This weekend we decided to build our own headboard! It was so easy until it came time to assemble it, but more about that later.
First, we found this 100 year old oak door. It is absolutely beautiful, and absolutely heavy.
The door was 80 inches tall and our bed was 60 inches, so we had to cut it down a bit.
At first my plan was to sand it and stain it for a sleek look, but once we started sanding we realized we really liked the "roughed up" look.
Next, we cut and "L" shape into some posts. This creates a shelf for the door to sit on.
We had our first snag when it came time to assemble the headboard. We made the mistake of using zinc screws at first. They all snapped on us faster than small town gossip. The 3 inch nails we tried, didn't make it through either. My Father-in-Law informed us that the first Navy ships were built out of oak. Which means you either need STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS or a cannon to get through the wood.
Once we got the right tools, assembly went quickly. Be sure to pre-drill before you put the screws in. Also, be sure to take your time as you are drilling. The screws will heat up quickly and still snap on you. Do a little bit at a time, and all will be well.
It really is amazing how much a room can be transformed by adding a simple headboard!
Step one in our bedroom renovation is complete! We love our sweet little headboard. It makes our room feel super cozy, and the best part is we made it ourselves!
The whole project came in at under $100, which is great news for these newlyweds.
