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Today on Modern Builds I'm going to show you How To Build a Modern Platform Bed completely out of 2x4 construction lumber. This project was a lot of work, but super worth it. I love all the negative space in between the wood slats, almost reminds me of a Nelson bench. Plans and supplies linked below, thanks for the support!
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Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.

[@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 :(

[@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.

[@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]

🤣

[@roejoganscastpod4928]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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$.

[@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) 😊

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@lucaslegz]

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

[@dgibson2314]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@toniajohnson9223]

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

[@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

[@markshaz8691]

Love this and looking forward to more 2x4 builds.

[@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,

[@LouisRademeyer]

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

[@sajjadsajjad4171]

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

[@LaneHouse]

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

[@byraerthunberg1278]

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

[@SEBTECHDIY]

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

[@JonnyBuilds]

Let's Go! Killer project!

[@ArpadBuildsThis]

I love this millionaire bed! Looks amazing!

[@woodenparadise777]

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

[@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.

[@jennodine]

Oh I can totally handle this. And I love the look. And it fits my budget. Thank you for sharing!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@andie9691]

Love this bed design. Another great Job!!!

[@daddypig.5796]

Some of the most simple things can look fantastic. Personally I love this but would seriously recommend building in two halves and bolting the two together down the middle. 35 4x2 timbers at 2 metres will weigh a good bit. 👍

[@maitecampossantiago7712]

Ficou muito linda essa cama! Parabéns 👏🎉

[@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!

[@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

[@hopeandstrength2831]

I absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing this video, I will be building thus very soon.

[@carlpeterson5063]

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

[@MakingMadeSimple]

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

[@ModernBuilds]

💡💡

[@7medb]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@quentinfouilleul2651]

very great job ! normally the diy are not very interesting to follow but thanks to your way of explaining it's very intuitive. sorry for my english I'm french and not very talented :) and really thanks for the free plans!

[@joostvanderham8694]

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

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a ton, will do!

[@danieljimenezjr]

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

[@Keona2605]

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

[@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

[@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

[@saliyalokeshwara7055]

I don't like to this type of furniture nor do I make them. But it still impresses me how you use very basics tools to get it done. Cheers to you mate!! You're a good teacher.

[@ES-kg3qx]

I can't believe you found that many decent 2x4s. The bed is WAY more stylish than my 2x4 bed. Just gorgeous!

[@ShrimpCracka]

right? I can maybe get 3-4 Straight ones out of a stack of a hundred.

[@wralud359]

Bro!!!! You build that’s beautiful bed without a big shop full of expensive tools, that’s just amazing

[@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?

[@ROSEMILITIA]

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!

[@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

[@frass-vd6gl]

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

[@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

[@joshpayne4015]

That mattress foundation looks to be a shin killer!

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

Love the bed, very modern, I would be proud to own

[@dreamhousedesigns9364]

This would perfectly fit to a minimalist bedroom. 😻😍

[@justinalias2279]

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

[@JMarieLifestyle]

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

[@gaffyh1745]

Looks sick, love the headboard, but i think it would look awesome with deep bevels on the ends

[@peteg9403]

Stunning! I looking forward watching for your next video making a modified bed like this. My concern is a type of a floating bed cushioned around to protect from banging my legs.

[@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

[@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 😉

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Wicked job on the project, "mark"! Keep killin it!

[@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.

[@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

[@TheSuren12]

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..

[@WildLiveTV]

Looks great! You could add some shelves by putting them in the spaces between the backshelf.

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello Sebastian how are you doing?

[@EpicLollipop]

looks great bro. really digging that negative space!!

[@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! 🪚

[@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.

[@alinepinheiro5388]

Maravilhoso trabalho! Vou tentar fazer. Parabéns e obrigada!

[@facemafia]

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

[@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 😄

[@ImogenShade]

That negative space is giving mii positive vibes.🍀

[@Thros1]

You can make similar platform beds using like 1/8 the amount of wood so you can pick up varnish to finish it!

[@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.

[@wrinkledasian5206]

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

[@imari2305]

Beautiful bed Mike. Very Scandinavian in design.

[@followmygut721]

This was sick as hell and inspiring. Thank you!!!

[@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.

[@DaveStar573]

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

[@lydiaanderson0083]

@hello David how are you doing?

[@user-qo7hx9bw3g]

Thank you for sharing! Love your built. Been looking for what kinda design I want to make, I think i am going for this one. My problem is, I have a lot of termites in my area. I am new to wood work. Do I paint/seal the wood after cut-before assemble? And drill after? And what product will be the best to seal it and protect the wood from termites?

[@SimplePeppersCookingBaking]

Good job! Looks amazing!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@ZehnGen]

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

[@glenpark4373]

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

[@youtubecomments2346]

Great job mike what a worth it bed

[@angelapavese4326]

Qué buen proyecto, muy bien explicado, muchas gracias

[@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

[@andrecosta8679]

I have a bed like that and I spent 20 minutes to clean the dust between ribs

[@modernbuildsstorage277]

you should get a feather duster, they work well!

[@edithge0]

I really like the bed, well made! 👍🏻

[@fernandosantos7523]

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

[@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 😂

[@kurtlowe7691]

This project costs more than my house!

[@kyletalksyoulisten]

This is great! I’m tempted to try building this

[@jeremystammers]

love the design. I think using construction timber may give you problems down the road tho. construction timber is very different from the timber used in joinery. The headboard and end of the bed will not stay straight and true it will warp and twist as they absorb water and dry out. you could help negate that by adding more of the packers you used at the end tho it may ruin the effect you have.