Bed Headboards

Isn't this wood and upholstered headboard beautiful!! You can build your own and even adjust the measurements to suit your bed size. Follow the free woodworking instructions available at the link to build a headboard.

Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 33. Cutting diagram only.

If you have a full size bed and are in the market for a headboard, you might want to build this fun geometric headboard. Follow the step-by-step instructions at the link.

One of the easiest and most versatile ways to build a headboard is to use an upholstered design. Making a headboard means you can use it for any bed size you choose. Inexpensive to build, they can be put together in a weekend. Upholstered headboards can be covered with any type of fabric or leather to match your decor.

Build a rustic twin size headboard with this free tutorial.

For something a little different, build a modern cable railing bed. The free plans at the link are for a queen size bed but you could adjust the measurements and use the same idea to build a different size bed.

Build a fantastic headboard with this great tutorial. Both king and queen size measurements are available.

This is the free cutting diagram for this project as it appears in Workbench Magazine Issue 304. Look for the PDF title Headboards.

Here is an easy-to-build plank headboard for any size bed. At the link you can click on the cutting lost and diagram for the size bed you choose.

This tutorial is for a rustic wooden king size headboard but you could certainly use the same instructions to make it a queen or twin size.

Build this headboard and finish it off by monograming it to suit the recipient. It is easy with these instructions.

Surround yourself with this diy box-frame headboard. Add lighting to the underside of the frame if you wish.

Add a modern touch to a bedroom by building your own headboard.

This is a quick build with lots of impact. Easy to make in a weekend.

Build your own recycled wood headboard using either pallet wood or other weathered wood. It is an easy build and the size can be adjusted to suit your needs.

Here is a great tutorial for building your own headboard.

This diy headboard can be modified to suit the size of bed you have. Follow the free plans available at the link to build your own headboard. The bed shown is a California King size. Very nice.

This woven headboard was made from 1/4 inch thick cherry plywood. You can use a plywood of your choice.

Painters canvas, nailhead trim and some plywood are all you need to create this headboard.

This free plan is for a king size headboard but you could easily adjust to fit a smaller bed.

Use plywood to build this unique headboard. Here is how...

One of the challenges of the Arch-Top Headboard is laying out a large, symmetrical curve and having it look just right. The easiest way to do this is to draw a half-pattern on paper first. The half-pattern makes getting a symmetrical finished piece automatic. The dimensions given for the Arch-Top Headboard are for a queen-size bed. The patterns are available to download in this Online Extra.

Follow this simple tutorial and build a great upholstered headboard for a fraction of a store-bought one.

Why buy a new headboard when you can diy one from salvaged doors. then you have a one-of-a-kind piece. Paint or stain to finish.

You could use reclaimed wood or new wood to build this beautiful headboard. You can also modify the size to suit the size bed you have. So easy, just 4 simple steps. Follow along at the link to build your own wooden headboard.

To modify this headboard for a king-size bed, I stretched the design so it is wider (and the curve slightly taller) than the queen-size version. But before you start, it is a good idea to measure your bedframe to make sure it will line up with the posts. The patterns are available to download in this Online Extra.

The handsome head- and footboard shown here were made in just a day, using paneled bifold doors and stock molding.

Use up your scrap wood to build an awesome headboard using this free tutorial.

There are hundreds of ways to make a headboard. Here is oneâa custom creation combining style and function.

I made a stylish wall-hung headboard with built-in sconces that serve as reading lamps. Follow along for the how-to.