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/1cP5ziq...
Lowe’s:
- 2x Plywood: www.lowes.com/...
- 1x Spray adhesive: www.lowes.com/...
JOANN Fabric and Crafts (don’t forget to use coupons!):
- 1x Batting roll: www.joann.com/...
- Dust cover fabric: www.joann.com/...
- Corduroy fabric: www.joann.com/...
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/1cP5ziq...
Lowe’s:
- 2x Plywood: www.lowes.com/...
- 1x Spray adhesive: www.lowes.com/...
JOANN Fabric and Crafts (don’t forget to use coupons!):
-- 1x Batting roll: www.joann.com/...
- Corduroy fabric: www.joann.com/...
Music I use: www.bensound.com
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[@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!

[@NishaMathur-p7l]

What is the "middle of the edge??"

[@jessibee15]

This is a great tip, thank you!!❤

[@CampbellRoy-q8k]

Also, a bread knife for cutting foam, needs the serrations for a clean cut.

[@100IrelandisforthePeople]

Yes, the middle of the edge, I would appreciate if you would let this dummie know what that means, I am a bit confused 😊 thanks in advance

[@nicholegottschalk9348]

This is so helpful - I love the Article one and now I want to make my own!

[@ic4902]

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

[@jessibee15]

Aw thank you!! It’s held up nicely too thank goodness🙌

[@cakedecor8]

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

[@jessibee15]

Thanks so much! I’d love to hear how it goes!!❤

[@yvettemedina1859]

Thank u so much 4 sharing. I decided 2 do t Extended Headboard.

[@lizaluna1219]

Looks great! Thanks for being so detailed

[@jessibee15]

Aw thank you, and thank you for watching!!

[@RobCarlew]

Wow! You rock! Been seeing these all over Amazon & love them, but they’re so outrageously expensive. Thanks for videoing this so clearly & posting the materials list too. I want to try it. How long did it take you to put it together once you got your supplies together?

[@jessibee15]

Oh wow thank you for the positive feedback, I really appreciate it!! And I had to spread the work over a few days, so it took me about 12 hours total. Definitely not a short project, but I still think it was worth it! It’s held up really well😊

[@nokubongalushozi3547]

Oh wow, looks amazing 👌

[@jessibee15]

Aw thank you so much!

[@100IrelandisforthePeople]

Fabulous job 👌 thankyou, exactly what I was looking for

[@jessibee15]

Oh wow thank you!! I’m so glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching🤗

[@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 KZbin 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

[@chasminjohnson5614]

Great video! Very detailed and to the point

[@jessibee15]

Thank you so much, I really try to be succinct!

[@Stizzymack]

Nice!!! Looks good!

[@jessibee15]

Thank you so much!!

[@omnath17]

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

[@jessibee15]

Oh wow, thank you! That means a lot coming from a pro!

[@668690mar]

Looks great!

[@jessibee15]

Thank you and thank you for watching!☺️

[@kevans52211]

LOVEEEE IT❤. Thank you for sharing

[@jessibee15]

Aw thank you!!! I’m glad you liked it😊❤

[@TheMsNichelle]

absolutely love this.

[@jessibee15]

Aw yay thank you!!

[@archerj47]

love your headboard

[@jessibee15]

Thank you so much!❤

[@fdort3971]

Great job!

[@jessibee15]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@chacko4011]

Well done

[@jessibee15]

Aw thank you!! And thank you for watching❤️

[@LetItGoRoz]

Awesome job!

[@jessibee15]

Thank you for the feedback!!❤

[@creativewithtelle6206]

So beautiful ❤❤😊

[@jessibee15]

Oh thank you so much!❤😊

[@ebsfunland8666]

How many days and hours did it take?

[@jessibee15]

It took me quite awhile because I had to spread it over several days, so it took me probably 12 hours total. You could save time by not doing the plain white fabric between the batting and corduroy. That step isn’t really necessary, I just did it in case I want to easily change the top fabric later on. Thank you for watching!!❤

[@krystalsinsight2023]

Good job

[@jessibee15]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching!!

[@Redservasian]

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

[@jessibee15]

The total was $276.41! I put the specific materials in the description if you’d like to check it out! Thanks for watching😊

[@Redservasian]

Where did you get the brackets?

[@jessibee15]

I got the brackets on Amazon! Links to all the materials are in the description if you’d like to check it out! Here’s the specific brackets: a.co/d/dKDWQhw Thanks for watching!!

[@2random628]

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

[@jessibee15]

Oh my gosh thank you so much!!❤

[@SylviaNabatanzi2022]

Why is she struggling with a stapler?

[@SFNena415]

What’s the purpose of your useless comment though

[@jessibee15]

Haha my stapler isn’t the best and if I don’t put extra pressure then the staples don’t lay flat! That’s why I’m leaning on it throughout😂

[@ebsfunland8666]

How many days and hours did it take?

[@jessibee15]

It took me quite awhile because I had to spread it over several days, so it took me probably 12 hours total. You could save time by not doing the plain white fabric between the batting and corduroy. That step isn’t really necessary, I just did it in case I want to easily change the top fabric later on. Thank you for watching!!❤