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A planked farmhouse bed on 4x4 posts, topped with a jigsaw-cut arched header that lifts it above the standard flat-panel bed. Shown in queen.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headboard panel boards | 11 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 30" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Footboard panel boards | 11 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Panel trim Top and bottom trim for both panels. | 7 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 60 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Arched header Arch begins 5-1/2" from each end, rises 6" at center. | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 60 1/2" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Headboard posts | 2 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 54 1/2" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Footboard posts | 2 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Panel top rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 67 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top caps | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 69 1/2" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Cleats Optional. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 84 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Footboard frame rail Optional. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 57" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side rails Optional — skip with an existing metal frame. | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 80" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6, 8 ft Headboard and footboard panels. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 6 ft Panel top and bottom trim. | 7 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 6 ft The arched header piece. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 4x4, 8 ft Posts. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft (or stud) Panel tops and cleats. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft (or stud) Top caps. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 8 ft (side rails) Optional — skip if using an existing metal bed frame. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 4-1/2 in Posts to panels. | 12 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4 in and 2 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Finish or paint | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.