The obvious solution was a murphy bed.
Beds made out of doors.
Remove the baseboard then build out.
Doors in homes built before 1950 are typically made of solid wood whether oak maple chestnut or mahogany.
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I used bi fold doors that i found for a few dollars a piece at my local restore but you can use any size door to create a one of a kind headboard for your bedroom.
They ve got heft and they make a satisfying thump when you knock.
There s a pretty broad range in this article but hopefully a handful jump out and spark an idea for you and your home.
Step by step photo tutorial shows you how to make a diy headboard for any size bed.
Make the platform they built it in the garage brought it inside.
You only have about 1 1 2 inches all the way around the edge of the door to make it mount securely.
Door hinges are used in the lower back part of the bed to make it able to fold out.
However i was surprised to find there were very few tutorials out there.
Here s the tricky part.
Measuring up from the bottom of the door install the first board on one side.
We have 2x4 s laying flat under the plywood board spaced evenly from side to side for support.
Now you can use bolts and nuts and bolt this directly to the metal bed frame.
They also have sturdy stiles and rails that frame handsome panels in a variety of configurations depending on the home s architectural style.
Step back and admire your work.
We found one here but it didn t have any pictures so it was hard to visualize some of the instructions.
We have a spare bedroom that is long but also fairly narrow.
This makes it heavier but was much cheaper.
However if you d like to attach the headboard to your bed frame add 2x4s to the door.
Pre drill your holes and screw it into the door right on the edge maybe 1 2 inch in from the edge so you are catching the frame of the door.
I just attached using 2 screws.
Look through this simple 20 ideas and learn how to on creative way repurpose reues and upcycle old doors ranging from making a bed to how to build a bookshelf using an old door.
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You can just hang the door on the wall using a hangman hanging system.