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Twin Storage Headboard Base Plans

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Twin Storage Headboard Base Plans

About Project

This headboard base moves the bed out flush with bookshelves.

Author Notes: 

Special thanks to <a href="http://www.redmaplestudio.net/">Amy and Steve</a> for their photo.

Dimensions

Dimensions: 
Twin Storage Headboard Base Plans
Dimensions: 
Fits Twin Bed

Materials and Tools

Shopping List: 

1 Sheet of ¼” Plywood, Beadboard or MDF For the backs of the bookshelves and the headboard panel 

2 1x12 Boards, 8’ Long Cut a Bookshelf out of Each 
 2 1x2 Boards, 8’ Long Trim Boards 
 2” Nails You can also use wood screws 
 1” Brad Nails Nothing wrong with the ones you tack on with a hammer if you are sans a nailer 
 1 ¼” Screws 
Just a few
1” Screws For the headboard panel 
 Sandpaper Grits from coarse to fine
wood filler

Tools: 
measuring tape
square
hammer
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
circular saw
sander

Cut List

Cut List: 

4- 1x12 27” Bookshelf Sides 

4- 1x12 10 ¼” Bookshelf Shelves 
 2- 1x12 11 ¾” Bookshelf Tops 
 2- ¼” Plywood 11 ¾” x 27 ¾” Backs of Bookshelves 
 4- 1x2 24 ¾” Side Trim 
 4- 1x2 12 ½” Top and Bottom Trim 
 1- 1x2 39” Top Tie-In Trim 
 1- ¼” Plywood 39”x24” Headboard Panel

General Instructions

Please review the attached PDF for instructions and more information on cut list.


I had a conversation with myself this morning.

How can I work without internet?

Now why, Ana, would you ever want to do that?

Because there's no internet at the cabin.

I wanna go to the cabin too (that's Grace talking).

So how are you going to work not just wirelessly, but satellitelessly?

Not to mention electricitylessly?

And plumbinglessly?

And roadlessly?

So all these things mean alot of less-lys.  Like refrigeratorlessly, phonelessly, even cellphonelessly, microwavelessly, pretty much convieniencelessly.

Well, I could not work, and just cram everything in when I come to town.

But you LIKE to work.

Yes, I do.

So I talked myself into something that might be better for you (you as in YOU, not me talking to me)

Because one thing I don't have to do is go batterieslessly.

How about if I developed plans into PDFs and then when I get back to town, all I have to do is blog the PDF?

Like this?

So what do you think? Can I still live a life where it’s common (but still amazing) to see 17 moose and 1 black bear in one night (that was last night) and still do what I love, design and build furniture? Love the PDF or back to blogger?

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I love it!

I love it!

 
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as you say, "from one mom to

as you say, "from one mom to another" these precious moments with grace only come around once. Before you know it, she will be building her own stuff for her college dorm room :0) Enjoy these moments. And I think pdf if just fabulous!!! I appreciate all you do! Have a great day!

 
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The PDF is AMAZING! Now go

The PDF is AMAZING! Now go hang out with sweet little grace!

 
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I love the PDF. And I love

I love the PDF. And I love that you're at the cabin enjoying yourself. A little jealous maybe, but definitely loving it. Live it up and PDF all you want :) Makes it easier for me to print them anyway.

 
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I've been thinking all along

I've been thinking all along that your plans should be pdfs!!!!

 
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I say do what you have to in

I say do what you have to in order to enjoy your time. You have enough of a following now that I'm pretty sure no matter how you present your ideas we'll all still be happy :)

 
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I personally love the PDF...

I personally love the PDF... it's much less distracting, to be able to just print it out as is and take it to the store, etc. Easier for me = more projects ;) Have fun at the cabin! *B

 
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I'm all for the PDF, but I

I'm all for the PDF, but I like being able to read it on the blog too.

But do what you need to do for yourself.

 
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I love it! I was just lookin

I love it! I was just lookin at this: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/stratton-smart-technology-headboard/...

the other day and thinking itwould be great with the king storage beg I want to build.

 
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Love the PDF! And those

Love the PDF! And those plans... that bed is next on our list!

 
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PDFPlease

P
D
F

Please

 
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beggers for free furniture

beggers for free furniture plans can't be choosers.

 
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so excited about the PDF

so excited about the PDF version...much easier to print out! and so glad that this new idea came to you out of a need to enjoy your OWN life!

 
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Love the PDF! Thank you!!!

Love the PDF! Thank you!!!

 
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the pdf would be MUCH easier

the pdf would be MUCH easier to print and use.....

 
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I LOVE the PDF idea, this way

I LOVE the PDF idea, this way I don't have to copy and paste all your plans into Word Documents! I can just download/save them and print them when I'm ready to build! Thanks Ana, I think it's a wonderful idea!!!!

 
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pdf's work fine as long as

pdf's work fine as long as you fill us in on the moose and bear sitings...and anything else that is as amazing! :D

 
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Love it! Besides, you're

Love it! Besides, you're giving away FREE plans Ana...do what you want when you want. I have like a guzillion things on my to-build list already...we'll all be fine with you taking a few days rest here and there and doing what's more convenient for you :-).

 
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Love the PDF versions...makes

Love the PDF versions...makes more sense for printing as well. As always, thanks for sharing your gift!

 
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I love the pdf, but Scribd is

I love the pdf, but Scribd is a pita. Thanks for doing this!

 
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I LOVE this plan! The bed has

I LOVE this plan! The bed has been on my "to build" list for my 13 year old for awhile now. I could never think of what to do about the headboard. This is it! Thank you so much!

 
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I like the the shopping and

I like the the shopping and cut lists in the easy to read table.

 
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I live the PDF!! And this

I live the PDF!! And this headboard plan came just in time! We wanted to make this bed for our daughter but she wanted a storage headboard and we were trying to figure out how to make her one. You're a perfect mind-reader! Love it! Thanks!!

 
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I live the PDF!! And this

I live the PDF!! And this headboard plan came just in time! We wanted to make this bed for our daughter but she wanted a storage headboard and we were trying to figure out how to make her one. You're a perfect mind-reader! Love it! Thanks!!

 
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when you're home, give us

when you're home, give us blogger. when you're at your cabin, give us pdf's. we'll take them any way we can get them! (but don't forget - we don't want you to spend too much time away from your baby!)

 
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Whatever makes it easiest for

Whatever makes it easiest for you to keep these wonderful plans coming is what work bests for me!!!! I love what you do and what you stand for!!!

 
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PDF please! I have actually

PDF please! I have actually been wishing more plans were available in PDF form- what a great idea! You rule!

 
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Hi Ana,I love the PDF! I find

Hi Ana,

I love the PDF! I find that it's easier to print and the instructions are tidier to store in a binder for future refernce, unlike the blog format. Thanks again for all the wonderful plans you post and work you do!

 
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Wow. I thought the pdf would

Wow. I thought the pdf would be anoying, but after reading through it, I think it's actually an easier format!

You're amazing girl!

 
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WHOA! I have to admit, I

WHOA! I have to admit, I haven't been to your blog in a few weeks... like, pre-makeover. 1st- I'm amazed somebody hasn't offered you your own tv show. You're so pretty, and certainly awesome at desinging and providing plans for projects. DIY reality tv, watch out! Second, the PDFs are FANTASTIC!

 
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This is a GREAT idea! I

This is a GREAT idea! I remember when you posted the easiest way to print your plans was through reader...but look at this!! Great idea and so quick and easy!! LOVE IT

 
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Whatever gives you the

Whatever gives you the freedom to make! pdf is fine by me at least. But I would love a photo or two and a brief write up each time so I don't have to download the pdf to find out I have absolutely no need for it!

 
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Pdf, please, for me. The pdf

Pdf, please, for me.

The pdf is easier to print and use as well as store electronically and find later. The only reason to go back the other way is you. I want you to keep doing this, so I want it to be as easy for you as possible.

 
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I LOVE the PDF! The only

I LOVE the PDF! The only downside is that it doesn't show up in my feeder so I had to come to the website to see it. With that being said, I'd still rather have the PDF. In the end, all of us really appreciate your free plans, so you should do what's easiest for you (because I don't mind doing a copy/paste job into word)

 
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I vote PDF, when possible.

I vote PDF, when possible. It's easier to print, and I LOVE the tables for cut list and lumber!!

 
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PDF Rocks! Easy to print and

PDF Rocks! Easy to print and love the looks!

 
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I am a fan of both. I like

I am a fan of both. I like the idea of PDF so that I can print the plans out more easily, but I also like scrolling through the blog to see them too. Hope you have fun on your trip. Would love to see some fun posts about your vacationing too!

 
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I love the PDF. Do what you

I love the PDF. Do what you have to! I miss your daily posts when you don't! But your a mom first. DO the PDF!

 
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I like the pdf's even better!

I like the pdf's even better! Enjoy time with your family at the cabin. I am a total "blog stalker" and I LOVE yours!

 
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I turn all the designs I like

I turn all the designs I like into pdfs. So my vote is pdf. It is sad that it doesn't appear in my reader, but I usually just read the intro and look at a few pictures to decide if I really want to read it all anyway. (Not that you aren't great. I just don't need baby and child furniture.)

 
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What ever works best for you

What ever works best for you Ana will work for us. Love getting a look at life in Alaska!

 
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LOVE the PDF idea!!! Thank

LOVE the PDF idea!!! Thank you for so kindly sharing your talents!! Enjoy your cabin and family time!

 
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LOVE the pdf!!

LOVE the pdf!!

 
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Love the pdf! You should

Love the pdf! You should definitely do more of those!

 
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Do whatever you want! You

Do whatever you want! You have already helped countless people save thousands upon thousands of dollars. Honey, take a break, take it slow, take it EASY. We love you and want you around for the long haul. In whatever format or electronic platform you choose. xoxo

 
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I would miss feeling

I would miss feeling empowered to be able to build things that you teach me if you weren't blogging about it anymore. By far, your blog is my most favorite site on the internet.

 
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I like the idea but when I

I like the idea but when I click on the file, its not a PDF it pops up scribd. I don't know much about it I am just used to the good ole adobe kind of PDF.

Also can't blogs be set up to delay a post until a set time? You could set up all your posts for a week before leaving town? Then they auto post? I don't have a blog myself so I don't know how this kind of thing works.

 
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the PDF works just fine, woo

the PDF works just fine, woo for you for a great momma solution!

BTW, while you seem in the mood for headboards, I REALLY need a queen sized bookcase headboard =)

 
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The PDF is great! Super easy

The PDF is great! Super easy to print. : )

 
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Woo hoo! This is awesome! My

Woo hoo! This is awesome! My super anal/OCD husband is going to love this for our boys' rooms. Thank you!

 
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I love the new pdf!

I love the new pdf!

 
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L-O-V-E the PDF!

L-O-V-E the PDF!

 
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Another huge thumbs up on the

Another huge thumbs up on the PDF!

This will make it harder for me to use my iPhone to purchase materials at the store, but it is so easy for printing I don't even need to think about that, I don't think.

In Japan we use different sized paper from the US, so it can be very hard to print off the net. But a PDF is so easy to resize without losing text. I'm loving it, thank you Ana.

 
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Sooo much easier to print! I

Sooo much easier to print! I love the charts!

 
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Ana, the PDF is amazing! I

Ana, the PDF is amazing! I love the format and it's so easy to print off and take with me to the store. Go enjoy your cabin, and know how much we all appreciate your hard work!

 
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LOve the PDF. Easy to print

LOve the PDF. Easy to print for me and bonus, you get to be at the cabin and the rest of us still get furniture plans. Thanks for all that you do!

 
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Love the .pdf! So easy to

Love the .pdf! So easy to print and use. Thanks!

 
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LOVE the pdf, Ana!!!!!

LOVE the pdf, Ana!!!!!

 
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I actually prefer the pdf to

I actually prefer the pdf to the blog form. I appreciate the introductions you provide, and it is fun to know how you came up with a certain plan (the challenges, the trade-offs, etc.). But it would be nice to have the plan all in one easily printed place. And I could go for less "why you should build it" and more "let's get down to business: here's the plan." Because the plans are why I come here - just this weekend, we built a farmhouse table and a play kitchen. They look amazing, even half-built!

This building your own stuff thing is addictive! So thank you, and be sure to do what seems easiest and most natural to you.

 
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I love the PDF format much

I love the PDF format much better! Much easier to print and save! Plus if it makes it easier for you, do it! Thanks so much for all your hard work. I am constantly inspired by your work!

 
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Love the pdf! But really, I

Love the pdf! But really, I think we'd all love whatever you give us in whatever format is best for you!
As someone else said, beggars can't be choosers!
You rock :)
~Andrea

 
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Love it! Your the best!

Love it! Your the best!

 
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Thanks for doing the PDF

Thanks for doing the PDF thing. I swear I was copying everything to word and saving. Waiting for the day (and time when I could make just about everything you've ever posted). This blog rocks - especially for those of us who are furniture challenged but not afraid to make anything with the proper instruction. Thank you for that as well!

 
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tip for building this if you

tip for building this if you have only cheap, inconsistently sized and shaped "construction" lumber available to you, like i do . . .

after the bookshelf boxes are built, attach first the top and bottom trim and THEN measure exactly to cut the side trim. it's so important to have the top/bottom trim flush, but for me, no 2 pieces (or even both ends of same piece) of wood are the same size, so . . .

sigh. :)

 
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Hey, I can't view your site properly within Opera, I actually hope you look into fixing this.

 
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I can not figure out how to

I can not figure out how to download Free Plans? Can you help me with that??

 
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Ana, You are my hero! I get

Ana, You are my hero! I get so inspired when I visit your blog. I really want to start on the storage bed, but i also have the delema of finding a good wall for a desk in my "tween's" room. Is there any way, in your spare time (as if you had any) You could knock off the storage bed with a built in desk?... even if you just ended with the desk on one side and storage on the other so it isn't quite as long.
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