Difficulty
Beginner
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Simplicty and the beauty of solid wood come to together in this headboard to transform a room. This easy project can be completed in just a few hours. Available in all standard bed sizes.
Special thanks to Nicole at Create and Delegate for sharing her photos.
Dimensions
80" x 57 1/4" x 81 1/2"
Preparation
Shopping List
Standard King LUMBER
Lumber for Standard King
2 – 1×2 – 8′ Length
7 – 1×3 – 8′ Length
9 - 1×4 – 8′ Length
3 - 1×6 – 8′ Length
1 – 2×4 – 8′ or Stud Length
California King
Lumber for California King
Lumber for California King
2 – 1×2 – 8′ Length
7 – 1×3 – 8′ Length
5 - 1×4 – 12′ Length
4 - 1×6 – 6′ Length
1 – 2×4 – 8′ or Stud Length
Common Materials
1 1/4 inch screws
2 inch screws
1 1/4 inch finish nails
2 inch finish nails
120 grit sandpaper
primer
wood conditioner
paint
paint brush
Cut List
Cut List for Standard King
6 – 1×3 @ 55″ (Fronts and backs of Legs)
2 – 1×2 @ 55″ (Inside of Legs)
5 – 1×4 @ 76″ (Panel Pieces)
3 – 1×6 @ 76″ (Panel Pieces)
4 – 1×4 @ 74″ (Panel Trim, Front and Back)
1 – 1×3 @ 80 1/2″ (Top Trim) (measure before cutting)
1 – 2×4 @ 81 1/2″ (Top of Headboard) (measure before cutting)
Cut List for California King
6 – 1×3 @ 55″ (Fronts and backs of Legs)
2 – 1×2 @ 55″ (Inside of Legs)
5 – 1×4 @ 72″ (Panel Pieces)
3 – 1×6 @ 72″ (Panel Pieces)
4 – 1×4 @ 70″ (Panel Trim, Front and Back)
1 – 1×3 @ 76 1/2″ (Top Trim) (measure to fit)
1 – 2×4 @ 77 1/2″ (Top of Headboard) (measure to fit)
Tools
General Instructions
This plan is identical to the queen sized plan to build. Please review the queen size plan.
Comments
Elaine.Willden
Mon, 08/06/2012 - 18:46
Anyone know what stain was
Anyone know what stain was used to achieve that finish? Love it.
Chanel Bags (not verified)
Thu, 08/16/2012 - 19:29
Chanel Bags
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stoogsteara (not verified)
Sun, 01/20/2013 - 00:13
Hi there men! How have you been now?
Hey gentlemen! How are you presently at the moment?
lincey23
Fri, 02/22/2013 - 12:59
what kind of wood was used on this
what kind of wood was used on this? Can you use pressure treated lumber
jimmyn4
Fri, 07/26/2013 - 20:32
Shopping list and tools
The lists show that screws and the kreg jig are needed, but the directions only show that glue and nails are used. Am I missing something? Also, when using wood glue, do I apply the glue and wait a while before nailing or can I nail away? Thanks! Can't wait to do this project!
Kpedonesi
Mon, 07/27/2015 - 22:41
Did you ever get an answer?
Did you ever get an answer?
Carrie Jones
Mon, 03/03/2014 - 09:27
How to adapt for a complete california king bed
I absolutely love this headboard, but I really want to make a complete bed. I know there is a way to combine the farmhouse california king bed plan and this headboard to create the bed I want, but the way to do it evades me. I love the horizontal boards on this plan as opposed to the vertical ones on the farmhouse plan. This is going to be my first building project and I don't want to botch it. Help!
Carrie Jones
Mon, 03/03/2014 - 09:28
How to adapt for a complete california king bed
I absolutely love this headboard, but I really want to make a complete bed. I know there is a way to combine the farmhouse california king bed plan and this headboard to create the bed I want, but the way to do it evades me. I love the horizontal boards on this plan as opposed to the vertical ones on the farmhouse plan. This is going to be my first building project and I don't want to botch it. Help!
suekp
Sun, 05/04/2014 - 12:52
Stain
My husband and I have just made this headboard and I really like this stain. Can anyone tell me what stain was used?
Tripp and Eloise
Mon, 05/05/2014 - 09:41
Stain
I want to know too. I can't find it anywhere. She's taken down her blog, the HGTV feature no longer shows her picture. Apartment Therapy featured it but doesn't say the color. argh