Recently we did a makeover on one of our bedrooms, which started us thinking about a DIY bed frame and headboard.
After some research we decided to do a DIY upholstered headboard, but found so many great projects to show you along the way.
This post will get you excited to tackle these homemade headboards in a flash.
A DIY bed frame and headboard might seem a little daunting to you, but we'd like to show you that it is a totally doable project.
There are so many options to choose from. From a DIY upholstered headboard, to a headboard with caning or even a DIY leather strap headboard. Have we piqued your interest yet?
HOW DO YOU MAKE A BED HEADBOARD?
If you're asking, how do you make a bed headboard, we can't wait to show you our friends and their posts that give instructions that answer this how-to. Let's dive into their handy work.
DIY BED FRAME AND HEADBOARD
A headboard was originally made to help protect you from the wall and vise versa. But today, a headboard adds decor to your room for the most part. A DIY bed frame and headboard can be the accent piece in the room.
EASY UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD
Our friend Kristine, from the blog The Painted Hive, wrote a post on this DIY Easy Upholstered Headboard Tutorial.
She gives you all the supplies you'll need to make this beauty or one just like it. As well as the step by step directions with clear pictures.
You won't believe the before and after in her room. The transformation this upholstered headboard helps make is gorgeous.
CAN YOU ADD A HEADBOARD TO A BED FRAME?
Wondering, can you add a headboard to a bed frame?
This next how-to shows you that you can indeed add a headboard to a metal bed frame. Check it out!
UPHOLSTERED BED USING THE METAL FRAMING
Leah Maria Designs shows How To Turn A Metal Bed Frame Into An Upholstered Bed for a platform bed frame look.
This is a pretty inexpensive upgrade using some supplies you might already have in your home.
If you want to transform your bedroom, consider this DIY bed frame and headboard project. The finished project is very classy and would look great in any bedroom.
NAILED TRIM ON A DIY UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD
This DIY Fabric Headboard with Nailhead Trim belongs to Julia's daughter from Cuckoo 4 Design. She has all the details in her post.
The brass upholstery nails really help to dress this headboard up. A DIY project that will make your princess feel like royalty for sure.
LEATHER STRAPS USED TO HANG A BED HEADBOARD
If you like simplistic and rustic home decor. You're sure to love Jessica's headboard.
This DIY Leather Strap Headboard project is simple, yet makes a big statement in a room. The supply list is short and the overall how-to list is easy to follow.
BEDROOM HEADBOARD WITH CANING
Looking for a budget-friendly wood headboard makeover? Jenny, from Refresh Living, did a DIY Modern Headboard with Caning all for about $60.
She used pine 2 x 4 to make the frame then attached canning inside from behind. What an easy and clever idea!
The final product looks like it was done by a professional and will earn you major bragging rights.
WOOD SLAT HEADBOARD WITH FLOATING NIGHTSTANDS
This next DIY headboard give a modern bed frame look.
Some rooms might seem too tiny to have a cumbersome headboard. Riley, from the Campbell House blog came up with a great solution.
Her DIY Wood Slat Headboard with Floating Nightstands saves space and looks amazing.
She attached wood to the wall then and slats to the wood.
There is a video in the blog post that shows how the process went that can be very helpful if you choose to tackle this chic headboard.
Are you enjoying these DIY headboard ideas?
WOODEN BEDFRAME WITH HEADBOARD AND FOOTBOARD
If you love the look of a wood bed frame that is rustic then you will love this new bed.
Ashley, over at Our Rustic Paradise, built this bed for her son. The two tones that she choose in the wood are breathtaking.
Now add your box spring and mattress and you have a complete bedroom set. Isn't this wooden bed frame so pretty! I love that it is homemade!
Textures are everything when you are tackling a DIY bed frame and headboard. It's important to think about what you want the finished bed frame project to look like.
WHITE UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD
Recently we used a metal headboard as the base to make a white upholstered headboard.
The How To Make An Upholstered Headboard is pretty easy to follow and the final product is adored by our sleepy kitty.
You can use quilt batting or foam to make an upholstered headboard and any type of fabric that is not to stretchy but I included step-by-step instructions.
This bed is snuggled into our small bedroom that recently got a makeover.
If you love the shiplap look in the room, you'll love the How To Install Peel And Stick Wallpaper tips.
CONCLUSION
We love being able to share projects that might otherwise seem overwhelming.
That DIY bed frame and headboard hopefully now feels a little less daunting of a project.
We'd love to head which headboard most inspired you and would look great in your home!
Happy Decorating!
