Twin Bed Beadboard Headboard
We built this beautiful headboard for our daughter’s twin size bed. The beadboard headboard with a crown molding cap was our first official woodworking project. We only had a cheap miter saw and a borrowed circular saw. I looked at a lot of different headboards online and really like the beadboard with a crown cap. I drew up a picture of what I wanted and TJ did some calculations and figured out what supplies we would need. I wish I had pictures of the progress, but I don't. We spent the weekend building and painting the headboard. It was a lot easier than I imagined and a fairly quick project. We drilled a hole through the 4x4 post, then used bolts to attach the frame to the headboard. It worked perfectly. I was so impressed with my talented husband throughout the whole process. This was his first ever furniture/woodworking project. We were very limited with the tools we had, yet he still made it work. He's a perfectionist and he did everything the right way and didn't take a single shortcut. Not only that, but he made the entire headboard off of a measly picture I drew.
Specifications
| Project type | Headboard |
|---|---|
| Room | Bedroom |
| Style | Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans |
| Difficulty | Beginner Projects |
| Estimated cost | $100-$150 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
4 x 4 x 8 Douglas Fir S4S Lumber
1 x 3 x 6 Select Pine Lumber
3/4 in. x 49 in. x 97 in. Medium Density Fiberboard
32 sq. ft. Beadboard White V-Groove Panel
Woodgrain Millwork WM 49 3-5/8 in. x 8 ft Crown Moulding
7/16 in. x 3/4 in. Composite Plastic Baseshoe Moulding
Cut List
(2) 3 1/2” x 3 ½” (4”x4” nominal) Douglas Fir Posts at 48”
(2) 2 1/2” x ¾” (3” x 1” nominal) Pine at 32 ½”
(1) 32 ½” x 30 ¾” Piece of ¾” MDF
(1) 44 ½” x 6” Piece of the ¾” MDF
(1) 32 ½” x 24 ¼” Piece of the 1/8” Beadboard Sheet
(1) 8’ piece of 3 5/8” crown cut to fit
(1) 10’ piece of ¾” x 7/16” shoe molding cut to fit
Tools
- measuring tape
- pencil
- kreg-jig
- drill
- circular saw
- compound miter saw
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Drill the proper pocket holes on the 1x3 piece and the MDF back piece with your pocket hole jig.
Step 2
Take your 4 foot 4x4 posts and lay them on a flat surface on the floor. Place the 1x3 pieces at the right locations (so they lay flat on the floor and flush with the front of the posts) and then screw the pocket hole screws in.
Step 3
Lay the 32 ½ x 30 ¾ MDF back piece on top of the 1x3 and flush with the top of the posts and screw the pocket screws into the posts.
Step 4
Attach the top piece centered on it on the frame (approx 2 ½ inch hang over on the sides). Attach it with some pocket holes from the inside face of the post or some finish nails or screws going down into the posts.
Step 5
Step 6
Cut the crown molding to fit around the top of the headboard.
Step 7
Place the headboard next to your Hollywood frame and trace the holes for the bolts. Use a drill to drill a hole larger than the bolts.
Step 8
Paint the headboard with high quality furniture paint and then apply a clear coat of polyurethane.
Step 9
Bolt the headboard to the frame and enjoy the beautiful beadboard headboard.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/twin-bed-beadboard-headboard