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It's easy to make your own headboard withtheseDIY headboard ideas. They won't break the bank and you'llgetsomething more stylish and unique than you would ever find inafurniture store.
Photo Headboard
If you have some great family photos or favorite pieces of art,putthem center stage with this easy DIY headboard idea. Createthelook of a headboard by hanging family photos or artwork onthewall. Choose frames with the same color to create a unifiedlook.If you already have frames, just spray paint them to match.Try allblack and white or all sepia toned photos to create astunningfocal point in the room.
Headboard Door
A great way to make a headboard really feel like a pieceoffurniture is to use a door. Find an old door at a fleamarket,thrift store, salvage yard, or anywhere else you can get oneforcheap. Sand and paint the door, or keep in its original oldstylefor extra charm and character. Make sure to remove the knob.Whenyou're ready to mount, just turn it on its side (knob sidetowardthe bottom) and attach to the wall.
Curtain Headboard
Who says curtains are just for windows? Why not use them tobringthis beautiful DIY headboard idea to life. Attach the curtainrodto the top of the wall or on the ceiling. Hang the curtainpanelsand you are done. This is a great way to add some color andpatternto your room and to create a beautiful focal point. It'salso theperfect fix if your bed is against a wall with a window.For acanopy effect, carry the panels around the sides of the bed.Thisworks great with a sheer panel and creates a soft, airy feel.Try afaux silk drapery for a little luxury or try a linen panel foramore casual look.
Quilted Headboard
Here is a DIY headboard idea that will take you just minutestocreate. Simply install a curtain rod and drape a favoritequilt,blanket, or fabric piece over the top. Voila: instantheadboard!Another bonus: you can change it up as often as youlike.
One of the easiest DIY headboard ideas is a fabriccoveredheadboard. It is easier and cheaper than you might think.The bestpart is that you can customize it to fit your specifictaste andstyle.
Fabric Covered Headboard
For this fabric covered headboard you will need: plywood,foam,batting, fabric and a staple gun.
You can find plywood at any home improvement store. Takeyourmeasurements before you go and then ask them to cut the piecetothe right size for you. The next step is to attach your foam.Youcan use any size foam depending on how cushy you want theheadboardto be. Either use a staple gun to attach or use sprayadhesive ifyour foam is a little thicker. Next, lay the batting ontop andsecure to the back with a staple gun. Do the same thing withyourfabric and then secure the entire headboard to the wall. It'sthatsimple.
A few tips on buying your materials:
When buying foam, wait for a half off sale or until you haveacoupon. It can be expensive if you need a large amount. Youdon'tneed a really thick foam, so buy something a little thinner orskipit all together to save some money.
When buying fabric, head straight to the clearance section andseeif you can find something there first. If you've found apriceyfabric, again the best option is to wait for a sale or useacoupon. Fabric stores always have 50% off sales, so just askwhenthe next one is coming and sign up to receive the store couponsviamail. This will save you tons of money on all thosegorgeousfabrics.