Can you believe that we are actually expected to get snow this weekend? It looks like winter will soon interrupt our autumn fun, but there is still time to get your home in order. The bedroom is one of our private havens during those chilly days as we seek refuge inside our bed linens. Complete your bedroom look this weekend with an amazing diy headboard that also functions as a desk. We love 2-for-1 deals!

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Length of Project: 1 Day

Price Range: $50-$100

Task Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Step #1: Cut the Plywood. Cut down the plywood to the desired headboard size.

Step #2: Cut the Batting. Cut the batting to fit on one side of the plywood and lay the batting in place

Step #3: Place the Fabric. Center the fabric around the batting, and pull the excess around to the other side, which will be the back of the headboard. For this project, an eco-friendly hemp fabric was used. Besides being environmentally healthy, the fabric is also soft and versatile.

Step#4: Staple the Fabric. Make sure the fabric is taut and staple liberally near each of the edges. Cut off the excess fabric with scissors.

Step#5: Add a Belt or Other Accessory. Now that the basic headboard is finished, it’s time to dress it up. Adding some belts makes for a simple accent. Simply staple the belts to the front of the headboard and cut off the excess length in the back where they won’t be seen.

Step#6: Add Another Plywood Layer. To complete the project, tack on another layer of plywood to the back side. You can also add extra trim so the headboard fits snugly inside and has a decorative border. In this project, stained plywood to was attached to serve as a desk for everyday use. When the home office needs to be converted to a guest bedroom, simply pull out the futon and flip up the desk so it becomes the headboard.

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