Shiplap Headboard

When we decided to build our headboard I wanted to have something that was an extension of our home since our bed is visible from the main living area as it sits at the end of the hallway.  I wanted it to be a feature that enhanced the room and didn’t look like a headboard per se but to act as one.  The other element I was working with was this random window above our bed, which we had covered with a picture for years while working nightshift!  Now that we were living normal scheduled lives we love the cool breeze that comes in during the nights!  Having the shiplap stop just under the window seemed to make it more purposeful especially after adding the ledge.

Materials Needed:

Step 1:

First you will need to decide on your specific need for size.  We wanted to center it on the window and be sure the shiplap would extend past both nightstands.  We found and marked the studs on the wall and determined the furthest out studs to be where our shiplap wall would end.  Ours ended up being just under 5ft tall at 59″ x 12ft wide.

Once the studs are marked and you decide how wide you want to go you will want to remove the baseboard in this section.  Using a multi-tool is the easiest way to do this! From there you want to attach a 2×4 directly to each stud that will be behind the shiplap wall using the 3″ screws.  Depending on how high your are going with your shiplap wall, you will need to cut the 2×4’s accordingly.  We cut all of ours down to 57.5″ for a final height of 59″ once the top ledge was added.  We chose to have our shiplap end on studs on either sides to make it enclosed as seen in the picture below.

Step 2:

Once all of the 2×4’s are secured to the wall, you start at the bottom and attach each shiplap board using brad nails working your way up.  We had a perfect 12ft wide section so we did not have to cut our shiplap boards down, but this could easily be done if you needed a shorter span.  We used a total of 10 shiplap boards making it 57.5″ tall once all were attached.

Step 3:

This step may not be needed but if your space happens to have outlets, you will need to extend these out.  You can buy outlet boxes that can extend them out and this will need to be done as you get to about the third shiplap board.  A multitool is very helpful to cut the square opening needed for the outlet as well. You will then be able to attach your outlet plate cover as usual.

Step 4:

Now that all of the shiplap is secured you will want to add molding to the side to make it look finished. We used L-shaped molding and secured them to the edges of our shiplap pieces using brad nails.  Next we filled all of the holes with wood filler and than sanded them down with 220 grit. We painted our shiplap with Shoji white from Sherwin Williams, the same as our kitchen cabinets.

While this was drying we took a 12ft 2×4 and stained it with Minwax Special Walnut to use as the “mantle/ledge” for the top of the shiplap.  Once dry we attached this 2×4 directly through the top into the tops of the studs we secured to the wall as the “bump out” using 3″ screws.

That’s it and now you get to do the fun part, decorate!!  I decided to add some eucalyptus leaves across the top with each of our vows framed sitting on top.  I also added a couple of sconces that were plugged into a wireless light switch remote so that we could have soft lighting when in bed and mounted the switch next to our pillows so we could turn them off without getting up.  This was a very simple and impactful DIY that I think is very beginner friendly!

All of my bedroom items are linked here on my LTK!  A few common ones are: My white comforter, Blue Blanket, woven rug, striped flannel sheets, white blanket ladder, rope pot hanger, and blue chair. Any questions leave them below!

 

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