20 Easy DIY Headboard Ideas for your Bedroom

Make your bed soft and cozy with this DIY padded headboard! I'll show you how to make an upholstered panel headboard for under $50 in an afternoon!

Create your own luxurious DIY upholstered headboard with a wood frame! This easy tutorial will show you how to make it yourself with standard lumber and leather or fabric.

Fence pickets are cheap and when put together make an amazing looking headboard. You can make a headboard just like this one for about $25! Paint or stain it any color you want to go with your bedroom design.

This DIY project can cost as little or as much as you have in your budget based on the type of plywood you choose. Add edge banding for a professionally finished look and you have an amazing statement piece for your bedroom.

Create a renter-friendly headboard using 1x6 boards and command strips. Yep, you read that right! You can create a fabulous headboard for your guest room, kids' bedroom, or even your master bedroom with this budget DIY headboard project.

The curvy shape of this headboard makes it the focal point of this master bedroom retreat. This beginner woodworking project can be made in any size you need to fit your bed and your space.

Welcome guests to your spare bedroom with a customized message just for them. It's as easy as using penny tiles and vinyl circles to create your personalized message. You can change it easily anytime you want.

This simple headboard is made from 2x4s and wooden dowels for a minimalist look. It would make a great addition to any bedroom in your home.

If you like to relax in bed and watch TV or read a good book, this headboard is for you! No more readjusting your pillows to get comfy...they're built right in! The headboard itself is wall mounted and built with a slant to make lounging in bed even more comfortable.

Cane furniture is all the rage right now! This cane headboard is an easy DIY project you can make for just a little over $200 depending on the type of wood you use for the frame.

A floor-to-ceiling headboard makes quite a statement! Made from fence boards to mimic the look of pallet wood, this rustic headboard is attached directly to the wall for an easy install.

Add texture, form, and design to your bedroom with this geometric wood headboard. Liven up a boring space with this DIY project that will turn your bedroom into a retreat.

Shiplap isn't just for walls! Make your own shiplap headboard for your guest room or kids' room. Give it a light stain for a rustic look and attach it to the wall for a sturdy headboard that looks great.

Do you want your bed in front of the window, but don't want to block the light? This headboard is perfect for you! The slatted design allows plenty of light to come in through the window, and only costs $70 to make yourself.

This fun light up headboard is great for a kids' room or guest bedroom. It's simple to make with wood planks attached to a 2x4 frame. Add holes in your design for string lights and it's ready to go. It's an easy woodworking project and it's budget-friendly!

This wood slat headboard is made using furring strips, which are only a few bucks a board. Extending the headboard behind the nightstands makes a small room feel larger!

Have you ever seen a brass headboard like this one? Simple metallic gold indoor/outdoor vinyl gives the illusion of brass without the price tag. It also won't tarnish and turn color!

Daybed frames aren't always the prettiest, so DIY your own headboard for a more custom look. It also provides a comfy place to snuggle in with a good book.

Looking for a more formal upholstered headboard design? This DIY tufted headboard is for you! You'll need plywood, a few basic tools, and the easy way to add the button tufting will surprise you. It's an easy DIY headboard that will make a big impact in any bedroom.

Channel tufting looks expensive, but this DIY tufted headboard is budget friendly and super easy to make! The horizontal channels to be can be upholstered easily and attached to the wall or existing headboard.