DIY: Make Your Own Headboard

Beautiful Things - March 2019

Some reclaimed wood, a few simple tools and a little sweat-equity equals a clever, one-of-a-kind project from our own DIY diva.
- story and photos by Holly Lemoine-Raymond

Hello all of you “Do-it-yourselfers!” I’m so glad you stopped by to see what I’ve been up to.

​Several years ago I bought a tiny house. Our master bedroom was actually a loft with very little room for a traditional bedroom set. Knowing that a headboard would not fit in this space, I gave it some thought and knew I had two choices: I could go without a headboard, or I could make one. (I bet you already know which option I chose!)

Let’s get started on building a headboard out of recycled wood.

Supplies:
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• Tape Measure
• Skill Saw
• Wood Pencil
• Drill or Nail Gun
• Speed Square
• Safety Glasses
• Wood (enough to cut and fill the wall space behind the bed)​

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​The type of wood you want to use is up to you. Any hardware store will have various sizes, colors, textures, etc. But you know me! I chose to use old fence boards. I like the unique “weathered” appearance the boards provide. Use your creativity to create the style you like best!
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Step 1:
​Measure the bed and wall space you will be covering. Consider whether or not you want your headboard to be wider than your bed or the same width. I left about an inch on each side beyond the width of my bed. 
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Step 2:
Measure and cut your wood. Remember to measure twice and cut once! I usually like to stagger my pieces but this time I left the fence boards all the same length (about four feet long). Each board had its own imperfections which I love because we too, have our own imperfections. 
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Step 3:
Using either a drill or a nail gun apply the fence boards to the wall. I used three fence boards for this project based on the amount of space I had available. 
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There you have it! It really is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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The most difficult part of this project for me was getting the measurements correct. Now you’ll have a unique focal point in your room. I hope you enjoyed this super-fast and easy project. We’ll see you next time when we bring you more Beautiful Things!