Stylish Options for Making Your Own Headboard

A headboard behind the bed serves many purposes, one being a decorative focal point in a bedroom. It can even set the mood of the room. There are many options available for headboards, and one is to make you own. You can update an existing headboard or start one from scratch. Your design can be simple or as extravagant as you like. Below I have listed a few different options for making your own headboard, that are both easy to make and easy on the budget.

How to update a wooden headboard.

Paint can transform a boring wooden headboard into a new stylish piece in no time. The first step is to sand the wooden headboard, to remove any gloss and to create a nice smooth surface. After sanding, dust away any loose particles. Next, apply a coat of water based primer. Let the primer dry thoroughly.

Use an interior paint with a satin finish for your base coat (any color you choose). Apply the base color paint to the headboard with a paint brush. Let the paint dry and apply another coat if needed. To decorate your headboard, acrylic craft paints and stencils are great for painting on designs. Although there are other options like: Adding decals which can be purchased, or making your own decals with left over wallpaper. Enjoy your newly updated headboard.

How to make a wooden headboard.

This simple, yet stream lined headboard is a perfect way to modernize a bedroom. It requires nothing more than a sheet of plywood, sand paper, stain and sealer. Start by sanding the plywood, to ensure the surface is nice and smooth. Dust away any loose particles. Add a coat of wood stain (any color) following the manufacturers directions. Then seal the headboard with a top coat. Let it dry then set it behind the bed. This sleek modern design will look great, paired with contemporary bedding.

Easy upholstered headboard.

If you love the idea of an upholstered headboard but without the work, you are really going to love this simple alternative. For this project you will using bench cushions. You will require, 1 for a twin bed, 2 for a full or queen sized bed or 3 for a king sized bed. Using ribbon attach 3 or 4 ties to the bench cushion. Attach 3 or 4 wall mounted hooks above the bed. Hang the bench cushion by the ribbon ties, from the hooks.

Tips: To further enhance the look, you can place a shelf above the hooks by using wide molding available at any home center. Consider sewing buttons on to the bench cushion for an elegant tufted look.

Well there you have it, three stylish options for making a new headboard. Be creative and tweak these designs anyway you like to suit your taste.