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A padded, fabric-wrapped headboard built like a small stud-wall frame — stands on the floor behind any bed.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top and bottom rails Adjust to your headboard's desired width, up to 96in. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 62" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Vertical studs Height minus 3in — adjust to your desired finished height, up to 48in. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 45" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Mounting cleats For securing the finished headboard to the wall or bed frame. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 20" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Face panel | 1 | 1/4" × 62" × 45" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Construction lumber, 2x4, 8 ft The frame — rails and uprights. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood or wood paneling, 4x8 sheet Cut down to the frame's face size. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2-3/4" screws Frame assembly. | 16 each | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" screws or staples Attaches the plywood panel to the frame. | 20 each | ☐ |
| Batting or old comforters Padding. | 3 yard | ☐ |
| Upholstery fabric, 54" width | 2 yard | ☐ |
| Staples | 1 box | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.