Basic Headboard Plans

This step by step diy article is about basic headboard plans. I have designed this basic headboard to go perfectly with the super simple platform bed. This headboard has a sleek, modern look and it is in the same time durable. You can make a few adjustments to my design and the possibilities are endless. I would also recommend you to take a look over the rest of my bed frame plans HERE.

Always aligned the components before locking them together with screws. In addition, we recommend you to pre-drill the lumber, otherwise the wood might easily split. Add glue to the joints, if you want to enhance their bond. Smooth the cut edges with fine grit sandpaper and remove the residues using a vacuum cleaner. Make sure you take a look over the related plans to get an idea about what you can build for your home. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

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Building a basic headboard

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 36″ long SUPPORTS
B – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 1″ long BRACKETS
C – 2 piece of 1×6 lumber – 64″ long SLATS

2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 6′
1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 8′
2 1/2″ screws, 2 1/2″ pocket screws
1 5/8″ screws
putty, glue, stain
queen mattress

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Time

One day

Building a modern headboard

Building the brackets

The first step of the project is to build the brackets for the headboard. Use a saw to cut 4 pieces as shown in the diagram. You can adjust the lean angle of the headboard by cutting these brackets differently.

Fitting the headboard brackets

Fit the brackets to the platform bed frame, as shown in the plans. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws to secure the brackets into place tightly.

Fitting the supports for the headboard

Fit the headboard supports to the bed frame. Align the edges with attention, drill pilot holes and insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock them to the brackets.

Fitting the slats to the headboard

Fit the 1×6 slats to the supports. Center the slats to the supports and adjust the gaps between them to suit your needs. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws to lock the slats to the supports tightly.

Building a basic platform bed

Fill the holes with wood putty and then smooth the surface with 120-220 grit sandpaper. Apply a few coats of paint/stain over the components to protect them from decay and to enhance the look of the bed frame. Check out PART 1 of the project, so you learn how to build the basic bed frame.

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