In this tutorial video, I cover how I designed the piece, the process for building out the frame, the methods and products I used to upholster, and the reliable + brilliant way I hung it up on the wall.
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Hello Headboard ?
All in this headboard cost about $300, which for a custom piece of this size is a steal.
About 1/3 of that was spent on fabric, another chunk went to buying the foam (which is surprisingly pricey) and the rest went into materials like lumber, upholstery tack trim, batting, and spray adhesive.
This headboard was created to work for both two XL twin beds OR a king size bed, which means it couldn’t be secured to a bed frame since the two beds would need to be able to move — pushing them apart or together.
I decided to mount this headboard to the wall using a french cleat. This method is super easy to line up and is stout enough to hold super large pieces securely. Check the video for details on how to make a french cleat.
DIY (giant) UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD
Build a DIY upholstered headboard + learn how to securely hang it on the wall
Materials
phase 01: design
- Notes app for rough sketch
phase 02: build the frame
- 2X — 4ft x 8ft Plywood boards (3/4" wide)
- 1x — 1"x6" Whitewood board, 8 ft long
- 1 1/4" pocket hole screws
- 2" Wood Screws
phase 03: upholstery
- Fabric
- Project Foam
- Upholstery Tack Trim
- 2X — Batting (king bed size)
- Spray Adhesive (foam safe)
- Staples
phase 04: hang it on the wall
Tools
phase 01: design
phase 02: build the frame
phase 03: upholstery
phase 04: hang it on the wall
Instructions
*Watch the video for the tutorial + how-to
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