I’ve been wanting an upholstered headboard since…. well…. forever (or at least the last year). Since then, upholstered headboards have BLOWN UP. They were in magazines, on television, in catalogs and all over blog-land.
But, for some reason, I just never took the step to make one myself.
So, our bed has been sans-headboard since moving into our room in August.
It looks lonely, doesn’t it?
I saw G&Ds twin bed headboards a while ago. I was smitten (as I am with everything that woman does in her home). Then, Emily took it to a new level with burlap and nailboard trim last week. Talk about swoon-worthy.
So, finally I got off my keyster and decided to make a headboard for myself. I went out to get the board and materials. The fabric store was (clearly) closed and the board wouldn’t fit in my car. It wasn’t my day.
But, I made it fit. I drove home with my car looking like this.
The temperature outside was 5 degrees according to my thermostat in the car. Cold was an understatement. The next day, I went and got the rest of the materials.
It was a budget project – here’s the cost breakdown of the headboard I made:
$7.99 OSB plywood (cut to size at Lowe’s)
$9.00 faux suede taupe fabric (3 yards clearance)
$13.00 queen sized quilters batting (sale)
$9.00 covered buttons (3 packs of 2)
TOTAL: $38.99 for a brand new headboard (and custom sized at that)
For instructions, follow the great instructions by G&D (particularly for tufting, which was more difficult than it seemed).
I’m pretty thrilled about having a headboard. Now, I’m deciding whether to leave up the tiles above or put a W, ala this photo from ratemyspace.
Thoughts?
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G+D says
Looks fabulous Kim–great job!!
LZ says
Good job! If I ever get around to my upholstery projects I may be asking for advice!
VMGETL says
Kim it looks amazing! I love it. Come over and help me with mine!
Kraesc says
Kim, That looks fantastic! I might have to copy you now instead of buying a new bed! And I LOVE the idea of the W. Have you ever looked at UppercaseLiving.com? They do that kind of stuff… I have a few in my home. Love them!
kari says
It looks great! I like the look of the letter above the bed.
Emily says
I love the headboard, fabulous job! I think the tiles distract from your gorgeous masterpiece because they’re solid just like the headboard and draw the eye up further and away, so I’d go for the letter if you want to show off that fabulous handiwork!
Katie says
YAY – you have a new headboard!!! It is definitely what your bed needed…and I love the tufting!
MyRunningJourney says
That looks great Kim!!! You’re soooo talented!
Mrs. Dirnberger says
I like the thought of the W…..I like the things there now, but the W would be romantic!
longbrakeliving says
Wow! You put my crafy skills to shame! It looks great and I really love the new bedding as well! I like the tiles, but I think the roundness of the border of the letter will offset all the boxiness of the bed, hedboard and pillows. I still really like the tiles, so maybe you could move them and center them above your side tables?
Jennifer says
Love the headboard!! Great job!! I have to get cracking and make mine!! I would do the letter above the bed, I love that look.
Mrs. McB says
You did such a great job! I like the W idea. 🙂
mrs.leah.maria says
I love the headboard, lol of the pic of it in transit!
Personally, I’ve never been a huge fan of the tiles, so I love the look of the letter!
Carrie says
looks great i agree with the letter above the bed.
Heather says
I really like the letter above the headboard
Carrie says
The headboard looks great!! Personally, I like the idea of doing the W above the bed. Is there somewhere else in the room where you could easily put the tiles?