Thank you to Kreg for this DIY cane headboard project! All opinions are entirely my own. This post also contains affiliate links, but nothing that I wouldn’t recommend wholeheartedly. Read my full disclosure here.
I don’t know about you, but I’m a big fan of the cane furniture trend that has hit the world by storm. I even created a whole blog post about the rattan furniture trend last year.
So it makes sense that I’ve been dreaming about DIY versions of cane furniture for a while now.
When it came time to plan Quinn’s room upgrade to get it ready for our short term rental conversion and put in a Queen sized bed, I knew that I wanted to try a DIY cane headboard.
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Kreg’s 720PRO Pocket Hole Jig
If you’ve been around awhile, you know that we are big fans of the Kreg pocket hole system. We’ve built so many projects using our K5 Pocket Hole Jig, we even have a super detailed guide and video about how to use it that you can check out here.
But in 2021 Kreg released brand new pocket hole systems that are replacing the K4 and K5, and the upgrades are pretty freakin’ awesome.
The new 720PRO (which we were using for this DIY cane headboard) and the 520PRO (which replaced the smaller K4 system) were improved a ton, the most noticeable change being that they are easier to set up and use – score.
Pocket hole joinery is definitely one of the easiest ways to join wood in woodworking projects. It’s our favorite hidden weapon for beginning woodworkers!
Want to learn more? I wrote a super detailed guide & created a video all about how to set up your Kreg 720PRO Pocket Hole and use it, so be sure to check that out too!
We teamed up with our friends Kreg again for this DIY cane headboard to create the plans and share them online for free, which are now available on KregTool.com!
Kreg Tool is chocked full of so many easy-to-follow FREE woodworking plans! I promise that you are going to find so much inspiration while you’re there!
Related – Projects that use a pocket hole jig
- Kid’s Cabin Bed
- Table Top
- Planter Box for Front Porch
- Outdoor Plant Wall
- Farmhouse Sink Cabinet
- Mudroom Lockers
- DIY Desk Calendar & Wooden Pencil Holder
- DIY Dress Up Storage for Kids
- Picture Ledge DIY
- DIY Firewood Rack with Roof
- DIY Cane Headboard
- Boho Nightstand with Cane
- DIY Behind the Couch Table with Outlet
- DIY Headphone Stand
- DIY Cookbook Stand
- Easy DIY Grill Utensil Holder
- DIY Deck Box for Outdoor Toys
- DIY Towel Rack Made With One Board
- DIY Tool Organizer Plans for Kreg Tool Stand
- DIY Mail and Key Holder
- DIY Step Stool for Toddler
- DIY Trash Can
- DIY Spice Rack
- DIY Book Holder
- Easy DIY Magazine Shelf
DIY Cane Headboard – Video Tutorial
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Ready to see how the super adorable DIY rattan headboard turned out?
The DIY cane headboard is just PERFECT in this space, don’t you think?
I absolutely love how it turned out! It was so easy to build and fairly inexpensive as well!
DIY Cane Headboard Cost Breakdown
Note: these costs are, of course, subject to change and may be different in your region.
Wood Products Needed
- 3/4″ x 3 1/2″ Yellow Birch, Approximately 19 Linear Feet @ $4.79 per foot = $91.01
- Strips of scrap wood, 1/8″ thick (for stapling cane webbing)…alternatively if you didn’t want to make your own, you can buy pieces of pine screen moulding
Materials Needed
- Clear spray lacquer = $9.68
- 24″ wide cane webbing, Approximately 7 feet = $112.99
**Already on hand: 150 grit sandpaper, 3/4″ staples, 2 1/2″ construction screws, finish nails, wood glue, 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws, and all tools required, like the Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 720Pro**
Total Cost of DIY Cane Headboard – $213.68
We used this metal base for the bed frame and purchased this mattress for the space as well.
For the bedding, I grabbed this budget-friendly comforter and paired it with some soft navy throw pillows and a gray pillow with tassels. This cozy chenille throw blanket is the perfect finishing touch, too!
We’ll likely swap out the bedding when we leave, so this was perfect for the time being and it really makes it still feel like a little girls’ room.
UPDATE: After we built this headboard, we thought it needed a matching nightstand. Check out the DIY boho nightstand here!
This easy-to-build DIY cane headboard was SO fun to make! And the best part is that we’re giving away the free woodworking plans so you can make it too!
So even if you’re not ready to build a whole DIY bed frame, you can make this easy headboard for a beginner-friendly alternative.
How To Build A DIY Cane Headboard
Materials
- 3/4" x 3 1/2" Yellow Birch
- 1/8" strips of scrap wood
- 24" wide cane webbing
- Clear spray lacquer
- 150 grit sandpaper
- 3/4" staples
- 2 1/2" construction screws
- finish nails
- wood glue
- 1 1/4" pocket hole screws
Tools
- Miter saw
- Orbital sander
- Pocket hole jig
- Clamps
- Staple gun
- Drill
- Hammer
Instructions
- Cut your wood according to the cut list in the plans.
- Drill pocket holes using a pocket hole jig.
- Assemble headboard frame with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
- Sand smooth with 150 grit sandpaper and an orbital sander.
- Seal with stain or oil of your choice.
- Soak cane webbing for 30 minutes to 4 hours so it can expand.
- Attach cane webbing to the frame while it is still damp using wood glue and staples.
- Hang on the wall behind your bed and you're done!
