Mates Bed or Platform bed I made for my youngest daughter. This bed has three drawers on one side and three cubies on the other. The outside is made with paint grade maple and the insides are of poplar.

The first page is the construction of the central frame. This is designed to be sturdy, but not to weight to much. One side has 1/2 inch thick maple panels to act as shelves for stuff. This bed could easily be modified to include draws on each side or cubbies on each side. On top of the central frame will be a piece of 3/4 inch maple plywood. This will provide even support for the box frame. You could also insert more cross pieces across the top and elimiate the need for the plywood. This bed is designed such that a child could jump on it without cause any problems.