May 20, 2016 - Drape a colorful tapestry behind your bed to create an eye-catching statement. You can use a simple curtain rod to mount the tapestry, or for a more eclectic look, fashion your own rod using birch logs to create this easy DIY headboard idea.

July 28, 2025 - Bring the peacefulness of nature into your bedroom with a faux greenery headboard. Simply wrap artificial shrub panels around an old or inexpensive headboard, and use a staple gun to secure the greenery in place.

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January 18, 2025 - Use wood slats to create a modern headboard. This DIY wood slat headboard was made from furring strips, resulting in a light and natural Scandi-inspired feel. ... This simple rectangular painted headboard from A Beautiful Mess is an easy DIY ...

January 14, 2025 - This boho-inspired woven headboard is the perfect addition to a room that makes use of earth-toned bedding and plant life. Simply use a plain wooden headboard frame and fill it in using sturdy cotton straps and a basic yet unique tabby weave.

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December 10, 2025 - Try hanging a simple quilt on your existing headboard. The added padding will give the look of an upholstered headboard and foster a cozy sleep space for only the cost of a quilt! This idea also works if you don’t have a headboard—simply hang a quilt on the wall and push your bed frame up against it.

July 24, 2025 - For a cheaper headboard, consider options such as painting your own headboard or reupholstering an IKEA bed frame. Case in point: Kempinski’s DIY woven headboard, which incorporated faux leather from her local craft store, was under $100.

April 6, 2022 - Learn how to make a headboard with 30 cheap DIY headboard ideas and plans, including step-by-step instructions and a material list.

July 11, 2023 - This upholstered headboard tutorial is perfect for beginners, so grab some tools and let’s make a simple headboard! ... Decide on headboard size (twin, full, queen or king). We made a queen headboard at 62" wide. Cut a piece of plywood to headboard size. Staple foam to the plywood. If you are using thin foam, you can double the foam to make a softer headboard. Upholster fabric to the headboard and staple in place. Place the homemade headboard on the floor and push the bed frame againist the headboard.

February 14, 2025 - Old doors work great for headboards ... wood for cheap. My own door was in rough shape, so I stripped the old paint, added some trim, and finished it with a paint wash and now it looks amazing! Wood Panel Headboard Tutorial from Scratch and Stitch · This one-of-a-kind headboard was super easy to create using three wooden wall decor panels. This is such a smart idea and I never would have guessed it wasn’t always meant to be a headboard! Vintage Sheet Headboard from Happiness is Homemade...

February 12, 2025 - Transform your bedroom with a cheap DIY headboard! Follow step-by-step instructions for a gorgeous upholstered headboard on a small budget.

September 1, 2022 - Give your bed frame a boost with these DIY headboard ideas that are unique and beginner-friendly. They're cheap and great for small and king-sized beds.

April 9, 2021 - They used cheap wood furring strips to make the wood slat look. That’s it! Here is another wood slat DIY headboard idea from ‘Liz Morrow Studios’. They used 2×2 lumber, but you could also use furring strips like the tutorial above. This DIY headboard idea isn’t really a serious project… more like hanging pillows on a wall behind the bed. But look! From ‘Sarah Sherman Samuel’, this simple idea makes the room look cozy and finished, without having to pull out the power saw.

April 29, 2024 - If you’re looking for a simple / classic headboard style, the DIY headboard I made for my guest bedroom is your best bet. Can hardly believe this dowel headboard is even a DIY! It’s beautifully made (from The Merrythought). I did a double-take on this DIY channel tufted headboard from Emily Henderson (created by Brady Tolbert). Such a statement piece! And the color is beautiful! These woven placemats and runners get a new life with a textural DIY headboard idea from Sarah Sherman Samuel.

Next up, we will tie the buttons on to the headboard. There are various ways you can do this (like with wire tied to another button on the reverse side), but I found this technique the easiest and cheapest:

March 1, 2024 - Learn how to make a headboard with 30 cheap DIY headboard ideas and plans, including step-by-step instructions and a material list.

February 27, 2025 - It’s so simple that all you need to do is paste a sizable metallic gold foil sticker on your headboard. What an excellent way to add a splash of color and style to your bedroom. ... Looking for something that would complement your wooden floor? Then, go ahead and try our budget-friendly wooden headboard DIY using Stikwood. This fantastic idea is here to save the day!

July 17, 2024 - Create a unique and budget-friendly headboard by mounting a curtain rod directly to the wall behind your bed and hanging curtains against it. This simple DIY project adds texture and softness to your bedroom decor while allowing you to easily ...

November 27, 2024 - This fun light up headboard is great for a kids' room or guest bedroom. It's simple to make with wood planks attached to a 2x4 frame. Add holes in your design for string lights and it's ready to go.