DIY Full Size Bed with Fancy Headboard

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Learn how to build this DIY Full Size Bed with a Fancy Headboard by Shanty2chic! Click here for the full set of free printable plans including the shopping list!

Cut the headboard planks to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes in all of the planks except one (note the placement of the pocket holes in the top three planks). Attach 7 of the planks together with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws.
Mark 16" on the top corners of the headboard. Draw an arc from one point to the other and cut the arcs with a jigsaw. Watch our how-to video for more detail on how we made these cuts!
Cut the back supports to size and attach them to the back of the headboard with 1 1/4" wood screws and wood glue.

Cut the bed frame pieces to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends of the side rails. Attach the side rails to the headboard and footboard with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Attach the feet to the inside corners of the bed with 4" wood screws and wood glue. The bottom of the block, at the top of the feet, should be flush with the bottom of the bed frame.
Cut the cleats to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends of the center cleat. Attach the side cleats with 2 1/2" wood screws and wood glue. Attach the center cleat with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Rest the headboard on top of the bed frame and attach it to the back rail with 2 1/2" wood screws, through the back supports and into the back of the bed frame. Then, follow up with the 2 1/2" pocket hole screws, from the bottom headboard plank into the back rail for added support.
Cut the slats to size and attach them to the cleats with 1 1/4" wood screws and wood glue.

Give the entire bed a good sanding, fill any exposed holes with wood filler and add a finish!
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