Headboard conversion

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Hi,
I scored this amazing headboard at the flea market for 25 bucks, the problem is that it's a full size, and my bed is queen. I'd LOVE to keep it if there is a way to convert it to fit my bedframe. Does anyone have any ideas?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

see if this site helps you. www.stl beds.com/how-to-use-a-full-size-headboard-with-a-queen-size-mattress-and-frame/

MN Mom · Answer

Hi! Are you looking to change the width of the headboard or just how to attach it to your larger bed frame? If you wish to make the headboard wider, you could simply add a wooden strip to each side, sand and finish it the same as the actual headboard. I'm not sure by your photos if it was wood and you whitewashed it or vice versa. If you want to use the headboard as is and not alter it, you can attach the headboard directly to the wall.

Brenda · Answer

You might add 4' posts to the sides to increase the width.

Margie · Answer

they sell brackets on amazon

Penelope Sutton Douglas · Answer

I have a very similar headboard that was my great-grandmother's.  It, too, was made for a full bed, but we have a king.  My talented husband designed and built 'wings' on each side in order to make it a king.  I think he did a great job of integrating the new with the old.  Took three pictures for you. As you'll notice, he built the base as a cabinet so we could store things.  And since I don't care for night stands, he made it so my lamps would sit on top!!  I love it!

Bwarner50 · Answer

You could put two vertical pieces (even 2x4s) on the back side of the headboard and use 'L brackets' to attach it to the bed frame. You will have to use the appropriate size screws to hold it steady.

Ray Phillips · Answer

You can bolt a 6' piece of 3/4 plywood across the headboard stain or paint it and fasten the queen frame to it. the queen bed is only 6' wider than the full.

Patty S · Answer

You could attach it to the wall. We have done that with all of our beds. It will give you four or five inches of more space to your room by doing this.

Carol · Answer

A double bed is about 54' and a queen is about 60'. all you need is a 2X4 added to each side of your headboard.  You can buy a decorative wood cut out to mount on the 2X4 and/or a decorative finial to the top.  Maybe you can find decorative legs from a table or an old four poster head board (any size as you will only be using the end posts) or you can use wrought iron fence posts or porch columns. You can also use it as is and frame out the size you need on your wall with decorative trim and fabric or wallpaper.  You can also add decorative crown molding to the sides of your headboard.  Check Lowe's and Home Depot for decorative wood pieces.  You can also check Pinterest or google for ideas, just type in 'converting full size headboard to Queen'.  Going from full to King (80') was a lot harder and PSD's husband did a great job on thier conversion.

Arlene Hume · Answer

We found a full headboard at a garage sale & I stood it up against the wall, shoved our queen bed snug up to it and you don't even notice it's any narrower!

Susan McAuliffe · Answer

We upgraded to a queen but wanted to keep our headboard. We were able buy a conversion kit which consists of metal rectangles with multiple holes and hardware. I got mine at a mattress store. Worked like a charm.

Bonnie Martin Sorensen · Answer

Only 3' on either side will never be noticed.

Kathy Bitzan · Answer

I think try it and see how it looks these are all easy fixes. I like the idea of attaching it to the wall, only because I want to build my own just on the wall to give my room a more finished look.

Connie · Answer

Hi. Just add two decorative newel post, one on each side.

The Redesign Habit · Answer

You could add some standing narrow shelving (there are many kinds in many sizes and configurations) to either side and stain it out to match. You could just use a converter kit to mount the actual headboard to your frame and then put each stand-alone shelving unit to either side and it will appear to be all one piece. It would not only make your headboard look wider but give you extra display or storage area. Just google narrow storage or shelving and you will be able to see a bunch of different styles and sizes that you could choose from.

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