How To Make A Queen Size Headboard From An Old Door

We could have got away with 65 inches so there would be less overhang on each side of the mattress.

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

Sawing the door down to size adding chair rail molding to the top brushing on a few coats of paint. 76 headboards are usually sized with an additional 2 4 on each side of the mattress. In a large bedroom a headboard can be used to emphasize and fill the space. Most are between 70 and 96 inches.

For my 60 inch queen bed i trimmed from the top and bottom to maintain the door s proportions. 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. Standard mattress widths are as follows.

Trim both ends of the door for a balanced uniform look on each side. You can really make it any size that works best for your space these are just some guidelines to get you. In a small bedroom it makes the sleeping area feel extra special without taking up valuable square footage. Door height is also key.

For a queen size bed you ll probably have to trim a standard height door. Step 2 how to frame the headboard door. Doors are typically between 70 and 96 inches tall according to this old house magazine and queen mattresses are 60. A headboard can add major impact to a room s decor no matter the size.

A queen size bed frame can easily set you back 2 000. With a headboard you also have many options. Of course turning it into a headboard did require some work.