This DIY headboard has fold down tray tables - so you can enjoy breakfast in bed or take care of some laptop work. Free plans by ANA-WHITE.com
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Preparation
5 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long or stud length
1 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long or stud length
1 - 4' x 8' sheet of 1/4" thick plywood or underlayment
4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
3 - hinges - at least six holes and longer screws preferred
3 - hinge supports (like these)
3 - locks
Screws or bracket to attach headboard to wall
2 - 2x4 @ 60"
2 - 2x4 @ 24"
2 - 2x4 @ Mattress Height + 30-1/2" - legs
1 - 2x4 @ 60"
1 - 2x6 @ 65"
1/4" plywood @ 63" x 27"
6 - 1x3 @ 19"
DOORS
6 - 1x3 @ 23-3/4"
6 - 1x3 @ 13-3/4"
3 - 1/4" plywood @ 23-3/4" x 18-3/4"
For the 1/4" plywood -
First rip into a strip 27" x 96
Then rip another strip, 18-3/4" x 96
From these strips, cut the back and door panels (see cut list)

Instructions
Step 1
Drill two 1-1/2" pocket holes on each end of the 2x4s @ 24" and the 2x4s @ 60".
Attach the 24" 2x4s to the 60" 2x4s as shown in the diagram with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.
No pocket hole jig? You can also use 2-3/4" self tapping wood screws. Make sure you predrill holes to prevent wood from splitting.
Comments
lovinit9
Fri, 01/18/2019 - 07:59
Mounting Headboard with Fold Down Tray Tables
I watched your video and could tell you mounted the headboard to the wall - but how?
Godfall47
Wed, 04/03/2019 - 18:07
Could probably use an L
Could probably use an L-bracket if it sits flush against the wall.
mattc
Mon, 07/29/2019 - 07:37
The recommended hinges don't…
The recommended hinges don't work for this design because of the backer board. It appears in your photos that you used a different kind. Can you recommend hinges that fit in the space and lock the tray at 90 degrees?
ccsooner
Sun, 11/10/2019 - 06:07
I’m having the same…
I’m having the same difficulty and can’t find anything that will work. Any suggestions?
nikkigoos@gmail.com
Wed, 04/01/2020 - 13:10
I would love to do this for…
I would love to do this for a king size bed! Now off to figure out the math!
kemoewing1
Sun, 05/17/2020 - 22:16
King size please!
Absolutely beautiful piece Ana! Making this with your classic storage bed. I’m upgrading to king. Can you possibly help me convert this to king size?
lolalove77
Thu, 06/25/2020 - 06:59
Help
Hello Ana, how can I modify this to make it fit a king size bed?
Kanikki1980
Sat, 09/05/2020 - 16:39
Definitely could use some…
Definitely could use some help with the dimensions for a standard kind size bed.
redfrohock
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 06:21
HELP!
has anyone gotten the king size plans, or did it and can share?