These ideas may help inspire you.

https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/25-benches-headboards-more/

https://www.diyncrafts.com/35434/repurpose/20-astonishing-repurposing-ideas-old-headboards-footboards

Here is a cool trick https://www.hometalk.com/2323119/headboard-upcycle

Headboard Upcycle

Or another https://www.hometalk.com/36314371/upcycled-headboard-bench

Upcycled Headboard Bench

Sharleen: here are some great ideas:

https://www.diyncrafts.com/34450/repurpose/15-brilliantly-creative-ways-upcycle-old-bed-frame

These are cute

https://www.hometalk.com/9271391/corner-bench-made-using-a-wood-bed-headboard

or

https://www.hometalk.com/13179057/painted-headboard-sign-with-planters

Corner Bench Made Using a Wood Bed Headboard

Painted Headboard Sign With Planters

How about a coat rack?

https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-coat-rack-repurposed-bunk-bed

Hi Sharleen, this link shows a great looking coat rack that you can make with the headboard! Hope you like it!

https://centsationalstyle.com/2009/08/diy-headboard-turned-coat-rack/

Hi Sharleen. You could use the headboard to hide things like your air conditioner, the electric meter, your garbage cans, etc.

Here's some great ideas:

https://www.diyncrafts.com/35434/repurpose/20-astonishing-repurposing-ideas-old-headboards-footboards

Hi Sharleen, here's a lovely idea you may enjoy - https://uniquecreationsbyanita.com/old-headboard-repurposed-into-a-chalkboard-hat-coat-rack/