Hello everyone! I’ve been trying to come up with a headboard for my daughter’s new bedroom (she got a new bigger mattress). I had been hunting the thrift stores for a headboard and wasn’t finding any in the size I needed so I thought I’d make one for her (like I need another project!). I finally found one that I’ll show you at the end of the post. But in the mean time I thought I’d share some of the DIY headboard ideas I came across in case you’re in a similar situation.
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This was my favorite idea. Turning a fireplace mantel into a headboard. Although I wouldn’t put anything on the ledge for fear of it falling down! Here’s the tutorial How to Make a Mantel into a Headboard
I thought about doing this – finding a paneled door and turning it on it’s side.
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This is just a curtain rod with a quilt. I liked this idea because it’s easy to change out and would seem comfortable if you’re sitting up and reading.
This is using a chain link fence gate as a headboard. I thought this was cute and different.
source: Apartment Therapy
How about just painting a headboard?
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I also like this headboard made from shutters because it’s finished off with molding so it’s not just shutters hung behind the bed. Here’s the tutorial – Old Shutters to Headboard.
Here’s the beauty I found. I thought I could slipcover it or I could make padded fabric inserts. I might try to take those panels off to make it sleeker and then again I may just paint it as it is.
or I could decoupage it!
Aren’t these all great DIY headboard ideas!
I can not wait to see what you do. It will be fab!! xoxo Clarice
Whatever you do, Manuela, it will be sweet. (I just can’t imagine doing anything because it’s already such a nice piece. I have such a tough time getting out of the box.)
Can’t wait to see what you do!
I like it! I would paint it, but that is me. I know you will do something wonderful with it!
Deanna
I love the one you found. It is gorgeous. I can’t wait to see what you do with it. Hugs, Marty
LOVE the ones you found…in fact, you inspired me with a new idea for the bed my daughter will be taking to college!! Thanks~
Suzanne
Well, you’ve got lots of options with that headboard, Manuela! I’ll bet even a coat of paint would transform it! Looking forward to seeing what you do wind up doing.
Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
I have a double bed that needs one, but got tired of looking.
Enjoy your weekend.
Can’t wait to see what you do! That headboard looks like a great find.
I like all your inspiration photos and know that whatever you decide to do will be absolutely fantastic. Have a great weekend. Tammy
I love the headboard Manuela, I know your makeover will be fab – but if it were mine I’d just have to leave it as it is…..
Manuela
I *love* interesting and unique headboards! I think that the lovely wooden one that you have would be gorgeous with fabric inserts. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!
What great ideas! One thing I’ve seen is a bed pushed right up against a window so that the curtains and window become a headboard (of sorts).
Jody
Believe it or not, I’m making my son a headboard this very afternoon!! He wants an upholstered headboard. That’s what we have in our guestroom, and he loves those. Some I’m off to find my glue gun and staple gun. It’ll be fun to see what you come up with!
Manuela, I can’t wait to see what you do with it. Headboards make such a difference!
You have great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
How clever! I all the ideas except the gate. All I could think about was: “Would it rattle?? ” LOL Very cute!
Love the unique headboard ideas. I made a headboard for my son, out of an old door that came from my grandmother’s old house. It’s a memory for me and goes great with his rustic room. Thanks for stopping by our blog today! We are so glad to have found your blog!
Angela
I’d love to decoupage one. I’m thinking about getting some plywood and padding it and stapling fabric, since I don’t have a headboard. These are great ideas, Manuela!
Brenda
I love all those ideas!! I’ve been wanting to do something like that in my bedroom, just can’t decide what….. there are so many creative ways to go but I my bedroom is very teeny tiny so I’m afraid some of my ideas might just make the room look even more crowded.. so for now I am still without a headboard.
My Daughter is looking for ideas for her Son’s bed! I am going to send her to look at this post:) I love the curtain rod and quilt! Have a blessed day my friend, HUGS!
Hi Manuela,
Those are all great ideas. I need one in my guest room, I don’t know what I will do yet, I do love several of those ideas, though.
Hugs, Cindy
Whatever you do it’ll be cute! Mimi
Great ideas! I always fall for the old door or mantel headboards. So unique and pretty:>)
Decoupage a headboard? Oh, don’t even give me the idea. It would totally make my family laugh since Mod Podge is my drug of choice. (No. I don’t mean sniffing…) My older daughter and I were just talking about what kind of head board we wanted to create for her when she ever moves out. (In this economy, I’m not sure when that will be…. sigh.)