'How To Make Your Own Headboard'

Give your bed a facelift by creating a headboard out of a favorite fabric, print or paint color. The move not only adds instant style to a bedroom, but diverts focus to the bed. For smaller rooms, a headboard gives the illusion of depth. Read on to see how to accomplish this quick and easy project:

Option 1

Frame your bed by tacking molding that measures 12 inches from the width of the mattress and extends 3 feet above the mattress. Before attaching, paint the molding pieces and the wall. To give the impression that the bed is resting in a cozy alcove, opt for paint colors in the molding that contrast with the bedroom décor. Try neutrals like beige or taupe inside the frame for a touch of warmth. Make sure to use finishing nails.

Option 2

You’ve seen mosquito netting. How about using a luxurious silk or chiffon fabric in a rich purple or crimson hue? The backdrop especially adds height to a room with low ceilings.

Mount hooks to your wall, measuring about 4 feet above your bed and 3 feet apart. Loop a cord around each hook, letting at least 6 inches hangs on each side. Drape 2 yards of fabric over the cord. If buying unfinished fabric and are a novice at sewing, not to worry. Sewing tape (also known as stitch witchery) finishes the edges with the help of an iron. Loop a decorative tassel around both hooks to complete the look.

Option 3

You don’t need to be an artist to create your own wall art. Pick a print fabric that lights up the room, try anything from a paisley to a geometric pattern. Then, secure the fabric onto two canvases by using a staple gun. To give the impression of a headboard, hang the canvasses vertically about 4 feet above the mattress and with at least 3 inches of space between them. The result is an eye-catching, 3-dimensional look to an area that was one flat and uninspiring.

-S. Gonzalez

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