Woodworker's Journal 2009-33-1, страница 41

Getting the mitered corners of the platform frame joined tight and constructing the base are a bit more challenging than they appear — simple things often are."

The cherry lumber I used looks rich, which is good — it's not inexpensive. It will darken with time and become even better-looking. My clients wanted the base made out of cherry, too, which added to the cost. You could save money by using a cherry-stained wood (birch or poplar) for the base, as it's not very visible.

A floating bed?

Not really! A cantilevered design fools the eye.

Woodworker's Journal February 2009 41