upholstered headboard

this upholstered headboard is similar to something you can find at pottery barn. the pottery barn price tag is $500,

this diy version was $60!

what you need:

-1 piece of wood-not too heavy or thick, cut to size

(my piece was 36"x60" for a queen size bed)

- a piece of foam (I used a twin size mattress pad, cut to size)

- 1 piece of batting (large enough to wrap around wood and foam)

- fabric of your choice (I used a tan linen)

- buttons to cover (I used 11 that were 1 1/8")

- two 2x4's to use as stilts

(length depends on how high off the ground you want your headboard)

-spray adhesive- to adhere foam to wood

-staple gun- to secure batting and fabric

-drill- to drill holes in wood as a template for the buttons

- screws or nails- to secure stilts to headboard

I found a coordinating bed skirt at the pb outlet for $20

(and it obviously needs an ironing).