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Cheap and easy to make!
I have been needing a new headboard for some time and I figured why not make one myself? This project was around $50 compared to over $300 HUGE difference!

Posted by Felecity W. from U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, United States • Published See Felecity W.'s 82 projects »
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  • How to make a bed headboard. Diy Upholstered Headboard - Step 1
    Step 1

    First measure your mattress width and decide how large you want your headboard to be. I used painters tape to help me determine how large I wanted it to be.

    For a full size bed I got a piece of plywood that measured 2 feet by 4.9 feet

  • Step 2

    You will need a piece of high density foam the same size as your plywood as well as enough batting and fabric to cover BOTH the plywood and foam.

  • How to make a bed headboard. Diy Upholstered Headboard - Step 3
    Step 3

    Using spray adhesive attach your foam to your piece of plywood. Next use a staple gun to wrap the batting Around the board from the foam side.

    Repeat step with the fabric of your choice. I used an upholstery fabric that was only $5 a yard! Steal!

    The picture will hopefully help all you visual people.

  • How to make a bed headboard. Diy Upholstered Headboard - Step 4
    Step 4

    Mount on the wall and enjoy your new headboard that you made yourself!

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Felecity W.
Felecity W. · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 86 projects
Thanks! I was looking for a balance between chic and masculine since my hubby has to sleep in this bed as well!
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Lo
Lo · La Cañada Flintridge, California, US · 31 projects
This is great! I've been wanting to make one myself but I've never gotten to it. I love that fabric you got as well, it's very cool!
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