"H" is for Headboard

Built: headboard from shutters

I took these shutters:

And made them into this:

 A little makeover for our Master Bedroom, we started with this:

(Yes it's from my husband's bachelor days but I did paint it white.)

And now have this:

Here's how I made the headboard:

1. Find old shutters (my neighbor left these out on bulk trash day thank you!):

2. Sand down to smooth then cut each shutter in half, making four equal pieces:

3. Paint one coat Annie Sloan paloma grey:

4. Then paint one coat Annie Sloan old ochre:

5. Sand to distress.

Apply Minwax Early American stain:

6. Prepare backing.

Using 3/8" plywood cut 1" less on all sides than shutter layout, attach scrap piece 1x in center for cleat.

Then attach cleat to 1x scrap piece and plywood:

** I also attached a 1x scrap piece near the bottom so the headboard hangs flat against the wall.

7. Place shutters face down (notice I did not paint the backsides) then place plywood backing on top of shutters:

8. Predrill and countersink plywood to shutters using 1 1/4" wood screws.

Use 4 screws on each shutter at the corners:

9. Secure other half of cleat to wall, be sure it's level:

(This cleat claims to be able to hold 200# but the headboard only weighs about 40#.)

10. Carefully place headboard side of cleat into wall side:

Now move bed back into place:

And you would never know the headboard is not attached to the bed.

The shutters add a bit of character and charm.

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello

Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff

Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou

Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Tickled Pink @ 504 Main

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
All Things Furniture @ Perfectly Imperfect
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
POWW @ Primitive & Proper
Before & After Party @ Thrift Decor Chick