diy your own platform storage bed

using only Ikea furniture, obvs.

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Ikea’s storage beds lend a sophisticated touch to storing shoes and clothing under your bed. Those plastic containers get the job done, but could use some major work in the chic department. Thankfully, if you’ve outgrown those plastic containers but the classic Ikea storage beds don’t work for your space, there are a slew of hacks with instructions to DIY your own custom platform bed with ample storage.

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Alyssa Clough

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Alyssa started her career at Domino, serving as a digital editor before becoming our first-ever social media manager. Her defining accomplishment: helping build Renovator’s Notebook. She continued her career at industry leaders Semihandmade and West Elm. Now, she works with interior designers and furniture companies to tell their stories on social and beyond. Bold color, vintage designs and sustainable living are her calling cards.


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