41 DIY Headboards You Can Make in a Weekend or Less (2024)

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If you're looking for DIY headboard ideas to help you put the finishing touch on your bedroom, there are plenty of quick and simple projects that will help you transform your space without breaking your back or your budget. Check out these creative DIY headboard ideas in a range of materials, styles, and skill levels for inspiration.

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  DIY Faux Brass Headboard

  

  Elevate a plain IKEA headboard into a glitzyshowstopper with this golden DIYby Sugar and Cloth. To get cracking, you'll need a roll of peel and stick metallic vinyl.

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  Geometric Wood Headboard

  

  Got a miter saw? It's the only power tool you'll need to build this gorgeous geometric wood headboard by I Spy DIY. The assembly is incredibly easy and once all the glue has dried, you've got yourself a stunning headboard to brighten up your room.

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  Jute Headboard

  

  Virtually any novice DIYer can create this boho-inspired, natural fiber headboardby Sarah Sherman Samuel. To do it, just staple together a couple of sets of matching jute placemats and table runners onto a wall and presto, new headboard.

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  Channel Tufted Headboard

  

  Here's an unbelievably easy and super stylish headboard project from Brady at Style by Emily Henderson. To get started all you need is some fabric, wood, and a staplegun. Wood screws, strap tie, batting, and some foam all come together afterward to assemble this stunning project. This tutorial also includes steps for creating a matching box spring cover. You'll be taking your bedroom from boring to absolutely chic.

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  Cedar Shingle Headboard

  

  DIY newcomers will be happy to hear that with a spare $10, you can make this cedar shingle headboardby East Coast Creativein a couple of hours. If you're looking for an inexpensive way to bring the farmhouse style into your bedroom then look no further.

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  Plywood Headboard

  

  Minimalists and fans of Scandinavian decor will love thissimple plywood headboard by Mr. Kate for its natural beauty. Don't have basic woodworking skills? No worries. It's a cinch to build using pre-cut lumber. Just look for a hardware store that offers woodcutting with lumber purchases.

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  Faux Headboard

  

  It takes less than an hour to paint a faux headboard just like this one by Paper & Stitch. To create a crisp rectangle, you'll need painter's tape. This is the perfect way to bring a touch of your favorite color into your room.

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  Winged Headboard

  

  This no-sew upholstery project by Dorsey Designs uses four yards of fabric, 28 buttons, and around 250 brass nailheads to transform pieces of plywood into a chic, winged upholstered headboard. Cost including the foam stuffing? Around $140.

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  Macrame Headboard

  

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  Hey, dream weaver, if this gorgeous textileheadboard by House Sparrow Nesting doesn't inspire you to macrame, nothing will. This is one of the easiest ways to bring textile art into your room.

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  Live Edge Headboard

  

  Here might be the easiest woodworking project on our list. Thelive edge headboardby Classy Clutter only took a couple of hours to complete. The best part? Sawing out an organic design as shown is much easier than cutting a perfectly straight line.

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  Pegboard Headboard

  

  If you think nothing is duller than neutral colors, you can spice up your bedroom with this graphic headboard tutorial by Our Fifth House. To make, just map out your design on a pegboard with painter's tape before painting. Afterward, add a few pegboard organizers for storage.

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  No-Sew Headboard

  

  Give an old headboard a chic new life with this tufted tutorial by​Cre8tive Designs. The no-sew project uses a staple gun to do the job.

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  3D Wall Panels

  

  Create a Lego-inspiredheadboard as shown by Sweet Parrish Placeusing paintable 3D wall tiles. There are many ways to customize this, whether it's selecting your favorite paint color, choosing to add string lights, or adding other cute accessories once it's hanging on the wall.

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  Bohemian Headboard

  

  Leftover tile from a bathroom renovation inspired this lovely boho headboard by A Designer at Home. A walnut stain brings out the plywood's natural beauty.

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  Woven Wood Headboard

  

  This woven wood headboardby Little Bit Funky is ridiculously easy to make. After having the lumber cut to size at her local home improvement store, she wove the piece together and secured with wood glue.

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  DIY Pillow Headboard

  

  Rest your head while you're sitting up in bed thanks to this copper pipe headboard tutorial by Sarah Sherman Samuel. You'll need floor cushions, copper pipe, leather, needle and thread, an X-Acto knife, hammer and nails, and a tape measure to complete this project. See Sarah's site for the full tutorial.

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  Rustic Headboard

  

  Master woodworker doesn't need to be a part of your do-it-yourself repertoire to make this farmhouse styled headboard by Lil' Luna. The blogger behind the project (a woodworking novice) was able to knock out the project in eight hours with her father's help. The project requires two power tools: amiter saw and drill.

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  Woven Headboard

  

  Don't throw out those vertical blinds. You can use them to make this woven headboard by Mad in Crafts. The ingenious blogger who created theproject says retailers sell similar, but smaller versions of this headboard for around $700. However, her statement-making creation cost less than $70. Not bad, eh?

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  Diamond Tufted Headboard

  

  We love any project that reveals little known DIY tips. This diamond tufted headboard tutorial by Make, Bake, and Loveincludes a few helpful tricks, including how to poke holes in foam using a broom.

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  Chevron Headboard

  

  A headboard identical to thisDIY versionby East Coast Creativecosts $1,600 at a modern furniture store—but if you have basic woodworking skills you can make it for less than $100.​

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  Cardboard and Fabric Headboard

  

  It may be tough to believe, but it's 100 percent true: This elegant headboard by Flickr user Stacieis fabric wrapped cardboard.

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  DIY Dowel Headboard

  

  This DIY dowel headboard from The Merrythought has a timeless feel that is inspired by old spindle beds. The headboard is screwed into the existing bed frame so that it can be removed and changed in the future if desired.

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  Mismatched Doors Headboard

  

  Upcycled mismatched vintage doors repurposed as a double headboard for this Scandinavian bedroom from Fantastic Frank have a weathered patina that adds character to a modern room.

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  DIY Slipcovered Headboard

  

  Blogger Annie Diamond of Most Lovely Things gave new life to a West Elm headboard by adding a DIY slipcover using a piece of African mud cloth sourced on Etsy, a quick and easy way to change up the decor without building or buying a new piece of furniture.

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  Stained Pallet Headboard

  

  This DIY headboard made from stained pallet wood boards topped with a piece of recycled molding adds warmth to a modern farmhouse bedroom from Liz Marie Blog.
  

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  Virtual Painted Headboard

  

  If you like the aesthetics of a headboard but don't want to bother building a piece of furniture, an easy, inexpensive and non-committal way to create a headboard-like focal point in your bedroom is to use paint. This space-saving virtual wall painted headboard at the Hotel Henriette in Paris from French interior designer Vanessa Scoffier is nothing more than a wrap-around strip of neon yellow paint rolled on with purposefully jagged edges for a non-chalant, handmade feel.

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  Douglas Fir Headboard

  

  A Piece of Rainbow was inspired to build this minimalist headboard with an integrated wood slat bed frame by pricey retail models that were stylish but overpriced. Made from Douglas fir, the project came together for around $200.
  

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  Double Doors Headboard

  

  A pair of double doors painted in a bright uniform coat of blue add fresh color and vintage style to this small bedroom from French interior designer Vanessa Scoffier at the Hotel Henriette in Paris. The tall doors make the bed nook feel larger by drawing the eyes upward toward the tall ceilings. You can source vintage doors at architectural salvage yards or online.
  

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  DIY String Headboard

  

  This DIY string headboard from The Merrythought has neutral colors, but you could easily customize it using your favorite colors, or adding rainbow colors for a kids' bedroom.

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  Seat Cushion Headboard

  

  Make a simple, budget-friendly headboard by hanging tufted seat cushions from a wall-mounted curtain rod. Pair it with double-stacked wood pallets in natural and painted finishes to create a simple, inexpensive bed frame that you can recycle on the curb when you move.

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  Painted Plywood Headboard

  

  French interior designer Vanessa Scoffier designed this playful geometric headboard at the Hotel Henriette in Paris using plywood painted with a deep teal off-center iceberg. The unexpected shape is an instant focal point.

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  Barn Wood Door Headboard

  

  This rustic headboard from Funky Junk Interiors was made from a DIY reclaimed barn wood barn door that is decorated with faux hardware for an authentic look.

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  Light-Up Headboard

  

  This playful DIY light-up guest room headboard from A Beautiful Mess was inspired by marquee signs. They built a tall wood DIY headboard that could hide electrical elements before tracing the word "Sleepover" using a projector, drilling holes for lighting, painting the lettering black, then lighting it up with 300 Christmas lights.

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  Midcentury Modern

  

  This stylish wood midcentury modern-inspired headboard is an intermediate level DIY project from DIY Candy that was made in tandem with a platform bed frame.

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  Wood Slat Headboard

  

  This DIY wood slat headboard from The Merrythought was made from furring strips, resulting in a light and natural Scandi-inspired feel.

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  Simple Painted Headboard

  

  This simple rectangular painted headboard from A Beautiful Mess is an easy DIY project that anyone can achieve. This is a great solution for renters on a budget or for those who want a different look without a heavy investment.

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  Picture Frame Moulding

  

  This DIY picture frame moulding wall feature from The Merrythought is a headboard alternative that fills the wall and structures the sleeping space.

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  Coastal Headboard

  

  This space-saving DIY kids room headboard from Thistlewood Farms has a coastal color palette and integrated book storage to maximize the only room in the room without a window or a door.

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  Plywood Print Headboard

  

  This DIY headboard from The Merrythought was made with a plywood base and a blown up vacation photo from a trip to the Adirondacks that makes it personal and meaningful.

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  Modern Farmhouse Headboard

  

  This DIY headboard from My 100 Year Home was made from an old door that was painted with a single coat of milk paint and then lightly sanded to create a "chippy" effect that lends it some modern farmhouse style.

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  Twinkle Light Headboard

  

  A new wood pallet strung with twinkle lights makes a simple DIY headboard that would delight kids or the young at heart on a budget.