Does your bedroom need a makeover? How about making a new headboard? We'll tell you how to make a soft headboard with your own hands.
To decorate the headboard you will need:
- wooden plywood (in this case 140 cm high, across the width of the bed, about 0.8 mm thick)
- furniture foam rubber (height and width correspond to the dimensions of plywood, thickness 5 cm)
- drill with wood drill and concrete drill
- double sided tape
- upholstery fabric
- electric stapler
- 14 buttons per leg, 2 cm
- 14 flat buttons
- strong threads
- a long, thin sewing needle (such as a gypsy needle)
- 3 hidden hangers with screws and dowels
- folding ruler
- pencil
- cutting scissors
- hammer
Here's how you can make a headboard with your own hands:
1.Cut plywood to the desired value (it is advisable to entrust this step to professionals in a hardware store).
2. Cut the foam according to plywood sizes.
3. On plywood mark the location of the buttons and drill her wood drill.
4.Cover the plywood with double-sided tape: once around the perimeter, once across and once along the middle.
5. Glue foam rubber to the plywood.
6. Place the upholstery fabric on the foam. bend the top edge of the fabric onto the plywood and nail it with an electric stapler, starting from the middle. Then nail the bottom edge, then the left and right. Each time go from the middle to the outer corners.
7. Thread the thread folded in half into the needle and fasten it to the button on the leg.
8.Pierce fabric and foam with a needle so that the needle comes out through the drilled hole in the plywood.
9. On the back side of the plywood a button is sewn on. Stitch the foam rubber with the fabric several times so that both buttons are firmly attached, pressing on the button on the leg. Each time, tighten the thread well so that the button is pressed into the foam. Finally, wrap the thread under the button and secure the thread.
10. Attach to the top edge of the plywood hidden hangers: middle, left and right.
11. Mark the location of the hangers on the wall. Drill holes in the wall using a concrete drill, drive the dowels into the holes using a hammer. Screw L-hook screws into the dowels and hang the headboard on them.
Enjoy your dreams in your bed with your new soft headboard!
Textile decoration of the house makes its interior more cozy, soft and comfortable. But it is these qualities that are especially important for the furnishings of a bedroom. Beds are most often decorated with fabric and leather. Such products are beautiful, cozy, but expensive. The decision to cover the bed with fabric yourself will help not only save money, but also create original furniture: a delicate crib for your princess, a solid family bed decorated with a carriage frame, or something else very special.
When choosing the most suitable material for bed upholstery, consider not only the interior of the room (the decor used, its color, shape, texture). Be sure to pay attention to the properties of the fabric. To keep its shape, it must be dense; so that in a year or two you don’t have to think about repairs - durable; Of course, it should not collect too much dust and be easy to clean with the means available to you.
To decorate your beds with your own hands, you can:
- take old furniture, then, taking into account the initial data and your capabilities, improve it appearance;
- use a ready-made product of simple design;
- according to your measurements, make a frame with an orthopedic base yourself or in a workshop.
Bright bed in art deco style
It is not worth saying that creating a beautiful, stylish and at the same time high-quality product yourself is absolutely easy. But a little effort, care, good materials and a description of the process will undoubtedly help in the work.
Such a bright bed is perfect for almost any interior and will decorate it. The bed will fit especially well into a spacious room that is not overloaded with decorations and furniture, since it itself is an attention-grabbing decor. The only thing you need to pay attention to is to think over an individual color scheme.
Preparing to decorate the bed
So, first of all, you need to take care of the base of the bed. Having carefully thought through the size of the bed, choosing a ready-made appropriate orthopedic base, drawing the desired headboard shape that suits your interior, you can make the bed itself from MDF. To do this, use the instructions and description of assembling the bed on the Internet or order the work from professionals. The last option is the simplest and most reliable.
To decorate a finished structure with fabric, prepare:
- Decorative textiles.
- Textiles for covering the back parts of the bed.
- Foam rubber about 5 cm thick.
- Furniture glue.
- Scissors.
- Sharp carpenter's knife with replaceable blades.
- Decor for the headboard - finishing furniture nails.
- Hammer.
- Furniture stapler with staples.
- Tape measure, chalk for marking.
- Sandpaper or sander.
- Adhesive tape if you also plan to make the structure's trim (except the headboard) removable.
Before applying decor to the MDF parts, sand the cut areas of the bed base parts and the ends with sandpaper. Having a sanding machine will greatly speed up this process. This way you will be able to avoid damaging the fabric while working.
Description of work
- We start covering the bed with decorative material from the headboard. We dismantle the required part of the frame.
- We cut out a piece from foam rubber that should repeat the outline of the sheathed MDF headboard. We cut it out using a carpenter's knife. The task is not easy. If, as in our project, the headboard has a complex shape with roundness, the cutting of the foam can be ordered at the place of purchase or in a furniture workshop using a prepared pattern.
- Apply glue to the front surface of the headboard, then lay the foam rubber tightly on it so that the curved edges match as much as possible.
- Attach the edge of the foam to the MDF base using a furniture stapler, placing the staples a short distance from each other.
- Cut out decorative material for the headboard. On the right, left and at the bottom, leave an allowance for fastening of about 10 cm. At the top of the figured headboard, make the allowance larger by 5-7 cm, so that it is convenient to carefully lay out the corners, or leave a rectangle so that you can cut off the excess later.
- To ensure that the fabric lies flat, align its bottom edge and begin fastening it with a furniture stapler.
- Then place the headboard in a vertical position and stretch the fabric.
- To properly drape the corners of the figured top, cut the fabric. Fix the laid out fragments with a stapler to the back of the headboard.
- Stretch the fabric in the same way and attach the textiles to the sides of the headboard. Check the correct tension of the fabric and start decorating the surface with furniture nails.
- Using a hammer, carefully attach nails along the top edge of the headboard, laying a strip evenly along the visible outer edge (except for the bottom).
- Then, using chalk and a tape measure, mark with a line the location for the second finishing row of furniture nails at a distance of 15-20 cm from the edge.
- Using a stapler, we fix the decor along the line to the MDF base.
- We lay furniture tape over the staples exactly along the line and secure it with a hammer and nails. Decoration of the headboard is completed.
- To give this part of the bed a finished look, we cut out a blank from technical fabric prepared in advance, making an allowance of 1.5-2 cm for the hem. We fasten the fabric with a stapler.
Now you can start working on decorating the frame.
- We prepare blanks of foam rubber for gluing the base.
- Apply glue to the surface, glue foam rubber along the entire perimeter of the end of the frame (except for the part where the headboard is attached), then along the top part.
In this project, the soft frame of the case is covered with technical fabric, and the decorative cover will be removable and attached with adhesive tape.
- Cut strips of technical material to the size of the surface of the sidewalls, make allowances on all sides by 2-3 cm.
- Fastening with a stapler to the top and then to the bottom of the frame, sew the foam rubber with prepared strips of technical fabric.
- Use a stapler to attach the Velcro tape to the frame.
- Make a pattern for a removable cover. Before cutting out the fabric, try it on again to ensure the item fits correctly.
- After adjustments, the parts can be cut out. Sew the cover. Do not forget to attach adhesive tape to it at the attachment points.
- Place the cover on the frame. Place the headboard in place.
The bed is ready. It will not only decorate the interior of any bedroom, but will also become an excellent place for a complete, comfortable rest.
Other ways to upholster a bed with textiles
When decorating a bed with fabric, the main role is played by the choice of material and the method of designing the headboard. For example, a product in cotton with a small pattern will differ from a similar piece of furniture upholstered in velvet or leather-like textiles. But this will have virtually no effect on the work of the master.
One of the most popular methods of upholstering upholstered furniture all over the world is the carriage tie. Often this method of decorating a bed is used not only on the headboard, but also decorates the entire rigid external structure.
How to make a carriage tie
For work you will need:
- plywood or MDF for the base;
- foam rubber 5 cm thick;
- furniture glue;
- basic and technical fabrics;
- strong threads;
- decorative buttons;
- long needles;
- furniture stapler;
- drill with drill and attachment for large holes in foam rubber.
To decorate the head of the bed with a carriage screed, you need:
- Mark the screeds on the base (in squares or diamonds).
- Drill through holes at the marked points with a drill.
- Transfer the markings to the foam rubber.
- Using a special device, make holes in the foam rubber with a diameter of up to 1 cm.
- Glue the foam rubber onto the base so that all the holes match.
- Having covered the surface with decorative textiles, begin to sew holes, tightening them with special buttons and forming folds between the ties;
- After this, drape the edges with the same folds and attach them to the back using a furniture stapler.
- To cover the frame of the stock with fabric, use the description from the first project.
Such an elegant decorated element of the bed as a headboard can become the main idea for decorating the entire room. Use your imagination to create your own cozy corner.
Headboard with soft squares
A slightly similar to the previous, but easier to implement finishing option is to decorate the headboard with individual soft squares/rectangles glued to the base and covered with textiles. Thus, you can decorate a bed for a nursery, make a product in patchwork style or for any other style by choosing the appropriate material or a combination of them.
Tools and materials for work
- plywood sheet 150x75 cm for the base;
- 18 small plywood squares 25x25 cm;
- decorative fabric with a symmetrical pattern (you can alternate different colors and patterns);
- padding polyester or other similar artificial filler;
- stapler for working on furniture;
- scissors;
- wood glue or liquid nails.
Before starting work, prepare the wooden parts - sand them, level their ends with sandpaper. According to the size of the squares, making allowances on all sides of 5-8 cm, cut 18 pieces of decorative fabric accordingly.
Step-by-step instruction
- Place the plywood square in the middle of the fabric square. Using a furniture stapler, attach the fabric to the back of the wooden piece only on one side and slightly on the sides.
- Fill the resulting pocket with padding polyester. Distribute the filling evenly.
- Secure the remaining edges by closing the square.
- Make the remaining 17 blanks in the same way. Make sure they have the same amount of filler.
- Using wood glue or liquid nails, firmly glue the squares onto the base of the headboard.
All that remains is to decorate the base using padding polyester (or foam rubber) and the same textiles. The bed is ready. Good night!
The bed is the main and central piece of furniture in any bedroom.
People spend about a third of their lives sleeping, which means that the choice of bed and bedding must be approached seriously and responsibly. Designers are constantly creating innovative models of mattresses and beds, so there is a huge variety of bedroom furnishings. Most of them not only fulfill the main purpose of providing a person with a comfortable sleep, but also help decorate the interior, giving it a certain style and originality.
Installing or updating a headboard is the fastest and easiest way to transform the overall mood of your bedroom. Among the different options, the most popular is a soft headboard for a bed, which, due to its design, gives the sleeping area a special coziness, softens sharp corners, sets you up for a comfortable stay. Of course, this part can be purchased in stores separately or as an element of the bed frame, but many prefer to make a soft headboard with their own hands, giving free rein to their imagination and creative ideas. We offer several master classes on how to make an interesting headboard, and also look at other models of craftsmen and designers for inspiration.
DIY soft headboard “Carriage screed”
Carriage binding is a decorating technique that was widely used in the 18th century to decorate carriages (hence the name). Today this method is used for upholstery of upholstered furniture and interior items. The modern name for the carriage screed is capitonne. In order for the result to look truly impressive, it is recommended to use expensive, rich material that looks good with numerous folds, for example, leather, velvet, velor, faux suede. Light cotton with small flowers is a completely unsuitable fabric.
The screed pattern itself can be made in the form of squares or diamonds; buttons covered with the same fabric, beads, and crystals in color or contrast are used as rivets.
Materials and tools:
- plywood for the base (furniture board);
- high-quality fabric (with a margin of 25-30 cm more than the length and width of the plywood base);
- foam rubber about 5 cm thick (the size of a plywood sheet);
- padding polyester;
- covered eyelet buttons;
- drill for drilling plywood;
- sharp knife;
- Crochet hook;
- universal glue;
- strong lace (rope, twine to fit the buttons through the eyelet);
- furniture stapler with thickened staples;
- scissors;
- wall fastenings and screws.
Progress
Take a sheet of plywood, you can use a rectangular one or cut it into an interesting shape. In this example, two boards are used with dimensions: 200 cm by 60 cm and 140 cm by 60 cm. Cut the foam rubber to the size of the plywood base. Mark the places where the buttons are attached on the foam rubber, for example, in three rows in a checkerboard pattern.
A fun way to make holes is to use a heated metal tube. Heat the tube on the stove for 3-4 minutes, then make holes with quick movements. You can make 2-3 holes at a time, then heat the tube again for 15-20 seconds. Before doing this, be sure to place a board under the foam rubber so as not to spoil the floor.
Place the foam rubber on the plywood and use a pencil to mark the locations for the holes. Drill the holes with an 8mm wood drill bit.
Glue the foam to the plywood. Make sure that the holes in the foam and the plywood match.
Place a layer of padding polyester on top with a margin of 3-5 cm on each side. Lay the fabric on the padding polyester with a margin of at least 10 cm on each side. Turn the plywood over and secure the fabric with a furniture stapler on the reverse side.
Prepare your buttons. You can cover them with fabric yourself or take them to a workshop. Thread a cord at least 15 cm long into each button and tie a knot. This project required 62 buttons. Take a crochet hook and insert it into the hole from the plywood side.
From the front, on the fabric side, feel for the hook. Check the distance from the adjacent button with a ruler and make a small hole with nail scissors. Hook the lace with the button and thread it through the hole.
Pull the cord well and staple it securely to the back.
Attach the fasteners with self-tapping screws and hang them on the wall. Ready!
Upholstered headboard with a pattern of nail heads
Materials and tools:
- plywood sheet;
- a piece of thick fabric (canvas for paintings was used in this project);
- nails;
- glue (spray glue was used in the project);
- padding polyester or batting;
- scissors;
- furniture stapler.
Progress
Cut a rectangle of the desired size from a sheet of plywood.
Place 3-4 layers of batting or padding polyester, leaving a margin of 10 cm on the sides.
Using spray adhesive, glue the first layer of batting to the plywood, then subsequent layers to the previous one.
Staple the batting to the back, keeping the material taut.
Turn the headboard right side out. Spray the surface of the batting with spray adhesive and, starting on one side, carefully roll the fabric onto the batting. Press and smooth the fabric well so that there are no bubbles, folds or distortions.
After the glue has dried, attach the canvas to the back of the plywood. Stretch the fabric well, wrap it around the frame and secure it with a furniture stapler.
Using nails you can make any ornament, including one imitating a carriage tie. For this headboard, we made a neat thin frame around the perimeter. To make one, mark two points with a pencil in adjacent corners at equal distances from the sides.
Drive the nails in there, but not all the way, but so that they stick out above the surface. Tie the string around the head of one nail, pull it tight and tie it around the second. So we made a straight line so as not to draw on light fabric with a pencil.
Then use a pencil along the line to mark places to drive in nails at equal distances from each other. Make small marks that will overlap the nail head.
Hammer the nails. Instead of nails, you can use furniture tacks.
Attach the headboard to the wall using fasteners.
DIY soft headboard with cushions, tile imitation
Materials and tools:
- a large rectangular sheet of plywood for the base (in the project 150 cm by 75 cm);
- small plywood squares (for this project, 18 pieces measuring 25 by 25 cm were needed);
- piece of fabric;
- padding polyester;
- furniture stapler;
- scissors;
- glue.
Progress
Prepare the plywood pieces. In large construction supermarkets, you can ask them to cut the plywood into pieces of the required size. Cut the piece of fabric into 18 squares (in your case the number may be different). The squares should have a margin of 5-10 cm on each side.
Place the plywood squares in the middle of the fabric.
Using a furniture stapler, attach the edges of one side. Be careful that the staple does not pierce all the way through the plywood and fabric. You can insert the staples at a slight angle.
Make a fold in the corner, stretch the fabric well and secure the corner with staples.
So, you have secured one side and two corners, making something like a “pocket”. Now, adding a staple on each side, fill the space between the plywood and the fabric with batting or padding polyester. Try to ensure that there is practically no filler closer to the edges, and there is a plump “slide” in the middle.
Having filled the square with padding polyester and secured the sides, secure the last remaining side and corners with staples in the same way.
Do the same for the rest of the squares. If the fabric has a pattern, try to keep it the same on all parts. You can also use different fabrics to create a multi-colored mosaic composition.
When all the squares are ready, place them on a large sheet of plywood and glue them with universal glue. Make sure the pattern is positioned correctly. Try not to have a large distance between the squares; the joints should be barely noticeable.
36 photos of options for a soft headboard
1. Fabric. In the example - olive velvet. If necessary, use a different material. When choosing, be guided by the fact that it should not be too heavy. And velvet is good because it is pleasant to the body and at the same time easy to clean.
2. Wooden boards. The author of the idea chose boards measuring 5 cm wide, 3 cm thick, and 3.5 meters long. The dimensions are selected so that the resulting model runs along the wall with the window, next to which the furniture stands. Do not rely on the indicated dimensions, take others - for example, the width of a mattress or furniture frame. To avoid fiddling with a saw, ask the store to cut the boards to the required dimensions. You will have to pay extra for this, but there will be no dirty shavings in the apartment, and besides, it is dangerous to operate a saw without the skills. You can hurt yourself.
3. Batting. This is a special material that will serve as a “gasket” between the upholstery and the filling. Choose the size depending on the length and width of the board.
4. Foam filler. It is better if it is voluminous. Due to the foam, the resulting structure will become soft and take the shape of rollers.
5. Scissors. Will be needed for cutting velvet and batting.
6. A stapler or other stapler. Use automatic too.
7. Screwdriver or drill. You will need a tool to assemble the boards together. If you have a drill, great, it will be easier and faster. But a manual screwdriver is not difficult to handle.
8. Screws. You need traditional wood screws that are no longer than the thickness of the wood board so that the edges don't stick out.
9. Metal crossbar - needed to connect the resulting panels to each other.
Let's start work.
DIY soft headboard: step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Once you cut the boards to the desired length (or take ready-made ones), fold the materials in the following order. First the velvet face down, then the batting, then the foam filler, and finally the wood.
Step 2
The fabric needs to be used to cover the underside of the board. Therefore, pull it tightly on both sides and adjust where the foam is placed. Once you determine how much material you need, make cuts.
Step 3
Secure the velvet with a stapler. Start on one side of the board and then on the other, pulling the material taut. Don't waste time trying to make your braces aesthetically pleasing. No one will see the inside out.
Step 4
Fold the velvet in the corners like paper - remember how to pack. Then secure this part.
Step 5
We make a side. This is not necessary, but if you want to use the structure as an additional shelf, use this advice. You don't need anything new for this. Place the velvet right side down and the wood on top of it. Secure the fabric around it in the same way as in the instructions above. To attach this side to the resulting structure, you will need metal corners. Attach the corners with screws.
Step 6
Now it's time to assemble the soft panels together. Make sure they are the same size, the right and left sides are even, and there are no protruding corners. Then fasten the panels from the wrong side using a metal crossbar.