DIY Headboard Ideas 2022

47 Unique & Beautiful DIY Headboard Ideas

47 DIY Headboard ideas for your bedroom. From simple to extravagant to rustic, you’re sure to find one that fits your style & budget!

We all know that headboards can be expensive. In fact, a quick search online will show you prices anywhere from $200 to over $1000! Luckily for us, there are plenty of DIY alternatives out there. We’ve collected some of our favorite ideas to inspire your own headboard masterpiece.

Most people don’t think of a headboard as something that you can DIY. But with this post, we hope to change your mind. We have 47 unique and beautiful DIY headboard ideas for you to choose from! Whether it’s an old door or a large piece of wood, there is no shortage of creative ways to give your bedroom the perfect finishing touch.

There are many reasons why people might want to create a DIY headboard. For starters, it can be a lot cheaper than buying one from a furniture store. Secondly, it can be a lot more fun to make something yourself than to purchase something pre-made. Finally, creating a DIY headboard can be a great way to show off your creativity and DIY skills.

If you’re looking for a headboard that is both unique and stylish, we suggest trying one of these DIY projects. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also have the satisfaction of knowing that you created something beautiful yourself. So what are you waiting for? Start browsing our ideas below!

Bookshelf Headboard

Bookshelf Headboard

There are a few reasons why you might want to consider building a DIY headboard out of a bookshelf. Perhaps you want to be able to store books directly on your headboard, or maybe you’re looking for a way to easily add extra storage space to your bedroom. Additionally, bookshelves make for great DIY headboard ideas because they’re typically very sturdy and can support a lot of weight.

DIY Fabric Headboard

Hanging a textile on your wall is one of the more inexpensive headboard alternatives. Choose something with a pattern and/or texture that you like and just hang it behind your bed. You can go as simple or extravagant with your hanging configuration as you’d like. One of the nice things about DIY fabric headboards is that you can quickly change the fabric – like you would swap curtains – to give your bedroom a seasonal update. This is perfect for giving your guest bedroom a Christmas makeover.

DIY Fabric Canopy Headboard

Source: Design Sponge

Boxed Wood Headboard

A boxed wood headboard is a great way to add some extra storage space to your bedroom. Additionally, they’re typically very sturdy and can support a lot of weight, making them a perfect choice for those who are looking for a DIY headboard that will be able to withstand frequent use. Plus, they are super simple to make!

Old Fireplace Mantel DIY Headboard 

If you don’t want to spend money on a headboard, consider using a mantel instead. A mantel can make a great headboard because it is already the right height and it’s already got a built-in frame.

To use a mantel as a headboard, start by measuring the width and height of your bed. Then, measure the width and height of your mantel. If the dimensions of your mantel are different than those of your bed, you may need to adjust the size of your headboard accordingly.

Can’t find the right mantel to fit your space? This tutorial will show you how to make a headboard that looks identical to a fireplace mantel, giving your room the designer flair it deserves. 

DIY Mantel

 Source: Ana White

Shaped Wood Headboard

If you want something simple, but not too simple, these cut-out shapes of plywood combine to make a minimalistic but attractive headboard.

DIY Headboard Using Ceiling Tiles

You can create some really distinctive DIY headboard ideas by combining ceiling tiles into a pattern of your choice. The cost will depend on whether you use tin, fake foam, or other ceiling tiles. Choose whether you want to go big or small; it’s entirely up to you!

Tin Ceiling Tile DIY Headboard

Source: Pinterest

DIY Repurposed Door Headboard

Old doors are a great way to add vintage charm to the bedroom. If your old door is in good condition, simply remove the hinges and mount it to your wall. You can either use screws or heavy-duty Velcro strips to keep it in place. Plus, they can be sourced through places like Habitat for Humanity ReStores meaning that you can add something unique and wonderful to your bedroom AND help people in need. It’s a win-win!

Old Doors as Headboards

Source: Decoholic

DIY Framed Box Headboard

Some paint-grade wood can quickly be transformed into a sleek yet sophisticated headboard that even your most novice of woodworkers can create.

DIY Framed Box Headboard

Painted Rainbow Slats DIY Headboard

Slats of wood are painted in the colors of the rainbow to create this bright and cheerful DIY headboard.

Painted Rainbow Slats DIY Headboard

Reconstructed Pallet Board Headboard

You can often find old pallets for free if you are willing to hunt for them. Once you’ve got the pallet (or pallets) home, they can be taken apart to make your own design, or simply leaned against the wall as a simple, rustic DIY wood headboard perfect for the country-styled bedroom.

DIY Pallet Headboard

Source: 6 Clever Sisters

DIY Painted Headboard

Paint the walls around your bed to create the impression of a headboard. Choose something simple like a geometric shape, or go all out with an architectural silhouette design.

DIY Painted Headboard

Source: Contemporist

DIY Room Divider Headboard

One of the many benefits of using a room divider headboard is that it can help to partition off a sleeping area from the rest of the room. This can be especially helpful in small bedrooms, where maximizing every inch of space is essential. Additionally, a room divider headboard can help to create a sense of privacy and intimacy in a shared bedroom or if you are setting up a home office in your bedroom and don’t want people seeing your bed on zoom calls.

DIY Room Divider Headboard

DIY Vintage Shutters Headboard

When it comes to adding a rustic look to your space, refurbish old shutters. Then, after you’ve finished them (yes, it’s really pretty simple), hang them behind your bed.

Vintage Shutters DIY Headboard

Source: House of Winchester

DIY Shelf Unit Headboard

One of the easiest DIY headboard ideas is to simply use a shelf unit as your headboard. This project can be completed in just a few hours, and it’s a great way to recycle any old or unused shelf units you may have lying around (or can find at a thrift store or garage sale).

DIY Shelf Unit Headboard

8. Books Aren’t Just for Reading

This DIY open book headboard is a real show-stopper, and it’s surprisingly low-cost, which makes it perfect for the budget decorator. Simply collect some old hardback books (either from your own collection or spend some time at local thrift stores) and attach them to a wooden frame.

DIY Open Book Headboard

 Source: Apartment Therapy

DIY Wooden Slats Scandinavian Headboard

If you’re looking for a simple and chic DIY headboard idea, consider using wooden slats. This project is perfect for those who are new to DIY projects, as it doesn’t require any complicated carpentry skills. In addition, this headboard can be made for under $50 USD.

DIY Wooden Slats Scandinavian Headboard

One of the easiest to personalize headboard ideas is to find a collection of art you like, hang it up in a collage-style gallery wall above the bed and call it a night. For a simpler version, simply find two identical pictures of yourself or your partner (or pets) in black and white. Then frame them to create an inexpensive yet sweet DIY art piece behind the bed.

Using Art Instead of a Headboard

Source: DigsDigs

Woven Macrame Headboard

Once you master the art of macramé, you’ll never want to stop! Hang your creation on a curtain rod or piece of driftwood when you’re finished. Tapestry wall hangings also work really nicely as a quick and easy headboard.

DIY Macrame Headboard

Source: Pinterest

Framed Panel Headboard

A framed panel headboard is a great way to add some extra visual interest to your bedroom. This type of headboard is also a great choice for those who are looking for a DIY project that doesn’t require any complicated carpentry skills.

Framed Panel Headboard

DIY Folding Screens Headboard

A folding screen, besides being a fantastic method to break up the space in a room, is one of the most low-key headboard ideas imaginable. Simply lean it against the wall behind your bed and you’re done!

Folding Screen DIY Headboard

Source: Shelterness

DIY Wallpaper Headboard

Wallpaper is a fantastic way to cover up the wall behind your bed. The following DIY headboard design shows a framed form, but you may also emphasize only one section of the wall.

DIY Wallpaper Headboard

Source: D. Marie Interiors

Painted Fabric Headboard

One simple and affordable DIY headboard idea is to create a painted fabric headboard. Even if you have the most basic artistic skills, this project can be completed in just a few hours, and it’s a great way to add some extra personality to your bedroom.

Painted Fabric Headboard

No Need to Feel Quilty About This Idea

There’s a little nostalgia involved in quilting your old clothes or other fabrics that have sentimental meaning to you. Plus, your finished quilt will provide a lovely backdrop for you as you snooze.

DIY Quilt Headboard

Source: Cosmo Cricket

Painted Skyline Headboard

If you’re looking for a unique and eye-catching DIY headboard idea, consider creating a painted skyline headboard. This project is perfect for those who are new to DIY projects, as it doesn’t require any complicated carpentry skills. Alternatively, you can use fabric tape to create a similar look.

DIY Painted Wall Skyline Headboard

Framed Fabric Headboard

If sewing is too much work for you, find some pretty fabric and fit it into a frame! Mix and match colors, sizes, and patterns for full creative control.  In this example, an added layer of some fabric paint was used to bring the individual pieces together to create a complete art installation.

Framed Fabric Headboard

Source: Pinterest

Pallet Board Headboard

If you’re looking for a simple and affordable DIY headboard idea, consider using pallet boards. With a bit of hunting, you can find the perfect pallet to finish off your bedroom with next-to-no carpentry work.

Pallet Board Headboard

Lighten Up Your Bedroom

A headboard made of light bulbs will provide a lovely warm glow to your late-night reading. It’s surprisingly simple and inexpensive to construct one, and the end result is magnificent.

DIY Light Up Headboard

Source: Pinterest

Simple Shelf Headboard

Create a built-in shelf that serves as a beautiful headboard while also providing storage space by combining two tasks into one. Add a single shelf to the wall or invest in a full stand-up shelf to use as a backstop for your bed.

DIY Built-in Shelf Headboard

Source: Adore Magazine

Simple DIY Plywood Headboard

A simple DIY plywood headboard is a great way to add some personality and visual interest to your bedroom on a budget.

Simple DIY Plywood Headboard

DIY Pegboard Headboard

Pegboards are a fantastic way to add some storage to your bedroom, and you can use them in different ways – including as a DIY headboard. They’re not only inexpensive, but also simple to construct, install, and adjust.

DIY Pegboard Headboard

Source: YouTube

Draw Your Own Headboard 

If you can’t afford a headboard, don’t worry! You may make one on your own by drawing directly on your wall. The design can be as simple or as elaborate as you’d like.

Painted DIY Headboard

Source: Adding Natural Decor Elements

Refinish an Old Headboard

An easy alternative to learning how to make your own headboard is to simply update the one you found at a local thrift store. You can refurbish it to your liking and create something truly unique and wonderful.  Check this before and after out for inspiration:

Before and After Thrift Store Headboard Makeover

Source: Pinterest

Sliced Wood Headboard

One of the most simple and affordable DIY headboard ideas is to create a sliced wood headboard. Even if you have the most basic woodworking skills, this project can be completed in just a few hours. All you need to do is slice up & cure some old branches (in a variety of widths, but try to maintain the same thickness) and glue them to a flat surface (or directly on the wall) in whatever pattern you desire.

Sliced Wood Headboard

DIY Pillow Headboard

A simple collection of pillows can add a lot of style to your bed. You can simply arrange them on your bed to create the illusion of a headboard. To do so, you’ll need enough to make a statement, but not so many that it takes an hour to arrange them. Alternatively, you can make a hanging pillow headboard with the help of this tutorial.

DIY Square Pillow Headboard

Source: DIY Enthusiasts

Solid Wood DIY Headboard

This DIY headboard will take a bit more effort to create, but it is well worth it. Some solid wood pieces (although you could use veneer if you’re really talented) with attached sidelights create an impressive display in the bedroom.

Large Wall Art Headboard

One large piece of art hung behind your bed can act as a stunning DIY headboard. Even better if you can paint it yourself or find an old and interesting painting at a local thrift shop.

Oversized Art DIY Headboard

Source: Pinterest

Striped Fabric Headboard

If you’re looking for a simple and affordable DIY headboard idea, consider using striped fabric. To create your own striped fabric headboard, start by measuring the width and height of your bed. Once you have these measurements, cut three pieces of plywood that are the same width but varying heights. Next, upholster the wood using cotton batting and three different colors that will match the rest of your bedroom’s decor. Then attach the upholstered plywood directly to your wall using anchors or screws.

Striped Fabric Headboard

DIY Upholstered Headboard

There are a few reasons why you might want to consider using a DIY upholstered headboard. Perhaps you want to be able to choose your own fabric and design, or maybe you’re on a tight budget and want to save some money. Additionally, upholstered headboards can add a lot of extra comfort and padding to your bed.

DIY upholstered headboard

Source: Beautiful Blue Bedrooms

Found Objects Headboard

Make a DIY headboard out of items you enjoy in your everyday life to express your own distinctive style. An Oar-iginal (see what I did there??) This DIY headboard created from old paddles looks amazing in this coastal bedroom, but there are so many DIY headboard ideas that can spring from found or favorite objects.

DIY Paddle Headboard

Source: DIY Network

Barn Door Farmhouse Headboard

Consider using leftover metal or old barn wood for a rustic item. With a barn board headboard, you’ll feel like a farmhouse decor champion!

DIY Barn Door Headboard

Source: Pinterest

Tufted Cushion Headboard

Who would have thought that an old futon mattress could look so good! The biggest challenge with this DIY headboard idea is attaching it to the wall.

Tufted Cushion Headboard

Repurposed Rustic Windows

Invest in and upcycle some antique windows to complement your room. Then, for a beautiful DIY work of art, hang them behind your bed.

DIY Vintage Window Headboard

Source: Liz Marie Blog

Minimalist Plywood Headboard

With a little bit of woodworking and a single sheet of plywood, you can make an inexpensive DIY headboard that looks effortlessly modern & minimalist. It’s easy, clean, and cheap (in a good way).

Minimalist Plywood Headboard

Source: Apartment Therapy

Ikea Hack Headboard

You can take a simple frame and give it your own personal touch, just like Liz Calka did by adding lovely woven canvas strips to a basic Ikea headboard.

Woven Canvas DIY Ikea Hack Headboard

Source: Apartment Therapy

Plant Shelf Headboard

Another easy and affordable DIY headboard idea is to create a plant shelf headboard. This project is perfect for those who also want the air-purifying benefits of houseplants in their bedroom.

Curtain Aren’t Just for Windows

If you like the idea of a hanging fabric headboard (shown above) but don’t like the idea of trying to sew your own, curtains will make just as big an impact on your wall while making very little impact on your bank account. Your windows will be jealous! 

DIY Curtain Headboard

Source: Pinterest  

Painted Wall Headboard

Instead of creating a smaller headboard, consider turning the entire wall behind the bed into a painted display. This is perfect for creating a relaxing bedroom aesthetic.

Painted Wall Headboard

Lightbox Headboard

A lightbox is a super fun headboard alternative because you can change the message on a regular basis. You may make one yourself with this simple online guide or just buy one and hang it up.

Lightbox Headboard

Source: Makeful

DIY Chalkboard Headboard

There are a few reasons why you might want to consider creating a DIY chalkboard headboard. Perhaps you want to be able to write messages and reminders directly on your headboard, or maybe you’re looking for a way to easily change up the look of your bedroom without having to repaint your walls.

DIY Chalkboard Headboard

Source: Residence Style 

DIY Headboard Ideas for Everyone

No matter the reason why you want to create your own DIY headboard, whether it’s to keep your decorating budget within reasonable limits, or you want something that better expresses your personal style, we hope this collection of ideas helped provide some inspiration.

Which is your favorite DIY headboard idea? Let us know in the comments below!

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