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Four Poster Headboard Bench (easy)

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When Cathy and I first started making benches, we bought beds at thrift stores. We had no idea that you could get them free from the curb.
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This is the easiest way to make a bench. It was a twin sized bed. We cut the footboard in half and attached it directly to the end of the headboard.
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We used a 2×4 across the front. We screwed from the side of the bench (foot board) into the 2×4.  We of course used wood glue in addition to the screws.

 

The seat was made using leftover tongue and groove flooring. We painted the front of the boards (where they had been cut) white to match the rest of the bench. This is a great project for a beginner.  I love the look of white with the wood tones.  I’m ready to make another bench. I have several beds in inventory.
Edited to add: I have found a better way to build headboard benches.
gail 

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ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step. Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. She is a longtime influencer for both Homeright and Gorrilla Glue. With a tribe of more than 450,000 followers, Gail is inspiring a new generation of DIYers to pick up some tools and get to work.

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  3. Oooh, I really like this! It would be perfect for my parent’s porch at the beach! 🙂 THanks!!

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  7. That bench rocks you clever girl – thanks for visiting Spanish Moss Vintage and thanks for the feature. I’ll check back tomorrow. Thanks again.

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  8. That bench is amazing. Next time I see a bed frame on the side of the road I am going to grab it. At that price i can afford to practice and screw up!

    Carol

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  9. That bench is amazing. Next time I see a bed frame on the side of the road I am going to grab it. At that price i can afford to practice and screw up!

    Carol

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  10. love the flooring on the seat- the wood finish gives it just the right touch! and i am always sitting on the floor with my kids anyhow, so it’s perfect!

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  11. love the flooring on the seat- the wood finish gives it just the right touch! and i am always sitting on the floor with my kids anyhow, so it’s perfect!

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  12. love the flooring on the seat- the wood finish gives it just the right touch! and i am always sitting on the floor with my kids anyhow, so it’s perfect!

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  13. love the flooring on the seat- the wood finish gives it just the right touch! and i am always sitting on the floor with my kids anyhow, so it’s perfect!

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  15. Gail – I love it!!! Ofcourse I do… I’m in awe of your talent!!!

    Have I said that I’m ALL OVER the tips at the end of your posts?! Those are so fun!!!

    Have a wonderful evening!
    😀 robelyn

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  18. Thanks for the tut Gail… you do make this look so easy… I think I could even handle that one… I have always wanted to make a bench… another thing added to my wish list.

    Have a great day.

    Hugs, Deb

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  19. Love the bench with the contrast of the dark wood and the white.

    Great tips for using both the bleach and the empty bottles.

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