The solution is a hydraulic spring system to lift the bed for easy acces of the storage space underneath it.
Diy hydraulic lift storage bed.
To attach the lift mechanism to the bed i followed the recommendations on the hardware instructions.
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The best thing of it is that i now have about 3 extra square meters to store things.
Furthermore this is also a great place to hide things when you go away for some time.
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I used a 25 64 drill bit to drill larger holes where i d drilled pilot holes.
The morphis upholstered storage platform bed comes in grey linen or velvet and the entire mattress lifts to create so much storage space underneath.
And it s the perfect style to fit into any room.
And it starts at only 400.
The kit will provide instructions on building a bed similar to the original lift and stor bed.
Next i flipped the cleats over and used a 1 forstner drill bit to bore a hole 1 8 deep.
It also includes instructions with all the cutting dimensions for your size bed.