Platform Beds: Build It Yourself

Strong and Tough Platform Bed

Cost To Build: $60-90
Time To Build: A day

Head over to instructables.com to see how to construct this Ikea platform bed hack.

Hollow Core Door Platform Bed

Cost To Build: $200
Time To Build: A day

If you have some extra doors collecting dust, ApartmentTherapy.com has the perfect project for you.

Cal King Platform Bed

Cost To Build: $100
Time To Build: A day

FitnessAndFootball.com has a nicely detailed plan for this platform bed, made of douglas fir and pine.