Hailey Planked Headboard

Nail the panel boards to the back support boards; the nail holes on the back will be covered by trim. If you have a pocket-hole jig, also join the planks to each other down the center for a flatter panel. If the boards aren't lining up flush, clamp them flat while the glue sets.

Add the bottom board. Nail from the back for the biggest bite, or use screws and glue. Kreg-jig users can also attach with 3/4" pocket holes up from the bottom planked board.

Beef up the legs with the 2x4 stock so there's something solid to bolt a bed frame to if you're using one. Fasten with nails or screws from the back to keep the fasteners hidden.

Cut the casing moulding to fit and miter the corners at 45° off square. Nail on with short finish nails and glue. For invisible joints, glue-and-clamp instead of nailing — but let the glue fully set before you handle the headboard.

Add the top rail and trim, keeping the outsides flush with the legs. Sand and finish — paint or stain both suit the framed-panel look.