Since we had to put our bed under the window in our room (it just cut the room up awkwardly anywhere else), I wasn't sure I could have a headboard. But then I decided, whatever, I'm doing it. And I dove in!
I picked out the fabric, with input from boyfriend, and went to town. The hardest part was buying the ENORMOUS piece of plywood, getting it cut to size, and getting it delivered by one of the many day laborers.
Once that was out of the way, it was easy peasey. Seriously, look:
Step 1: Use spray adhesive to attach 1 in. foam to the board (I had the foam cut at the fabric store. Yes, it added some cost, but it was WAY worth it to me)
Check out that fabric panel art in the background--did that today too.
Step 2: Lay out fabric on the floor (note: the fabric saleslady said I could skip the batting and I'm SO glad I listened to her. Definitely didn't need it and it would have added to the cost, obvi)
Step 3: Lay board on top of fabric, foam side down.
Step 4: Staple fabric to the board, pulling taut.
Step 5: Admire, jump up and down, put it in place.
So yeah, I'm happy. I didn't want it to be too tall because of the whole blocking the window thing and I think the height is just right. It looks modern and fun against the grey. Loves it.
Ignore the blurriness...sorry, must have been all the jumping up and down
I still need to figure out a way to attach it to the wall (the whole window thing throws a wrench in that...), but for now it seems sturdy enough just using the bed to hold it in place. Ha. We'll see...
Yep. Super proud.
ps--don't judge the rest of the room. It's obviously still coming together...
pps--look at my cute little chair waiting to be reupholstered!
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