Last Updated on August 10, 2021

Creating DIY headboards is easier than you think! These 17 gorgeous headboard ideas with tutorials will get you inspired to start creating your dream bedroom today.

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I am always on the lookout for amazing headboard ideas. Joe and I have created some cool headboards over the years, and I love to see other people's DIY headboards. Especially since I really think this might finally be the year that we redecorate our guest room, lol! And a new headboard will definitely be part of that project.

There are lots available to buy that I am obsessed with, but in my head, I keep coming back to what I can create. So I love looking at all the headboard ideas out there. The first time we did it, we really wanted to save money, but what we discovered is how easy it was!

These 17 amazing DIY headboards are my favorites out there right now. You won't believe how simple some of these are to make… Talk about inspiring!  

17 Gorgeous DIY Headboard Ideas

Diamond Tufted Headboard by Homemade by Carmona

Live Cut Headboard by In Honor of Design

  Faux Brass Headboard by Sugar & Cloth

Custom Upholstered Headboard by Kaleidoscope  Living

Metallic Linen Headboard by Dorsey Designs

  Faux Leather Headboard by The Sorry Girls

  Headboard From a Repurposed Door by Laura Fenton for Country  Living

  Tufted Headboard by Place  of  My  Taste

  Wingback Headboard by All Things Thrifty

  Tufted Headboard with Nailhead by Dorsey Designs

  Leather Tufted Headboard by And Then We Tried

Chevron Reclaimed Wood Bed by The House of Wood

  Modern Tufted Headboard by Classy Clutter

  Geometric Wood Headboard by I Spy DIY

  Wood Shim Herringbone Headboard by Lindsey Crafter for eHow

  Stikwood Headboard by Sugar & Cloth

  Mid Century Modern Wood Headboard by Amy for DIY Candy

Aren't these DIY headboards AMAZING? I seriously cannot pick a favorite. People are SO creative! Which of these headboard ideas do you love the most? 

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