Tufted Headboard Instructions

Large buttons add decorative touches to a homemade tufted headboard.

Designer tufted headboards are very pricey and they can be difficult to match to your décor. However, tufted headboards are surprisingly easy to make yourself with a few simple materials. You can make your headboard with the finest fabric or leftover material that you can match specifically to your own style and preference. Whether you use old objects or purchase new, your tufted headboard will be the focal point of your bedroom.

Things You'll Need

• Hollow wood door
• Electric drill
• 3 yards of fabric
• Staple gun and staples
• Quilter's batting
• 6 large buttons
• Coordinating ribbon
• Large picture hanging kit
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Place the hollow door onto a flat work surface and wipe the door clean. Remove any hardware and discard. Using the power drill, make six holes through the door. Use any pattern that you prefer. These holes will be where the tufting is created. Remove any sawdust.

2. Spread the fabric onto the work surface design-side down. Smooth with your hands to remove any wrinkles or catches in the fabric. Place two layers of quilter's batting on top of the fabric and smooth. Place the door onto the layers of fabric and batting.

3. Pull the fabric over the corners of the door tightly and secure with the staple gun. Continue until all four corners are secure. Much like wrapping a present, wrap the sides of the door with the fabric and secure with staples on the back of the door. Continue until entire door is wrapped and secured. Flip the door onto its front.

4. Locate the areas on the door where you previously drilled. Using the ends of the scissors, make small slits in the fabric and batting. Pull ribbon through the buttons and insert the ends into the hole in the door until they are visible on the back. Pull the ribbon as tightly as you can while making sure the button is straight on the fabric side of the door. Using the staple gun, secure the ribbon ends to the back of the door. Continue until all buttons have been secured.

5. Mount the picture hanging kit onto the back of the door according to the manufacturer's directions. Pull the wires tight to ensure a snug fit with the wall for hanging.

Tips & Warnings

• Drill an extra hole on both ends of the headboard and secure wall mounted reading lights for extra ambiance. Use old quilts or comforters in place of the quilter's batting for more cushion.

• Always use eye protection when working with power tools.