Last Updated on December 28, 2015 by Kristi Linauer
DIY Project. Are there words more beautiful in the English language? 😀
Oh, okay. I’m sure there are plenty. But oh, how I love a DIY project!!! I love the sound of my saw, the smell of freshly cut wood, the excitement of seeing a coat of paint being applied, the challenge of figuring out how to make something, and yes, even the do-overs when they’re necessary.
My favorite DIY project of the year is a result of a do-over. It’s my very own upholstered headboard with a nailhead trim.
The first attempt was sad. Just plain pathetic. So I ripped everything down to bare bones, and started over. The second result was just what I had imagined in my mind!!!
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| Just look at those gorgeous nailheads, all perfectly lined up!!! Oh, trust me, my first attempt was a disaster. But once I got the hang of using the tool correctly, it was a breeze!! |
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| And the fabric was a remnant at a local fabric store, so I got it for quite a bargain! I love the texture. |
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| It fits perfectly between the two new closets that I built. So cozy!! |
And all for under $125!! You can see the process I used to make this headboard right here.
Addicted 2 Decorating is where I share my DIY and decorating journey as I remodel and decorate the 1948 fixer upper that my husband, Matt, and I bought in 2013. Matt has M.S. and is unable to do physical work, so I do the majority of the work on the house by myself. You can learn more about me here.
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4 Comments
Anonymous
December 22, 2010 at 3:54 pmGreat work on the headboard!! I saw on HGTV's "Design to Sell" where they did a headboard and the nails were not lined up at all and looked terrible. Yours looks very professional and I do love the textured fabric. You should be very proud!! Love it!!
Kim
December 25, 2010 at 4:28 amThis is amazing. I will definitely have to try this. Your blog has been so inspirational to me.
Anonymous
April 10, 2011 at 9:01 pmGreat work on the headboard!! I saw on HGTV's "Design to Sell" where they did a headboard and the nails were not lined up at all and looked terrible. Yours looks very professional and I do love the textured fabric. You should be very proud!! Love it!!
GIna
May 30, 2012 at 8:06 pmHi,
I have a chair with Nailhead trim with what looks to be the same exact fabric!!! I made a Head board similar to the one you made but tufted. It would be awesome to match it. Do you know what color and type of fabric that remnant was labeled as?
Thanks and beautiful headboard by the way!
Gina