and all the storage allows her to stay that way.
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[@LadyJDIY]

first of all anyone that thinks in this day and age with the prices of everything down to eggs being so expensive no one should think this is silly. IT LOOKS AMAZING AND YOU DID A GREAT JOB I AM thinking about doing this for my husband's and I's bed with thicker plywood on top and some additional things but I absolutely love this and thank you for sharing.🥰

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much!!!

[@eileenaivaliotis2841]

It doesn't matter that the 2 sides don't match, in fact it's better. Great project. My son needs something like this. I'm going to make one.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Oh good! I'm glad this video helped! My daughter loves, loves her bed and it's really helped her keep her room clean. I'd love to see yours when you're finished. tag me on IG...@mimzyandco thanks for the comment.

[@tiamog1]

This was very resourceful. Don't give credence to anyone who may have something negative to say. Great job!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you!

[@tishalou8591]

You just saved me THOUSANDS. I was going to buy captain's beds for 4 kids. I'm going to use their current dressers I wanted to get rid of plus shop some used ones. Thank you!

[@MimzyandCompany]

yay! that's awesome!

[@christiemcbaine2805]

Another brilliant idea! My house was built in 1942 and I’ve never had a smaller master bedroom. No closet space at all! I can’t wait to build this!!! (You drive my husband crazy giving me all these great projects 😁)

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yay! thank you. My bedroom is tiny also. ;)

[@thenorthstargirl]

A TRUE DIY! This came out amazing, I love getting real inspiration. Using what you have, using high quality materials, using creativity. I love it! Great job!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much Lizzy! This is my favorite kind of DIY too.

[@ChristinaJohnson-kb6ox]

This is a great and creative idea! I have a campershell on my truck and sleep back there when I go camping. Im going to use this great idea so I can use the drawers for storage.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Great idea! Thanks for commenting.

[@savymanda]

I think it looks great and is such a creative re-use of what you had on hand. I love projects like this!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Amanda! So do I! Thanks for commenting...it confirms I'm not crazy for doing projects like this.

[@humairaamoosa262]

@@MimzyandCompany definitely not crazy! This is so inspiring, can't wait to try my own version

[@gracefulvintage]

Brilliant & Perfect! Great re-use of something that would have ended up in a landfill. I would respectfully add one more detail....if the mattress is one of those foam type mattresses, some holes drilled down the center that is empty underneath would help with air circulation. I’ve seen what happens under those mattresses when there is no air circulation, don’t ask me how I know that! If it’s a regular mattress it wouldn’t need it. Love it, turned out fabulous!!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

thank you so much! yes, I know what you mean with the foam. same thing happens with chairs that don't have holes for air flow. ;)

[@bgoldenwings8793]

WOW WOW WOW!!! Superb! Great Job!! It turned out better than store bought. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much! It has been tremendous. And still looks and operates as good as the day I made it.

[@libbyholt3863]

Guurl!! This is JUST what I needed!!! Love it! Thx for posting. Now gonna go see how you made a mini barn door. Genius!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks Libby! So glad this helped !

[@thehuards]

Great job. Thanks for the ideas.

[@MissL4lly]

Love this. It's on my to-do list :) Thank you.

[@kbakeritsallaboutnobody.5761]

I like this idea a lot. Good job.

[@MimzyandCompany]

thank you! It turned out to be very successful...my daughter LOVES it, works really well and it still looks really good. thanks for commenting.

[@BeeSharp]

as always, great project. love your creativity.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Wow, thank you!

[@jazlynnharris]

Love this idea!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you! 😊

[@brendamarie558]

You are a BEAST! I LOVE YOUR IDEAS!

[@MimzyandCompany]

😉thanks

[@alessandralombardini-parks1936]

Super-lovely! Thanks for sharing.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you! Thanks for commenting

[@jackieminer5242]

Great idea, so easy. Making one like this for our cabin

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Jackie. Yes it was pretty simple and so efficient! My daughter keeps her room so clean.

[@TheLearningLounge]

WOW!!! Good for you and lucky daughter.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you!

[@jkgarri]

What a great idea! I wanted to make a platform for my bed in a way my dogs couldn't get under my bed!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Well then this would kill two birds with one stone.

[@jgutierrez2198]

Thank you great idea looks beautiful I love it

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you

[@cynthiamoody221]

You did a wonderful job, love what you have done..

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much Cynthia!

[@sirenajazmin]

LIVE FOR THIS! Little barnn door!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks! I love this tiny door too!

[@janicewillard6047]

Awesome project, very inventive! Don't worry about what others say to you, keep your groove going, girl!

[@MimzyandCompany]

awe...thank you so much Janice! will do!

[@noname-oo5oo]

I love that!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you!

[@ethelpuyol6140]

I love it! Thanks for sharing! You're daughters made me laugh... they seem cute. I wish you and your family the best. Thanks from Argentina.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much Ethel! My girls make me laugh all the time! They’re so much fun. Thanks for commenting.

[@tinabenavidez1903]

Really nice, Well done.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Tina!

[@EmilyRachael90]

I LOVE this idea! 😍😍

[@MimzyandCompany]

Do it! It’s been so great for my daughter!

[@lisanester3338]

Love this!

[@yadiariz3548]

Wow love it!!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Yadi!

[@pattyjohnson6652]

You’ve given me inspiration I love this idea looks amazing

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks! I’m so glad.

[@Vrsac113]

Loooove this idea and barn door

[@MimzyandCompany]

thank you! My daughter LOVES her bed. and it really helps to keep her room clean.

[@Pcb2820]

I love this!! 💕

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Patricia!

[@rosemarybrown4681]

Great job 💚

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Rosemary!

[@MrShazz67]

As a builder/DIYer This is one of the best diy storage beds I've seen! And yeah I'm All about saving that money!! keep up the good Work and it doesn't matter what other people think, so long as your Daughter loves it!!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you!!!

[@MrShazz67]

@@MimzyandCompany Your welcome anytime, looking forward to more projects!

[@amandatheaverage9650]

This is amazing!!!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Amanda!

[@kaurparveen50]

❤very good idea🎉really useful 😊

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you!

[@kristinesaffert5820]

Awesome job mom

[@catlaw1997]

Great video and great job!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you!

[@MARIAPACIALEO]

well done !!! Excellent Love it

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks Maria!

[@breemartin7014]

Love It! Thank you!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

thanks! yw thanks for commenting!

[@64Pixi]

Awesome 👍🏻

[@vmjack91]

I love it!!!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Valencia!

[@user-onyoutube868]

Genius must run in the family. Very impressive.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Ha ha. Thank you very much!😃

[@nguoivotam2112]

Great job, thank you for sharing

[@MimzyandCompany]

thank you

[@joelchichi]

awesome idea

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you!

[@lawoffice5834]

Love this! What a great idea. Good job Mama :)

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you! Thanks for commenting!

[@jeffreymcdowell7189]

Repurposing and reusing is the best what a great idea😊

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you! It’s been so great for my daughter! She loves her bed.

[@lanafalana]

You got skills!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Ha! I'm just a hacker muddling through, but thank you.

[@lanafalana]

@@MimzyandCompany I'll be watching.

[@ericguzman9537]

Great idea

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Eric! It’s been great!

[@thecuttingedgepb]

Wow I love this! Wish I had seen it before I bought an expensive secondhand 12 drawer platform bed that is falling apart.

[@MimzyandCompany]

mmm...bummer. at least you didn't pay full price! thank you for the comment.

[@JustMeatIt]

This is excellent!!!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you!

[@elkigirl123]

Nice! You could also just put a big basket or roller box of some kind in the end storage space. Super cute. Probably much more solid than most storage beds too!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yes. For sure, baskets would be great. But my daughter is adamant about keeping it open. She’s 17 now and still sometimes I find her napping under her bed….usually when she’s supposed be doing homework. 😛

[@angiewallace1596]

It is awesome!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much Angie!

[@alexandriaquintana6630]

You did a great job, I wish I was a great diy-er 😁

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much Alexandria. It just takes practice and patience. things won't be perfect but usually better than before.

[@s3sarahscheuererstudios384]

This is more than beatiful! And how purpousful upcicled a thrown away gem into a genious princess-place❤🎉 really love the video and apprecheate your work, creativity and concious few on recources!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much Sarah! I’m so happy with this project and so is my daughter!

[@beam3819]

Ikea used to be cheap but they are into greed with quality stuff they earn crazy much on. But they dont earn a dime from you miss genious and others DIY'ers. Love that ❤

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks! You're right.

[@wandasilva3317]

I love it

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Wanda!

[@cynvision]

About the only thing to add is plastic grid flooring squares under mattress to aid in moisture circulation. That's something I've seen other platform bed people do. I've been shopping for futon bed and the comments say to get the grass reed mat to prevent mold starting. Maybe that layer is an option too in this case.

[@MimzyandCompany]

hmm...so far there's no moisture build up/mold under her mattress. probably because she is just one small girl sleeping on the bed. IDK but I check it once in a while to make sure. thank you for the great ideas! this is very good info for others who may need those options. thx!

[@jessicarewis6593]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks for commenting!

[@kf9058]

I just saw your bench cover video and thought man this lady is brilliant and explain things so well....then i see this....whaaaaat???? my bedroom is small , no storage. might have to do this!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Ha ha. Thanks. Yes you should make a bed like this it’s been fantastic for my daughter.

[@audreyanna7628]

I found this on Pinterest it’s perfect!

[@MimzyandCompany]

That's great! Thank you!

[@bethseal5077]

I am building a tiny home and this is exactly what I need in my room! I LOVE 😍LOVE the fact that it has open space underneath! Now I have somewhere to put my swing machine. Quick question... did you screw the two dresser drawers together?

[@MimzyandCompany]

yes, I think I only put two screws in each, making sure the screws were not too long to go through and not allow the drawers to operate.

[@aovoonthefarmsouthernillin3687]

Nice Captain's bed. I cannot do any assembly projects. I have no patience. I bought a desk. It came with so many pieces that it is still standing on my bedroom unassembled.

[@MimzyandCompany]

I understand! I’m sure this bed is a lot less pieces and parts than your desk.

[@judichristopher4604]

WOW ... WOW WOW YOU are so Smart... LOVE THIS Idea It has been 3 years... How is it holding up?

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Judi!!! It's holding up perfectly! Just like the day we made it! It's incredible really. AND my daughter still loves it!

[@judichristopher4604]

@@MimzyandCompany You are amazing... I must try this Thank YOU so much for being so kind and sharing this great idea. God Bless YOU

[@MimzyandCompany]

@@judichristopher4604 That's so sweet Judi! Thank you and God Bless you too!🤗

[@ladyt2588]

How has the mattress moisture build up and air circulation held up after 2 yrs on that underlayment?

[@MimzyandCompany]

That’s a good question! I didn’t know about that until recently! I watched an RV rehab video and he mentioned moisture and mold. So I checked my daughters mattress thoroughly and it’s fine . No moisture , no mold. I think since she’s a very petite girl and not a big hot sweaty man it’s working out fine. But I may put some vents in the plywood anyway.

[@ladyt2588]

When did you clean the inside and how?

[@MimzyandCompany]

my daughter vacuums under it frequently. But are you asking about how i cleaned the dressers before i made the bed? I use Murphy oil soap on all my furniture when i bring it home.

[@maryjordyn]

what did you use to cut the dresser

[@MimzyandCompany]

a circular saw.

[@georgetteroenfeldt8144]

Did your daughter help make the bed?

[@MimzyandCompany]

she did!

[@georgetteroenfeldt8144]

@@MimzyandCompany oh good..so she can be able to make craft or build what she wants like her moma. I think thats great for self-asteem and not depending on a man when a woman wants somthing like the projects you show us in your vids. More independent.

[@MimzyandCompany]

@@georgetteroenfeldt8144 yes. Just like I learned from my mom. It’s freedom.

[@user-mi6zh3ku9g]

I think the side needs evened out and leveled

[@MimzyandCompany]

it's level, i made sure of that.

[@blackjack2808]

Beautiful bed but I do wish we could have seen the process😢

[@MimzyandCompany]

yeah. i was very new to the youtube/recording projects game back then. I often forgot to hit record etc. . I'm only slightly better now. 🤣

[@jeffreymcdowell7189]

👍👍🙌

[@LadyJDIY]

secondary comment-I think I will make my son a bed like this as well because his even though we bought it new is complete junk in my opinion it is already falling apart from last year so I am going to reuse the pieces🙂

[@MimzyandCompany]

yes, the Ikea and ready made stuff these days is so cheaply made. You can do it!

[@LadyJDIY]

@@MimzyandCompany definitely some things are however, IKEA does still have good quality you just have to watch what you’re buying. I am definitely done buying Walmart furniture because it’s definitely cheaply made from fiber board

[@magdalenemary4269]

Awesome Job👍 Although you should make that slide door into a lift door.that holds up sturdy, then she can also use it as a desk🚪⬆️😉 or find small drawers that fit in the middle🗄️ Then switch the end table night stand for just a desk table or make a lift door where she can still be able to open and close the drawers that used to be blocked by the night stand, then buy a little chair for a desk area🪑😉 Jesus Christ Love's Us All Hallelujah Amen❣️🙌

[@MimzyandCompany]

those are great ideas. thank you. and YES and amen.

[@raymondchow8722]

plywood is not $13.98

[@MimzyandCompany]

It’s flooring underlayment. It’s wood glued together in layers to make a 4’x8’ sheet. It’s only 1/4” thick , but it is plywood and it was in fact $13.98 per sheet at the time of recording.

[@LadyHashZ]

Wow now that’s taking “hacking” to the extreme. This is ridiculous looking and how can you choose a bed without proper support ? You must have amazing back because if I did that I would be at the chiropractor and physiotherapist daily. #BadBackProblems

[@MimzyandCompany]

The bed is very flat and sturdy since the unsupported area is only about 14” and my daughter is only 100lbs.. it doesn’t budge even when I lay on it either.