Easy DIY planked wood headboard - no special tools required! Free plans by ANA-WHITE.com
These beautiful photos are from the amazing Cynthia and Nicole. Simplicity and the beauty of soild wood come together in this headboard to transform a room. This project can be completed in just a few hours. Available in all standard bed sizes.

Preparation
2 – 1×2 – 8′ Length
7 – 1×3 – 8′ Length
4 - 1×4 – 10′ Length
1 – 1×4 – 6′ Length
1 – 1×6 – 16′ Length
1 – 2×4 – 8′ or Stud Length
6 - 1×3 @ 55″ (Fronts and backs of Legs)
2 – 1×2 @ 55″ (Inside of Legs)
5 – 1×4 @ 60″ (Panel Pieces)
3 – 1×6 @ 60″ (Panel Pieces)
4 – 1×4 @ 58″ (Panel Trim, Front and Back)
1 – 1×3 @ 64 1/2″ (Top Trim)
1 – 2×4 @ 65 1/2″ (Top of Headboard)
Work on a clean level surface. Use necessary safety precautions. Measure and cut your boards to fit your piece – measurements given are for a perfect build, and you may find your headboard off a tiny bit. So on the trim and top pieces, measure to fit, using the given cut list as a approximate measurement. Use glue and check for square after each step.
Comments
Brandon (not verified)
Sat, 03/06/2010 - 08:50
I think I might have some
I think I might have some ideas on how to achieve that finish. Distressing the wood is great, and glaze is a MUST but you might want to look into a product called texture putty. It's a lacquer based product that you can apply any number of ways, but you can get that 150 year old weathered look in about 25 minutes. Just apply it over your stained wood, and manipulate it how you need before it dries. Then apply glaze and a clear coat for the sheen you want, and viola! You have a finished piece just like what they have here.
Garden Grove W… (not verified)
Thu, 07/19/2012 - 09:18
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nicolae
Fri, 01/04/2013 - 13:49
It seems that it is easy to
It seems that it is easy to do it. Maybe I will try to make it after we will finish painting the walls. Right now my wife is searching for the ideal paint color.
Kaely (not verified)
Sat, 03/06/2010 - 08:59
Oh, I think this maybe my
Oh, I think this maybe my first project. I need to practice with our nail gun (my husband says it jams up with shorter nails, so I'm gonna test it out). We are in desperate need of a headboard.
Could you post a cut list to make this as a King? :)
Melissa (not verified)
Sat, 03/06/2010 - 09:02
Wow this is a great project!
Wow this is a great project! I just found your site a few days ago, and you are amazing! I have been wanting a headboard for my bed for a while, and this is perfect. Any chance you will be posting plans for a king-size bed?
Anonymous (not verified)
Sat, 03/06/2010 - 09:40
I would also love plans for a
I would also love plans for a king.
sjvirchow
Fri, 05/09/2014 - 08:02
King Plans
Did you ever get plans for this headboard in a king size? I would like to build this but haven't heard back. Thanks so much!
In reply to King Plans by sjvirchow
emilytaylor225
Fri, 03/20/2015 - 04:35
Really you just need to find
Really you just need to find another king bed plan on here and see the inside width. Adjust the plan here to accommodate the king. I am an amature but I have already built a Queen headboard from the farmhouse bed plan on this site. It turned out beautifully and it was easy enough. With a straight forward plan like this I can only imagine stretching it to fit a king bed should be easy. Good luck!!!
Gen (not verified)
Sat, 03/06/2010 - 10:49
King Me Please!
King Me Please!
Gen (not verified)
Sat, 03/06/2010 - 10:52
anyone else eyeing the
anyone else eyeing the nightstand???