DIY Upholstered Headboard

CREATE A

HEADBOARD

Get tips and tricks for creating your own luxury upholstered headboard. 

CUT WOOD TEMPLATE

Measure, cut, and sand plywood template. Use headboard sizing for proper size guides. 

NO. 1

MAKE FABRIC TEMPLATE

Make template for padding and fabric. Staple all padding on to the plywood. Trim excess.

NO. 2

ADD FABRIC

Pull and tug to get a proper fabric fitting. Add slits into the fabric to help release some tension. Staple as tightly as possible.

NO. 3

INSTALL HEADBOARD

Using a picture hanging kit, hang the headboard on the wall. Sit back and admire your hard work!

NO. 4

MEET CRYSTAL

Crystal Holliday is a Louisiana, lifestyle blogger who loves a good home project, good food, and a big glass of wine.