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I'm In Love With Fabric Headboards!

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Home Stager with Arranged To Sell, LLC

Something I've always wanted to do was make a fabric headboard!   They give a space sophistication and romance.  There are so many styles to choose from, really limitless.


Here are some of my inspiration pictures from Better Homes and Garden:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 And best of all you don't have to know how to sew,great for me since I don't.  ( of course that is another thing I'd love to learn how to do)


I plan on making two headboards for my house, one for my new king bed and one for my youngest daughter's room.  I thought it would be a good idea to practice with my daughter's first.  A big THANK YOU to my husband for helping with all the woodworking tasks!


  • First thing we did was measure her mattress, hers is a queen.  Some instructions say add inches beyond the mattress and we tried that, it didn't look good.  So do whatever you think looks best for YOU.
  • Got MDF board and cut according to the measurements.
  • Bought 2" foam
  • Bought batting to wrap over the foam.
  • Bought a good staple gun. 
  • Spray adhesive, which really didn't help the foam stick to the MDF board.
  • Fabric, allowing an extra 6 inches around to staple on the back of the MDF board.

Here is what the steps looked like:


 

 

 

 

 

 





Our headboards are going to be mounted to the wall.

 

Here is the finished product for my daughter's room.  First you should know that she is 19 years old and has always loved animal prints.  I think she would love the whole room in them. I thought it would be a nice jumping off point to start with the headboard.  Another thing I need to mention is this is only the beginning for her redesign.  We are picking a new comforter, art and new pillows.  Stay tuned for future blogs for this room...






On the king headboard I'm going to attempt tufting, I'll let you know how that goes in another blog.  Wish me luck!



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Marge Piwowarski
Phoenix AZ Horse Property - Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix AZ Horse Property, LLC

One can do a lot of creative things with fabric headboards, for sure.  Any decor or style or taste can be accomodated.  Great ideas!

Feb 16, 2012 08:11 AM
Marianne Cherico
Interiors by Marianne Cherico - Foxboro, MA
Home Stager -Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Lisa-I love them too. Thanks for the inspiration!

Feb 16, 2012 08:51 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Lisa - Great post and I love your step by step instructions.  I'm with your daughter, I love leopard print.  Fabric headboards are so comfortable to lean up against, too.  Looking forward to your follow up post.

Feb 16, 2012 09:50 AM
Lisa Schott
Arranged To Sell, LLC - Londonderry, NH

Thanks for all your comments!  

Feb 16, 2012 10:56 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Lisa ~ Thanks for the step-by-step instructions and the photos!  Very inspirational!!  Fabric headboards can really add so much interest in a bedroom.

Feb 17, 2012 03:46 AM
Leslie Godbold
WZGM AM1350 Independent Asheville Radio - Asheville, NC
Motivation Speaker, Radio host "Positively Living"

Lisa, Talk about timing. Great step by step!

 I also LOVE fabric headboards. This morning,  I am delivering 3 that I created this week for a vacation rental client. So much fun! These have to be mounted to the frame so fingers crossed. How did you mount the headboards on the wall?

I haven't attempted tufting yet. Can't wait to see your next blog on that! Thanks for the help!

Feb 17, 2012 08:13 PM
Julia Maher
Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT
Connecticut Home Stager

The simple rectangular shape is also easy to re-cover, as tastes change.  Lucky daughter!

Feb 18, 2012 01:44 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

I like a fabric headboard because there are so many textures to choose from and, they are great for reading in bed.  HOWEVER, I once had one made in CORK for a client, and the oils from her husband's head (he was totally bald) seemed to discolor it-so, gotta make sure they can be cleaned easily.

Feb 20, 2012 09:58 AM
Kim Gaston
RE/MAX Advantage Realty - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs REALTOR®, CNE (719)661-6987

Thanks for your guide. I'll be making one for a friend that mounts to her frame as well. I, too, would like to know how you mounted this to the wall. Thank you!

Feb 21, 2012 11:57 PM