Trunk Makeover
While in Florida delivering the Bed Bridge Bookcase this New Years, my daughter Julie said she no longer wanted her old pink trunk from her childhood. Tom, a freshman at Rutgers, said he wanted...
Category: Projects
Bookcase Bridge
A bridge bookcase is a three-piece configuration where a horizontal bookcase (the “bookcase bridge”) is supported by two vertical bookcases (the pillars). The bridge can span different things — beds, desks, doorways, etc. This...
IKEA Hack Bed Bridge Bookcase
The IKEA Hack Bed Bridge Bookcase is a bridge bookcase made from IKEA cabinets that takes the place of nightstands and spans a full or queen size bed. I built this project for my oldest...
Bed Builder: Greg Walraven
YouTube comments on the IKEA Hack Platform Bed vary widely from “Love it” to “Want it” to “It’ll never last” to “My Dad will never build it”. Some people actually say that they plan...
IKEA Hack Platform Bed Q&A
I am overwhelmed by the popularity of my IKEA Hack Platform Bed (affectionately known as #thebed in my house). On YouTube, the video generated more than 16 million views, 40 thousand subscribers, and four thousand comments. Those comments...
IKEA Hack Platform Bed DIY
This video shows you how to turn seven standard kitchen cabinets from IKEA into a platform bed with storage underneath. It’s a perfect solution for anyone with limited closet or attic space. Please be...
