I love making headboards upholstered in fabric. These headboards are in a house in Palm Beach that I did last summer. You can make them tailored, feminine or fun and funky depending on the fabric and the shape.
- Once you have chosen your fabric you can decide on the shape and height. I always make them 2" wider than the mattress.
- Get plywood and cut out the shape you want.
- Cover it with 1" foam and then a layer of batting.
- Start in the center at the top and staple.
- Work your way to the outer edges stretching as you go.
- Go to the bottom and pull tight and staple, work your way out to the sides.
- Repeat the same for each side.
- Make your self welt by cutting fabric strips on the bias. Then attach another 3" bias strip so you can wrap that around the back.
- Cover the back with lining and gimp.
- Attach to the wall with a french cleat or have legs on the headboard and attach to the metal frame.
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Well I will leave the uphostered headboards to the professionals like yourself but thanks for sharing with us!
Those are stunning! I love them.
These are awesome. I love the first one. I dont know how far you are from Nashville, but I just may need to order a headboard from you! Maybe even some pillows!
I meant to ask you; What is the name of your company?
It's BG Custom Windows in Cary, NC.
They are wonderful, are they in the same house? I like the first one best.
Yes, they are all in the same house in Palm Beach. The first one is the master and the rest are guest rooms.
I am always drawn to a green room. My living room is green. I would love to see that powder room of yours, don't let me miss it.
These are gorgeous, Tammy! That first one's shape looks amazing!
Those are stunning! I love them.
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