Wednesday, February 2, 2011

DIY Headboard

I want to continue with what I have been working on in my downstairs guest room by showing you my DIY headboard I made (with the hubby) this weekend.




I googled and found a lot of blogs and websites with tutorials and examples of how to create your own headboard. I have to say that this is a very inexpensive and pretty darn easy project that you can do yourself. Hubby and I went to Home Depot and had them cut a piece of plywood 30" by 76" (we have a king size bed) and 2 - 2x 4's at 63'. I bought the batting at a fabric store and used the "poor man's linen" a painter's drop cloth for $9.99.



Also, we borrowed an electric staple gun which I have to say was the best tool I have ever used and it got the job done a lot quicker.

We attached the 2 x 4's to the base.



Then I wrapped the batting around the base and the legs and stapled that on. And then I cut the painter's drop cloth to size and stapled that on. I will say to get a tight stretch that it is easier to have the piece standing up (a two person job) so you don't have wrinkles. This is where the electric staple gun comes in handy.



After stapling fabric.







It looks pretty good and then I felt there was something missing...

so I attached some trim and nail head to the sides of the headboard and got the look I wanted.





Hope you enjoy the final product! I am linking up to some parties out there.

Boring to Better Party - Savvy Southern Style

Penny Pinching Party

The DIY Showoff
Posted by Lori Deming at 9:28 AM
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43 comments:

  1. It came out great and you make it look so easy!

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  3. Love it!! What a gorgeous room and that headboard is fantastic. Thanks so much for linking this to my party!!

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  5. I love your color combination! Nice work on the headboard.

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  6. Kim,
    I actually ordered those lamps from JCPenney of all places. They were on sale for like $40 each. I thought they looked liked Pottery Barn for a much cheaper price!

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  7. Looks great and like a wonderful place to relax, read a book and have sweet dreams. Loving the lights, too!
    Wendy

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  8. It looks great - well done! ;-)

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  9. Wow! I just did some "headboard frames" but I love your idea! Your headboard turned out beautiful. This is what I ended up with...


    http://theelephantstrunk42.blogspot.com/2011/02/headboard-frames.html

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  10. Beautiful. I love it. I am currently looking to decide how to change my bedroom up a bit. Love what you did. Thank you for coming and linking it up. Happy weekend to you!

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  11. It's positively gorgeous! You've inspired me to do something with my guest room bed now!
    Brenda

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  12. Okay now I've seen THREE projects on just this one Inspiration Friday link up I have been dying to try! I even have the dropcloth already. I think I might be making me a headboard this week. Thank you for linking up to Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence!

    Heather@ At The Picket Fence

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  14. Beautiful! Love the bedding and those colors!

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  15. So pretty together. I love the nail detail along the edges.

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  16. I love how that turned out! I agree with the other commenters, the nail detail adds the perfect touch!

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  17. So pretty! I love seeing DIY's that I feel like I could actually do!

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  18. Looks great! Thanks for stopping over and your nice comment. I became a follower. :)

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  19. This turned out great. Neat idea to use the painter's dropcloth. Looks good with the burlap pillows. I am your newest follower. Please drop by to see me. Ginger

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  20. Hi Lori, Great job on the headboard! I've browsed around your blog. I really like your style. I'm your newest follower. Looking forward to getting to know you better!

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  21. Your headboard is wonderful and your bedroom is just beautiful. Great job! Very peaceful. May I ask you where you found your bedding?

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  22. Your bed is gorgeous. I love everything about it! and of course your headboard is phenomenal! Do you mind sharing where you purchased your euro sham covers from?

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  23. I bought the white quilt and shams at Pottery Barn outlet last summer and the red striped pillowcases and comforter on clearance at the Pottery Barn store.

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  24. Your headboard gives me inspiration to try this. Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Really fabulous!! I *LOVE* your bedroom!! Angie xo

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  26. ahhhh - gorgeous - that trim adds just the RIGHT touch! well done!

    www.northerncottage.blogspot.com

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  27. Your headboard is fantastic!! That bedroom looks like it came right out of a Potter Barn catalog!! :)

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  28. I am in love with the whole look. I have a particular affinity for that bed skirt. What can you tell me about that?? ;)

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  29. Aubrey,
    I got the bed skirt at Pottery Barn outlet.

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  30. Looks great - and what an easy project!

    I featured your headboard on my Fab Friday Favorites today.

    Cheers!
    Julie

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  31. I made one that looks almost exact to this. I love your trim tho. I don't have that. I may have to copy you ;)

    http://foundintheali.blogspot.com/2010/08/cusioned-fabric-headboard.html

    ps.. new follower

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  32. GORGEOUS! You made it look so easy. I LOVE the floral quilt at the foot of your bed!

    Thanks for sharing with air your Laundry Friday! The party is back on tonight.

    Hugs,
    Jami

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  33. Wow, I LOVE your headboard! And those lamps are great. I'm looking for similar ones, so I'll have to check out JCPenny. So glad I came across your blog. I'm a new follower.

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  34. Thanks for posting this! LOVE the headboard! The hubby & I have added this to our Spring To Do list! =)

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  35. Oops, forgot to ask...what is the wall color? It is so serene & calming.

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  36. I love it. Your bedding is beautiful! Your room looks so pretty. I'm in the process of redecorating my bedroom too, but I really like what you have done to this room.

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  37. Really love the trim. Great job!

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  38. love it.. love the trim. It really makes the headboard!
    Tana

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  39. Does anyone know what the plywood dimensions would be for a queen sized bed?

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  40. how did you get it attached to the wall? or is it the mattress holding it up?

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  41. you did a fabulous job! just gave me the push I needed to try this, thank you!

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  42. Wow the headboard looks better then most of the ones you can buy in a store.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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  43. This is fabulous! How much batting did you need? What measurements would you suggest for a queen? What supports the headboard? The mattress or did you attach it to the wall? Thanks so much.

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