Stylish Tufted Headboard on the Cheap: TUTORIAL

by Meredith - Arts & Classy

I did this project back in January, but I definitely wanted to post it for all to see! I have always been drawn to the elegant, sophisticated, & dramatic headboards. However, I got bills to pay and splurging on a $300-$400 headboard isn't in the budget. After, sooooooo much research on the multitude of ways you can make your own DIY headboard I found this blog called "Dooley Noted Blog". This girl really broke it down and made this project wayyyy less intimidating. So I decided to go for it!

stylish tufted headboard on the cheap tutorial, bedroom ideas, diy, reupholster, Finished product Since I did do this project before I started this blog I will borrow a couple step photos from Dooley Noted Blog to help explain the process Ok so lets get started

Finished product! Since I did do this project before I started this blog, I will borrow a couple step photos from "Dooley Noted Blog" to help explain the process. Ok so lets get started...

stylish tufted headboard on the cheap tutorial, bedroom ideas, diy, reupholster, First you will lay down your piece of Foam or Layers of Batting under your piece of Plywood Use spray adhesive on this layer to help secure the foam or batting to plywood With your staple gun you will begin to pull the and wrap

First you will lay down your piece of Foam or Layers of Batting under your piece of Plywood.Use spray adhesive on this layer to help secure the foam or batting to plywood. With your staple gun you will begin to pull the and wrap...

stylish tufted headboard on the cheap tutorial, bedroom ideas, diy, reupholster, Once you have secured that Foam or Batting you will lay down your chosen fabric and do the same thing as a layer before Make sure to use spray adhesive on this layer to help secure the fabric Staple and secure

Once you have secured that Foam or Batting, you will lay down your chosen fabric and do the same thing as a layer before. Make sure to use spray adhesive on this layer to help secure the fabric. Staple and secure...

stylish tufted headboard on the cheap tutorial, bedroom ideas, diy, reupholster, Turn Headboard over and measure out where you will want your buttons to be mark with push pins Once you measure out all your button marks you will go back with your staple gun and staple x marks in each spot It will begin to create

Turn Headboard over and measure out where you will want your buttons to be (mark with push pins). Once you measure out all your button marks you will go back with your staple gun and staple x marks in each spot. It will begin to create

stylish tufted headboard on the cheap tutorial, bedroom ideas, diy, reupholster, Now the Faux Buttons Cut cardboard in to circles whatever size you want and use your extra fabric and foam or batting to create your upholstered buttons Sew the backs of each covered circle to secure fabric

Now the Faux Buttons. Cut cardboard in to circles (whatever size you want) and use your extra fabric and foam or batting to create your upholstered buttons. Sew the backs of each covered circle to secure fabric.

stylish tufted headboard on the cheap tutorial, bedroom ideas, diy, reupholster, The last few steps are cutting with your circular saw and securing with your drill gun the 2x4 to the back of your Headboard I did not take photos unfortunately Its a lot of measuring based on how high your bed rises But afte

The last few steps are cutting (with your circular saw) and securing (with your drill gun) the 2x4 to the back of your Headboard. I did not take photos unfortunately!! Its a lot of measuring (based on how high your bed rises). But afte

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Alexandra Arena on Sep 12, 2013
This is so awesome, Meredith! And a great tutorial! :)

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- Meredith - Arts & Classy on Sep 13, 2013
  @Alexandra Arena Thank you! Your posts are always so sweet and enthusiastic!
  
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Miriam Illions on Sep 12, 2013
I am so impressed. Great job!

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- Meredith - Arts & Classy on Sep 13, 2013
  @Miriam I Thank you for your sweet words! I love getting feedback!
  
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