Not only was this headboard I made for my girl’s freshman dorm room easy to make, but after an entire school year of use, it still looks great! If you have a college-bound kiddo, add this simple, affordable project to your dorm room checklist. An upholstered headboard adds so much charm to a bedroom and brings major visual impact to a college home away from home!
Bonus, the only tool you will need to knock this quick project out is a staple gun!
DIY Details:
Supplies
- Plywood
- Upholstery Foam
- Batting
- Fabric
- Scissors
- Staple Gun
Directions
Start by having a 4×4 plywood board cut down to 33×40 inches at the hardware store.
Using a staple gun, cover with upholstery foam.
Then cover over the upholstery foam with a double layer of batting.
Last, cover with fabric. It’s seriously that easy!
*Quick Tips:
1. If this is your first upholstery project, maybe don’t use a stripe. It can be a little tricky to get stripes to stay level, so maybe opt for a solid or a busier pattern.
2. To make this project more affordable consider using a shower curtain or tablecloth as your fabric.
While a headboard isn’t exactly a dorm room necessity….
…it really does make a huge impact!
It’s hard to believe, but my girl is just two weeks away from the end of her freshman year of college! And I’m counting down the days as I’m so excited to have her home for the summer!
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