DIY Headboard

The Reclaimed Wood Headboard is complete!

This was the easiest piece I have ever built!  It took me about 1 hour to put it together after I cut the wood!  You can find the plans I used for this headboard on Ana’s Site but as always, I am taking you on my journey:)

Here are some pictures of the steps I took in order:

I started by placing one board on top of another…

This is a picture of the outside frame of the headboard.

Next, it is just patterns!  1×6, 1×4, 1×6 etc!

This is a picture of the trim on the front side of the headboard.

More front trim:)

Lookin’ good!

Final top trim.

I used my Ryobi Battery Brad Nailer to construct this entire piece along with a TON of Gorilla Glue Wood Glue!

I used Elmer’s Wood Filler to fill in the few nail holes that I had.  I love the way Ana has you construct this because she starts from the back side.  Doing this leaves almost zero nail holes and I strongly dislike filling nail holes:)  I used a plastic knife to smooth the wood filler because it was the closest thing I had:)

Ahhh!  I love stained wood!  I used 2 coats of Minwax Dark Walnut stain followed by 1 coat of Minwax Polycrylic.  I am in LOVE!  I wish it was going in my room….

Here she is on the Full Storage Bed!  To see the plans for the full storage bed click HERE!

I love, love, love how this headboard looks on the Full Storage Bed!  I think I am motivated now to tackle the rest of his room…one project ALWAYS leads to another and I LOVE it;)

I hope ya’ll have a fun and safe weekend!