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DIY Cheap but Glamorous Headboard Ideas

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These DIY cheap but glamorous headboards ideas can make your bedroom feel like a comfy and stylish sanctuary without breaking the bank. Headboards can be found in different sizes, fabrics, and styles but with all that it can be hard to find exactly what you are looking for.  They can also get pretty expensive.

The great part about these DIY projects is that are inexpensive and you might already have some of the supplies.

I’ve rounded up 20 DIY cheap but glamorous headboard ideas to help you completely change the look of your bedroom.

1.Colorful Rustic Headboard Wall

Cassity at Remodelaholic has a great guest post that shows you how to make a wall statement headboard. It‘s not complicated to make and you can have a brilliant focal point in a few hours.

Find full tutorial here

colorful plank headboard wall

Image credit goes to Pearls Pinstripes & Peanut Butter

2.Extra Wide Headboard

A headboard can set the whole style of your bedroom. If you have angled walls like the in the attic you are going to have a hard time finding the perfect headboard. Fabric Paper Glue has a simple and easy to follow step by step tutorial on how to make your wide tufted headboard.

Find full tutorial here

Green Headboard in a white bedroom

Image credit goes to Fabric Paper Glue 

3. Channel Tufted Headboard

This headboard is so easy to make and has such a great impact. I just love how it makes the room look so glamorous.

Find full tutorial here

Bedroom with green tufting headboard wall

Image credit goes to Style By Emily Henderson

4.Faux Brass Headboard

You can transform or make your own headboard into a glamorous one in a matter of minutes. Head over to Sugar and Cloth to learn how.

Find full tutorial here

Bed with metallic gold headboard

Image credit goes to Sugar and Cloth

5.DIY Tufted Panel Headboard

Tufted headboards give me such a warm and comfy feeling. They look so elegant and are so easy to make. Just check this tutorial and you’ll see.

Find full tutorial here

bed with grey tufted panel headboard

Image credit goes to Remodelaholic

6.DIY West Elm Morocco Headboard

You’d love to have a morocco style headboard but just can’t afford to pay the price?  You’ll be surprised to find out how easy it is to make your own.

Find full tutorial here

Bed with pillows and morocco headboard

Image credit goes to Kara Paslay Designs

7.DIY Mermaid Shell Nailhead Headboard

Mr. Kate shows you how to make a whimsical customized headboard. This mermaid shell scalloped headboard is a little bit more complicated to make but worth all your time.

Find full tutorial here

white bed with mermaid shell headboard

Image credit goes to Mr.Kate

8.High end Looking DIY Upholstered Headboard

If you’re looking for a high end looking headboard Hey There Home has a tutorial that guides you step by step. To take out the guesswork and all the calculations on where to put your buttons use pegboard instead of plywood.

Find full tutorial here

White and grey bedroom

Image credit goes to Hey There Home

9.Minimalist Plywood Shelf Headboard

A minimalist look can be easily achieved with just a plywood sheet. Mr. Kate shows you how to get a modern and unique style without a lot of effort.

Find full tutorial here

White bed with plywood headboard

Image credit goes to Mr. Kate

10.DIY Upholstered Headboard with Nailhead

Large tufted headboards can look very intimidating when planning to make your own. They are actually not that complicated to make. You just need to make sure you have some help when putting everything together.

Find full tutorial here

White bed with upholstered headboard

Image credit goes to Money Hip Mamas

11. Framed Pillows Headboard

With a few picture frames and pillows, you can create a unique multipurpose headboard.

Find full tutorial here

Bed with Pillows Headboard

Image credit goes to Mr. Kate

12.Easy DIY Tufted Headboard

You can make this expensive looking headboard in a matter of hours. Tufted headboards always give a sense of luxury and they never go out of style.

Find full tutorial here

Tufted Headboard

Image credit goes to Hipholstery

13.Diy Herringbone Headboard

If the stuffed upholstered headboard is not what you are looking for then an awesome herringbone headboard is a great alternative. It might be a little time consuming with all the woodcuts, staining, and varnishing but it’s worth every second.

Find full tutorial here

Bed with herringbone headboard

Image credit goes to A Pinterest Addict

14. Easy Upholstered Headboard

Here you can find a different take on the upholstered headboards. I just love the way it looks.

Find full tutorial here

Bed with Upholstered Headboard with prints

Image credit goes to Reality Daydream

15. Faux Tiled Headboard

You’re dreaming of having a cozy, nice looking bedroom but your budget is too tight for any of the other projects? Don’t worry I found this amazing looking headboard and you won’t believe what is made out of.

Find full tutorial here

White bed with black and white print headboard.

Image credit goes to Sweet C’s Design

16.DIY Plywood Print Headboard

With a piece of plywood and an engineering print of your favorite picture, you can make a headboard that also serves as wall décor.

Find full tutorial here

White bed with black and white print headboard.

Image credit goes to The Merry Thought

17. DIY Geometric Planked Wood Headboard

Another easy way to make a unique headboard is to make it out wood planks and paint them.

Find full tutorial here

Grey bed with coral and white geometric headboard

Image credit goes to The Weathered Door

18.DIY Wood Block Headboard

If you have any leftover wood posts you can use them to create a nice looking headboard.

Find full tutorial here

Bed with wood block headboard

Image credit goes to Flipping The Flip

19.Front Door to DIY Headboard

Have an extra door around your house? Repaint the door and hang it on the wall behind your bed and you get a great looking headboard.

Find full tutorial here

Bed with door headboard

Image credit goes to My So Cal’d Life

20.Diamond Tufted Headboard

Tufted headboards are stunning but not that affordable. You can transform your old headboard without spending a lot of money. Ursula at Homemade By Carmona has an easy step by step tutorial that you can follow and it’s guaranteed you will end up with a great looking headboard.

Find full tutorial here

Diamond Tufted Headboard

Image credit goes to Home Made by Carmona

I hope these 20 DIY headboard ideas gave you some inspiration to make your own one and save some money. If you try any of these ideas let me know how it turned up in the comments below!

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