Ten Creative Headboard Ideas for Frugal Decorators
Need a new headboard, but don't have a fortune to spend? How
about using things you already have or things that others may
want to discard to make a custom headboard that is not only
stylish and creative, but inexpensive as well!
Here are some ideas to help stir those creative juices (be
careful not to spill 'em!)!
- Use an old door. If you want a classic wood look, sand and
stain the door to match existing furniture. Or paint the
door and distress for a vintage look. If the door is paneled,
the inserts can be painted a contrasting color, stenciled
with elegant designs, or decoupaged with fabric or handmade
papers.
- Use a section of wooden picket or wrought iron fencing.
The sections can be painted and fastened with bolts or hooks.
- Use trellis. Decorate with ivy, silk flowers and ribbons for
a Country French look or simply paint.
- Use old window frames. Leave painted window frames as is for
a distressed look. Or paint a garden scene (or use a wallpaper
mural) behind the frames to give the illusion of looking
outdoors.
- Use folding screens. An elegant folding screen with fabric
or painted panels can be easily attached to the wall or
left standing for a simple headboard solution.
- Use vintage napkins or placemats. The linen can be hung on
curtain rod which is attached decorative rod holders just
above the bed.
- Use scrap plywood or MDF covered by cedar siding or paneling.
The headboard can have a rustic, lodge look if covered by
cedar shakes or a more traditional look if covered by
tongue-in-groove paneling.
- Use shutters. Stain or paint the shutters to create a country
or cottage look in your romantic bedroom.
- Use framed photos. Create an arrangement of photos grouped
by size, frame color or theme to give the illusion of a
headboard.
- Use a quilt or tapestry. Mount the fabric over a shower
curtain or café curtain rod using curtain hooks with a clip
bottom. This looks great in a country or European-style
bedroom.
If you use your imagination, tiles, strips of fabric, bookcases,
the back of an old sofa, a large poster or wooden shelves can
all be used to fashion a headboard. Look around your home! Look
in the dumpster! There are hundreds of items which can be used!
Now...what can we make with these margarine tubs? Any ideas?
About the author:
Pamela Cole Harris is a writer with over 35 years experience
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