Smart Chic Bedrooms

Paneled Ultrasuede Headboard

A six-paneled headboard is covered in Ultrasuede to give a bedroom a dramatic and luxurious look.

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Materials and Tools:

four yards of Ultrasuede fabric
one 4x8 sheet of 1/2-inch medium-density fiberboard (MDF) cut into 2-foot squares
batting
two 2x4s
nail gun
3-inch screws
drill

Steps:

1. Wrap the pre-cut MDF squares with batting and fabric (make sure both materials are fitted around). Use staple gun to secure.

2. Attach two MDF squares stacked vertically onto each 2x4. Leave some room at the top and bottom so they can be screwed onto the wall.

3. Attach the 2x4s directly to the wall with nail gun. Attach the final two squares at the bottom.

4. Position the bed in front of panels.