How to make a headboard with his own hands

It happens that the bed model you like is suitable for all parameters, but does not have a headboard. But, if you really like the furniture, then make the head of the bed with your own hands.

This is not as difficult as it might seem at firstsight. Even a beginner in the field of construction and design will cope with this task. How to make the head of the bed, and what you need for this, you will learn from this article.

Why need bed head?

1. For your convenience. You can always lean on a headboard. At the same time, you will not feel the cold or the hardness of the wall.
2. For protecting the wall covering. The headboard will help to prevent wallpaper mashing on the wall.
3. For decoration. Thoughtful, and skillfully executed, the idea of ​​creating a headboard will make your bedroom cozier and more beautiful, will give the room a certain charm and sophistication.

Headboard design options

Soft headboard

Usually, it is a filler lined with fabric, combined with the design of the bed as a whole. This element is often filled with a synthepon, but this is not a panacea. Any other filler will do. Here you can also include a bed with a leather headboard. In this case, the fabric was simply replaced with skin. This is the most popular version of the performance. And a cot, and a large bed with a lifting mechanism, and a three-and-a-half and a double bed are perfectly combined with a soft headboard. The furniture composition acquires comfort and completeness.

Drapery fabric

In this case it is a question of the fabric decoration of the wall or part of it above the bed. Decorative fabric should be stylistically combined with the design of the whole bedroom, be strong and, preferably, dust repellent. Such a bed head can be seen in the photo.

Economical creative

To implement this concept, you should use those unnecessary things that are available. Well, let's say, it could be an old door that you paint or glue on, or leave untouched( this is not exactly the case with your acquaintances).You can make a headboard out of old jeans, sewing the original fabric panel from them, leaving pockets at the same time. Then in them it will be convenient to store all sorts of necessary little things or put your favorite book there before going to bed.

Practicality

If the bed is located in the center of the room and does not touch the wall, it is advisable, as a headboard, to use any functional piece of furniture( a bookshelf or chest of drawers).

Motley or bright "panel" against the background of pastel walls

The head of the bed can become the central figure in the decor of the walls, especially if they are made in monophonic calm tones. The soft head of the bed, made by own hands and enclosed in a beautiful frame, will look no worse than a picture.

Village decoration

Excellent solution - the creation of a headboard from rough rough boards. For greater effect, they can be aged with special solutions, painted or varnished.

Headboard-fence

Stylized solution where a wall near the bed has a wooden palisade or a forged fence.

Headboard-mosaic

This headboard is made of squares of different texture and color. It can be soft parts with upholstery of different colors, plastic, wooden or glass squares, etc.

Mirrors

It will look good instead of a headboard huge mirror in the wall or the same mosaic of small mirrors.

The headrest-screen

It is fully functional if the bed needs to be separated from the rest of the room. Otherwise, the screen simply becomes a sign of extravagance and originality.

Decorative stucco

This headboard perfectly fits into the interior of the bedroom in the style of "baroque", will present the illusion of a medieval castle.

Headboard-pillow

In fact, there can be several pillows. Monochrome, variegated or multicolored, they are attached to a special cornice. Size and quantity - all in your hands, or rather, your heads. As you wish, it will be so.

Headboard - graphite board

This is a super-variant for creative natures, which quickly annoys all. Every morning or evening, they will be given the opportunity to paint the head itself "under the mood."

Wicker or carved panels

Panel from such panels can be left in the original color, and you can color in the tone of the wallpaper.

Illusion of the head of the

If you have artistic talent, then the head of the head, you can just. .. draw. Here you will be very easy to choose the style and color. Do not be afraid to fantasize. If there is no special ability to draw, then you can simply use a stencil or make an application from the remains of wallpaper.

In any case, making the head of the bed with your own hands is not difficult, but the savings are palpable. In addition, it will necessarily be a masterpiece, not a consumer goods.

Bedding technology for

Now let's proceed directly to the task. Consider the process of producing a headboard using specific examples.

Making a quilted headboard

Such an element can be made from the remains of fabrics, bored clothes, old jeans, etc. It will be better if you select samples of different colors and textures. It should be remembered that the flaps should be strong and bright, so that very worn out things will not do for this. The advantage of this technology is its simplicity and cheapness.

Required tools and materials

1. Veneer sheets( 2pcs).Hacksaw or saw and scissors.
2. Batting, sintepon, foam rubber or other filler.
3. Universal adhesive and adhesive tape.
4. Four-meter cut of various fabrics( or finished flaps of old things, such a square).
5. Furniture stapler.
6. Self-tapping screws and screwdrivers.
7. Fasteners( in order to hang the product on the wall).

Sequence of actions

1. From one piece of plywood, cut out squares measuring 20x20 cm, using a hacksaw.
2. Cut the same pieces from the filler.
3. From the fabric we make flaps 30x30 cm.
4. Fold the "sandwich": foam-plywood fabric.
5. Connect the interlayers together with glue so that they do not move.
6. Place the resulting module face down on the table.
7. Now protruding edges of the fabric, attach the stapler to the plywood layer. First, do it in one corner, then in the opposite, and so on. At the same time, make sure that the fabric is tight, but do not get carried away. Here, as elsewhere, the main thing is to know the measure.
8. We repeat operations 4-8 39 more times.
9. Now spread the received pads face down in a rectangle 9pcs x 5pc.
10. Pull them around the perimeter with adhesive tape.
11. Take the second one-piece piece of plywood and place it on the cushion rectangle.
12. Using screws and a screwdriver, screw each pad to a plywood base. Here, pay attention to the size of the screws. They should not penetrate the plywood of the cushion modules, as this can cause injury during further use.
13. Screw the head of the attachment to the rear panel.
14. Hang the finished headboard on the wall.

If you do not want to hang it, you can attach two legs to the bottom, a height lower than the height of the bed, and simply attach the decorative element between the bed and the wall. You can also firmly attach the headboard to the bed frame.

Manufacturing of a soft headboard with a figured edge

Necessary tools and materials

1. Plywood sheet.
2. Foam 5 cm thick.
3. Universal adhesive.
4. Furniture stapler.
5. Cutting of upholstery fabric.
6. Cutting technical fabric( for processing the side that adjoins the wall).
7. Chalk or remnant to mark up the fabric.
8. Furniture carnations.

Sequence of actions

1. On the plywood sheet draw a sketch of the figured headboard.
2. Cut out the workpiece.
3. Do the same with foam rubber.
4. Glue the foam to the plywood in several places.
5. Walk the stapler along the edge of the future head, fixing the edge of the foam rubber on the plywood.
6. Fasten the fabric on the bottom of the workpiece with the same stapler.
7. Place the headboard vertically and tighten the fabric, securing it from the back with the staples. In this case, in the places of curved bends, cut the fabric so that its outlines can ideally repeat the given figure.
8. Check the uniformity and symmetry of the tension of the upholstery fabric.
9. Duplicate the curly line with furniture studs, back from the edge 1cm.
10. Make the markings chalk or sliced ​​for the second line of carnations, retreating 10cm from the first line.
11. Walk through the markup with a stapler( not very often).
12. Nail the furniture studs along the marked line.
13. Close the back side of the headboard with a technical cloth, fixing the folded edge with a stapler on the plywood.
14. Attach the product to the wall or, simply place it between the bed and the wall, after attaching the legs to the head.

Creating a head with a quilted cover

If you got a bed with a hard back, and you dreamed of the same, but with a soft head, then you can build a quilted cover for your head. It is logical to make such a cover from the same fabric as the veil.

Required Tools and Materials

1. Cellophane( for pattern).
2. Upholstery fabric and technical.
3. Lining fabric.
4. Synthepone or foam rubber.
5. Marker, chalk or remnant.
6. Scissors.
7. Sewing pins. Decorative buttons or beads.
8. Sewing machine.

Sequence of operations

1. Make a simplified pattern of the details of the case. To do this, take the cellophane, attach to the head and circle the marker on the edge. Alternately, do this operation with the front and back halves of the headboard.
2. Cut out the received parts.
3. Arrange the pattern details on the fabric and pin them with pins.
4. Circle the details with chalk or sliced, adding to the allowances of 1.5-2 cm from the top and sides, and 5 cm at the bottom of the pattern. Details of the back cover can be made from technical( cheaper) fabric if the bed is placed close to the wall.
5. Square the front part with squares or diamonds.
6. Fold together the main fabric, sintepon and lining fabric.
7. Detach the intended pattern by grinding all three layers.
8. At the intersections of the lines of stitching, sew decorative buttons or beads.
9. Measure the length and width of the side of the headboard.
10. Make a pattern of this detail, not forgetting the allowances for sewing on all sides.
11. Attach one side of the side piece to the main front, and the other to the back of the technical rug.
12. Remove the received "bag".
13. Put it on the headboard.
14. Nail the stapler or sew the lower allowances by wrapping the edges inward.

That's it! Enjoy your work, show off and enjoy the excellent result.