Bed Headboards

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.

Build a rustic twin size headboard with this free tutorial.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

These free woodworking plans are for a twin size headboard but could be adapted to fit a larger bed.

Build your own queen size headboard using these free downloadable woodworking plans.

These instructions are for a full sized headboard but you could easily adapt them to fit any size bed.

I offer these simple dimensioned drawings of some of my projects free of charge. Click on the link for Bookcase Headboard jpeg cut list.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a queen size headboard. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build this rustic planked headboard using these free downloadable woodworking plans.

Even though these free woodworking plans are for a queen sized headboard, the plans can be altered to fit any size bed.

Build this barn door headboard that fits a full size bed. Size can be adjusted to suite your needs. Here is the free tutorial.

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

Follow along and see how to build this awesome geometric wood headboard. You can customize it to fit your bed size. So nice.

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.

Here is a great tutorial for building your own headboard.

Build your own rustic headboard using this free tutorial. Add lighting to make it extra special.

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

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.