Brookstone Queen Headboard
November 18, 2010 |
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posted by Ana White
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A rustic headboard that looks like an old barn door.
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Dimensions
Dimensions:
Dimensions:
Dimensions are shown above. Materials and Tools
Shopping List:
8 1×4, 8’ Long
2 1x2s, 8’ Length
3 1×3, 8’ Length
1 1/4” Finish Nails
2” Finish Na
wood glue
wood filler
120 grit sandpaper
primer
wood conditioner
paint
paint brush
Tools:
measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
circular saw
jigsaw
compound miter saw
nailer
sander
countersink drill bit
Cut List
Cut List:
18- 1×4 @ 31” Panel Boards
2 – 1×2 @ 49 1/2 “ Side Legs
2 – 1×3 @ 49 1/2” Front Legs
2 – 1×3 @ 38 1/2” Back Supports
2 – 1×4 @ 38 1/2” Front Trim
1 – 1×4 @ 26” Center Trim
1 – 1×3 @ 44” Top Trim
1 – 1×4 @ 45” Top Trim
2 – 1×4 @ 30” Ends cut at 30 degrees off square, parallel, see last step
Step 1
Headboard Panel
Start by lining all the 1×4 panel boards up, rotating the grain so the bark side is up, then down. Adjust for square. Then if you have a nailer, glue and nail the top and bottom trim in place. Otherwise, screw from the back to hide your screw holes. Shown above back side up, so you would just screw through the trim into the back side of the panel boards.
Step 2
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Legs
Now screw the legs on with glue and 2″ screws.
Step 3
Leg Fronts
Nailer would be handy here, but if you don’t have one, you can screw the leg fronts to the legs. Use glue and 2″ screws or nails.
Step 4
Front Trim
I highly recommend measuring and cutting these to fit. Nails would hide best, and even if you don’t have a nailer, if you plan to stain, I suggest using a hammer and finish nails to hide any holes. If you plan to paint, go ahead with the screws and glue.
Step 5
Center
Mark the center and use 1 1/4″ fasteners and glue to attach.
Step 6
Top Trim
Now add the top trim with screws or nails and glue. Center on the top.
Step 7
Header
Use finish nails and glue to attach the top to the top trim. Center on the top.
Step 8
Cross Supports
Start by cutting 2 1x4s 36 3/4″ long, with both ends cut at 45 degrees off square, parallel to each other. Then on the top end, measure in 2″ and mark a line square with the top edge (see above diagram). Cut this line. Attach the cross supports to the headboard with 1 1/4″ finish nails and glue, nailing into all of the panel boards.
May I Suggest a Finish?
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A while back I posted plans for the Brookstone Bed in a twin size.
Photo from Devin
But after seeing these stunning photos from The Picky Apple, I knew I HAD to prioritize adding at least the queen size.
We'll start with the headboard. Isn't it beautiful? For lots more photos and details about the finish, make sure you visit The Picky Apple. You can also see all the plans in the Brookstone Collection here.- ‹ previous
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I love this! We need this in
I love this! We need this in king size :)
Ana, Thank you SO MUCH for
Ana, Thank you SO MUCH for featuring my son's bed today, and for the blog shout out. As I mentioned in my blog post, this was my husband's first building project, and I'm not quite sure how he managed to convert your twin plan to a queen on his own, but he did. How awesome that you've shared plans for a queen headboard now!! Looking forward to seeing the plans for the queen so we can compare! Thanks again for the amazing inspiration for this bed in the first place. We never could have built this without you! And now that we've (okay, HE's) started building things, we can't stop! I've already got a list of things I want my hubby to build: bookshelves, toy storage cabinets, media console, and more! :)
This is absolutely beautiful!
This is absolutely beautiful!
Thanks very much for the
Thanks very much for the plans and the feature! We're very pleased with the results -- we'll surely be back when we're planning future projects. BTW, you can read about our build experience here: http://www.thepickyapple.com/blog/2010/11/16/brookstone-bed-and-headboard/ All the best, The Picky Apple
posted by The Picky Apple (not verified) | on Thu, 2010-11-18 08:12
Yes yes yes!!! Thank you for
Yes yes yes!!! Thank you for posting this! I had determined to do the Farmhouse bed for my husband and I, but when you posted the Brookstone bed, I fell in love! I'm so glad you're posting this bed in queen size, it's soooo beautiful.
Wow, that is gorgeous! Do
Wow, that is gorgeous! Do you think I could make that work with the bed my hubs built for us? It's a platform bed, with no headboard, might jazz it up a bit. Sorry, Ana, he built it before I found your website :( So that explains the squeaks :)
Thank you thank you for
Thank you thank you for sharing your amazing photo and inspiring todays post. I saw your bed on Facebook and fell in love. The entire room is just so beautiful! Thank you again, and I just can't wait to see more projects from you!
I love this!! Are the plans
I love this!! Are the plans for the storage part of the bed coming out in a queen??
nice headboard ,would love to
nice headboard ,would love to have plans for a full bed for my teen thanks
Hi there. First of all i love
Hi there. First of all i love your website!! I haven't started any projects yet but i will very soon. I love this bed and want to make the headboard in a queen size. But I noticed that the cut list has all measurements for a twin size!!! PLEASE HELP!!!! Is there somewhere esle on the website that has the shopping list and cutting list I need for a queen size???? Anybody out there know where I can find this? Thank you and happy building!!!
I am going to make the bed
I am going to make the bed for my 9 year old who is looking over my shoulder saying "Now that's cool!" We will make it together as we homeschool and this will be something we can build form his own for real work bench. I would need the help though of the size for the base. Only rough if neccessary as I can figure it out once I know how long high and wide it must be.. Next my 2 daughters are wanting to look at all the neat things they can help make. Thanks for doing all the ground work you do I know how much time you must be putting in for us. Thanks Keep it up. Judy
What more I need to do I do
What more I need to do I do not understand. I am new to using this kind of input. Judy
I absolutely love this bed!!
I absolutely love this bed!! I would be so delighted to see the plans for a King!
Any chance you'll make
Any chance you'll make king-size plans available for this or the platform bed? I love your work, and your work ethic!
I loved this bed! Hubby and I
I loved this bed! Hubby and I have been trying to decide on the right bed for our room. The mattresses sitting on a metal frame is boring us to death. Can you post the storage bed plans in queen size? Thanks!!
What a completely awesome
What a completely awesome bed!! I'm keeping my hopes up that measurements for the storage part of the bed in queen might be posted too. My husband agreed that we could make this bed as a project together, only I was thinking the twin size for our daughter and he was thinking queen size for us!
This bed looks aweesome, but
This bed looks aweesome, but you only have the headboard plans =(. I looked all over the bed section and could not find plans for a queen sized in this style. Would you mind adding them?
You have great plans. The
You have great plans. The furniture looks easy to build. I noticed the cut list to be incorrect. The back supports have to be cut to 63" not 38 1/2". The front supports have to be cut to 59 1/2". The 1x3 top trim has be cut to 65" and the 1x4 top trim has be cut to 66". The diagrams show the correct dimensions. Don't mean to be critical, just want to help anyone building this. I purchased 2 - 1x2x6, 5 - 1x3x6, 3 - 1x4x6, and 7 - 1x4x8. I precut the lumber to the diagram dimensions and this went together quickly. My wife loves it. Thank You
Where's the rest of the bed?
Where's the rest of the bed?
Queen size
Can you please do the queen size plans. Thank you!
clips
Any tips on how to get that
Any tips on how to get that finish?
posted by danielleklug | on Fri, 2012-03-09 15:54
twin?
Okay, now I can't find the plans for a twin!! Am I crazy!?
Now I can't find the twin
Now I can't find the twin plan! Am I crazy??
Any chance of getting a plan
Any chance of getting a plan for a king? I love this bed and it would be perfect if only it was a king :(
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