2/28/11

Super Easy DIY Headboard Ideas

One of the easiest DIY headboard ideas I've come across are shutters. They work so well with the coastal theme.

diy headboard ideas shutters headboard
You simply lean them against the wall. No measuring, no drilling holes -things I'm always trying to avoid!

On a side note: Check out above shell pillows in this setting.

shabby chic shutters as headboard
Old shutters are charming as is, chipped and faded. Seen at Jane Coslick's.

white vinyl shutters headboard ideas
Or for a modern clean look, which is very appropriate for a Condo in South Beach FL, use white vinyl shutters. Nice!

headboard idea doors
This is one of the DIY headboard ideas that requires some work. Each panel is a painted hollow closet door..., which I remember from our first ranch style home. The panels are attached to each other with hinges or brackets on the back, and to the wall with L-brackets placed on top of the panels. These are part of Cheap Chic Headboard Ideas at Better Homes and Gardens.

shelving unit as headboard
I love this headboard idea as well, a shelving unit. Easy and very functional too -more space to showcase your beach finds!

large pillows instead of headboards
And the easiest headboard ideas of all times -large pillows! I know, you can't really call this a headboard, but it's a great and effortless alternative.

My headboard is an upholstered hollow closet door from the ranch house I mentioned. What's yours?

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12 comments:

Kamichia @ Glass Float Junkie said...

Hey Maya...Love this idea! As you know, I have old doors going vertical for my headboard. I think I'm going to Mod Podge some fabric on the panels to give it more "oomph". I'm going to the architectural salvage place tomorrow & they have a lot of shutters. I'll check them out & maybe make one for my spare bedroom!

Thanks for the post. :)

k

Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea said...

I love this idea. Happy Monday.

michelle said...

Love the shutters as a headboard and that shelving unit is perfect! That room is perfect!
Hope you are doing well Maya!

Anne said...

I love those white shutters! I have a big Degas print as my headboard, but I've got a TON of wall space behind my dressers that I have no clue what to do with - I think I'll pop some shutters back there until I come up with something else!

Jane said...

Hi Maya
I have been a fan of shutter headboards and have been on the prowl for some old shutters.I use them throughout my house...to soften corners, for privacy, and as valances in the kitchen.
Jane (artfully graced)

Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com said...

I love the shelves.

Lili said...

I just love old shutters, but whenever I come across them I never can think of what I need them for. I'm gonna remember this one though! ~Lili

simpledaisy said...

Hi Maya!!
I love the shutters as headboard idea!!! And I do love the chippy turquoise ones....so cute:)

becky said...

Hi Maya,
Yes, the shutter headboard is a classic...I used to use them a lot in my photo styling. I remember the BH&G headboard from years ago :)

Shellbelle said...

I love the distressed shutters with the BIG beached-themed pillows in front. This went into my file immediately!

Anonymous said...

Where did you get the shutters?

Maya @ Completely Coastal said...

Where to get the shutters:
The rustic ones are used and you can find them at flea markets, salvage stores and on ebay. The white shutters that make for a very clean and more modern look are new and available at home improvement stores such as Home Depot and Lowes.
Thanks for stopping by!