DIY Upholstered Headboard-King Size!

For months I've wanted a fabric covered headboard.

Since we were renters for so long and moved so much, 

it really wasn't a possibility.

Well, I no longer have to wait.

For instructions on how to do this,

I would go here. 

Here is my bed before:

It was really easy to do, we had it done in less than an hour.

I enlisted the help of some brawny men to help

muscle it to the wall, but the rest was up to my

 untrained eye.

By the way, I went with the pink side of the fabric.

Why?  I just decided it was more "me" and with all 

of the black and white mirrors on the long wall, I needed

some color.  Plus, if my husband was up for that much pink in our bedroom,

I had to go for it.  And wait till you see the "after" pictures...I am so glad I did it.

Of course, my kids had to be around,

getting in the way, helping.

 ....my hunky hubs, kind of can't resist a man with power tools...

 ....look at my Dad's handsome hand against the pink fabric :)...

 It's as if my kids knew how nervous I was that this would all come together,

they wouldn't leave us alone.

Maybe if I do more of these projects, they won't be

so curious.

Here it is...

We mounted it to the wall,

mainly because we plan on staying here for a bit, 

and it's 4 feet high....so very tall.

 {bedside tables are from Ikea, and lamps are from HomeGoods}

...and I happen to love it's grandeur....

..finally, I have a bit of luxury in my kid-filled life.

I also found a faux orchid arrangement to add color to my

mirror wall....

...I wrapped a couple of books in wrapping paper,

just to give them a better look...

and that shell I found at a thrift store...

I paid less than a dollar for it!

Here's the final "after" shot...

I put a pillow from my DIY chair on there to show how

a bunch of fun colored pillows will make the look complete.

I hope to work on that in the next couple of weeks.

In the meantime, I'm looking for a vanity table 

for my makeup and jewelry...and a bench for the end of the bed.

Overall, the cost for all materials was $160

vs. $1000's that most stores are charging right now.....

I love decor, 

my way{seriously, who has a bubble-gum pink headboard?},

and on a budget.

{Tip: I got the fabric at Jo Ann Fabrics...it was $53.99/yard, yikes!....

I waited and it went on sale for 40% off, also had two coupons for the 

batting and foam at 50% off, it pays to wait for coupons 

on a project of this size!}

****Update**** Here is the headboard with the pillows I sewed,
makes the whole project complete....

Toodles!