A few weeks ago, Frank's parents came in town to celebrate Frank's dad's birthday. The boys treated themselves to a round of golf Saturday morning, and his mom and I treated ourselves to a DIY project! The guys got us started, and we finished the rest. It was ridiculously easy... we were laughing all the way through. I promise, if you've been wanting to attempt a headboard.... it is a very easy, rewarding project! We were disappointed to not have the nailheads that day. But, they came in this week and I just added them while Frank worked on the crown molding in the bathroom.
SO, I wont keep you waiting any longer... here it is! (UPDATED with a template picture & nailhead info)
You know you would have sworn it was a PB headboard!
Frank's dad created a design and template.
He drew the curve template on cardboard, traced it on the wood, then flipped it to trace the other half of the curve.
They used two pieces of plywood.
Ready for us to take over!
We traced the headboard on foam, then cut it, and applied it with spray adhesive.
As for fabric... we used a drop cloth from Home Depot.
It has the perfect "linen-look" ... and compliments the new wall color!
I can be reeeeally picky with fabric and I adore this!
The 9x12 size was great, we actually have enough left over to do another headboard,
or maybe some other fabulous drop cloth project.
We laid out the drop cloth and two layers of batting.
Then place the headboard on top face down... and stapled using the staple gun!
We wrapped the corners like a package
Ready for nailheads!
We looked everywhere for large nail heads. Finally, an upholsterer recommended Masco Fabrics.
They had tons of great choices!
I placed the nailheads 2" apart. I like the look a lot, but next time may go for 1.5" or even 1" apart.
Most of them went in easily with the rubber mallet.
A few were ornery and I had to take them out and start over.
All in all, it was MUCH easier than I was expecting!
The drop cloth worked perfectly and was SO inexpensive!
I love it! What do you think?
A HUGE thank you to my fabulous in-laws for making this project possible!
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Your headboard is beautiful and the work you did in the bathroom is so impressive. I just found your blog and will be back to visit. jd
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job on the headboard. What a fun project and it adds a very nice look to the room. Good job!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful. I've been eyeing the PB one myself as well. Great job and love the large nail heads.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I am so doing this! It looks fab!!
ReplyDeleteYour headboard is great~ It looks fabulous. I would love to do this ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Love it.
ReplyDeleteWe are redecorating my daughter's room, and she is going with a shbby chic, French theme. She is 16. We have been wondering what to do with her bed! This is perfect? I can't tell...is it a double bed? did it just require on drop cloth?
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joy!
Vicky
Thanks, everyone! It was SO easy... you should definitely do it!
ReplyDeleteVicky, ours is a queen size, and I used a 9x12 drop cloth from Home Depot. It was actually enough to make two, so the smaller size definitely would have worked!
Wow this is absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You did a great job with this, just lovely!
ReplyDeleteExcellent job! I've seen other tutorials, and I love yours the most. Thank you so much! I'm going to follow. :)
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All I can say is WOW!! That is awesome!! I am your newest follower :)
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This looks absolutely gorgeous! Great job! And thank you so much for showing how to do it!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so beautiful and looks exactly like the PB one! Do you know how your father-in-law did such an even job cutting the top? I was also wondering what thickness of foam you used? I want to make one! Heidi
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, this is amazing! It looks just like the Pottery Barn one. I'm pinning this (I hope you're ok with that).
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower!
You made my day when I saw this on DIY! I'm so going to do this as I love anything Pottery Barn although their prices keep me from purchasing!lol I'm your newest follower and I've added you to my bloglist, I don't want to miss another of your fab projects! It's just amazing how it looks just like the PB one!
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You did a fantastic job! I have been eyeing the PB headboard for a while and even talked to my husband about making a similar one ourselves. I will definitely show him this and can't wait to make one too! Thank you so much for sharing.
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And how did you make the template to cut the wood so perfectly?? I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting from DIY Show Off. I absolutely love your headboard. I'm all for anything PB inspired and you did a fantastic job! I love using drop cloth for projects and you can't beat the price!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone!!
ReplyDeleteThe foam is 1" thick (since we used 2 layers of batting and 2 layers of plywood, it is plenty thick). My F-I-L drew 1/2 of the curve on a piece of cardboard. When we were happy with the angles, he traced it on the wood, then flipped it over to trace the other side so they would be perfectly symmetrical. I'll try to take a picture to clarify! Then, he cut along the line with the jig-saw. It doesn't have to be perfect, and our foam certainly wasn't, but all the layers of battting and fabric hide flaws! :)
Thanks for the comments, for following and for pinning! You've made my day!
I just added a (bad) iphone pic of the template and the measurements. The curve goes from 14" down to 7". Hope this helps! Happy headboard making!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that I am dancing like a giddy high school girl in front of my PC when I read this! THIS IS WONDERFUL and of course, it is more special because all of you worked on it! I immediately went browsing at MASCO... May I ask the size of the nailhead you used? There were tons of selection and I'm just lost about the size. Thank you so much for sharing this! You've got a new fan!
ReplyDeleteHi! I updated it with a picture of the box of nailheads. I will admit, they were the most expensive part of the project. But, totally worth it because I LOVE them. Masco probably has a cheaper option, but I was a little flustered and rushing when I picked!! The box is definitely big enough for 2 headboards- find a friend and share the cost. Thanks for reading!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so great and beautiful!! I have been looking everywhere for an easy tutorial like this. Did you attach your headboard to the bed frame?
ReplyDeleteWhen you say that you used 2 pieces of plywood, was that 2 pieces thick (did you nail them together)? Were the legs attached just to the backside?
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to understand about the 2 pieces of plywood also....sometimes I am a bit dense. Did the legs get sandwiched between the two pieces. I want this headboard. Thanks so much for sharing. Marie
ReplyDeletePerfect!
ReplyDeleteWe used a second piece of plywood along the top, and with the legs to reinforce. The legs are flush with the top. Hope that helps! We intended to attach it to the wall, but it was plenty sturdy with the bedframe just pushed up against it!
ReplyDeleteI just updated one of the photos to explain the two layers of plywood a little better...
ReplyDeleteBest job of making a head board I have ever seen and I have been looking for money to make one for years now... since I bought this house and at the time, my new box spring and mattress. I have the metal frame that can go from twin to kind, so not so glamorous at all. I especially appreciate the fact that you covered the legs as well as the body of the board. Great job. Thank you for the drop cloth idea also. I wanted Monk's cloth, but fabric has just sky rocketed... this is just perfect. And my first time posting, found you from DIY Showoff.
ReplyDeleteWow incredible! It's awesome and you made it look so easy!
ReplyDeletedid you attach the headboard to the wall? if so, how?
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this! I am going to try and make one for our new house. Could you tell me what the width and total height (with the legs) is? Thank you for posting and for the awesome inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteWe had actually planned to attach it to the wall, but once we pushed them bed frame and mattresses up to it we didn't need to attach it to the wall. It is plenty sturdy and we haven't had any problems with it moving at all!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with this headboard and want to make one myself! What were the dimensions of the plywood that you purchased, and what are the final dimensions of the finished product?
ReplyDeletedid you wash the drop cloth or use it straight out of the package? How'd you deal with the wrinkles?
ReplyDeleteHi! I washed it and ironed it.
DeleteDid you make it the 56" (I think) of the PB one tall? How tall is your bed frame? Having trouble with the right height dimensions. Thanks!! So happy to find this--lovely work.
ReplyDeleteI actually did all the exact same dimensions at PB. My bed frame holds my box spring 7" off the ground. Good luck!
DeleteI have read that there are seams in canvas dropcloths. Would it interfere with making a king size headboard? I would like to be able to avoid seams as you did.
ReplyDeleteThanks
If your purchase the same size I did (or bigger) I think you'll be fine!!
DeleteWow! This is one of the best DIY headboard tutorials I've come across (and nicest looking!!!) I would just like to know how thick was your batting?
ReplyDeleteThanks in advance :D
Amy
why did you use two pieces of plywood at top and how thick were they? thanks
ReplyDeletedisregard the why part....but how thick were/are they?
ReplyDelete1' each! :)
DeleteWhere did the foam come from? I cannot find the exact type of foam to buy! I think i'm losing it!
ReplyDeleteMy bed headboard is not so good now it's time to change. You have shared a splendid piece of information. It's incredible and awesome and you made it look so easy....Find out more here
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Nathan
Beautiful, beautiful headboard and the bed looks so inviting for relaxation
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