How to Make a Wooden Woven Headboard

Decorating trends come and go, but wood never goes out of style. And because wood is easy to work with, maintain and update with a fresh coat of paint or stain, a wooden DIY headboard is a smart and stylish choice. Some fun and easy headboard ideas include reclaimed wood, scrap pieces of hardwood flooring, old barn doors, wood rounds or even tree branches. A woven wooden headboard, which we’ll show you how to make later in this article, is an easy weekend DIY headboard project.

The best wood to use for your DIY headboard depends on the headboard design. If you’re making our woven wooden DIY headboard, you’ll want to use hardwood plywood sheets and pine boards. If you decide to make a DIY headboard out of reclaimed wood, you can use whatever type of wood you can find. Another thing you should consider is whether you plan on painting or staining the headboard or if you’re going to cover it with fabric.

The proper height for your wooden DIY headboard varies. The standard height for a headboard is 14 inches above the mattress for a twin bed and 28 inches or more for a queen or king. Of course, the style of your headboard and your personal preference also factor into how high it should go. For example, if you like to sit up and read in bed, consider a taller headboard for better back support. If space is a factor, consider a shorter headboard. One good thing about this DIY headboard is that it doesn’t attach to the bed frame, which means it’s easy to change the mounting height if you’re unhappy with it.

When choosing the width for your wooden DIY headboard, a good rule is to make your headboard 2 to 4 inches wider than the size of your bed frame.

These steps include general directions; refer to the Project Diagram for the exact cutting measurements and part quantities based on your mattress size. Remember, you can customize this affordable wooden DIY headboard for a king, queen, full or twin bed.