DIY Headboard hacks for the bedroom

Last Updated on 06/02/2025

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Make a drastic and inexpensive change in bedroom decor with these DIY Headboard hacks using easy-to-find materials like fabric and wood. The headboard is an easy way to make a drastic change in bedroom decor. And, it doesn’t have to be expensive.

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DIY Headboard hacks for the bedroom

The roadblock standing between you and a whole new look in the bedroom is a headboard. And, it can often less than the price of that clearance bedding set. Here are some of Modernize’s favorite headboard hacks in a few simple, cost-effective steps.

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Recycling an old door into a headboard

Recycle an old door into a modern headboard.

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With a few steps such as adding proper hanging materials and a fresh coat of coordinating paint.

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Look for them at flea markets, salvage yards, and other places where you can find recyclable home goods at a discount.

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To the fabric store

Moreover, you can craft a custom-made headboard using simple materials you can find at any local fabric store.

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If you’re comfortable spending a bit more on the perfect fabric and thicker matting, that’s up to you.

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But it is possible to walk out of a fabric store with everything you need.

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Using shutters as a headboard

An antique store might be the place to find something like shutters you can use to create something truly unique.

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The shape and size offer the potential for mixing it up with a variety of possible configuration options. With the right paint on top of a solid finish, the condition isn’t a concern either.

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Using rustic wood boards and pallets

Free is not a word that is commonly used in association with headboards. Yet, it is possible to use something affordable like pallets and make it into a special headboard that will pair so well in a boho bedroom.

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Wood pallets or other pieces of wood make a fabulous background with no big investment.

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Think outside the board

Use alternative ideas and give your bedroom a unique feel. A curtain with twinkle lights behind it, or a cool wall tapestry can create this feel. Also, you can be creative with something from a hobby or something you feel passionately about.

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*** This is a guest post written by Ty Schmidt and I hope you enjoyed it. 

Thank you very much, Ty, for these stunning headboard hacks!