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20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects

by on Aug 18, 2020

Photo: Fabric Paper Glue

Upholstered headboards almost have it all – they look beautiful and they’re super comfortable to lean against. But they’re often quite pricey too. There’s good news though… there are tons of great tutorials out there to help you make your own. So today we’ve rounded up 20 of our faves. Click through to check them out.   

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Place of My Taste

1. This velvet beauty uses wood and foam to create a traditional style tufted headboard. Get the full tutorial here. [Photo: Place of My Taste]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Classy Clutter

2. Here’s another button tufted headboard, this time with a cool shape which works well with the accent wall. Find out how to recreate it here. [Photo: Classy Clutter]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Artful Days

3. Yet another shape option for a button tufted headboard. Check out the how-to for this one here. [Photo: Artful Days]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: All Things Thrifty

4. This dramatic headboard is reminiscent of a wingback chair. Find out how to make it yourself here. [Photo: All Things Thrifty]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Happiness Is Homemade

5. Use a vintage sheet to create this lovely take on an upholstered headboard. Learn more here. [Photo: Happiness Is Homemade]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Cre8ive Designs

6. An existing wooden headboard is used to make this gorgeous upholstered piece. Get the tutorial  here. [Photo: Cre8ive Designs]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo:  Remodelaholic

7. Here’s a more basic version of an upholstered headboard if you’re not up for a huge project. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo:  Remodelaholic]

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Vintage Revivals

8. Here we have a cool upholstered panel idea… find out all the details here. [Photo: Vintage Revivals]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Carissa Miss

9. Add some drama to a twin bed with this beautiful headboard idea. [Photo: Carissa Miss]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: The Hunted Interior

10. Nailhead trim and a unique shape make this one stand out from the crowd. Find out how to make it yourself here. [Photo: The Hunted Interior]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Reality Daydream

11. This half circle headboard is just gorgeous… and super easy. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: Reality Daydream]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo:  Brett Bara

12. Cool fabric is the real standout here! Read more about this crazy easy project here. [Photo:  Brett Bara]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Cre8ive Designs

13. Transform a tired old wooden headboard into this upholstered beauty using this tutorial. [Photo: Cre8ive Designs]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: DIY Showoff

14. Large nailheads give this headboard an über cool look. Check out the how-to here. [Photo: DIY Showoff]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo:  Money Hip Mamas

15. This stunning piece includes both tufting and nailheads. Learn all about the project here. [Photo:  Money Hip Mamas]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Classy Clutter

16. Throw some color into the mix with this fun upholstered headboard. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: Classy Clutter]

  

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Fabric Paper Glue

17. This gorgeous paneled headboard is easier to make than it looks! Here’s the how-to. [Photo: Fabric Paper Glue]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Making Home Base

18. This bright pink headboard is actually an IKEA hack! Check it out here. [Photo: Making Home Base]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo: Amy’s Casablanca

19. Nailheads don’t have to be simple… try this unique idea here. [Photo: Amy’s Casablanca]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
Photo:  All Things Thrifty

20. Basic upholstered rectangles can make a big impact… check out the tutorial here. [Photo:  All Things Thrifty]

 

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects
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