Inspiration: Upcycled DIY Headboards

We don't have a headboard at present, but we have flirted with the idea of going the DIY route — and these upcycled headboards have given us plenty of ideas to ponder...

Here are some pretty nifty items you can upcycle to make a very cool and creative headboard:

Do you have any DIY headboard ideas?

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#8 is really playful -- it's like a negative-space version of #10.

posted by ursamin*r on September 9th 2009 at 2:54pm
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posted by cathy of california on September 9th 2009 at 4:03pm
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i wonder how comfortable the vintage letters would be for a little light bedtime reading. the rest, however, are lovely.

posted by the polish chick on September 9th 2009 at 8:46pm
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woven table runners: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42331058@N02/3904934227/

posted by cbb on September 9th 2009 at 9:00pm
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I've always wondered why I haven't seen FLOR tiles used as a headboard. With the ease of cutting and the range of colors and patterns, it seems like it would be an good fit for someone who really didn't have a lot of space for a conventional headboard.

posted by 1GH on September 9th 2009 at 10:09pm
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I absolutely love #1, such an elegant cozy feel and #3 with simple elements making a strong impact.

posted by Eida on September 9th 2009 at 10:32pm
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I like #8 a lot, but it's been taken down from the BHG DYI site where it originally came from. Does anyone recognize the bedding, by any chance?

posted by Elizabeth B on September 10th 2009 at 1:57am
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j'adore the vintage letters....

posted by quiltmaster on September 10th 2009 at 4:46am
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Hey CBB love your idea of using runners. Can you tell us how you did it?

posted by tpgirl on September 10th 2009 at 4:47am
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tpgirl, this was just four World Market table runners (SRP $14.95 each, may have been on sale for less) tacked up with staples. I don't usually like stapling to walls, but I liked this look enough to not mind it here. Plus, it's a small bedroom and this is really the best wall for the bed so I'm not likely to want to move it. I aligned the top edges of the runners to the top edge of the wall. This is a somewhat low profile (older, not pillow-top) full-sized bed and the runners end in just the right place - a couple of inches below the top of the mattress.
Full disclosure: this was my daughter's idea. :-)

posted by cbb on September 10th 2009 at 7:50am
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these are lovely! i have DIY headboard that i made from large pieces of vintage wood i had in the garage and these cool printers blocks. i made an arrangement above my bed and stuck them to the wall with industrial strength velcro. looks great!

posted by dahliamoon on September 10th 2009 at 10:09am
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wow - that old book one is really impressive. might be a little much with that patchwork quilt thing on the bed, but very inspiring nevertheless!

my hubby and i have a dilemma - our bed is currently at an angle in the corner of our bedroom. we'd love to put a headboard in but are afraid it'll ruin the walls if the bed bumps it against them at the ends. anyone have any ideas? i bought a door a while ago that'd look amazing, but i'm not sure how to 'install' it. again our bed is in a corner...

posted by nikki moore - photography and vintage treasures on September 10th 2009 at 11:17am
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dahliamoon, your idea sounds amazing! Do you have any photos??

posted by SweetLuna on September 10th 2009 at 4:12pm
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I really love these wall stickers as a headboard: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30439470

posted by The Green Cat on September 11th 2009 at 11:32pm
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