Matt wrote:
I think this bed is cool and would like to attempt to make it at some point.

http://www.affordable-beds.com/jakarta_platform_bed.htm

but I am not sure if this is truly a platform bed. It doesn't look like it

Well, if you like it who cares whether is is "really" a platform
bed or not?

has any support other than the legs, but I am confused as to how the legs
are holding it up as they don't appear to be holding up the side rails...or
are they.

I would assume the legs extend up inside the outer frame and are attaced
either with brackets or screws or possibly with dowels. There would
also be an inner rail along each side to hold the slats.

Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.