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Home » DIY Home Projects » Rachelle’s DIY Headboard

Rachelle’s DIY Headboard

March 9, 2011 By Jamie Dorobek 17 Comments

I’m pretty lucky that I have some super crafty real life friends that don’t have blogs. (Annie, Rachelle, Tori) Today I’m sharing Rachelle’s fancy new DIY headboard, a West Elm knock off!
Upholstered headboard
Rachelle just moved into an adorable apartment… across the street from where I lived in college!
Here are the 6 basic steps:
1. Assemble tools and materials
2. Decide on the size and shape
3. Cut the wood for the headboard and legs
4. Cover wood with foam and batting
5. Secure fabric to the back with staples
6. Attach the legs and secure to the wall
Rachelle used this article for more details. She was inspired by this head board came from West Elm. This exact queen sized headboard is on sale at the moment… depending on fabric choice… anywhere from $381-$466 before shipping! Ahh! That’s a lot of bacon.
How to upholster a headboard

Rachelle had a lady from craigslist.com cut the head board shape for her:

How to upholster a headboard
So, we will skip to step #4: Cover wood with foam and batting…
How to upholster a headboard

We happen to have a super crafty, creative, helpful friend, Jacque, who works as an interior designer for Calming Spaces in Austin, TX. This is where the action is happening… in the Calming Spaces studio.

How to upholster a headboard
How to upholster a headboard
How to upholster a headboard
How to upholster a headboard
How to upholster a headboard
How to upholster a headboard
BEFORE:
How to upholster a headboard
AFTER:
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Rachelle and Jacque did the whole project for $125! 
Jacque also helped Rachelle paint the painting in the above picture…maybe we can get a tutorial for that too!
I LOVE your headboard, Rachelle! Thank you for sharing!

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Comments

  1. Mandys Creative Corner says

    March 19, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    {LOVE} the new look! What a great makeover 😉

    Reply
  2. Pine Tree Home says

    March 19, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Just goes to show what us gals can knock off and do on the cheap. Looks fab. And where did the bedding come from? I am loving the pattern.

    Reply
  3. Fleur de Bee says

    March 19, 2011 at 4:22 am

    DARLING!!! I saw one just like this on some site today when I was seeking a bed for a client. I think the one online was almost $2000!!! Yours is better quality I am positive as well as beautiful! Bravo I love it! Now come make me one haha!

    Reply
  4. mel says

    March 18, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    LOVE this! super cute.

    melanie
    layercakedesigns.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    March 10, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Love the shape of the headboard… super cute!

    Reply
  6. pratima says

    March 10, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    that is soooo smart

    Reply
  7. Debbie in Nashville says

    March 10, 2011 at 9:33 am

    You make it look so easy! I love the way it turned out!

    Reply
  8. Sarah says

    March 10, 2011 at 9:29 am

    gorgeous headboard!!

    Reply
  9. Lauren @ YoungNester says

    March 9, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    Wow! They did a fantastic job! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Tini Posh says

    March 9, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    I love this!

    Reply
  11. Judy says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    That really came out amazing. I would love for you to stop by my blog and join my link party. This would be an awesome post to link.

    Reply
  12. Maria V says

    March 9, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    Okay this is seriously so cool! Did she have to cut the shape in the fabric, or with some pulling and tugging can you get it to fit properly?

    xoxo Maria

    Reply
  13. billie monster says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    I too think I am in love with this headboard! hehe. I love the shape! Who knew you could get someone on Craigslist to cut a board for you – I'm gonna do that! :O)

    ~ http://www.billiemonster.com ~

    Reply
  14. Denise says

    March 9, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I am seriously in love with this headboard! I scheduled a feature of it for this afternoon Extreme Personal Measures.

    Denise
    Extreme Personal Measures

    Reply
  15. Tonia of Chic Modern Vintage says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:17 am

    OH WOW. You found someone on CL to cut the shape for you?

    Reply
  16. MommaHen says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:09 am

    Neat! I keep toying with the idea of a custom headboard…maybe one day. I was wondering if you would like to come over and join in on my "whatever Wednesday" linkie party! I know you have a ton of different great projects you could share!

    Reply
  17. Raw.Potatoes says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:05 am

    I adore this and have wanted to make one for some time now! — thanks for the eye candy 🙂

    [email protected] http://rawpotatoes.blogspot.com/

    Reply

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