Choosing home projects that will make a noticeable difference can be daunting. We love featuring affordable updates and easy cosmetic fixes that won’t break the bank or take months to finish! Below is an easy weekend project that can make a big difference in a bedroom.
A new headboard can completely change the look of a bedroom and give it an updated, personalized feel. There are countless ways to design and build one, and they can be made out of nearly anything!
You can incorporate something you love into the design. If you love skiing, turn old skis into a headboard. A favorite fabric, collection of postcards, or even a map from a special place could also become part of the design. If you like a more artistic look, create a collage using magazine pages or attach family photos to an old headboard. Salvaged materials such as old windows, doors, or fencing can also create a distinctive, vintage look. Browsing DIY sites online can provide plenty of inspiration.
How to Build Your Headboard
- Choose your design and materials. Decide how wide and tall you want the headboard to be, then gather whatever you’ll use to create it. Plywood can make an easy base if you’re attaching fabric, photos, skis, or other decorative materials.
- Put it together. Cut your base to size if needed, then paint, stain, upholster, decoupage, or attach your chosen materials. This is the fun part where you can make the design your own!
- Finish and install it. Sand any rough edges, make sure everything is securely attached, and then mount the finished headboard to the wall.
Voila! You’ve created your own little masterpiece and brought innovation and fun into your home.
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