For some time, I’d had my eye on the Modern Velvet Headboard ($280) from Urban Outfitters, but I simply couldn’t bring myself to spend $315, including shipping, on the thing. I’m not quite pleased with the quality of UO’s materials (particularly the velvet they use), and since the headboard would be mostly just a decorative piece, it didn’t seem like a sensible purchase. So what’s a girl to do? DIY it of course! It didn’t seem like it would be a difficult project, and building my nailhead trim headboard myself would allow me to choose exactly the fabric I wanted, in addition to saving a bundle. So off to Home Depot and the fabric store I went! I picked a greenish gray German velvet to bring some contrast to my light bedding. Here’s are the supplies you’ll need: Piece of 1/2-inch plywood cut to the width of your bed frame and desired height (54″w for full, 60″w queen, 34″h). $17 1/2-inch foam to cover surface area of one side of the plywood (i.e. 54″ x 34″, etc). $2.50 3 yards of 54″ batting. A queen-size bag will do. $11 Staple gun and staples. Borrowed 2-3 yards of fabric. (I bought 3 yds. and have some to spare, so 2 yds. will probably do.) $24 French Natural Nailhead Trim – available at Joann’s Fabrics, eBay seller nails-to-you ($8.50), DIY Upholstery Supply ($15). $8.50 Hammer or rubber mallet. Owned Total Cost: $63! Now, onto the steps . . .
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DIY: Upholstered Nailhead Trim Headboard