Wood Face Company

Rustic Wood Headboard

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:14:37 +0000

Rustic Yet Chic Wood Bed HeadboardAdd style, color and texture to your bedroom with this do-it-yourself headboard that looks anything but DIY. A great project for newbie woodworkers, this headboard can be completed in just a few hours and for less than $100.

Materials Needed:

1×2 furring strips (see table for quantity)
1×2 furring strips (see table for quantity)
1×4 whitewood boards (see table for quantity)
1×6 whitewood boards (see table for quantity)
1-1/4″ finish nails (50 nails for twin, 100 nails for kings)
2″ finish nails (50 nails for twin, 100 nails for kings)
carpenter’s glue, small tube
1 small tube of wood filler

sandpaper in 80, 120 and 150 grits
1 can of water-based spray paint primer
1 quart of paint in desired color
1 small bottle of faux finish glaze (optional)
1 can of clear spray paint (optional if you are glazing)
hammer
wood chisel or other distressing objects
3″ paint brush

Dimensions and Cut List

Overall dimensions of the queen headboard are shown below. The composition is solid wood.

Getting Started

Select wood boards that are straight. Tip: Pretend the board is an arrow on a bow and look down the length of the board to see if it is straight. Tip: For added character, select boards that are rustic in nature with imperfections, cracks and knots but are straight. To save time, have the lumber store cut your boards as directed in the cut list. Work on a clean, level surface large enough for the project and always wear safety glasses and ensure proper ventilation when painting.

Front Leg Assembly

Apply glue to one side of a 1×2 inside leg piece. Lay the 1×2, glue side down, on top of a 1×3 leg piece, lining up outside edge and ends. Nail the 1×2 to the 1×3 every 6-8 inches with 1-1/4 inch nails. Build two of these legs as illustrated above. Tip: As you nail down boards, adjust boards to keep outside edges flush.

Kitchen Compact Zoning

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:51:56 +0000

Kitchen Compact ZoningThe zoning concept works in compact kitchens, too. Here the range and vent hood anchor the cooking zone, with a built-in microwave on the right. Allow enough counter space on each side of the range to accommodate food-prep activities. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) advises a minimum of 15 inches beside any appliance, but 18 to 24 inches will feel less cramped. An island that functions as a work surface or staging area for food prep should have at least one electrical outlet for appliance such as a mixer, blender, or slow cooker.

L-Shape Cooking Zone

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:02:59 +0000

L-Shape Cooking ZoneIncreasingly, cooks are opting to separate the cooktop from the oven. Although this divides the cooking zone into two areas, it allows flexibility in kitchen design. It also allows you to choose gas for the cooktop (if you have access to natural gas) and electric for the oven, a combination many professional cooks prefer. Here the cabinets frame the gas cooktop to create a hearthlike niche, and drawers below stash cookware. The cooktop defines the short end of an L-shape food-prep and cooking zone, with an appliance garage, a prep sink, a built-in microwave, and under-counter electric oven filling out the long leg of the L. The backsplash behind the prep sink includes two electrical outlets to accommodate the mixer, a slow cooker, or food processor.