DIY headboard

Perhaps the most important accent in every bedroom is the beautifully designed headboard. Since the furniture market offers standard monotonous options, and so you want an exclusive in the interior of the bedroom, you can turn to your creativity and make a headboard with your own hands.

Depending on the installation method and shape, the headboards are of two types: with a reclining backrest and a simple vertical panel construction.

Among the advantages of the panel are saving space in the room (unlike the reclining back, which increases the length of the bed, taking up additional floor space, the straight panel only takes up non-functional wall space).

The inclined headboard can be made by hand from a wooden profile up to 20 mm thick or from a chipboard profile. Parts are drawn on the sheet, blanks are cut out, which are carefully sanded and leveled with a file. By means of wooden pins and epoxy glue, all parts are fastened together.

After checking the strength of the gluing, you can proceed to finishing the structure: use both a self-adhesive decorative film imitating a tree, and facing panels, upholstery fabrics. The backrest is attached to the bed frame with screws or bolts and nuts.

The main parameters when choosing a headboard are appearance and comfort. For those who spend a lot of time in bed reading books and watching movies, a soft headboard is more suitable.

Taking into account the fact that people will often lean on the headboard, you should choose an upholstery fabric that will be easy to care for (wear-resistant artificial or natural leather will serve as the best material).

The hard back option is suitable for those for whom product design is more important than comfort and functionality (for example, it is very inconvenient to lean on a wrought-iron headboard and lay a pillow). Here you can experiment with the shape of the back, taking into account the interior and the concept of the bedroom. Materials suitable for wood, metal, plastic profiles.

As for the choice of headboard fabric, here it is worth paying attention to the following nuances:

1. the back of the selected fabric should fit into the interior of the bedroom;
2. it is desirable that the fabric is wear-resistant, and care for it does not bring inconvenience;
3. when choosing textiles with large patterns (flowers, geometric shapes) in bright colors, it is recommended to limit the interior to only these prints, so as not to overload the appearance of the room.

Having considered the following styles of interiors of the premises, you can decide on the appearance of the headboard for the bed, which will harmoniously fit into the bedroom, create coziness and define the necessary accents:

• Classical style assumes the correct geometric shape of the furniture. Pastel, calm shades are combined with the color of the wood. Often for a classic-style bedroom, wooden headboards or rich options with coach stitch are chosen.

• Style baroque very pretentious and pompous. A lot of stucco, plaster and gilding are the distinctive elements of the Baroque interior. The backrests for beds of complex curved shapes with patterns are suitable here.

• Popular now Scandinavian the style is distinguished by the predominance of natural materials in light colors. Functionality, simplicity and light are the main attributes of a Scandinavian interior. When choosing a headboard, you should focus on options from wood, cotton and linen fabrics, drawers located on the back of the profile or bookshelves are welcome.

• High tech loves chrome products, shiny metal and glass. The strict geometric shape of the headboard in black and white is the perfect choice.

• American the style assumes dark woods combined with light walls and textiles. When choosing a headboard, in this case, you can focus on the classic options.

• Minimalismlike the Scandinavian style, it welcomes restraint and functionality in everything. Headboard colors can be pastel, light gray, blue and beige.

• Modern does not tolerate rough design and sharp corners. Smooth lines of a headboard made of plastic or metal will come in handy here.

• Oriental style is a wealth of murals and colors. Carved backs or canopies will perfectly fit into an oriental-style bedroom interior. Nobody canceled the inlay either.

• Nautical the style is famous for the predominance of fresh colors in the interior. Therefore, it is better to choose a headboard in blue, white or turquoise colors. Product materials: aged wood, metal forging, natural textiles (except leather).

• Style country - it is a warm and bright range of colors in the interior, wooden furniture, ornaments, natural textiles. The ideal headboard for a country-style bed will be a product made of leather, tapestry, from a variety of multi-colored pillows.

• Style empireon the contrary, expensive and luxurious. Only high quality materials are acceptable. A bronze or leather headboard would be appropriate for this bedroom.

• Ecostyle assumes a lot of light and free space. Bed headboards made from natural textiles such as linen and cotton will look perfect. Hard backs made of wood will also work.

• French the style embodies romance and a special atmosphere. Forging, carved wooden elements will fit well into a French bedroom. Antique fabrics or aged materials will add sophistication to the bed and the interior as a whole.

• Colonial style, like the oriental, welcomes canopies decorated with tassels. Massive headboards will successfully fit into a solid bedroom interior.

• Chalet - style without frills. Austerity and correct geometry can be traced throughout the interior. The best choice for the headboard in a chalet-style bedroom is a wooden frame sheathed with tapestry in subdued tones.

• Russian style - a lot of wood in the interior. Therefore, a matching headboard is suitable for the same wooden bed. Options with aged furniture look especially interesting. You can make the headboard with elements of the design of the Russian stove.

If you decide to make the headboard yourself, then the first thing you need to decide on is the material from which the frame will be made, upholstery materials, appearance and rigidity. Hard headboards are made from wood, laminate, pre-fabricated wall panels, plastic, metal and even ceramic. If you choose a wooden headboard without facing materials, then the finished version of the product should be smooth, even, without cracks and natural grooves in the tree.

To make a hard wood headboard you will need:

• wooden base up to 20 mm thick;
• fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, hinges);
• a sheet of sandpaper;
• electric drill;
• pencil on wood;
• screwdriver;
• hammer;
• construction tape.

First you need to draw a sketch on the wooden profile of the future product with a simple pencil and mark the points where the fastener holes will be located.

After that, having carefully verified all the dimensions, cut the product along the contour, make holes (from two or more for each side).

Carefully sand all roughness with sandpaper. If desired, the product blank can be varnished. After the surface has completely dried, this structure is attached to the bed frame by means of self-tapping screws or bolts, or hung on hinges on the bedside wall.

Making a padded back is more of a hassle, but its rich appearance is worth the cost, physical and time.

To make such a headboard you need:

• Chipboard profile or plywood, with a selected height;
• upholstery fabric, the length and width of which will exceed the dimensions of the plywood by about 20-30 cm for gripping with a stapler;
• synthetic winterizer, foam rubber or batting (grip for fixing with a stapler must be taken into account in the same way as for upholstery fabric);
• fasteners (bolts or screws);
• furniture glue;
• drill;
• furniture stapler.

Draw a sketch on a sheet of plywood, mark holes for fasteners. If desired, draw up a curly edge. Carefully cut out the product blank.

The selected soft filler (synthetic winterizer, foam rubber or batting) is laid out on the surface of the headboard, adjusted to the dimensions of the product.

After the glue dries, the sheathing is pulled on top (velor, tapestry, leather or eco-leather materials are most often used as sheathing materials). The selected fabric is evenly distributed over the surface of the workpiece without clamps and the edges of the padding polyester and the fabric from the seamy side are secured with clips of a furniture stapler. Using self-tapping screws or bolts, the product is attached to the bedside wall or to the frame of the bed itself.

Lovers of the classics will love the quilted headboard with the use of the "carriage tie" technique. This technique was invented in France for the design of carriage saddles. Luxurious design of upholstered furniture in this technique is used to this day. And making recessed buttons in a lush space is a snap. The workpiece is cut in the manner described above.

Holes are marked on the surface of the headboard frame, drilled and covered with a layer of foam rubber on top. In the appropriate places, holes are drawn on the foam rubber. Then, with the help of glue, the foam rubber is fixed on the surface of the headboard (in this case, you should pay attention that the holes on the foam rubber correspond to the holes on the product frame). A synthetic winterizer is applied on top of the foam rubber and upholstery textiles are pulled over it (capture 10-15 cm on the seamy side). Secure the fabric and synthetic winterizer with a stapler on the back of the product.

A tourniquet is pulled through the base of each button and tied in a knot. Each button is placed in the prepared hole on the front of the headboard.

Using a crochet hook or needle, thread the tourniquet into the hole, pull it and fix it on the back of the product. Thus, folds appear in the fabric in the area of ​​the buttons. If desired, the back of the headboard can be covered with the same upholstery fabric to hide all seams and staples.With self-tapping screws or with the help of awnings, the headboard is also fixed on the wall or on the bed frame.

The way to decorate the headboard with the help of decorative pillows will be very original and easy to implement. The backrest does not require a plywood profile. You don't need to drill or cut anything. And pillows can be found in everyone's house, or they are easy and not expensive to buy in a store.

The original pillow headboard will look no less cozy than velor or tapestry. Plus, they're so nice to lean on because they're soft and comfortable. Ease of installation allows you to quickly install such a headboard. It is enough just to attach a decorative curtain rod at a certain height above the bed and hang pillows with the help of hinges.

In order to sew a cover on the head of the bed, choose a suitable upholstery fabric. Previously, in order for the fabric to shrink, it is washed at a temperature of 30-40 degrees, dried and ironed.

Then a rectangle is cut out on the fabric according to the following formulas:

• product length = A + 2h + 10 cm + 2 cm;
• product width = B + 2h + 10 cm + 2 cm;
• A is the length of the pillow;
• B is the width of the pillow;
• h - the thickness of the foam rubber (you can reduce the pattern to 0.5 cm, so that the cover fits snugly around the product);
• 10 cm - grip on each side of the wrong side;
• 2 cm - grip on the seams.

Measure 1 cm + 5 cm = 6 cm along each edge and draw a line. Cross out 4.5 cm, draw another line. Draw a diagonal through the corners of this rectangle so that its intersection is at equal intervals from the corners. After taking into account the allowance of 2 cm for the seams, cut along the contour. For each corner, repeat the same steps.

The corners are folded diagonally. Along the width of the seam, they are trimmed on a sewing machine to the bottom edge and fastened. After measuring the size of the window, add another 2 cm to them (taking into account the capture on the seams, another 1 cm). Cut out a rectangle.

The zipper is attached on one side. The front side of the zipper is placed on the front of the coarse calico pattern and attached, after which the zipper is sewn onto the product. Serifs are placed on both sides of the zipper. Spread the grips on the seams in the place where the canvas is sewn to the zipper. To the center, those grips are straightened onto the seams that relate to the joints of the coarse calico and the fabric of the product.

For the third party, the operations are performed in the above manner. After that, all the outer and inner edges are sequentially removed. Foam rubber is pushed inside the finished cover, all corners are straightened and the zipper is closed. Belts can be used to make pillow bindings.

The product is cut out according to the formula: product length = 2B + 2h + 10 cm.The width of the product should be approximately 9-10 cm.

Fold the patterns in half along the entire length and sew on a typewriter. The seam is smoothed on the sides in the middle of the product, then the workpiece is turned in the opposite direction. Velcro is sewn on the belt along the edges. The finished straps are attached to the finished cushions. The product is ready.

There are three main types of headboards, depending on how they are attached: mounted, stationary and attached:

• The attached headboard is a kind of module and can include a dressing mirror or storage boxes. The advantage of this headboard is its indisputable functionality, but it takes up much more space compared to other options, and the manufacture of such a module will require much more time and money.

• The hinged headboard is attached to the bedside wall with self-tapping screws or with the help of special awnings. It is versatile and will fit any bed.

• The stationary headboard is attached to the bed frame with screws or self-tapping screws. Changing such a headboard, if you are tired of it, is very difficult.

To give the headboard a finished look, various methods of decorating it are used.First, you can give the headboard a pretentious shape. This will emphasize the originality of the bedroom. A headboard of the correct geometric shape can be enlivened with an interesting frame. A streamlined bed can be created with a cocoon-shaped headboard or headboard with rounded ends.

Secondly, use brightly colored cladding. This will allow the product to become a kind of point in the interior. Gilding and silvering the surface will add sophistication to the stock, and decorative buttons will create a luxurious and expensive look throughout the bedroom.

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