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Picket Fence Headboard

Picket Fence Headboard

Picket Fence HeadboardThe headboard for this bed is a picket fence made out of poplar and stained with a gray wash stain to give it a bit of a weathered look. Real Picket fence boards are too rough and would snag the sheets and too thin to sand smooth, so I made my own pickets. The construction of the headboard is mortise and tenon. The only nails used were to attach the pickets to the top rail; the pickets are mortised into the bottom rail.

The Inspiration for the design came from the customer’s beach-themed room. She calls it her lighthouse room.

 

My original design included a footboard, as shown in the drawing, but the customer opted to have the headboard built. I hope I will be able to build the entire bed the next time around.



I'm a Colorado based Bespoke Furniture maker specializing in the design and fabrication of custom furniture and architectural elements that resemble works of art, using materials such as wood, glass, stone, and metals. The furniture I produce serves not only as practical items but also as works of art, infusing character and style into any space.

Whether you’re seeking functional furniture or distinctive art pieces, I can collaborate with you to design and build the perfect addition for your home or office.