How to make a covered headboard

If your headboard has seen better days or the fabric on it is looking outdated, it’s easy to give it a quick new look with just a couple of metres of fabric. Using a few basic sewing skills, you can instantly give your bedroom a new look. The fabric you choose will make all the difference to the end result. If you want to have a bold focal point, introduce a new colour or pattern that contrasts with your existing colour scheme. For a totally coordinated look, opt for a fabric that matches your curtains or bed linen, turning your headboard into an integral part of the scheme.



Time to complete job: Three hours
Approximate budget: From £20, depending on the cost of your fabric

Tips:
We've covered an existing headboard, but you can easily make one using a piece of MDF cut to the required size and covered with foam.

Teaming a tie-on sham with your fitted cover not only adds a luxurious finishing touch, but is practical too, as it’s easy to wash and update.