This decor walkthrough stays in the order the work happens.
Our next Headboard Week guest is Brandi, here to share a fabulously straightforward headboard that will only take you two hours and about $75 — and the building doesn’t require a single special tool! Say hello to Brandi, and then link up YOUR headboard projects at the bottom of the post!
We stay busy making changes to our home. For the past few years we’ve enjoyed updating our kitchen cabinets, giving my son’s room a new look and most recently, creating a relaxing outdoor patio.
My husband and I wanted a new headboard to brighten up our room without breaking the bank. With our limited Handmade skills we created an straightforward headboard that fit our room.
How to Build an straightforward Headboard in 2 Hours with No Special Tools
by Brandi of Do Not Disturb This Groove
To construct my headboard, I purchased moulding from Home Depot and had it cut to size. I have a Cal-King bed so I used two, 47 inch pieces for the sides and one, 71 inch piece for the top.
I used our old television box as the base for the headboard.
I covered the box with snow blankets, purchased on clearance from Joann’s after the holiday.
I stapled the snow blanket to the box before I covered it with burlap. Once the burlap was centered I flipped the box over and stapled the burlap to the back side of the box.
After staining the molding, I attached it to the frame using liquid nails. I allowed it to dry overnight before I moved it to my bedroom.
It’s kind of plain, but I love the direct look of the headboard. It was straightforward to make ourselves and didn’t cost us a lot of money. We’ve had it in place for over 3 years now and it’s held up great.
I love the details in the moulding.
I chose burlap because the neutral color and natural texture blend with any style comforter I choose.
There are a lot of ways to create your own headboard. I hope enjoyed my walkthrough and you’re inspired to build your own!
Time: Approximately 2hrs plus drying time
Cost of Supplies:
TV box was old and stored in our garage- $0
moulding- $40
stain- $8
burlap- $3 yard (I used 2)
snow cover blanket- (purchased on clearance) $1 per bag, I used 3
staple gun and staples- $15
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Thanks for being our guest, Brandi — way to work with what you had available, and I love that it’s still holding up!
Go visit Brandi over at Don’t Disturb This Groove for more straightforward on-a-modest-cost projects, like this cute American Flag pillow!
Did you see the vivid reclaimed wood bed we shared this morning? Be sure to check back first thing tomorrow morning for more Headboard Week tutorials, including this straightforward and chic number:
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