I’m pretty lucky that I have some super crafty real life friends that don’t have blogs. (Annie, Rachelle, Tori) Today I’m sharing Rachelle’s fancy new DIY headboard, a West Elm knock off!
Rachelle just moved into an adorable apartment… across the street from where I lived in college!
Here are the 6 basic steps:
1. Assemble tools and materials
2. Decide on the size and shape
3. Cut the wood for the headboard and legs
4. Cover wood with foam and batting
5. Secure fabric to the back with staples
6. Attach the legs and secure to the wall
1. Assemble tools and materials
2. Decide on the size and shape
3. Cut the wood for the headboard and legs
4. Cover wood with foam and batting
5. Secure fabric to the back with staples
6. Attach the legs and secure to the wall
Rachelle used this article for more details. She was inspired by this head board came from West Elm. This exact queen sized headboard is on sale at the moment… depending on fabric choice… anywhere from $381-$466 before shipping! Ahh! That’s a lot of bacon.
Rachelle had a lady from craigslist.com cut the head board shape for her:
So, we will skip to step #4: Cover wood with foam and batting…
We happen to have a super crafty, creative, helpful friend, Jacque, who works as an interior designer for Calming Spaces in Austin, TX. This is where the action is happening… in the Calming Spaces studio.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Rachelle and Jacque did the whole project for $125!
Jacque also helped Rachelle paint the painting in the above picture…maybe we can get a tutorial for that too!
I LOVE your headboard, Rachelle! Thank you for sharing!
Comments & Reviews
{LOVE} the new look! What a great makeover 😉
Just goes to show what us gals can knock off and do on the cheap. Looks fab. And where did the bedding come from? I am loving the pattern.
DARLING!!! I saw one just like this on some site today when I was seeking a bed for a client. I think the one online was almost $2000!!! Yours is better quality I am positive as well as beautiful! Bravo I love it! Now come make me one haha!
LOVE this! super cute.
melanie
layercakedesigns.blogspot.com
Love the shape of the headboard… super cute!
that is soooo smart
You make it look so easy! I love the way it turned out!
gorgeous headboard!!
Wow! They did a fantastic job! Thanks for sharing!
I love this!
That really came out amazing. I would love for you to stop by my blog and join my link party. This would be an awesome post to link.
Okay this is seriously so cool! Did she have to cut the shape in the fabric, or with some pulling and tugging can you get it to fit properly?
xoxo Maria
I too think I am in love with this headboard! hehe. I love the shape! Who knew you could get someone on Craigslist to cut a board for you – I'm gonna do that! :O)
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I am seriously in love with this headboard! I scheduled a feature of it for this afternoon Extreme Personal Measures.
Denise
Extreme Personal Measures
OH WOW. You found someone on CL to cut the shape for you?
Neat! I keep toying with the idea of a custom headboard…maybe one day. I was wondering if you would like to come over and join in on my "whatever Wednesday" linkie party! I know you have a ton of different great projects you could share!
I adore this and have wanted to make one for some time now! — thanks for the eye candy 🙂
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