Three ways to create a pretty headboard

Three easy ideas for headboards

Update the look of your bed in just a few hours with our easy ideas, by Maxine Brady

 
Upholster a board

Buy a piece of MDF that is approximately 90cm tall and cut to fit the width of your bed. Jigsaw small holes in the lower two corners for the screws to hold the board in place. Using a staple gun, fix a piece of foam to the front of the board, leaving the holes clear, then cover with fabric, fixing in place at the back. Fold the fabric at the corners for a professional finish, then hang the board to the wall using screws.

Expert tip: Hold the upholstery fabric in place using a staple gun or upholstery tacks.

Time: Takes up to 3 hours

Make a hanging

Cut a length of fabric the same width as your bed, then hem all sides. Sew a tube along one edge, and thread a curtain pole through it. Fix the pole about 60cm above the bed, and let the fabric drop behind. If you are not good at sewing, a readymade curtain will also work well.

Time: Takes up to 2 hours

Sew a soft cover

Create a comfortable cover for an iron bedstead using a quilted throw that you can drape over. Sew on simple ribbon ties to hold it in place.

Readymade cover, from £259, Feather and Black

Time: Takes up to 1 hour

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