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Headboards have played an important role in beds since ancient times. As an example, the Greeks not only slept in their beds, but also ate and socialized in them, so the headboard acted as a backrest. During the Renaissance, the bed was the main piece of furniture in the home and the place for interaction with visitors. Another use for the headboard, in the old days, wasAlready in the Middle Ages, the bed became a decorative piece in the home, with sculptures, canopies or elaborate tapestries, accompanied by carved headboards and architectural panels.
For the architect and urban planner Geovana Geloni Parra, the headboard, besides beautifying the environment and making it cozier, has the functionality of protecting the wall from dirt, scratches, and also to shelter the bed from the cold.
As an alternative to the traditional headboard, Geovana informs that many architects and designers have opted not to use headboards on beds, preferring, for example, wallpaper to demarcate the space, plaster details, or even adhesives.with traditional headboards," he explains.
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Looking for affordable and easy-to-make alternatives, check out the selection below of differentiated and creative headboards to modify your bedroom and leave it with more personality and style:
1. capitone headboard
To make this headboard in capitonê -- quilted fabric forming geometric designs -- you need a wooden board in the desired format. Drill the stitching for the buttons, attach the acrylic blanket and foam to make the padding with a stapler. Then, place the chosen fabric and sew the buttons using the markings previously made.
2. functional headboard
This idea is a great option if you have an open room and your headboard doesn't lean against the wall. Using an old cabinet, or assembling one with wooden planks, make the headboard the back of the cabinet and leave the inside exposed. Add a metal bar for hangers and paint it your favorite color.
3. book headboard
Using a wooden board, position the books so that they look visually beautiful, without any space left over. Write down on the board the order of the books you have chosen. Nail the book to the board, leaving two loose leaves, as these will have to be glued to hide the nail. It looks visually beautiful and unique.
4. interlaced MDF headboard
To bring more beauty and color to the room, use thin MDF boards and interlace them, gluing them with wood glue. To finish, choose a paint in a vibrant tone to make it even more fun.
5. headboard with old windows
A great option to reuse old and unused windows, mark them on the wall with adhesive tape to correctly position the pieces. Screw the windows to the wall so that they are firmly fixed. If you wish, paint them in the chosen color.
6. headboard with wood mosaic
Using a wooden board, use double-sided adhesives or wood glue to glue small pieces of this material with different sizes, forming a mosaic. Choose a wood with dark tones to ensure the more rustic look of the headboard.
7. macramé headboard
For this project, simply make a rectangular frame with wooden boards, pass ribbons in various colors and patterns at random, and glue them with hot glue. To finish, choose a ribbon and glue it all over the frame, hiding the remaining ends.
8. headboard with string of lights
How about reusing Christmas lights when the holiday season is over? To make this headboard, simply nail the lights close to the wall, forming the silhouette of a house. There is the possibility of choosing other designs.
9. pegboard headboard
Using a pegboard -- pierced Eucatex board, very common in workshops -- make a versatile and functional headboard. Fix the pegboard to the wall and add items you want via hooks, from a vase to pictures to wire supports.
10. old door headboard
Do you have an old, unused door? Take advantage of this discarded item and make a beautiful headboard. Sand the door, paint it your favorite color, and, if you wish, add wooden moldings to make it look more beautiful.
11. headboard
Using unevenly sized pieces of wood, fix them with nails or screws to a rectangular frame made with pieces of wood. To look more beautiful, the more uneven the alignment of the pieces of wood, the better the result.
12. headboard with lights and glow-in-the-dark stickers
Take a wooden board and paint it the color you want. Put screws in the desired shape for the design and run the string of lights through the screws. Add glow-in-the-dark stickers with hot glue. The result? A sky that will delight any child.
13. shelf headboard
How about adding a shelf in place of the traditional headboard? Whether prefabricated or built by you, a shelf can be a good option, since besides beautifying the environment, it ensures functionality to the furniture.
14. headboard with screen
You can use a screen to replace the headboard, the result is beautiful and versatile!
15. aluminum foil headboard
Using aluminum foil, a material found in metal stores, make a headboard by interlacing the metal and gluing it to an MDF board, so as to have a checkered look. To finish, fix the board to the wall.
16. morocco headboard with rubber mat
If you want an ethnic headboard, then reuse a rubber mat, painting it in the chosen color and attaching it to a wooden board previously painted in a contrasting color. To finish, add a wooden frame in the same color as the mat.
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Using an adhesive fabric, cut out the headboard to the size and shape you want, and glue it to the wall, making sure it is not crooked.
18. headboard made from carpet
Do you want a cozy room? Hang a nice fluffy rug in place of the headboard. This will bring more comfort and warmth to the room.
19. headboard with quote
Do you have a favorite quote or phrase? Paint it on a wooden board with the help of tape to mark the letters and hang it over your bed. Your days will be more productive and inspired.
20. picture frame headboard
Want to leave a moment forever? Make a frame of that special photo and hang it over your bed. It will bring a feeling of nostalgia every time you go to bed.
21. tapestry headboard
Do you have an old tapestry that you don't know how to use? It can be used as a bedside table if hung over the bed. To do this, simply screw a rod to the wall and hang it.
22. old book or notebook covers
Another option to reuse what would otherwise be discarded: reuse the covers of old books or notebooks by gluing them randomly on a wooden board. Finally, simply nail the board to the wall. The tip here is to use very colorful covers of various sizes.
23. mirror headboard
To add glamour to your room, use squares of mirrors and glue them to the wall.
24. curtain headboard
A great option is to add a curtain attached to a rod as a bed headboard, bringing romanticism to the room. To make it even more beautiful, hang a string of lights next to the curtain.
25. headboard with frame and painting
Using a wooden frame, nail it to the desired size of your headboard. Inside, paint the wall in the desired color. If you prefer, add an ornament or picture to the center of the headboard. Simple and practical.
26. headboard drawn with chalk
To make this headboard you need to paint the wall where the bed rests on with chalkboard paint, found in specialized stores. After the painting is complete, draw a headboard with the desired design and style using chalk. It is a good option, since it is versatile and the drawing can be redone whenever you wish.
27. hanging pillow headboard
Do you want an alternative to make your headboard even more comfortable? Hang pillows on a rod above the bed.
28. headboard with artwork
Do you have a favorite painting or piece of artwork? Print it out at a print shop and glue it to a wooden plaque, then simply nail it to the wall so you can admire it always.
29. adhesive vinyl headboard
To give your headboard personality, but without complication, cut geometric shapes in a vinyl sticker with varied colors and apply them on the wall. Modern and unique.
30. pallet headboard
Simple and quick to make, this headboard is inexpensive: just paint the pallet the size you want and fix it to the wall with nails or screws.
31. headboard with city silhouette
Using washi tape or any other type of decorative tape, draw the silhouette of a city, including buildings in the most varied shapes and sizes. Besides being simple, it is completely personalized.
32. hexagonal headboard
Another simple option is to glue hexagonal pieces on the wall and customize the wall behind the bed. You can use as many pieces as you like, with the color you prefer.
33. headboard painted with lace stencil
To make this charming headboard, cut a lace of your choice in the desired shape. Fix it to the wall with the help of adhesive tape. Place sheets of newspaper around it to protect the remaining wall. Now just paint it with spray paint in the chosen color, wait for it to dry, and marvel at the final result.
34. window grid headboard
Here, the grating that belonged to an old window was painted and fixed to the wall, always remembering sustainability and the possibility of giving a new function to what would be discarded.
35. map headboard
If you are a person who likes to travel, hanging a map as a bedside table will make you even more inspired to see new places.
How to choose the ideal headboard
The architect Geovana explains that the ideal headboard must match the decoration of your bedroom. As an example, she mentions iron headboards that match more romantic or rustic rooms, while those made of wood give a cozier look, and upholstered headboards are great for people who like to read or use a notebook before going to sleep.
"The sizes are varied, if you choose to buy a ready-made headboard, the ideal is that it should be between 1.10 and 1.30 m high, and the width according to your mattress. However, if you are going to do something more personalized, I suggest you take advantage of it and use it as a form of decoration. In small bedrooms, it can be incorporated into an upper furniture, in order to increase closet space, use mirrorsto enlarge the room, and even use a wallpaper that has already been used in the bedroom or that matches a pattern already used", says the architect.
How to modify your headboard
If you already have a headboard on your bed, or if you already have a headboard and now is not the time to change it, you can use your creativity to make it look as good as new! The architect gave the following tips to make your headboard even more beautiful: "you can paint it with strong colors, because it is a contemporary trend. Combine solid colors such as white, black, red, yellow, blue, with otherOr even, if your headboard is padded, change the fabric that covers it, according to your style. It can be patchwork, giving it a more cheerful look which you can do yourself, linen fabrics, which suggest a more formal atmosphere, or even synthetic leather, which also brings a feeling of comfort and warmth in cold days", Geovana advises.
With these do-it-yourself suggestions and inspirations, it's even easier to change the look of your bedroom just by investing in a more fun and creative headboard. Go for it!
