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A couple of years ago I posted a tutorial on a simple DIY upholstered headboard with step by step instructions. I used a neutral linen fabric which in hindsight was a little boring, so today I wanted to share some inspirational ideas with patterned fabrics.

Adding colour and pattern in a bedroom is usually about introducing cushions, throws and window treatments, however a beautiful, upholstered headboard can become your showpiece. A colourful or patterned, fabric headboard can be the 'hero' in your space and the rest of your decor can evolve from this.
If you have admired upholstered headboards but a little scared at making one yourself, it is really is quite an easy process, especially if your not set on using fancy nail heads. My Upholstered headboard tutorial can easily be adapted to any fabric, although I didn't nail head mine, nail heads do look great so I have posted a couple of links to tutorials below. Nail heads are definitely more sophisticated and suit a more glamorous bedroom. I found a nail head tutorial over at My Decor Education for a beautifully shaped headboard with double nail heads, and another tutorial for a simple nail head headboard at 'Just a Girl'. Design - Public/PrivatePhoto Image viaImage viaDesign - The Hunted InteriorDesign - Town House InteriorsThe nail heads complete the look with this fabulous pink upholstery - Photo by Michael J Lee Photography

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