We are taking you all the way to Australia for this DIY that looks great and is poised to save you some money. My wife chose to buy a new brushed steel headboard 5 years ago that set me back nearly $1K. Guess what, it's now in my basement and useless for anything else.
As always, before you buy scope of the DIY scene. This one is not too tough.
I am not going to mention much more detail here but I have to share this. The cost! It's crazy how much can be saved.
Total Cost
BRIGHT BEDHEAD
Sheet of MDF $32.55
Paint (approx) $30.00
Construction adhesive $4.99
TOTAL $67.54UPHOLSTERED BEDHEAD
SLIP ON BEDHEAD: Sheet of MDF $32.55
Sheet of MDF $32.55
1.5m wadding @ $5.50/m $ 8.25
1.5m fabric @ $17/m $25.50
Packet of upholstery pins $3.25
TOTAL $69.55
1.5m wadding @ $5.50/m $8.25
3m fabric @ $17/m $34.00
TOTAL $74.80
NB: Universal brackets cost about $25 a pair.
Check it all out at, what appears to me an MSN site in Austrailia, Ourhouse.
