This is an old project, but a good one. For some reason, I didn’t blog about it at the time. I also didn’t take good pictures of the process. Sorry about that!
Anyway, I had been searching for a queen sized headboard for a LONG time, and one day at the Goodwill, I saw one for $25.

Then, I put it through a two phase makeover to make it a custom upholstered headboard!
Phase 1: I simply spray painted the medium colored, “fly-poop” speckled wood a much darker brown.
(I’d like to clarify – the headboard was not actually covered in fly poop. But that’s how I lovingly refer to that 80s finish with all the little dark splatters. Fly poop. Amiright?)

This was the project that made me realize my deep love for Rust Oleum Ultra Cover 2X Spray Paint
And that tool on top of the can? That's a spray can grip


For a few months, I left the headboard propped against the wall behind our bed, even though it was woefully short.


Then, one beautiful summer day in 2013, I took the headboard out to the shop and upholstered it.

Upholstered Headboard Tutorial
Supplies:jig saw
pencil
scissors
spray adhesive
drill
staple gun
1 – 2 inch foam
heavy quilt batting
1/4 inch plywood as big as the headboard
fabric for upholstery
How to Upholster a Headboard
First, I used my jig sawThen I traced the headboard (on the outside) onto a piece of 1/4 inch plywood.
I cut along the inside of my lines, again using the jig saw
Then, I cut out 2 inch foam
Then it was time for the staple gun
I followed that with my red fabric (which was actually a curtain from Target.)
**If you have weak hands or wrists and using a staple gun
Finally, I screwed the plywood to the headboard frame from the backside.
(Need pictures of this process? CHECK OUT THIS TUTORIAL from Shanty 2 Chic. Whitney did a great job with step by step pictures, unlike me, who apparently miserably failed in that department. Our projects were very similar, except mine had all those curves.)

One more tip – notice how the headboard is much taller than it was before? I actually used bicycle hooks


Shared at: Talented Tuesday, Furniture Feature Friday, It's Overflowing, Savvy Southern Style
Check out more pictures of our master bedroom here.
It turned out really pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteit's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI would love to do a project like this. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI would love to do a project like this. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Really great makeover.
ReplyDeleteWhat is that tool you have on the can of spray paint?
Oh yes, I know the fly poop specked finish you're talking about! Lol! Your headboard turned out so pretty, great job!
ReplyDeleteTania
Whether it is a headboard of the bed or the bedroom itself, makeover is very necessary. Home makeover is a great way start our year that's why it is very important to keep a plan in doing so. Hanging shelves and wall shelves can serve double-duty as a piece of decor and also have functional furniture purposes. Cascading floating shelves down the wall of a stairwell or on an empty wall are easy on the eyes and can also be used to display photographs and collectibles. Smaller shelving units serve as valuable space savers in a small office or bedroom.
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