Gary Striegler

Adjust the boxes to the hardware, and then to each other. Rotating the panel gives a little extra wiggle room

Assembling a big box with a big back that anchors the bed cabinet to the wall

A little extra space helps, and can be tightened with a washer if needed

Install the front-facing panel and movable legs to the mattress box

A strip of hardwood hides the joint and customizes the look

A lot of pocket screws hold the sides and bottom ribs together

The two-part bottom panel assembly is about aesthetics, not structure

Condense all of the critical measurements of a room onto the sides of one stick