How Do You Make An Upholstered Headboard?
Are you tired of your boring old headboard? Want to liven up your bedroom and spice things up? Well, read on my friend and you’ll be surprised at how much a headboard can make a difference in your bedroom scheme, and how proud you’ll be that you’ve tackled a fun (and easy) project. People will “Wow” and ask, “You did this yourself?”. And you can smile, secretly knowing it wasn’t even that hard to do. Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4775314/upholsteredheadboardideas_Full.jpg’); }); Headboard and Bedroom Ideas First things first; deciding on the style, shape and fabrics. This task may seem daunting, but there are soooo many do-it-yourself websites, magazines and books to help you get you inspired, or even an idea you wouldn’t think of trying. Get adventurous! Find what appeals to you and the mood you’d like to create. Here’s an article on how some ‘unconventional’ items can b
Making your own custom upholstered headboard can be a fun and satisfying project and add personality to your bedroom. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to do.Difficulty: AverageTime Required: VariesHere’s How: • Assemble tools and materials: tape measure, paper for pattern, plywood, saw, sandpaper, upholstery foam, batting, muslin (or sheeting), decorative fabric, electric drill, screws, staple gun, and cording, braid, or other trim (if desired). • Measure your bed and decide how wide and how tall to make the headboard. In general the headboard is equal to, or slightly wider, than the width of the mattress. As for height, about 8 inches of the headboard should be visible above the pillows leaning against it. • Use paper to experiment with a headboard shape. While it can be a plain rectangle, a softer look might have rounded corners or a center arch. • Mark the wood to the size needed and trace on the top shape from the paper you have prepared. Cut the headboard shape out of plywood wi
