DIY Upholstered Panel Headboard | Luxury on a Budget

Get the modern, oversized, luxury look on a budget with this easy DIY headboard! In this no-sew tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to make a panel upholstered headboard that you can customize to your own budget and personal style. If you enjoy this video, please consider subscribing - thank you SO much for watching!:)
Below are the materials I used to create my 92” x 60” headboard (4x panels at 23” x 60”), perfect to add that oversized look to my queen-sized bed! Keep scrolling for an alternative list of materials at a lower price point!
Materials I Used:
- 2x Panel hanging hardware ($27.98)
- 2x Foam mattress topper (3” x 54” x 74”) ($90.84)
- 1x Box of staples ($2.97)
- 2x Plywood (15/32” x 4’ x 8’) ($50.92) - Have Lowe’s cut them down to 4x pieces of 23” x 60”
- 1x Spray adhesive ($12.98)
- 1x Batting roll (90” x 108”) ($17.99)
- Dust cover fabric (3 yds x 90”) ($16.77)
- Corduroy fabric (4 yds x 56”) ($55.96)
Total: $276.41
More Affordable Materials:
- 1x Panel hanging hardware ($12.99)
- 2x Foam mattress topper (1”x 54” x 74”) ($37.46)
- 1x Box of staples ($2.97)
- 2x Plywood (1/4” x 4’ x 8’) ($27.08) - Have Lowe’s cut them down to 4x pieces of 23” x 60”
- 1x Spray adhesive ($7.80)
- 1x Batting roll (90” x 108”) ($17.99)
- Corduroy fabric (4 yds x 57”) ($47.96)
Total: $154.25
Note: If using this material list, there will be some slight differences from the headboard shown in the video. The primary difference is the overall depth of the headboard. Changes to the list of materials include: Thinner plywood, thinner foam padding, no dust cover, 50lb limit for hardware (sufficient for this project), and different fabric. Any or all of these changes can be made, but I recommend paying close attention to the dimensions of the foam and fabric to ensure you have enough material to cover each panel.
Links to Materials I Used:
Amazon:
- 2x Panel hanging hardware: a.co/d/dKDWQhw
- 2x Foam mattress topper: a.co/d/dHWUfKA
- 1x Box of staples: a.co/d/1cP5ziqBox/5014281249
Lowe’s:
- 2x Plywood: www.lowes.com/pd/Plytanium-15...
- 1x Spray adhesive: www.lowes.com/pd/Gorilla-Heav...
JOANN Fabric and Crafts (don’t forget to use coupons!):
- 1x Batting roll: www.joann.com/soft-n-crafty-p...
- Dust cover fabric: www.joann.com/solid-90in-wide...
- Corduroy fabric: www.joann.com/dark-olive-wide...
Links to More Affordable Materials:
Amazon:
- 1x Panel hanging hardware: a.co/d/hwmDzBx
- 2x Foam mattress topper: a.co/d/3vBI3bq
- 1x Box of staples: a.co/d/1cP5ziqBox/5014281249
Lowe’s:
- 2x Plywood: www.lowes.com/pd/Utility-1-4-...
- 1x Spray adhesive: www.lowes.com/pd/Wilsonart-14...
JOANN Fabric and Crafts (don’t forget to use coupons!):
-- 1x Batting roll: www.joann.com/soft-n-crafty-p...
- Corduroy fabric: www.joann.com/ash-rose-medium...
Music I use: www.bensound.com
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[@ic4902]

Super innovative, Jess! Great step by step. $1000-300=nice change! Thank you!

[@cakedecor8]

This is beautiful! Love the color, the corduroy, the oversized look! I cant wait to try this!

[@GandalfTheSensei]

Beautiful work! For future reference, if you start your stapling from the middle of your edge and work your way out to the ends, you can get the fabric tighter to the headboard without possible ripples in the fabric!

[@lizaluna1219]

Looks great! Thanks for being so detailed

[@nokubongalushozi3547]

Oh wow, looks amazing 👌

[@TheMsNichelle]

absolutely love this.

[@omnath17]

your good upholstery work I like 👍 because I am also sofamaker upholsterer

[@kevans52211]

LOVEEEE IT❤. Thank you for sharing

[@chasminjohnson5614]

Great video! Very detailed and to the point

[@archerj47]

love your headboard

[@LetItGoRoz]

Awesome job!

[@creativewithtelle6206]

So beautiful ❤❤😊

[@668690mar]

Looks great!

[@jessibee15]

Thank you and thank you for watching!☺️

[@krystalsinsight2023]

Good job

[@marjbagano]

Hi, your video is fantastic😊. I've been looking for some DIY headboard for my bed, and I think this looks perfect and easy for me...

[@jessibee15]

Aw yay I’m so glad you liked it and it gave you some inspo! Happy DIYing friend!🥰

[@tdotmarie]

I have been stalking TH-cam for months to find someone who has attempted to DIY this exact headboard!!
Your video made all the steps seem very clear and simple, I especially appreciate you showing the mounting component - thank you for sharing! Love the corduroy idea, as well

[@ebsfunland8666]

How many days and hours did it take?

[@2random628]

This was a straight thug move.. way to go!

[@Redservasian]

Beautiful. What was the total cost of materials for this project?

[@Redservasian]

Where did you get the brackets?

[@SylviaNabatanzi2022]

Why is she struggling with a stapler?

[@fdort3971]

Great job!

[@ebsfunland8666]

How many days and hours did it take?