A headboard can add personality to the bedroom and give the bed a more stylish look. Here are simple tips in making a designer-like headboard at home with the use of wood, mantle and a little imagination.
Real Simple gave a few examples of stylish simple do-it-yourself headboards to add color to any bedroom. One of the examples is the wood fabric headboard. This rustic-inspired design is very easy to assemble since all it needs is a wood-patterned fabric which will be wrapped around and stapled to wooden panels.
For a unique design, a pegboard could also be used as a headboard. It could be a decorating base, and it is very easy to install. Different objects could be stored on it like a piece of art or other decorations.
Another easy and unique headboard idea is a chalkboard. By covering the wall behind the bed with chalkboard paint, one can design and draw their very own headboard in any design they want.
House Beautiful also has some DIY headboard ideas that are very simple to do. For those who want to add loud colors to their bedroom, eccentic prints with lots of texture is highly recommended. It is best to complement the bright colors with rustic wood for tables and benches.
For those who want to have a touch of elegance added to their rooms, using rich fabrics with wintry neutrals for their headboard is recommended. The headboard uses a wooden plank or an unfinished door as its base and then it is coated with a layer of Mod Podge since it dries faster. After designing, hang it like a picture frame by drilling a screw at both ends of the wood's back.
To add more accents to the headboard, incorporating gold touches is highly recommended. Also, to cultivate the modern feel of the headboard, add pillows with different sizes and fabrics.
