DIY Rustic Headboard

This project is for the carpenters or aspiring woodworkers who want a simple, but elegant, project that they can complete in an afternoon. If you have some planks of scrap wood lying around, then this project is going to be easy breezy. It’ll look even better if you have some older, reclaimed wood that already has a little character.

Cut out the wood in random sizes, and attach them to a 2×4 or rail on the back side with some nails. Be sure to use nails, and not screws. They will show on the front, and you want it to look as rustic as possible. You can paint the finished headboard your favorite color, stain it, or simply leave the wood raw.