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Young House Love » Our Second House » Building A Frame For Our DIY Upholstered Headboard

| By John Petersik | June 25, 2012 | 254 Comments

Building A Frame For Our DIY Upholstered Headboard

We owe you a huge post about all things Haven/ATL, but we’re actually driving home today (after crashing a bunch of awesome houses, doing a thrift store tour with Katie B, hosting an informal backyard wedding for Clara and Will, etc) so we’ll share what we snuck in before we left for Atlanta: the beginnings of a headboard for the freshly rearranged masted bedroom. With Ed the Bed officially minus posts, we quickly turned our attention to making him plus headboard – as you saw Sherry mock up in Photoshop last week – along with darker floors and a darker dresser:

Headboard4

We wanted something upholstered over something wood/tin/woven/stenciled/painted since we wanted something cushy to lean back on (we’ve been doing a decent amount of reading in bed lately, and with the new arrangement the room feels cozier but not as “soft” as it could – especially since our first house’s bedroom had two curtained nooks on either side of the bed, so maybe we’re just fabric-starved individuals).

For this headboard we decided to forgo our usual stretched canvas technique since we’re working around Ed’s existing headboard. We devised a quick plan to use plywood and some 1 x 3″ boards to create a headboard that would wrap around what’s left of the existing posts and essentially hide them from view. Just pretend those Photoshopped blue blocks below are wood:

HBoardMake 1 Design

Clara was being quite the little helper at Home Depot (when she wasn’t simultaneously mesmerized / terrified of the big saw they used to cut our piece of plywood down to size). We bought a piece of 5/8″ plywood cut to  65″ x 36″, though I actually had them slice it down the middle so the darn thing would fit in our little Altima’s trunk. It also made it easier for Clara to help push us towards check out (where our total was $22 for the plywood plus two 1 x 3″ whitewood boards).

HBoardMake 3 Pushing Cart

Here are all of my pieces laid out back at home so you can see how we planned to assembled it. The two brace pieces across the middle would make up for the fact that we had to cut our plywood in half. The two on the sides are what will wrap around to hide the posts.

HBoardMake 4 Materials Apart

I attached my side pieces using my Kreg Jig and for my brace pieces I just drove a few spare screws right into them.

HBoardMake 5 Drilling

So here’s the headboard all assembled. If it wasn’t already obvious, this is the backside that will face the wall.

HBoardMake 6 Materials Together

I had considered my work done and declared Ed’s headboad (Ed’s head? The Ed-board?) ready for upholstery. But Sherry, in all of her wisdom, suggested we bring it in the room to make sure it fit before covering it with batting and fabric. Smart cookie.

It did fit. At least, it did side to side – but we realized it was looking a bit taller than we wanted. In person it just sort of felt too top-heavy if that makes sense, so we thought a bit of a lower rise would work better with the proportion of the bed.

HBoadMake 7 Too Tall

So after a bit of debate (and actually holding up paper while standing across the room to block off different lengths of the top) we decided to lop off about 5″ (poor guy, first his posts get chopped off – now this) using a circular saw so that I didn’t have to disassemble and cut the pieces separately on my table saw.

HBoardMake 8 Cutting Down

So here’s the headboard back in place, looking much better. It’s a modern bed with nice clean lines, so anything taller just felt off in person (a little too traditional/ high-flying) and we want to leave room above it to hang something there to break things up and add more “layered bedroom ambiance” as the lady-wife calls it.

HBoardMake 9 Much Better

And in case that Photoshopped headboard-building-plan picture at the beginning of the post still confuses the heck out of you, maybe this close up of the side will help clear things up. That piece of 1 x 3″ just curls around the side enough to hide the post – that way once it’s upholstered it’ll be a seamless, even fatter looking headboard (rather than a headboard with a random white post behind it).

HBoardMake 10 Edge Detail

Sherry will cover the actual upholstery process tomorrow (we took way too many pics that we still have to upload so Sherry can write up those details) but I promised her I’d give you all a preview of the fabric that we picked out. We opted for a more free-form botanical print that picks up the turquoise in the rug, but doesn’t compete with it by being another perfectly symmetrical geometric. It’s a nice mix of light-and-airy-meets-mathy-and-shape-riddled. It looks a little crazy with them touching in the picture below, but in reality the headboard will be on a different plane than the rug (floor vs. wall) so they won’t be all up in each other’s area.

HBoadMake 11 Fabric Preview

Now that I’m at the end of this post I’m not so sure it qualifies as an “adventure” but don’t tell Clara that. She thinks surviving the loud “scary scary saw” and getting to push the cart at Home Depot is about as exciting as it gets (although 8.5 hours in the car with her today might add up to something “exciting”). I think it would have been more of an adventure (slash nightmare) if we had upholstered it before checking how the initial height looked on the bed, so that would be my Tip Numero Uno. Before shooting a few hundred staples into something, hold it up wherever it’s going to go and see if the proportions look right (being sure to put all of the bed pillows in place if it’s a headboard, since those can block a bunch of the headboard so they make a difference). What did you guys do this weekend? Any road tripping with a dog and a toddler? Or fellow headboard adventurers?

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Keri BethKeri Beth says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I moved in my freshly built headboard this weekend! Still smells like polyurethane, but I love the way it looks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/keribeth/7427920302/

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:20 am

      So pretty! You did an awesome job!

      xo,
      s

  2. Avatar for Lindsay BLindsay B says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:06 am

    That’s going to look so cute! I love the fabric!

    Typo alert: Instead of “It did fit” it says “It did dit.” I actually stared at it for a while, trying to figure out if it was some kind of pun. But no, I think it’s a J-Boom typo ;)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:18 am

      Haha thanks – all fixed!

      xo,
      s

  3. Avatar for Robin @ our semi organic lifeRobin @ our semi organic life says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:07 am

    Wow! What cool fabric! Can’t wait to see how you attach it to the bed (or wall?). I’ve been scared to build a headboard for us since I have no clue how to attach it to the standard bed frame or make big holes in our rental walls.

    Reply
    • Avatar for KelKel says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:45 pm

      Same here I have that challenge too as I live in a rental.
      Anyone got any suggestions on how to make it work?

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 26, 2012 at 9:48 am

      Oh yes, check out Headboard Adventures part 2 (we attach ours to the bed = zero holes in the wall).

      xo,
      s

  4. Avatar for TiffanyTiffany says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I love the fabric and cant wait to see the finished product. This has been on my mind for some time now for my own bedroom, so I cant wait to read more about the process and see the finished product!!

    Tiffany

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Crystal @ 29 Rue HouseCrystal @ 29 Rue House says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Too funny! About an hour ago I posted a picture on Facebook of Ruby helping Daddy push the cart full of wood at Home Depot this weekend and we’re also working on our bed – building a frame for our mattress!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:15 am

      Such a small world! Sounds so cute!

      xo,
      s

  6. Avatar for Janelle DJanelle D says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I’m really digging the bed on that side of the room. It looks more balanced than I pictured. I’m excited to see this headboard too.

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Blair RBlair R says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Oh my GOSH! That fabric! I have been eyeing it for our kitchen window. I literally gasped out loud when I saw it. I love it!! Where did you guy purchase it? (I’ve only seen it online; wondering if you were able to find it at a store.)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:15 am

      We found it at a local fabric outlet called U-Fab!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for lolo says

      June 25, 2012 at 11:16 am

      Blair R: Can you share the name/brand of the fabric please?? It is insanely gorgeous! Thanks!

  8. Avatar for c rogersc rogers says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Love it! What a great idea! I can’t wait to try this in my daughter’s room. Do you mind sharing where you found the botanical print fabric?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:17 am

      That was from a local fabric outlet called U-Fab!

      xo,
      s

  9. Avatar for emilyemily says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:16 am

    That fabric is stunning! It’s going to look so much softer in there when the headboard is finished (not that is looks severe now, at all, but I think this will do a lot to add another layer). Well done! And I can’t wait to hear all about Haven/Atlanta adventures!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:21 am

      Aw thanks Emily! We had so much fun and of course did our fair share of embarrassing things.

      xo,
      s

  10. Avatar for heatherheather says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:18 am

    That fabric is going to make a super pretty headboard. My Monday is a pretty sore one because this weekend was crazy amounts of demo (and going up and down a flight of stairs more times than I can count, and helping haul drywall out of a second story.

    http://www.likeacupoftea.com/in-addition-im-joist-so-happy/

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:21 am

      Wahoo! You’re getting so much done!

      xo,
      s

  11. Avatar for annabelvitaannabelvita says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:19 am

    This looks like it’s going to be great! As long as it doesn’t break we’re never going to get rid of our bed (I think I told you before that it’s how we met – http://annabelvita.com/2011/08/30/this-is-the-story-of-a-bed/ – and so super sentimental) but I’d love love love to change up the squat knobs and paint it a nice green or teal.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:22 am

      So cute! I love that story.

      xo,
      s

  12. Avatar for HeidiHeidi says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:20 am

    I absolutely love your blog. I look forward to reading it every day. I can’t wait to see how the headboard works out! (and the deck!)

    Reply
  13. Avatar for LisaLisa says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Add me to the list of those loving/wanting that fabric! It’s perfect for my new grey and teal master bedroom project! Does anyone know the name of the fabric or where I can find it online?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:23 am

      When we get home we’ll have to see if we can find that info for ya!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for ShainaShaina says

      August 16, 2012 at 12:22 am

      Lisa! I stumbled across this fabric on Tonic Living this evening. Here is the link…

      http://tonicliving.com/productsDetails.asp?categoryid=26&productid=2268&currentpage=1&onsale=0

  14. Avatar for KelleyKelley says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:27 am

    I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE that fabric! I worked at Ahruas furniture for a while and we got a shipment of pillows made with that fabric and I fell in love! Do you know the name of the fabric print? I’m hoping to maybe find it on line or in a local fabric store here in KY. Need to make some curtains for my living room!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:32 am

      When we get home I’ll have to try to hunt down the name/brand. It’s from a local outlet but I’m sure it’s sold online too!

      xo,
      s

  15. Avatar for Lindsey @ arkadian belle woodsLindsey @ arkadian belle woods says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Whoa! This is going to be saaaweet! I really like this new set up!

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  16. Avatar for BethanyBethany says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:33 am

    In that photoshopped picture – where’s that mirror from?

    Thanks! :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:34 am

      That’s from Hobby Lobby a while back. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  17. Avatar for Mamaw03TMamaw03T says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Love the bed on that wall and love Ed without his posts! Sorry, Ed. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

    Reply
  18. Avatar for ChristineChristine says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Love that fabric! I found it on Etsy months ago, but it was super expensive. How much did you guys get it for? Can’t wait to see the finished product!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

      We’ll share those details in tomorrow’s post! It was from an outlet so it was discounted but not necessarily super cheap- haha. Thankfully we only needed two yards!

      xo,
      s

  19. Avatar for Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveKristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I didn’t actually mind the headboard being all, but I think it looks great short, too! I love the fabric you chose and can’t wait to see how the finished product looks! Are you going to grab a more colorful comforter of keep it white?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:53 am

      We’re thinking about maybe adding a throw at the bottom of the bed for color. The white comforter is just do cozy and soft that we’re attached. Haha.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Jess @ Little House. Big Heart.Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

      June 25, 2012 at 11:08 am

      I was wondering the same thing, Kristen! Ed’s going to look quite dapper in his new duds.

      We started planning our new headboard this weekend! Now if we could just decide on a fabric. Where did you find yours?

  20. Avatar for S @ keepitneatS @ keepitneat says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:36 am

    2 things – first, glad you shared this today because I’ve been thinking about a DIY headboard for our guest room and this motivates me.

    Second, was catching up on my Real Simple magazine reading and saw this in the June issue – your bedroom rug! They put it in a teen room which I wasn’t too sure of, but this is magazine make believe so of course it looked great. But they did pay full price. Suckers.

    http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/room-makeovers-00100000080537/index.html#16

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:55 am

      Isn’t that funny?! What a small world! We hear it was on Nate Berkus too (last week I think?). So funny how things like that happen all at once.

      xo,
      s

  21. Avatar for StephSteph says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:36 am

    So funny, I just bought that fabric on Saturday to help my sister make curtains out of! We loved it :) I seriously can’t wait to see the headboard, it’s going to add such a nice layer to the room!

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  22. Avatar for Janet MJanet M says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:38 am

    I have been coveting that fabric for awhile now for curtains for our living and dining rooms. My guy isn’t as thrilled about it – I’ll show him your finished project and see what he says.

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  23. Avatar for ericaerica says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:38 am

    This will look great!
    I made an upholstered & tufted headboard that hangs on the wall a couple years ago. I’m thrilled with how it has held up! Makes a big difference.

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  24. Avatar for Krystle @ ColorTransformedFamilyKrystle @ ColorTransformedFamily says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:40 am

    The upholstered head board is going to look great! It really softens up the room. I love that you guys are not afraid to chop up good looking furniture to get great looking furniture!
    I hope the driving goes well today. We have a five our trip coming up with our seven month old. We feel your pain.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:56 am

      Haha, thanks Krystle!

      xo,
      s

  25. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:43 am

    I love that fabric and can’t wait to see how you finish off this headboard for Ed.

    I’ve been trying to figure out how I can spruce up my metal frame on my bed. I really don’t want to spend a fortune buying a bedframe.

    I also bought a rug for my living room. It’s a really pretty orange color. Not too bright and neon-y, kinda of burnt orange like. I also went to my grandmothers and took 2 round side tables and 2 really cool lamps. I think I’ll take a cue from you guys and spray paint them. :) I’m thinking teal tables.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:57 am

      Sounds really cute! Good luck!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

      June 25, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks! I’ve been stalking your painting tutorials all morning (while at work. shhh!) to get some tips. I’m going to attempt to paint the lamps too (they’re ceramic.)

      It’s hard work trying to make a space reflect a 26 year old’s style on a budget but I’m trying!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 1:38 pm

      Aw thanks! And good luck!

      xo,
      s

  26. Avatar for LoriLori says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Enjoy your ride home! I can’t wait to hear all about your trip.
    I finally finished up with the painting of our front door. Thanks for the tip about using a deglosser – way neater than sanding!
    http://familylovehome.blogspot.com/2012/06/painted-front-door-reveal.html

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:56 am

      Looks awesome!!

      xo,
      s

  27. Avatar for ElisaElisa says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Oo, great fabric choice! Never thought you’d be hacking the bed like you have when you first bought it, huh? Ed’s a trooper!

    Anywho, we bought a bed with a padded headboard about 1.5 years ago and it. is. awesome. You’re going to love it!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:52 am

      Oh man that sounds awesome! Can’t wait to lean back against ours.

      xo,
      s

  28. Avatar for The Mrs @ Success Along the WeighThe Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:44 am

    I’m in LOVE with that flowery fabric! I can’t wait to see it all done!

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  29. Avatar for Carol PCarol P says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:44 am

    I am inspired to do a headboard for our spare room now too!

    And I love the different colors of wood in your bedroom, because it is more ecclectic and soft. I hope that you do not darken your floors…(we have dark wood floors on our
    main floor and have always wanted them lighter)

    Am addicted to your sight,and always look forward to hearing what you are doing:)
    p.s. this is a first time blog post EVER!

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  30. Avatar for Vidya @ Whats Ur Home StoryVidya @ Whats Ur Home Story says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Oh wow, you guys are super fast on this project. Can’t wait to see the finished look.

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  31. Avatar for ReenieReenie says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Can’t wait to see it :)

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  32. Avatar for ElyssaElyssa says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Couldn’t even finish reading…just burst out laughing (out loud, at work) at the mention of Ed’s Head. That was the brand name of the porta potty on the waterfront at my sleep away camp. So everyone referred to the porta potty as “Ed’s Head!” Thank you for a mid-work day camp flashback! Love it!

    …ok now back to reading the rest of the post :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:59 am

      Haha, so funny!

      xo,
      s

  33. Avatar for LoriLori says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

    Our fun weekend adventure was ordering 2,270 bricks for our new path from our driveway to our house. This was only part one of the adventure, part two will come later when we actual lay the brick down!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:59 am

      So exciting!! Good luck!

      xo,
      s

  34. Avatar for KateKate says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

    Oh my goodness!!!! I don’t know what to compare this too… like a famous model wearing an outfit you have??? Anyways, I just did drapes in my girls’ room with this fabric. When I saw it, I knew it would be fantastic… what’s not to love about it??? I fell in love!

    To see you guys use it is just so exciting. What a thrill. I’m such a fan. :)

    Can’t wait to see your end result! :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 11:01 am

      Haha, that’s awesome! It’s such pretty fabric – and you’ll see it in our book as another project (not on a headboard) too! Very versatile stuff. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  35. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

    Great tutorial! Somehow the way you two explains things makes them less scary! :) I bet (well, “I’m hoping” is probably more accurate) that something like this will work on our Malm platform bed. In my early twenties I was a big fan of contemporary, espresso colored furniture but as I round 30 I’m becoming obsessed with a comfier, shabby chic coastal look – total opposites and with a “tweak” not “overhaul” budget, ideas like this are a huge help!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:58 am

      Oh yes- this would definitely work on a Malm too (we had one in our first house)!

      xo,
      s

  36. Avatar for TeriTeri says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:55 am

    Love the fabric choice, can’t wait to see Ed’s head all covered!

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  37. Avatar for Gabriella @ Our Life In ActionGabriella @ Our Life In Action says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Love the fabric! Can’t wait to see the finished project.

    Reply
  38. Avatar for ToreyTorey says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:00 am

    My sister’s husband is a hardwood flooring guy and he saw the picture of your bedroom and said he thinks you have heart pine floors in there. Might be a shame to stain those…

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 11:03 am

      Oh yes they’re reclaimed pine but they’re stained and completely unsealed (picture oil spots, stains and marks, giant faded squares where furniture sat for decades) so it needs some love!

      xo,
      s

  39. Avatar for WendyWendy says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:01 am

    We actually did go road tripping this past weekend with two dogs, no toddlers. Everyone was on their best behavior and we had a great time!

    I love how your new headboard is turning out, and I LOVE the new layout of your bedroom. We tried our hands at making a headboard from our old bathroom door, and are so happy with the results. http://www.oldtownhome.com/2011/5/18/Opportunity-Knocks-Transforming-an-Old-Door-into-a-Headboard/index.aspx Sometimes the things we can make ourselves are so much more personal, interesting and affordable than what you can buy out of a catalog. Here’s to DIYing!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 11:04 am

      Such a cool headboard! Love it!

      xo,
      s

  40. Avatar for AmieAmie says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:04 am

    That is a gorgeous fabric! I can’t wait for Sherry’s post with the sources!

    And it’s a great idea to “wrap” the Ed-Board around the Ed-Posts. Sturdy and lean-able.

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  41. Avatar for JennyJenny says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:06 am

    I love that you’re doing this project, I can just copy the way you’re doing things :D I haven’t cut off my posts yet or even thought about fabric, but maybe seeing how you do it and how easy it is (it is easy, right?) will get me started.

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  42. Avatar for Jillian {Her Split Ends}Jillian {Her Split Ends} says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:08 am

    LOVING the fabric…really lovely with the other details already in the bedroom. Can’t wait to hear all about your Haven trip too…NEXT time you are in the A-T-L we must coffee!!

    CHeers
    ~ Jillian
    http://www.hersplitends.com

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 12:53 pm

      Sounds like a plan!

      xo,
      s

  43. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Are you planning to share more about how you attached the plywood to the bed/wall? As someone who is planning to tackle this project myself and who is also DIY challenged, I would love to know!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      Oh yes of course! Tomorrow will be the rest of the tutorial (upholstery and attachment)!

      xo,
      s

  44. Avatar for Katie T.Katie T. says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:12 am

    My husband and I made a headboard this weekend using your stretched canvas method. It was so easy and we love how our new headboard completely cozies up our bedroom. Thanks so much for the tutorial!

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  45. Avatar for erinerin says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:12 am

    that fabric also looks like the one i almost got from tonicliving.com. we were going to get it for the dining room but decided i wasn’t crazy about it in the dining room. but it is great fabric!

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  46. Avatar for Ashley JensenAshley Jensen says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:16 am

    I really really like the way your bedroom looks now! With the bed on the other wall is was pretty blah but now it is much more interesting to look at. I never thought it was blah until you moved it! Ha! And the way it looks from the hall is pretty sweet too!

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  47. Avatar for AllynAllyn says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:17 am

    We did this on our Ikea bed and love it!
    ACtually, now I’m hoping to cut ours a little shorter and switch out the fabric for something more colorful, but that’s the beauty of it!

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  48. Avatar for Melanie (melarse)Melanie (melarse) says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:18 am

    I just saw that fabric on a great chair in our local Crate & Barrel – in their floor model sale. I just MIGHT have to go get it today. The fabric was love at first sight!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 12:44 pm

      Love that!

      xo
      s

  49. Avatar for ruthyruthy says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:18 am

    we are trying to figure out a headboard idea currently too!! I’m going to show this post to the hubs!

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  50. Avatar for JenJen says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:19 am

    The fabric is by Braemore, called Gazebo in colourway Cloud.

    http://www.thefabricfinder.com/Braemore.htm

    http://tonicliving.com/productsDetails.asp?categoryid=15&productid=2268&currentpage=1&onsale=0

    It’s gorgeous!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 25, 2012 at 12:44 pm

      Thanks for sharing the link Jen!
      xo,
      s

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