Decorating Rooms Bedroom Decorating and Design Ideas Headboard How to Make a Sleek Upholstered Headboard You can get the look for less than $85. By Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole Instagram Caitlin Sole is the senior home editor at BHG. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of interior design expertise. She has vast experience with digital media, including SEO, photo shoot production, video production, eCommerce content, print collaboration, and custom sales content. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on October 27, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email This easy DIY headboard project can be the perfect finishing touch for your bedroom. The soft edges add comfort, making it the ideal headboard style if you like to sit up or read in bed. And the best part? You can make it in an afternoon. Uphostered Headboards We Love What You Need: 1/2-inch medium-density fiberboard (MDF)2-inch foam to sizeFabric of choice to sizeBatting to sizeSpray adhesiveStaple gunStaplesFrench cleat Step 1: Cut Foam To determine the size of your headboard, add 10 inches to the width of your mattress and at least 24 inches to the height of the bed. Cut 1/2-inch medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and 2-inch foam to size, and attach the foam to the MDF with spray adhesive. Pretty Headboard Decorating Ideas Step 2: Staple Batting and Fabric Lay batting on the floor and place the headboard, foam down, on top; trim batting so a few inches will wrap to the back of the headboard. Begin wrapping and stapling the batting, starting at the center of one side and pulling it taut on the other side. Continue stapling in the same manner. Cut notches at each corner to remove excess bulk, and wrap batting around the corners neatly like a present. Repeat the process with your selected fabric (see photo above). Secure the headboard to the wall with a French cleat. Cheap and Chic DIY Headboard Ideas Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit