Headboard Ideas

We've got some great headboard ideas to help you with your bedroom makeover!

Bedroom makeovers typically involve purchasing new linens and comforters, painting the walls, and maybe adding new furniture as well. There are numerous headboard ideas that offer new looks for any bedroom, and many of these are very inexpensive to create. Take a look at the following ideas. If you use any of them in your bedroom, please let us know! We love hearing success stories! If you have any new ideas, please add them to the comments section of this article.

For some of the following ideas, you may have all the items you need on hand.

• Wall Hangings-Wall hangings are simple headboard ideas that will work well in any room. For example, get rid of your old headboard, and replace the space with a beautiful mirror, hand-crafted quilt, woven rug, or tapestry. The quilt, tapestry, or rug can be framed or draped over some type of rod.
• Painted Headboard-Who says you have to have an actual headboard at the head of your bed? Stencil or freehand a pattern on the wall instead. You have so many options with this idea. You can echo patterns that are on your comforter or bedspread. You could paint a mural, or just use stripes, geometric designs, etc.
• Bookcase or Shelves-Need more space for storage, books, knick-knacks, etc.? If so, why not consider placing a bookshelf behind the bed, or pretty shelveson the wall above the bed. For additional drama, install a small light or two to highlight certain items.
• Garden Headboard-Purchase a piece of iron or picket garden fencing to hang on the wall. For added flair, intertwine ivy and/or flowers along the fence, or stencil flowers and vines on the wooden pickets.
• Art Canvases-Create a work of art as your headboard by purchasing two or three (depending upon the area you need to cover) art canvases, and painting them in contrasting or matching colors. Rectangular pieces work well for this design.
• Fabric Panels-Using art canvases or pieces of plywood, create fabric panels. Purchase batting to place over the panels, then using a stapler or glue gun, attach fabric to each section and hang over the bed.
• Tiled Headboard-A tiled headboard can be created out of ceramic or tin floor or ceiling tiles. You can purchase large tiles, like 12x12 or 18x18 or smaller tiles, like 6x6. Adhere the tiles to the wall using adhesive suitable for the material you choose. If you don't want to place the tiles directly on the wall, consider gluing them to a piece of plywood instead.

You're only limited by your imagination when it comes to headboard ideas. Take a look at the following ideas. You may want to revamp them to suit your needs.

Do you have any old doors just taking up space? Old wooden doors will add a sense of character to any bedroom. You can strip and stain them to match your bedroom furniture, or paint them in a variety of colors. If you like an eclectic look, consider using bright contrasting colors on the door. Then, hang it horizontally over the bed. Consider adding a series of doorknobs or antique brass hooks across the door to hang ribbons, jewelry, small picture frames, etc. Another idea is to attach enlarged photos to each of the panels on the door.

If you like the shape of your old headboard, you can give it some new life by creating a slipcover or two to change its appearance. Tack foam batting to the front of the headboard. You may want to add a couple of layers, depending upon how plush you want the headboard to look. Purchase fabric to cover the head board, and sew it on the top and two sides, so that you can slide the cover down over the headboard. These are easy to make, and you can change them out when you get bored with one look. --- As you can see, there are numerous ways to create headboards without breaking the bank! Have fun decorating!

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