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Bunnings pallets bed base with storage

DiamondDave
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Bunnings pallets bed base with storage

F7BFB86F-F447-4AF3-93CD-7F4484ED60C1.jpegOk so I ordered a new mattress and was tossing up buying a base or building one. Saw some nice units in the shops but wow! , a bit pricy. 


So off to Marsden Park and Rouse hill stores to recycle their pallets again. Almost known as pallet man by now 😂

 

Structural timber was purchased Pine. Strong and light. 

 

Then the recycled bits just happened to come in handy and worked in well. Thicker pallet timber used around top and bottom rails and standard depth pallets used for drawer fronts and handles. Internal drawer timber, slotted pine panels. Cabot’s Walnut and Coco Black stain used.

 

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StevieB
Retired Team Member
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Re: Bunnings pallets bed base with storage

Another incredible pallet project @DiamondDave. Thanks for sharing. 

 

It's lovely to see not only an affordable solution, but also your unique design. I'm sure all that extra storage is going to come in handy too.

 

Look forward to seeing what you come up with next.

 

Stevie

 

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GypsiiSOUL
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Re: Bunnings pallets bed base with storage

@DiamondDave 

 

That’s amazing 

 

do you have the material breakdown and step by step instructions at all for a queen bed please LOOOOVE IT 

Re: Bunnings pallets bed base with storage

Welcome @GypsiiSOUL, it's fantastic to have you join us.

 

Great to see that you've been inspired by @DiamondDave's project and hopefully he can provide more information for you. You might like to check out the step-by-step guide How to make a wooden bed frame for ideas too.

 

Let me also tag @MitchellMc who will be happy to help you get started on this project when he's back on the site tomorrow.

 

Stevie

 

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Re: Bunnings pallets bed base with storage

Thank yoooou

 

i am

only new I must of missed the guide my apology! I was just blown away with the DIY  projects 

 

wishing and hoping I can be so good perhaps one day 

 

I’d love to give it a try 

somehow I think I’m best with DIY VIDEOS LOL I’m just no good without being show. 

;0(

 

Maybe once I get the hang of it or build something useful 

perhaps instructions can be easier to follow for newbies!

 

PS 

THE BUNNINGS WORKSHOPS 

instore is ideal for me till I progress 

 

are they available now 

thanks for the warm welcome too

 

 

Re: Bunnings pallets bed base with storage

Oh my I’m in heaven I have no idea how to access those videos on this workshop page other then your link 

 

now I can create 

thank you BUNNINGS 

 

PS now my Bunnings addiction has increased 3 fold

 

im excited

 

off to Bunnings now  

Re: Bunnings pallets bed base with storage

We can't wait to see what you come up with @GypsiiSOUL.

 

You can find more step-by-step guides and videos here: 

 

 

 

Stevie

 

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Re: Bunnings pallets bed base with storage

Hi Gypsii, I will be happy to share my build designs with you. They did change a lot during construction. I kept having new thoughts of idea and modifications. 
i will send through some dimensions later this evening or tomorrow to give you a guide. 
thanks so much for your interest. I really appreciate it. 

Re: Bunnings pallets bed base with storage

@DiamondDave 

Your amazing 

I purely wanted to use Pallets if possible hmmm I am new to diy perhaps this project is a wish out of my league? What’s your thoughts 

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
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Re: Bunnings pallets bed base with storage

Hi @GypsiiSOUL

 

@DiamondDave's pallet bed frame with storage is a fantastic D.I.Y. project. If you take a moment to look at the pictures you'll see that it's possible to assemble this step-by-step. It all depends on mattress size. If you're building your frame to the size of a king sized mattress 1980mm x 2030mm. You can use those numbers as a reference for the rest of the build.

 

I always suggest to plan it on paper first. By visualizing your project, you can get into the details of the build. How the frame is put together, how big the drawers should be and how the panels cover the sides of the frame. Once you gather all the separate parts of your plan you'll see that it can be built in a reasonable amount of time.

 

Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing the start of your bed frame.  

 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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