I built a very big version of what you are looking for my oldest son. Each
drawer case holds 6 drawers that are roughly 24" wide x 30" front to back
and about 7" deep. Total height from floor to top of the 3/4" plywood deck
is about 22". Instead of a water bed they purchased a select comfort air
mattress. However, I built it very stout and it would have supported a
water bed if that's what they had ended up with. From floor to sleeping
surface its 36". Daughter-in-law needs a step stool to climb into bed. We
put the drawers on 30" Blum Tandem fully concealed slides. Very nice but
expensive. Doubt you would be interested in anything that big, however, it
would be easy to make a similar unit in a smaller size. I have some
pictures showing parts for the drawer cases I could send you. Drop me a
note if interested.
Earl Creel

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Thanks for all the comments/feedback, and I would appreciate more! I
just got back from my local library, yet I found nothing(!) about
waterbed pedestal construction. Don't understand the unpopular
reasons for a waterbed, as I've slept on one for over 30 years. I'm
not necessarily asking for free plans, I'm willing to purchase if I
can find them.