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2-Hour Easy Headboard, No Tools Required

Written by Cass

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Our next  Headboard Week guest is Brandi, here to share a fabulously easy headboard that will only take you two hours and about $75 — and the building doesn’t require a single special tool! Say hello to Brandi, and then link up YOUR headboard projects at the bottom of the post!

How to Build an Easy Headboard in 2 Hours with No Special Tools | Do Not Disturb This Groove on Remodelaholic.com #headboardweek #diy

Hello Remodelaholic readers! My name is Brandi and I blog over at Don’t Disturb This Groove. I’m a wife and mother of 2. I love to create pretty things and decorate my home on a budget. After renting for years my husband and I purchased our house 6 years ago. I enjoy making our house a home. I love the challenge of DIY projects.

We stay busy making changes to our home. For the past few years we’ve enjoyed updating our kitchen cabinets, giving my son’s room a new look and most recently, creating a relaxing outdoor patio.

My husband and I wanted a new headboard to brighten up our room without breaking the bank. With our limited DIY skills we created an easy headboard that fit our room.

How to Build an Easy Headboard in 2 Hours with No Special Tools
by Brandi of Do Not Disturb This Groove

2-hour no tools easy headboard supplies, Do Not Disturb This Groove on Remodelaholic
To construct my headboard, I purchased moulding from Home Depot and had it cut to size. I have a Cal-King bed so I used two, 47 inch pieces for the sides and one, 71 inch piece for the top.
2-hour no tools easy headboard from a TV box, Do Not Disturb This Groove on Remodelaholic
I used our old television box as the base for the headboard.
how to make a 2-hour no tools easy headboard from a TV box, Do Not Disturb This Groove on Remodelaholic
I covered the box with snow blankets, purchased on clearance from Joann’s after the holiday.
build a 2-hour no tools easy headboard supplies, Do Not Disturb This Groove on Remodelaholic
I stapled the snow blanket to the box before I covered it with burlap. Once the burlap was centered I flipped the box over and stapled the burlap to the back side of the box.
simple no tools required easy headboard, Do Not Disturb This Groove on Remodelaholic
After staining the molding, I attached it to the frame using liquid nails. I allowed it to dry overnight before I moved it to my bedroom.
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It’s kind of plain, but I love the simple look of the headboard. It was easy to make ourselves and didn’t cost us a lot of money. We’ve had it in place for over 3 years now and it’s held up great.
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I love the details in the moulding.
no tools required burlap easy headboard, Do Not Disturb This Groove on Remodelaholic
I chose burlap because the neutral color and natural texture blend with any style comforter I choose.
no tools required burlap and wood trim easy headboard, Do Not Disturb This Groove on Remodelaholic

There are a lot of ways to create your own headboard. I hope enjoyed my tutorial and you’re inspired to build your own!

Time: Approximately 2hrs plus drying time

Cost of Supplies:

TV box was old and stored in our garage- $0

moulding- $40

stain- $8

burlap- $3 yard (I used 2)

snow cover blanket- (purchased on clearance) $1 per bag, I used 3

staple gun and staples- $15

 

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Thanks for being our guest, Brandi — way to work with what you had available, and I love that it’s still holding up!

Go visit Brandi over at Don’t Disturb This Groove for more easy on-a-budget projects, like this cute American Flag pillow!

Did you see the gorgeous reclaimed wood bed we shared this morning? Be sure to check back first thing tomorrow morning for more Headboard Week tutorials, including this easy and chic number:

door headboard

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Published: July 1, 2014Filed Under: Decorate, Guest Bloggers, How To, Master Bedrooms, Tutorials Tagged: DIY, Guest Bloggers, Headboard Week, Headboards, molding, Wood

About Cass

Cassity started Remodelaholic with her husband, Justin, to share their love for knocking out walls together. Since then, Remodelaholic has become a great community and resource for all those wanting to know how to make their builder-grade home BEAUTIFUL on a budget!


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Comments

  1. Lisa at Texas Decor says

    July 1, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    I love Brandi’s headboard! I like that there’s not a lot of tools involved too. 🙂 It looks great and I love the burlap!

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    • Brandi says

      July 2, 2014 at 5:30 am

      Hey Lisa! Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments. I know how much you love burlap too!

      Reply
      • michelle says

        July 3, 2014 at 11:02 am

        you rock! brandi you are great. you do fantastic work. i love that headboard. cheers!!

        Reply
        • Brandi says

          July 7, 2014 at 10:34 am

          Your comment rocks! Thank you so much, Michelle!

          Reply
  2. Vel says

    July 2, 2014 at 10:50 am

    SO chic and easy! Love it Brandi!

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    • Brandi says

      July 7, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      Thank you kindly, Vel!

      Reply
  3. Curtains in my Tree says

    July 2, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    LOOK at YOu !!!!!!!!!! it’s lookin good as any furniture store head board

    Reply
    • Brandi says

      July 7, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      Oh wow, thank-you! So nice of you to say.

      Reply
  4. Susie says

    July 3, 2014 at 6:34 am

    Fabulous project Brandi!! I love it and love seeing all of the great projects by everyone. Awesome headboard ideas!!

    Susie

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    • Brandi says

      July 7, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Thank you so much, Susie!

      Reply
      • Louise says

        July 19, 2014 at 8:06 pm

        You never disappoint Brandi! GREAT project! I love the neutral cover, I think it would match wonderfully with my honey wicker:) Thanks for sharing…

        Reply
  5. Trish says

    July 8, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Hi Brandi,
    I love your headboard. Using the cardboard box was very creative. Thanks for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Brandi says

      July 21, 2014 at 6:59 am

      Hi Trish! So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for commenting.

      Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    July 9, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Oh Brandi, you never disappoint with your beautiful projects, but this one takes the cake!!!! A TV box? That is thinking “with the box,” lol! How gorgeous and what a great price. Top notch my dear!!! Jane

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  7. [email protected] says

    July 9, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Wait! I have to comment again – snow blankets? SNOW BLANKETS? How ingenius and an incredible bargain. Between the tv box and the snow blankets, I don’t know which was a cooler idea! Let’s settle on both. Awesome! Jane

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    • Brandi says

      July 21, 2014 at 6:57 am

      Jane, thank you so much for both comments! I was amazed that the TV was a the perfect size for our bed. The snow blankets were so inexpensive after the holiday; too good of a deal to pass on! So glad you enjoyed the tutorial.

      Reply
  8. Jen says

    July 19, 2014 at 12:58 am

    Looks great, Brandi!

    Reply
  9. Forever Engaged says

    July 21, 2014 at 5:38 am

    Brandi that is awesome! And the possibilities are endless! A nice pink damask fabric with white moulding would go nicely in my daughter’s room! Thanks for the DIY tutorial!

    Reply
  10. Linda says

    July 21, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Wonderful and so thrifty. It’s amazing to see so many different headboards. Brandy, you created an awesome headboard.

    Reply
    • Brandi says

      July 27, 2014 at 11:36 pm

      Thank you kindly, Linda!

      Reply
  11. MOLLY says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    Love this idea! I want to make one for my son, but he’s in a rental and can’t make holes in the wall. How did you attach it?

    Reply

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