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Historically, headboards used to provide extra insulation as walls were not adequately insulated. Today, headboards mostly serve an aesthetic purpose and create a space between the wall so that pillows don't fall off the bed. Headboards are sometimes created out of wood, metal or soft padding and leather depending on the style of the bed. However, many beds don't have a headboard, hence this idea guide is here to help you create your very own unique headboard for your bed. We will discuss 6 DIY headboard ideas for your bed here.
We hope you will find some solid inspiration for creating your own unique headboard for your bed here. Let's check out some of these ideas shall we?
Since the most common material used for headboards is wood, it could be a good idea to use a antique wooden door as a headboard. Furthermore, antique wooden doors have a rustic old world charm to them which captures the mood from a different era. Wood also has a way of making a room more cozy effortlessly.
Pictured here, we see a dark red antique vintage wooden door made by the Door Brothers from Russia. The shabby chic style of this vintage door is sure to add a lot of character to your bed and your bedroom.
One way of making a headboard functional is to use a blackboard as a headboard. If you can't find a blackboard with the right size or shape, you can create your own blackboard. All you need is a piece of wood cut out in the shape you desire, and chalk paint.
The blackboard headboard can be used as your vision board to write and draw out your dreams and goals, scribble down quotes that inspire you, or jot down affirmations for your goals.
Pallets are incredibly versatile and can be used to create a myriad of things, including DIY headboards.They are also cheap or sometimes even free if you're lucky enough to find some.
The best part about using pallets as headboards is that they can serve as a frame to hang fairy lights, decorations or even plants. Pallets can also be painted on, or covered with fabric for a softer look.
If you're craving for some greenery in your bedroom, a green headboard covered with foliage might be a good idea. Both real plants and fake plants can be used to create a green headboard.
The artificial green wall pictured here is available from Evergreen Trees & Shrubs, garden and landscape supplies based in Pickering, United Kingdom.
A painting can also serve as a headboard, but make sure the painting is well protected so that you don't ruin it by smudging it or staining it. For best results, choose a painting with colors that suit your bedroom and a style or theme which you can personally identify with.
Browse through paintings and pictures here on homify for more ideas and inspiration.
A beautiful headboard can be created from making a collage out of an assortment of different sized and shaped mirrors. The mirrors will also make your bedroom appear larger than it actually is, hence it is ideal for small rooms.
Pictured here, we see a wall with lots of different types of mirrors. If you happen to have a broken mirror lying around, break it down further into smaller pieces and then put it back together again as if creating a patchwork of mirrors.
Vintage signposts are extremely trendy and fun to collect. You can make a collage out of vintage signposts and use it as a headboard.This will give your bedroom a trendy industrial design look that is unique and cool.
We hope you have found some good tips through this idea guide for creating your very own unique DIY headboard for your bed. For more related inspiration and ideas, have a look at 6 headboard designs for a cosy bed.
