How To Make A Queen Size Headboard From An Old Door

Of course turning it into a headboard did require some work.

How to make a queen size headboard from an old door.

Most are between 70 and 96 inches. This one cost about 25. Doors are typically between 70 and 96 inches tall according to this old house magazine and queen mattresses are 60. In a small bedroom it makes the sleeping area feel extra special without taking up valuable square footage.

For a queen size bed you ll probably have to trim a standard height door. Standard mattress widths are as follows. 76 headboards are usually sized with an additional 2 4 on each side of the mattress. Step 2 measure the door photo by kristine larsen.

A queen size bed frame can easily set you back 2 000. While you might be lucky enough to find a match for a standard 76 inch wide king size bed for anything smaller you ll have to cut one down. Measure the door and cut off the edges to get the desired width. In a large bedroom a headboard can be used to emphasize and fill the space.

Trim both ends of the door for a balanced uniform look on each side. For my 60 inch queen bed i trimmed from the top and bottom to maintain the door s proportions. A headboard can add major impact to a room s decor no matter the size. Step 2 how to frame the headboard door.

Door height is also key. With a headboard you also have many options. Sawing the door down to size adding chair rail molding to the top brushing on a few coats of paint.