Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Let's kick off another matching bedroom furniture series! I've already done two of these, so why not do another??
Our guest bedroom has been sitting empty for a few months since we moved in, so I finally decided to start furnishing it...starting with a new bed!
I wanted something simple, but not boring, so I added an arched headboard to this otherwise pretty basic design and while it made things a bit more involved, it was still a pretty easy build, so I hope you enjoy watching it come together!
Grab the project details and check out the blog here:
woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-bed-curved-head-board
Grab the building plans for twin, full, queen & king sizes here:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/modern-bed-with-arched-head-board
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Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
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Check out some other matching sets:
Mid Century Bedroom Set: woodshopdiaries.com/category/woodworking/diy-furniture-plans/diy-bedroom-furniture-plans/diy-mid-century-modern-bedroom-set
Modern Bedroom Set: woodshopdiaries.com/category/woodworking/diy-furniture-plans/diy-bedroom-furniture-plans/modern-bedroom-set
Matching Office Furniture Set: woodshopdiaries.com/category/woodworking/diy-furniture-plans/diy-home-office-furniture-plans/diy-office-furniture-matching-set
Posts you may find helpful in the build:
How to square board edges: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a router: woodshopdiaries.com/basic-woodworking-router-guide
How to glue up table tops: woodshopdiaries.com/whats-up-wednesday-topping-it-off
How to finish raw wood furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer
5 tips to professional looking DIY furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Circular Saw and straight edge (or cutting guides): homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx & amzn.to/325pRR6
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Table Saw
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
3/8" dowel Jig: amzn.to/3qYNVyn
Router and Rabbeting Bit: homedepot.sjv.io/vqZAA & homedepot.sjv.io/do070j
Clamps
Sander: homedepot.sjv.io/x9LJvd
Materials:
**Amounts will vary based on bed frame size. Refer to plans for specifics.
2x8x8 boards
2x4x8 boards
2x2x8 boards
4x8 sheets 3/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(2) 4 3/4" tall furniture feet: homedepot.sjv.io/6b9g9q
(2) threaded inserts for furniture feet: amzn.to/3bG1Apo
3/8" diameter x 1 1/2" wood dowels: amzn.to/3K2FaLi
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 1/4" & 2" wood screws
Edge Banding (optional): amzn.to/3nx64RT
Bed Rail Brackets: amzn.to/3PbjLSr
Minwax Early American Stain: amzn.to/3OBkiwO
Clear Poly: amzn.to/3y1COHI
Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Basic Structure of Bed Frames
00:57 How to Build the Head Board
07:40 How to Build the Foot Board
09:34 How to Build the Side Rails
10:33 Installing Bed Rail Brackets
11:51 Adding the Bed Slats
12:23 Outro
Let's kick off another matching bedroom furniture series! I've already done two of these, so why not do another??
Our guest bedroom has been sitting empty for a few months since we moved in, so I finally decided to start furnishing it...starting with a new bed!
I wanted something simple, but not boring, so I added an arched headboard to this otherwise pretty basic design and while it made things a bit more involved, it was still a pretty easy build, so I hope you enjoy watching it come together!
Grab the project details and check out the blog here:
woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-bed-curved-head-board
Grab the building plans for twin, full, queen & king sizes here:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/modern-bed-with-arched-head-board
Follow Woodshop Diaries On:
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Check out some other matching sets:
Mid Century Bedroom Set: woodshopdiaries.com/category/woodworking/diy-furniture-plans/diy-bedroom-furniture-plans/diy-mid-century-modern-bedroom-set
Modern Bedroom Set: woodshopdiaries.com/category/woodworking/diy-furniture-plans/diy-bedroom-furniture-plans/modern-bedroom-set
Matching Office Furniture Set: woodshopdiaries.com/category/woodworking/diy-furniture-plans/diy-home-office-furniture-plans/diy-office-furniture-matching-set
Posts you may find helpful in the build:
How to square board edges: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a router: woodshopdiaries.com/basic-woodworking-router-guide
How to glue up table tops: woodshopdiaries.com/whats-up-wednesday-topping-it-off
How to finish raw wood furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer
5 tips to professional looking DIY furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Circular Saw and straight edge (or cutting guides): homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx & amzn.to/325pRR6
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Table Saw
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
3/8" dowel Jig: amzn.to/3qYNVyn
Router and Rabbeting Bit: homedepot.sjv.io/vqZAA & homedepot.sjv.io/do070j
Clamps
Sander: homedepot.sjv.io/x9LJvd
Materials:
**Amounts will vary based on bed frame size. Refer to plans for specifics.
2x8x8 boards
2x4x8 boards
2x2x8 boards
4x8 sheets 3/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(2) 4 3/4" tall furniture feet: homedepot.sjv.io/6b9g9q
(2) threaded inserts for furniture feet: amzn.to/3bG1Apo
3/8" diameter x 1 1/2" wood dowels: amzn.to/3K2FaLi
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 1/4" & 2" wood screws
Edge Banding (optional): amzn.to/3nx64RT
Bed Rail Brackets: amzn.to/3PbjLSr
Minwax Early American Stain: amzn.to/3OBkiwO
Clear Poly: amzn.to/3y1COHI
Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Basic Structure of Bed Frames
00:57 How to Build the Head Board
07:40 How to Build the Foot Board
09:34 How to Build the Side Rails
10:33 Installing Bed Rail Brackets
11:51 Adding the Bed Slats
12:23 Outro
