DIY Idea: Slipcovered Headboard

Looking for a way to add a little color to your bedroom? How about making a slipcover for your headboard? This DIY project works for upholstered headboards, as well as plain headboards that need a little lift. Click below for links...

If you have a flat, rectangular headboard, making a slipcover is fairly simple (see links below). You can also build a headboard from scratch and sew slipcovers to change the look of your bedroom when the mood strikes. For step-by-step instructions, follow these links:

Photo: Upholstered Headboard Slipcovers at West Elm, on sale for $40

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love that bedspread! who makes it?

posted by beesknees on October 14th 2008 at 4:44pm
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What an awesome idea! I've been thinking of making a headboard for my king bed using a door blank and I could easily make slipcovers for it so I can change the color depending on which of my 2 duvets I'm using at the time. Thanks AT!

posted by Monica on October 15th 2008 at 7:32am
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