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The decorative payoff here is in the moulding and the scalloped side panels — the underlying structure is a straightforward pair of panelled end frames joined by two long siderails, with slats resting across the top. Taper the end legs and side legs with a jigsaw before assembly (a small taper is all it takes; both sets of legs taper, so keep them consistent with each other), since it's much easier to true up a taper on a flat board than after the frame is built.
Cut one scalloped side panel from the layout points given, then use that finished piece as a physical template for the remaining three — tracing a proven pattern keeps all four sides matching, which freehand marking each one separately won't reliably do.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| 2-1/4" base moulding, 8 ft | 6 each |
| Pine, 1x10, 8 ft | 2 each |
| 3/4" MDF or plywood, 1 sheet | 1 each |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 4 each |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 11 each |
| Wood filler | 1 each |
| Wood glue | 4 oz |
| 1-1/4" and 2" nails | 1 box |
| 1-1/4" screws | 1 box |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| End panels3/4" MDF or plywood, 1 sheet | 2 | 3/4" × 27" × 40 1/2" |
| End legsPine 1x2Ends tapered. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 34 1/2" |
| Bottom panel trimPine 1x3 | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 37 1/2" |
| Side legsPine 1x3Ends tapered. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 34 1/2" |
| Tops of endsPine 1x3 | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 42" |
| Panel trim, outside2-1/4" base moulding, 8 ft | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/4" × 37 1/2" |
| Panel trim, inside2-1/4" base moulding, 8 ft | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/4" × 40 1/2" |
| Scalloped side panels3/4" MDF or plywood, 1 sheet | 4 | 3/4" × 15" × 15" |
| SiderailsPine 1x10 | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 75" |
| CleatsPine 1x2 | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 75" |
| SlatsPine 1x3 | 14 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 39" |
| Siderail trim2-1/4" base moulding, 8 ft | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/4" × 73" |
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Use 1-1/4" nails and glue to fasten the 1x2 end legs to the end panels, keeping the side and top edges flush. Taper the legs with a jigsaw — just a slight taper is enough, and keep it consistent since the side legs will also be tapered.
Use 1-1/4" nails and glue to fasten the bottom panel trim in place, keeping the bottom edges flush.
Use glue and 2" nails to fasten the tapered side legs to the panel and the end legs, nailing all the way down the end leg.
Attach the tops of the ends with 2" nails and glue, keeping edges flush with the side legs.
Cut the outside and inside moulding trim to fit the end panels and attach with glue and nails.
Use the layout points given to draw the arched, scalloped shape and cut out with a jigsaw. Once one side is cut, use it as a template for the remaining three.
Drill pocket holes in the scalloped side panels and attach to the siderails. Then use 1-1/4" nails and glue to attach the cleats to the siderails.
Assemble the end panels with the siderails, then lay the slats on top of the siderails and screw down with 1-1/4" screws.
Measure and cut the siderail trim to fit, then glue and nail it to the siderails with 1-1/4" nails.
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Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →