Create A Perfect Headboard: 21 Dreamy DIY Ideas

If you have old shutters or a door, consider using them to make a DIY headboard. This project can work with a queen-size or king-size bed. Use glossy white paint for a modern and fresh look!

This DIY wood headboard with a herringbone pattern is absolutely incredible! The entire wall is gorgeous. The blue wall color is the perfect shade for the warm wood tones used in this design. Talk about a statement piece!

Zoe from Pine and Poplar shows us how she made a beautiful headboard with wood panels in a really cool design. Check out her great tutorial and also get a free plan for several other DIY headboards on her site.

Learn how to make a unique headboard with a rustic look using wood planks. Stain or paint it to match your bedroom decor.

This impressive wooden headboard has a gorgeous mid-century modern design aesthetic. The rich, warm wood tones create a high-end look at a fraction of the cost of store-bought.

Pick up a piece of plywood at your local hardware store to make a budget-friendly headboard. Paint or stain the plywood to create the perfect style for your space.

Here is a surprisingly easy DIY using cane webbing. This has such a cool and modern vibe that can be made in any size.

This may be one of my favorite ideas for a DIY headboard. You have to see what was used to create this metallic finish. The nightstand toolbox, also a DIY project, adds extra storage space.

Carrie from Lovely, etc shows us how she created a wood headboard with an elegant look. The curved style adds visual interest and dimension to this space. Plus, it's budget-friendly!

Create a tufted headboard with a gorgeous fabric and nail head trim. You will be surprised at just how easy this project is.

Pick up some nice fabric, a staple gun, and a piece of foam to make a simple DIY fabric headboard. This neutral design was completed for under $30!

If you are looking for an easy project for your bedroom, this upholstered headboard is a must-see! There is also a video tutorial to help make building your own even easier!

Keep your eyes open at flea markets and the thrift store for an inexpensive headboard that you can easily makeover with spray paint. Nancy from Artsy Chicks Rule added an eye-popping transfer in a floral design to this twin headboard and footboard.

Check out this rustic headboard from Marianne at Songbird. It is made from upcycled wood so it is an affordable DIY project.

A popular headboard DIY is made using old doors or barn doors. Patti from Hearth and Vine made a gorgeous one using an old antique door found at a local market for just $20. It is a practically free project-just the cost of wood screws! You may even have an old door in your garage or basement.

If you have an old headboard that has seen better days, consider painting it. You can go with a beachy look as shown here in this coastal blue makeover, or use a vibrant color for something a bit more modern.

Check out this great idea for an upholstered headboard with nail head trim. There is a detailed tutorial to help you create your own.

Here is a super affordable DIY headboard idea made using Shiplap. You can't beat the price and the easy tutorial. Also, I love the two-tone look.

If you are looking to add a unique look to your DIY headboard project, use a repurposed curtain panel! This padded headboard DIY is one of the easiest ways to create a headboard on a budget.

You can find pallets for cheap or sometimes even free! They can be used to make a simple pallet headboard with different colors used in the wooden planks. Take it to the next level by adding a custom monogram.

Christine from The DIY Dreamer came up with a super creative project by upcycling an old frame and turning it into a headboard. The gold paint creates a metal headboard look. You can also use this design to make a freestanding headboard. This is a great alternative headboard option.