Easy & Cheap DIY Headboard | Cardboard Box DIY | Aja Dang

Hi! I'm Aja Dang this video is a super EASY DIY on how to turn cardboard boxes into luxurious and fabulous headboards! This easy tutorial will allow you to take a $2,000 headboard idea (from Mandy Moore's house tour btw) into an affordable do it yourself headboard. This is super budget friendly as I only spent $300 on supplies and it was a great, beautiful way to update my bedroom.
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[@fairylovr33]

Idk where she bought that fabric but this can be done for waay cheaper than almost $400. Even w good quality fabric. That being said the result was very pretty and she worked hard at it im glad she’s happy w it.

[@naomiduque6346]

I thought for a second you had like 5 dogs running around but then I realised it was a mirror 😂

[@CupOfTae_SugaKookies_Sprite]

I wish there were 5 dogs. What's better than that? Nothing, that's what.

[@thefancyeffect4913]

Naomi Duque me too 🤣

[@teddyelliot]

Three poodles is still a lot! But they're adorable!

[@kashalord5101]

Me too

[@cavsomecadence6117]

I appreciate your tutorial. I especially love the fact that you featured my Havanese Maximilian Bucks Sayre.

[@Dan-fx8ho]

This is so cute and the result is really elegant. The fact you used cardboard isn't just clever (and super affordable/achievable) but also really smart. The headboard is really just decoration after all and just needs enough structural integrity to stay up. Great work!

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[@drakekason3928]

@Skylar Marcus Instablaster ;)

[@skylarmarcus2]

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[@skylarmarcus2]

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[@drakekason3928]

@Skylar Marcus happy to help :)

[@g.pearson4726]

I love that he modeled your amazing work w his hands while laying in the bed

[@Princess_Crap_Bag_Phalange]

Love love LOVE the wallpaper and green velvet and the way they contrast. Beautiful! The headboard gives me major Scarlett O’Hara curtain dress vibes 💚

[@demetriossporgitas2596]

A Wild imagination is free of charge☺👍

[@user-cu2gp2py9v]

LOVE the look of the green against the patterned wall - gorgeous choice!

[@mariafaustino5202]

Mandy Moore’s home interior is also my inspo for my furure house! Thanks Aja for showing us that we can also achieve it quite easily! Can’t wait to see your finished room!! ☺️

[@hollyannehawkhead6523]

230 for fabric?!

[@CupOfTae_SugaKookies_Sprite]

Hollyanne Hawkhead girrllll that number gave me heart palpitations! I would've just brought a headboard at that price lol However she did a wonderful job.

[@kathrynfuller9007]

That’s why I said I’m doing this! But I’m doing for cheap I

[@almamukhanbetzhanova500]

Exactly!!! you can buy new headboard for $200!!!!

[@flynna]

I mean its good for the environment but holy fuck. I wouldnt even spend 100 for a headboard let alone 400 just go second hand if you care about recycling

[@frenchfryequeen]

You can just go to the thrift store they always have lots of fabric or things you can use as fabric for super cheap. Plus your saving the environment

[@dixielandpatriot7160]

Absolutely BRILLIANT!

[@imperialzp]

Wow! Now that is so beautiful and inspiring !!! LOVE

[@lindseybraun7976]

I am SO doing this!!! I LOVE velvet!! Thank you for the demo!!

[@margaritaroa8826]

Love the headboard

[@christinasong7491]

totally influenced my outlook towards how to decor :3 LOVE THESE DECOR DIYs!!

[@malaikasdurbin8960]

This is beautiful!

[@minkagaston]

This looks so so good. That wallpaper and color/fabric combo is EVERYTHING

[@christinamanolopoulos1337]

That color choice was absolutely beautiful

[@staciejones303]

Looks awesome

[@Carnivore_Oma]

Thank you for his diy. Mine came out great for my first attempt. 😊😊

[@LivinBritNicole]

I love this diy and the outcome!💜

[@365gen]

Loved the tip about where to get cardboard boxes from!! I never would have thought of that! Thanks for the video!

[@Dorkivieet]

Excited for the room tour !!

[@jilliancrowton5798]

Loved this!! You go girl!!!! Totally something I would do myself ❤️💕

[@yaladawson1125]

thank thank thanks much! definitely a game changer and i will be doing this soon.

[@SumBeautyAnnointing]

Great job!!! I love it, I just would have placed it a little bit higher so that the beautiful fabric and stand out a little more against the white pillow 👍!!!

[@prettyfly.forabrowngirl]

Too brilliant!

[@rhonasiegel845]

One of the best DIY projects I've seen👍👍👍

[@AjaDang]

thanks!

[@queens6583]

Good job Aja! That wall paper is the bomb!

[@PrettyBudget]

Stunning!!

[@GarmanyRachel]

I'd have used some thin osb or mdf boards if it was going to end up costing hundreds anyways! Looks great though!

[@harumitsu3014]

I dont need any other tutorials now. It looks so good, and the idea of having it go to the floor is smart too, even if its more fabric. Because then it can stand by itself.

[@hissonshinegirl]

Excuse the miss spelling last post... fat fingers small key board.Lol This was a Great DIY explaining how to and where to get the cardboard. I love the separate panels making such a large span doable and creates squared individual panels much more interesting. Can't wait to try this a little higher up...And maybe some buttons in the middle of each panel...simple but quite elegant velvet headboard Thanks again!

[@heyASHARIE]

Love the wallpaper!

[@nickyannajones]

Looks great!

[@CraftingwithCass]

Girl u did that! I love it!!😍😍😍

[@melintheskywithdmns]

That wallpaper girl 🙌🙌

[@jewdd1989]

I love the inspiration, the green is stunning yet soothing. Green needs more appreciation for sure! Not a fan of the cardboard if I’m being honest, instead a manageable plywood as the sturdy base would’ve, for myself, been preferred. But that aside, I love the green separated pillowy puffs as a background against your phenomenal wallpaper! Literally took my breath away when you revealed it! If I try this I think, I’ll go with plywood backing and a 1x2 or thicker board like 1x4 frame surrounding each rectangle, not sure if I’d stain the wood dark or try for a lovely green accent that’s either stained or painted. If you chose a frame you could rip the plywood to size, add the batting/foam, lay the fabric over and use the frame to help secure it all to the plywood.

[@sophiecroteau211]

Super cool!

[@melindaseptifiani1036]

I LOVE YOU AJAAA. And your positive vibes

[@ye9514]

Exactly what I was looking easy and cheap. I won’t spend that much on the fabric. I love it

[@lisaanderson2900]

Well done!! That's a pretty color! Gonna look great Aja!

[@lilydaquila9847]

Yaaaasss!! MacGyver that ish!! This looks like fun. I don't need a new headboard, but this gives me an idea for a Fall project for my place.

[@ALeeQ111]

Love DIYs 👍🏾

[@lindseymeadows7727]

i love it

[@nikkim-d3210]

Awesome!! 😍

[@ritikapillai8623]

Thank you for this video 😊

[@jacintaanderson]

you inspiration image was the exact same one i was looking for a diy on here for! didn't even think of using cardboard for the back!

[@xlovemeharder1667]

Very cool!

[@erikabarksdale5896]

nice! cant wait for an apt tour

[@margaritaroa8826]

Lovely

[@kijamu01]

thanks for this, gonna make a cloud headboard with this technique!

[@ghoney415]

I LOVE IT!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏💃

[@susanlee101]

I loved this! Looks amazing and easy to do,,

[@denisewj2679]

I thought of using pallets and put the padding on.

[@tennishill5079]

Looks good. I want that wallpaper.

[@hissonshinegirl]

This was a Great DIY to show of his simple this can be done. You achieved what you wanted from this. A great starting point, to add tufted, squared tufted etc.. For those wanting cheaper...The head board did not need to go all the way to the floor if you want to save $. And night stands cover that area if you have them. In reality the head board is very low if he was sitting up his head would be over the top? thanks for 'll the great insight in making the cardboard frame!

[@pattytrevino2869]

Hot damn!! That is a great idea 💚💚

[@PaintingtheRosesRed]

Subbed! Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@tinatoka]

Good idea 👍

[@jacquelinevo5431]

I love your boyfriend's modeling of the finished product😂

[@DistilledImages]

Yeah, he's the best part of the video! Woof!

[@NewAccountWhoDis]

I love it! Yes, the cost of the fabric got me BUT it's still 200 cheaper than if I were to purchase a headboard I actually liked. I was shown one for 550! No thanks! The fabric you picked is exquisite! Just gorgeous!

[@tianaroy5566]

that glow up tho...upcycling in its truest form

[@kenn1936]

Thank you for doing this video. It has given me thought for the 'VANT' system that they sell for about £250 - £300 per 4 slats (and that is small) you would need a few thousand pounds/dollars to do a decent headboard with the 'VANT' system - now I can DIY my own with cardboard. My issue was how to do my own and put on the wall - now I have the answer!

[@kaleidoscopicmind5]

Omg I legit thot of Mandy Moore’s house when I saw the thumbnail and then u referenced it!

[@AjaDang]

kaleidoscopicmind5 her house is my dream house

[@malehu]

I just watched that video last week. Her house is everything.

[@AjaDang]

For everyone asking: Got the wallpaper from Wayfair: bit.ly/2wdzDN2

[@byfalicia7474]

I'm dying @ the way her man is displaying her creation 😂😭

[@ndlovukazi5977]

Thank you

[@geraldynson753]

Thank you for this I will make this in my condo in the philippines

[@privateguest853]

Very creative, artsy, and frugal project Aja! How about doing it with a wood frame (hardware store can cut wood pieces to your desired measure) and just wrapped the fabric around it to create a more sturdy and symmetrical design. I am an artist and used to staple canvas on wood which can be created in the same manner with fabric to create headboards, and if you know how to paint you can create designs with acrylic paints on the canvas or fabric to create personalized paintings of your liking. Just an idea in case the cardboard does not last or becomes loose with time.

[@JC-pe8io]

i love your dogs

[@kathrynfuller9007]

This is a money saver !!!!!! But I’m gonna do this for a whole lot cheaper ! You did that

[@AjaDang]

yes you can absolutely get way cheaper fabric for this!

[@Itsaubae]

Where is the fucking love button! This is such a vibe I must have it!

[@smoothlady36boss79]

Awe look at them

[@vineetasjourney8017]

Wow your so pretty

[@thegracecompany586]

Your wall is amazing what stencil did you use ?

[@supaguh]

Big sissy ajaaa ❤️

[@erinjk123]

I've never thought of doing that.

[@ghalbeboloorin647]

Thanks

[@AuthenticallyAshley]

Hahaha your man modeling it

[@rayage777]

How long was Brian waving? I think his arm was getting tired by the way he changed up the wave.

[@icefirexd]

man am doing this tnx for d idea ill find more box

[@isobellesantocildes4856]

AD fan! Saw your comment on the Lily Aldridge video also. 😊

[@AjaDang]

haha ya! It's my one of my favorite series' on KZbin

[@annesandiego2765]

I love you 😍💘

[@sendychu571]

LOVE. Where is that wallpaper from? I need it in my life!

[@AjaDang]

bit.ly/2wdzDN2

[@G_Pauling]

Love love love |||| BUT PLEASE DO NOT USE THAT OUTLET, you should not plug anything into it and should just get a outlet cover, and one day it can spark and the bed can catch on fire. I’m saying this cuz this is how my friend lost their house, he ran into the room trying to stop the fire but couldn’t, and since it was a king size bed the fire became huge which let to the whole house catching on fire and he lost everything. NEVER PUT FABRIC very close to outlets no matter wat. Love and Peace ✌🏾

[@MyLittleSuri]

I absolutely love this style and the DIY. Where did you get the wallpaper from?

[@AjaDang]

bit.ly/2wdzDN2

[@kkmarrrrr]

Haven't even seen the whole video yet but always happy when you upload Aja! You're my favorite youtuber - you're relatable yet inspiring!

[@imari2305]

Turned out really nice but I think you could've gotten a cheaper velvet and still made it look wonderful. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@melissa1488]

I wood have used wood, cockroaches and silverfish love eating cardboard boxes. Looks amazing tho

[@blank3115]

melissa wenham 🤮🤢

[@EV-wp1fj]

My only critique is that I wish you spent less on the fabric. Otherwise, great DIY work! :-)

[@Pdunzelman]

Love your wallpaper where is it from ?

[@AjaDang]

Wayfair

[@angie101972]

$300 you could’ve just bought the inspiration one. Turned out nice tho

[@naeeders]

Where is the wallpaper from?

[@damienr3086]

what brand staple gun are you using?

[@christinalnelson]

Looks great! I’d probably use plywood and not cardboard so it’s sturdier.

[@AjaDang]

Christina Nelson it’s sturdy enough for me

[@dboizz]

where did you get the foam padding

[@minelise406]

Could I use Styrofoam instead og cardboard? I've got some big pieces laying around.

[@PockySticksx3]

What kind of dog do you have? My dog looks very similar but she’s a light brown color. I rescued her and trying to figure her breed out.

[@KN-zc3os]

That floor lamp though! Where is that from please?!

[@AjaDang]

Target

[@Bohobambinos]

How many yards did you use?

[@Musicbyknzie]

How many yards of fabric did you need?