A bed without a headboard: is it convenient, options for use in the interior

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Modern bedrooms are most often decorated with a bias on a particular interior style. Based on it, the choice of a berth is carried out. A bed with a soft headboard and its features is the topic of today's publication, in which the editors of HouseChief will consider all the main points for choosing a headset.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Soft Back Beds

Knowing the advantages and disadvantages, you can safely make a purchase. Moreover, the user will clearly understand whether he needs this option or not. First of all, we give due attention to the advantages of soft beds.

• Attractive and original appearance. Most likely you will not meet the exact same bed with friends or acquaintances.
• Comfortable materials, comfortable elastic mattress. Often, special orthopedic fillers are installed for such models, so the purchase of a separate mattress can be avoided,
• The likelihood of injury is minimized. A soft headboard will not allow to hit a wall or a hard side of the bed during sleep.
• Natural upholstery fabrics. They can have a different texture and color, which facilitates the issue of design.

As for the shortcomings, this headset is very easy to get dirty and requires careful care. As you know, many fabrics that are involved in the production of upholstered furniture simply cannot withstand chemical treatments.

The headboard is part of the bed.

When a single bed cannot be used without a soft headboard, it means that it is an integral element. This moment can be determined by the design method. For example, if the rim is made in exactly the same style and color, either fully corresponds to the design, or is an integral part (which is much less common).

What materials can be used for the head, the shape of the backs

If the bed has soft sides, this does not mean that the same material is used for filling and upholstery. There is a fairly extensive assortment of raw materials that are used as the basis for organizing a soft headboard. The most popular and absolutely safe are:

• tree. Usually it is an oak, maple or alder. Before they will be made from a headboard for the bed, they are carefully processed, form the alleged compartments for mounting and so on. However, with such models it’s worth being more careful, they are very weighty, so they are not suitable for hanging on the wall,
• Chipboard. Pretty lightweight stuff. It is stained and treated with impregnation. The only drawback of such a structural element is that it begins to crumble with numerous permutations,
• metal or plastic bases. Usually they are strong enough, have a dense frame, which is not subject to deformation and can withstand varying degrees of upholstery, starting from rough work.

Upholstered bedroom furniture looks great complete with ottomans of a similar texture

Of course, the shape of the back is of considerable importance. It often plays a role in room design. Consider the possible options:

• rectangular headboard - This is a traditional option that is suitable for decorating a room in a classic and minimalist interior. As a rule, such designs are small, but quite attractive. Upholstered with soft textiles,
• round or semicircular - has an attractive appearance. Often in such cases, there is a decorative fabric design. Furniture backs can be wide and narrow. This version of the tailgate perfectly softens the overall stop of the bedroom,
• carved or curly headboard usually purchased on order. When installing this option in the room, it is necessary that the interior is in the Baroque or Rococo style. Only then will the bedroom furniture look royal. Such a soft headboard for a bed can be bought separately,
• Inclined headboard considered the most simple design option. It can be either transformer pillows or a removable board in a soft case. Such structures are easy to clean.

With the help of various variations of the headboard for beds, you can make a certain emphasis in the bedroom. Nevertheless, even from this element of the bed you can build on the organization of the interior.

Great appearance have models with "ears" on the sides

Covers and upholstery for a soft headboard: what materials are performed

Interior beds with a soft headboard are usually made from affordable, but natural and high-quality fabrics. As for the back separately, it can be made of different textiles, unlike the berth itself.

1. Velor padding. Very pleasant both in appearance and to the touch material. With directional light, it has an unusual gloss. It is better to clean this type of fabric with gentle means, it does not withstand rough brushing. Often used to decorate a high headboard.
2. Eco leather. A fairly inexpensive material, and in appearance it does not differ at all from genuine leather. Smooth raw materials are easy to clean, do not absorb odors, but are considered very cold.
3. Velvet coating. Velvet is a quite luxurious material that gives the room a huge accent of comfort. Typically, such sheathing is combined with accessories or a structural pattern.
4. Genuine Leather. The headboard of such a bed will look rich from the side, even if the bedroom itself is decorated slightly in a nondescript style. This material is considered durable, does not get dirty, does not crack. It dries quickly after cleaning.

On request, the headboard can be made of several combinations. For example, a combination of velvet with leather will leave a lasting impression on guests. And if the interior allows, why not make a contrast in the design of the headboard.

Color scheme and decor options

If you do not know how to work with color schemes and even more so use them to organize a bedroom, then we recommend that you pay attention to the following shades of beds in the bedroom with a soft headboard.

Most beds are too low in height, so it’s not possible to use the space under the bed functionally.

Key Features

In addition to traditional solutions in the form of beds with a headboard, in the interior of bedrooms there are more and more constructions devoid of this element. Moreover, such solutions are relevant in situations where the bed is single, double or one and a half, it can have sizes 140x200, 160x200 and even 200x200 cm at the request of the customer.

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Modern furniture production does not force to adhere to strict standards, it opens to consumers a lot of new solutions, original developments and simply unusual furniture options. Reading reviews, you begin to understand why models without an additional side in the head area are so popular. With their help, you can create a truly unusual and stylish interior in your own bedroom. They help to focus on the rest and sleep areas, to make the bed the center of the room. These are universal solutions that can successfully fit into a large number of interior design options.

Lacking a headboard, the buyer himself decides how to design the zone instead of the back. You can use a variety of ideas for this.

Thinking about how to secure the wallpaper, you can use racks, paintings, shelves, lamps.

Nobody forbids you to simply install furniture in the middle of the room.

Also, these beds are extremely functional. Furniture developers managed to implement many storage systems, lifting devices, decorative elements in them.

If you decide to make a similar bed with your own hands, the task is greatly simplified, since you will have to do less by one significant element. In fact, you only need to build a frame and choose a suitable base for the bed, where the choice is actually presented in the form of a solid and orthopedic base. Then turn on your imagination and be guided by your own concepts of comfort and convenience. Yes, not everything is so perfect in bedroom furniture without a headboard. But here it is worth starting from individual preferences and requirements of a specific buyer. The fact that for some is the best option is completely unsuitable for others.

If you have personal experience buying and operating beds without a headboard, be sure to leave feedback. Tell us about your ideas on how to decorate the wall and whether it is convenient for you to sleep and relax on such furniture.

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It is preferable to use an array or other high-strength and high-quality materials in the manufacture of bedroom furniture. Even if you have a soaring, without legs, seemingly weightless bed, in fact it will be strong and durable. If you buy a product from cheap and unstable materials, do not expect a long service life. It is worth paying attention to the products of such industry giants as Ormatek and Ascona. You can purchase their products in almost every Russian city, whether it be Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Ufa or Volgograd. The dimensions of the product are also individually selected.

Studying the cons, we will not dwell on the shortcomings of models of initially low quality. This is true for any furniture in the manufacture of which the manufacturer did not take good materials.

Of the objective shortcomings, we note the need to install the structure close to the wall. If the wall itself is white, lovers of watching TV and reading in bed may be faced with the fact that it will quickly become worthless, will begin to become actively polluted.

The problem is solved by decorating the wall and replacing the headboard with any structures, decorations, hanging elements, when changing which you will not have to change the wallpaper or wall decoration.

As for the benefits, there are a lot of them.

The main advantages include such moments:

• the bed creates an exclusive interior,
• relatively low price compared to models with a headboard,
• DIY assembly is simplified
• more compact furniture sizes,
• universality in terms of arrangement in the room,
• availability of storage systems,
• the possibility of using lifting mechanisms,
• durability and strength
• a large assortment,
• the presence of an orthopedic base on many models, etc.

Each for himself determines the superiority of advantages or disadvantages, choosing a bed for his own bedroom.

Varieties of designs

Objectively, if you correctly think about the arrangement of furniture in the bedroom, you can very successfully fit a bed without a headboard into almost any interior.

But keep in mind that for grandiose trends in the interior, such furniture is unlikely to be a good solution. But for fans of minimalism, high-tech, the same loft style, this is interesting and original. You decide.

Given the variety of designs and their distinguishing features, experts distinguish several categories of beds that do not have a headboard. The classification is not official, but it has its own meaning.

• Classic models. Found on sale most often, made in the form of a rectangle or square,
• Oval and round. A comparative market novelty that is rapidly gaining popularity,
• Deaf boxes. Frame bed, which has sides for the mattress, decorated with fabric, leatherette. Suitable for small rooms,
• Spring blocks. Boxes with spring mattresses. A kind of classic,
• Designs with orthopedic base. Comfortable, safe for health,
• Transformers and beds with a lifting mechanism. Differ in the increased practicality, ergonomics and comfort.

Before going to Ikea, buying a bed for an individual order or assembling it with your own hands, think twice about the rationality and feasibility of such a solution.

How to replace the back

In the end, I’ll talk a bit about what can be used instead of a back if the choice fell on a bed without a headboard.

Here it is worth highlighting several options:

• decorative pillows,
• pictures
• panel
• modular drawings
• lighting design
• special panels for color accent,
• shelving
• shelves
• curtains
• canopies
• screens
• natural wood
• mirror,
• carpets.

I understand that the carpet on the wall is already the last century, but still in some interiors they are still relevant. Especially when it comes to an expensive, sophisticated carpet.

The final decision is still yours to make.

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Features

Bedroom furniture should be made exclusively from quality materials. The headboard is a segment of the bed, therefore, this applies to it. You can lean on such a headboard without contacting a cold wall. You can comfortably equip the bedroom with the help of solid headboards for the bed, but in practice the soft detail is more:

Each soft headboard has its own distinctive features.

To make the right choice of the head, you need to consider all the advantages of this design. Let's talk about them below.

1. The soft back provides a high level of comfort during sleep, reading or just sitting on the bed.
2. It has a modern, stylish design, becoming the highlight of the bedroom interior.

The soft headboard has several advantages over the solid construction.

Despite the many advantages over hard heads, soft options have some disadvantages. Let's consider them further.

1. Soft backs are very expensive. Of course, you can find inexpensive designs, but their quality may decline in proportion to the price.
2. They require constant care, which depends on the upholstery selected.

It is important to consider not only advantages, but also disadvantages

Main varieties

A massive bed with a soft headboard can become the main design accent in the interior of the room.

Table 1. The main types of beds with a soft headboard.

Variety of styles

The bed, as a rule, is the main accent in the bedroom. She attracts attention due to her size. The headboard should match the color scheme not only to this piece of furniture, but also to the general style of the room for sleeping. There are several main areas of design that you should pay attention to, determining what the appearance of your future headboard will be.

A single bed with an original design will be a good decoration of the room

Modern

The use of an unusual form is a distinctive characteristic of the style in question. Often the headboard is made in the form of:

This bed looks bright, attracts attention. To balance the space, select a calm, plain fabric for upholstery. Prints, intricate patterns visually make the headboard heavier and it will look too massive. Choose the color of the fabric for the upholstery based on the general palette of shades used in the interior.

Non-standard headboard will become the main decoration of the room

Baroque

The presented style is distinguished by sophistication, it has a touch of luxury. It is not suitable for every interior and wallet. Not only the atmosphere of the apartment, but not everyone can afford a bed with such a luxurious headboard.

For the manufacture of the headboard, exclusively natural woven materials are used, for example:

Quite often, the soft headboard, decorated in this style, is made using the carriage screed technique. Its second name is "capitone". The highlight of the technique is the use of additional buttons placed throughout the area of ​​the bed back. They look “recessed” in the upholstery, and pull on the material, giving it a sophisticated look.

Additional elements in the presented decor are twisted cords, medallions

What types of headboard are

There are several types of headboards that affect the basic functions of furniture and the overall design of the room. Conventionally, the headboard can be classified according to the following characteristics:

• design: classic, curved, angled,
• degrees of hardness: hard, soft, combined,
• height: low, high.

Headboard Design

Classic. A popular design in the shape of a rectangular or square canvas. Rare models are made with the head of other figures - a semicircle, hexagon, triangle. Some classic models have high ceiling designs.

Curved. Design with smooth rounded edges, "enveloping" bed. Suitable for baroque interior, classicism, neoclassicism.

Corner. Assumes the presence of additional side inserts. This design, unlike the options above, is notable for its cumbersome bulk.

Degree of hardness

The solid headboard is made of wooden materials (MDF, solid wood, laminate) or metal, plastic, stone, gypsum. Sometimes wooden and plastic headboards are much cheaper than soft counterparts. Product thickness - from 1 cm and more.

The soft head of the bed is assembled from a frame, filler and fabric. A soft filler is attached to the solid base and lined with fabric. As it is used synthetics or natural upholstery: suede, velor, leather, eco leather. The thickness of the soft headboard is greater than that of a solid one: from 5 to 10 cm.

The combined headboard combines hard material and soft fabric and filler inserts. The headboard with a combined design gives the bed a luxurious look and a unique style, but this option can not be budget.

How to choose a headboard

In the question of how to choose the head of the bed, no one will give you a definite answer. You can decide on the design yourself, but from the point of view of functionality, consider several nuances.

The soft head of the bed is chosen by lovers of increased comfort, who are accustomed to lean on the "back" of the bed while reading, watching movies.

You can save space for outdoor book niches by placing shelves on the head. In this case, the height of the head increases beyond 40 cm.

If you do not know what to choose the head of the bed for zoning the room, consider furniture with a corner design - side inserts will isolate the bed.

Try to find a company that upholstered furniture in Minsk will be custom-made. You can order a ready-made bedside unit. It is remarkable for its versatility: it holds drawers, shelves, mirrors, lighting, and also easily moves to another part of the room as independent furniture.

When planning a bed with built-in cabinets, remember: this headboard is wider than the bed, but not higher than it. Massive construction will require a lot of space in width.

Refuse free-standing fixtures if you make a bed to order: the lighting selected for you can be mounted in the headboard.

If your bed is without a headboard, and you don’t want to change to a new one or purchase separate cabinets, get by with a screen. Just turn it along the wall and move the bed back to back.

Neoclassicism

Neoclassic is becoming an increasingly common style every day, which harmoniously combines:

• sophistication
• luxury,
• progressive design solutions.

Neoclassicism is called a flexible style, it meets fashionable trends of the past, adapted to modern requirements. When designing the headboard in a neoclassical style, the main emphasis is on:

• comfort
• proportionality,
• grace,
• unobtrusive colors.

To create the headboards in this style, designers use a calm color palette

Most often, designers when designing the headboard prefer to work with several basic shades:

For upholstery, not only fabric but also leather can be used. Although this option looks rather extravagant, it still finds a lot of fans.

The harmony of comfort and luxury is the main difference between neoclassical

Empire

A distinctive feature of the presented style is the wooden edging of the headboard. The detail adds sophistication to the interior. For the decoration of the upper part, light shades are mainly used:

Light upholstery fabric refreshes the interior

Advantages and disadvantages of beds with soft back

The soft back has its positive aspects and some features, which should be understood before its acquisition.

Of the many advantages of beds for a bedroom with a soft headboard, we highlight the following:

• beautiful design - the product transforms and decorates the interior of the room,
• a huge range of upholstery materials, you can choose for any room decoration,
• comfortable operation - you can read a book before going to bed, leaning on a nice backrest,
• soft upholstery will protect against injuries on the sides of the bed, which is especially important for children,
• long service life of models.

It should be noted and design flaws:

• an additional accessory increases the price of the bed,
• upholstery requires additional care, this must be considered when choosing a fabric. A great way would be to purchase or tailoring spare cases, which can be changed as they become dirty.

Varieties and design features of a soft headboard for double, one and a half and single beds

Modern beds with a soft headboard look elegant and are the key accent in the room. Manufacturing companies offer a huge variety of models, differing in method of attachment, shape and upholstery. Before choosing, we will understand the features of each type.

A bed with a soft back can become a real decoration of the interior

Headboard as a stationary part of the bed frame

The stationary soft headboard is attached directly to the bed frame and is an integral part of it. This is the most common option recently. Before choosing, one important nuance should be noted: the difficulty of caring for it, especially in places of joining the bed.

Extra soft back

The attached soft backrest is gaining its popularity due to its diverse design. It is an independent module, which can have various shapes and sizes. Mounting is done on a shelf mounted to the wall. Often its parameters significantly exceed the dimensions of the bed.

Padded headboard

Another type of soft headboard is a hinged back. It is attached directly to the plank mounted on the wall, and rather performs a decorative function. In this regard, consumers do not choose it so often.

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Material for the frame, filler and shape of the head

A bed with a soft headboard should have a solid frame in the form of a frame, for the manufacture of which metal, solid wood, MDF or plywood are most often used. Forged models with ornate patterns look unusual.

Filler

To give softness, the following types of fillers are used:

• polyurethane foam
• synthetic winterizer
• felt,
• batting,
• holofiber
• foam rubber
• periotek is a new material, which is a non-woven fabric with high elasticity.

Back shape

The shape of the back can be of different configurations: high and low, with clear geometric lines or a soft and smooth transition. When designing a model, there are no restrictions; it is important that it matches the overall style of the room.

What material is recommended for upholstery or soft head covers?

As upholstery, different materials are used, on which durability and care of the product depend. Consider the most popular.

Genuine Leather

Eco leather

Velours

Tapestry, jacquard, chenille

You can find upholstery of a soft headboard made of linen, silk, velvet, plush - they look luxurious, but accumulate dust, so they are not used so often.

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Color and soft headboard decoration

When choosing the color of the soft headboard, one should proceed from the general design of the interior. Tinting solutions are divided into three types.

Low contrast

Contrast combination

Low contrast

The soft headboard is an independent bedroom decor; it can have straight clear lines or smooth curved transitions decorated with rhinestones, beads, buttons. Often wooden frames are decorated with carved lace, which creates a feeling of a truly royal interior.

A special decoration is the carriage headboard screed, which is created with the help of buttons embedded in the base of the back. It is made in the form of volumetric geometric shapes, for example, rhombuses or squares. This decoration option looks luxurious on expensive leather or velor upholstery.

Additional devices of beds with a soft headboard: drawers, lifting mechanism, armrests, niches and shelves

Manufacturers supplement the standard bed models with practical functionality:

• mechanism for lifting the mattress,
• with drawers on wheels - they are more convenient in a double model,
• the design of the head can be continued with a soft sidewall,
• in the back frame, they often make a niche or a shelf,
• manufacturers often modify the bed with an integrated armrest.

Russian manufacturers of beds with soft backs

From domestic companies should be distinguished "Ormatek" and "Askona". They produce beds with a soft headboard made of genuine leather and eco-leather, as well as textiles with a diverse design. The product line is offered in a wide price range, you can buy an inexpensive model or choose a premium product.

Ormatek Factory Model

Beds with soft headboard American, Swedish and Italian manufacturers

More expensive beds with a soft headboard are represented by foreign brands. It should be noted the excellent quality of Italian companies "Bonaldo", "Cattelan Italia", "Calligaris", "Meridiani". It is almost impossible to find analogues in the domestic market, the furniture is distinguished by its refined design and high price.

Model of the factory "Cattelan Italia"

Interior beds with a soft headboard of brands from America are very popular. Kelly Lounge, "Caracole", Hooker Furniture, "Chaddock". They are presented in a classic design, as well as in modern styles.

Factory model "Caracole"

Famous manufacturer Ikea it offers Russian consumers unique products at a budget cost, the catalogs show models for any modern design of an apartment or private house.

Model factory "Ikea"

Fusion

A mixture of styles is actively used by interior designers. Such decisions are far from generally accepted, they are designed to shock, and create a creative space in the bedroom.

The headboard with soft upholstery looks very impressive, complemented by:

• metal frame
• wooden parts
• photo printing.

Fusion is a harmonious combination of various design trends into a single picture.

Non-standard design solutions are more often preferred by creative individuals, teenagers

Tree

Wooden models are environmentally friendly. This is due to the fact that the tree does not contain:

• toxic substances
• elements with a high radioactive background.

The back of the wood has a long service life (at least 10 years). If the wood is covered with a special protective layer, it will be as wear-resistant as possible. In addition, such a headboard:

• does not require specific care,
• has a pleasant natural aroma,
• attracts with a unique texture.

The headboard made of wood will be the safest option for health.

This is a more budget option than models made of solid wood.However, MDF is practically not inferior to a tree in appearance. This backrest is characterized by a wide range of:

The coating is glossy and matte, made under wood or wild stone. MDF is a good solution with a limited budget.

MDF headboard

Particleboard is considered the cheapest of all available materials suitable for the manufacture of headboards. The fact is that it does not have high performance indicators like other options. It should also be borne in mind that chipboard swells upon contact with water. Such a budgetary back will be appropriate for the arrangement of a children's room. The child is constantly growing, so you will have to change his bed regularly.

Chipboard bed is difficult to distinguish by external features from wood furniture

Metal

The metal structure is considered the most modern solution. She is:

The interior with such a berth looks original. However, one must remember that the metal back is not suitable, for example, for a children's room.

Upholstery material

A soft headboard is a decorative element to which furniture developers pay maximum attention. Various materials are used for upholstery; they have external aesthetic differences. It is also important to consider the performance of the upholstery used. One will last a long period, the other will quickly lose attractiveness.

Skin and its imitation

For the decor of soft headboards, beds are often used:

Leather and all similar materials attract durability. It is quite easy to work with him, thanks to which masters create many original decor options.

Leather care does not cause problems. It is enough to regularly wipe it with soft, damp textiles intended for cleaning the house
Textured Textile

Textured Textile

In search of an alternative to leather, pay attention to textured textiles. It looks pretty advantageous as a soft headboard cover. Designers most often prefer to work with:

All materials have a luxurious appearance. They add sophistication to the room. Experts recommend watching backs that wear a removable textile cover. Subsequently, this will greatly facilitate the process of caring for him.

The velvet cover is easy to clean from dust in the washing machine

Choosing a color palette is an important step in creating a harmonious space in the bedroom. More often, designers choose calm, balanced shades for soft backs:

• white
• gray
• beige
• golden
• olive
• sand,
• orange
• yellow
• red.

With white, everything is simple - it is classic and harmonizes well with other shades. Such a backrest looks elegant, but many reject this option because it easily gets dirty.

Designers have been using gray color recently, demonstrating that it’s definitely not boring.

Saturated shades are rarely used in the interior, as they focus on themselves, not allowing a full rest.

The form

Soft headboards, thanks to the efforts of designers around the world, today are presented in a variety of variations. The most common form remains:

To add a twist to the headboard, they can be framed with wooden frames. It looks stylish, unusual. Instead of wood, metal is sometimes used.

A bed with a laconic rectangular backrest is suitable even for small rooms

Designers also use more complex forms, if such a headboard will harmoniously complement the surrounding space, while not breaking out of the general concept. In most cases, soft headboards are combined with:

• large elements
• original ornament.

Such an eye-catching element of furniture requires that everything else be done in a concise, restrained style.

How to make a soft headboard yourself

A soft headboard for a bed can be made at home with minimal financial cost. Such furniture looks no less original than purchased, and most importantly, fully satisfies personal preferences.

Sheet Plywood Prices

Step number 1 - preparing the frame.

The frame remaining from the old bed is suitable for work. If it is not, you can purchase lumber and make it yourself.

It is not necessary to purchase expensive materials, budget options are also suitable for creating a design

On the backrest frame, it is necessary to attach wooden panels of a suitable size. It is not necessary to use wood, especially if old doors from MDF or particleboard are littered in the garage.

Doors need to be well screwed to the frame

The visually obtained design looks rough, but at this stage any aesthetic appeal is not required.

To fix the panels, you can use any means at hand, even hinges from old doors

Step number 2 - creating holes for fabric lining.

Marking in places for future decorative buttons is the most complex and painstaking process. To simplify it, you can purchase a perforated plate "Pegboard". It is important to use it exclusively for the template, since it has a high cost.

Perforated tiles will be a great template for marking holes for fabric

The markup is carried out according to a certain algorithm.

1. Measure the entire head to determine its center.
2. Place a new mark three holes below the center. To do this, you can use a marker or pencil.
3. From the obtained point, measure 7 holes to the side and put a new mark on 8.
4. The second row moves three holes to the side and down. The new point will be on the fourth tile hole.
5. The result should be lozenges. Marking is necessary on the entire back, with the exception of the place where the mattress will be located.

The markup should look like this

At the end of the work, it is necessary to carefully check that all the marks are present on the headboard. It is not necessary to draw points to the edges of the back; it is better to leave a few centimeters on all sides.

Now you need to make the holes with a screwdriver on the prepared points. The diameter should not be too large, it is enough to make small holes so that the thread can freely pass through them.

For feed holes, it is sufficient to use a drill with a diameter of up to 5 millimeters

Prices for popular models of screwdrivers

Step number 3 - fixing foam and fabric.

At this stage, you can not do without waxed thread or twine, as well as ordinary buttons and a gypsy needle with a big eye. The use of twine is most preferred since it easily passes through dense materials. The main drawback of these threads is that they are easily untied.

The cellular side of the foam must be turned down. The edges must be carefully aligned, removing all excess. Using a furniture stapler, fix the sides and bottom edge of the foam, leaving the top untouched.

Packing foam ideal for soft headboard

Foam must be draped on top with a cloth. You can use any canvas you like. It is important to leave small reserves of 30 centimeters at the edges. The headboard covered with fabric needs to be put in vertical position.

Step number 4 - decorating buttons.

This is the most difficult stage of the entire project. It will require:

• purchase a special set of blanks for decorative buttons,
• Follow the instructions on the packaging.

Buttons must be tightened to match the design of the back

In order for the close-fitting of the buttons to be successful, you need to adhere to several recommendations.

1. All sets with button blanks are different. Even if you purchase two of the same, the mold of one package may not fit the buttons of the other. Therefore, it is better to prepare several sets and experiment with rubber forms.
2. It is better to trim the fabric with a small margin. You can cut off the excess, but if the material is not enough, you can’t fix the problem.
3. Insert the fabric with the cover into the mold first on one side, and then insert the other.
4. If there is no desire to ever re-engage in button shaping, use high-quality glue. They should grease the edges of the button and only then insert its leg. It is not recommended to use a large amount of glue, since its excess can come out over the edges of the part, ruining the head fabric.

Button blanks will need more than 3 pieces

Step number 5 - the process of lining the headboard.

This stage will not do without waxed thread or twine, as well as ordinary buttons and a long needle with a large eye. The use of twine is most preferred since it easily passes through the foam and the fabric. The main drawback of these threads is that they are easily untied.

First you need to insert a long piece of thread into the needle, then thread it through the button. To the twine does not slip, it is better to pass it through all the holes, then make a few tight knots.

Twine should be tightened well, making several knots

Now thread the needle through the holes made earlier. You need to thread it from the back of the head of the head, moving towards its front side, on which a decorative button is subsequently fixed. It is recommended to start from the central upper hole.

Please note: the needle must be kept straight. Passing the needle, apply pressure to the foam on the front side. When the tip protrudes slightly, you can easily pull out the sludge.

1. Run the needle into the eye of the button.
2. After the first turn, re-thread the thread into the eye.
3. Carefully fix the decorated button, securing it from the wrong side.
4. Excess ponytails can be removed.
5. Make tucks on the fabric, forming beautiful folds on it.

To obtain a high-quality result, you need to carefully consider the fixation of buttons

Step number 6 - pay attention to the top row.

After fastening the first button, you need to stop and make the upper fold. Such manipulation is carried out with each next button. After fixing the first four buttons, the fabric is pulled back and attached with a stapler.

Step number 7 - tissue fixation.

At the end of work with buttons, you can begin to fasten the edges of the fabric. To do this, place the head on the floor with the wrong side up. To make the corners neat, it is necessary to make bends, pulling the upper side down, and then close it with the sidewall. At the end, the resulting fold should be fixed with brackets. The wrong side does not have to look beautiful.

The front should be ideal, the inside will be closed

Before fixing the lower edges of the headboard should again be placed vertically, and cut off excess material on the legs. The fabric on the front of the foot does not have to be fixed, as it will be pulled back.

Step number 8 - processing the wrong side.

To cover the ugly details of the back of the head, you can use an old sheet. It is important that it is strong and does not tear when pulled. It can be fixed using:

After all the work you get a stylish headboard

Conclusion

The soft headboard is not just a comfortable part of the bed, no, it is a practical enough solution for the whole design of the bedroom as a whole. Such a backrest can become a highlight of any interior, if its color and material are correctly selected. In addition, the headboard can be made independently by following the instructions from the master class.

The range of children's furniture is huge now, each manufacturer offers many models for every taste. But if you have carpentry skills, even basic ones, you can craft everything yourself, and such products will cost several times cheaper. For example, how to make a bunk bed with your own hands can be found on our website.

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