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9 DIY Headboard Ideas

April 15, 2016 By Erin Spain 8 Comments

9 DIY Headboard Ideas via ErinSpain.com.

Since I’ve been knee deep in a bedroom makeover for the One Room Challenge (details here), I’ve had headboards on the brain. While I didn’t opt to DIY our master bedroom headboard (read about that decision here), I do think that in many situations a DIY headboard is the way to go. It’s a great way to save money (depending on what type you want to make), and the possibilities are endless when it comes to customization. I thought I would round up several DIY headboard ideas to get your creative juices flowing and hopefully inspire you.

 

I did build my two older boys’ headboards a few years ago, and I shared a full tutorial here. They are still one of my favorite things about their bedroom, and I love that they have something special in their room that I made just for them. (I do need to make a larger one for Jake now that he’s out of the toddler bed though! It’s been on my list for ages.) You can see more of their bedroom here.

DIY Wood Headboards

Here are some other headboards that I’m loving! (Please pin from original sources.)

DIY Upholstered Belgrave Headboard

DIY Upholstered Belgrave Headboard | Ciburbanity

DIY Headboard made out of a Curtain Panel

How to Reupholster a Headboard with a Curtain Panel | This is Our Bliss

Crib to Upholstered Headboard

Crib to Upholstered Headboard | Chaotically Creative

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Easy Upholstered Headboard | Reality Daydream

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Mantel Headboard | Tidbits

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DIY Cane Headboard | Jennifer Rizzo

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IKEA Malm Upholstered Headboard | Place of My Taste

Upholstered headboard with railheads

Upholstered Headboard with Nailheads | Shine Your Light

All of these ideas are so unique and different. I love the fact that with a little bit of time and effort, you can create your own headboard and end up with something totally unique and unlike anything anyone else has. Hopefully you’ve found some inspiration from the DIY headboard ideas here! Do you plan on making your own headboard? If so, I’d love to know!

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Comments

  1. Beth @ Reality Daydream says

    April 15, 2016 at 7:58 am

    Such a fun roundup! Thanks for including my headboard in the mix! 😉

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      April 16, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks, Beth! Happy to include your awesome headboard!

      Reply
  2. Lisa says

    April 16, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    I can’t believe you made those gorgeous wood headboards for your sons’ room Erin! I love the shape of them and their room is so cute! Thank you for sharing my headboard amongst these other beauties.

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      April 16, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Lisa!

      Reply
  3. Rachael @ This is our Bliss says

    April 17, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    Erin – Love these ideas!! Thanks so much for including my curtain panel headboard with the other fabulous DIY’s! – Rachael

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      April 17, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks Rachael! Loved your headboard!

      Reply
  4. Ariel says

    April 19, 2016 at 11:11 am

    I’m having a hard time deciding which one I like the best! I really really like your wooden ones though, and those monograms above the beds are super cute too.

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      April 19, 2016 at 9:54 pm

      Thank you, Ariel!

      Reply

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