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A king headboard with a built-up wood frame and legs surrounding a padded, fabric-wrapped panel — carpentry and upholstery in one build.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 1 | 3/4" × 40" × 76 1/2" | 3/4" plywood or MDF | ☐ |
| Top and bottom trim (bottom layer) | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 76 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side trim (bottom layer) | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 35" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Bottom rail | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 76 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Legs | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 55 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top rail | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 78" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Front of legs | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 14 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Fabric panel substrate Approximate — dry-fit and trim to the opening, leaving room for foam and fabric. | 1 | 1/2" × 35" × 71 1/2" | 1/2" plywood | ☐ |
| Molding frame Cut to fit the opening, mitered 45° at the corners. | 2 | 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 120" | Store-bought molding | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood or MDF, 4x8 sheet Back panel. Builder's grade is fine; just make sure it's flat. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" plywood, half sheet Fabric panel substrate. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 board, 8 ft (Pine) Trim layers, bottom, legs, and top. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2-1/2" unfinished molding, 10 ft The mitered frame around the panel. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Fabric, 45"+ wide Covers the panel; choose a mid-weight upholstery fabric. | 2.5 yard | ☐ |
| Foam padding 1"–2" foam sized to the panel. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Staples | 100 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 80 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 1" and 2" 1" to screw the panel to the back; 2" to fasten the headboard to the bed or wall. | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Paint, stain, or varnish | 16 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.