Upcycling: Pallet Headboard July 13, 2011 DIY, Eco Friendly Projects, Our House, Tutorials 107 Comments 147596 Last week I showed you this sneak peek photo. Well here’s the full shot: It’s our new king size headboard! Much to the dismay of our neighbors I’m sure, we’ve had a seemingly endless supply of pallet wood in our driveway since finishing our brick patio. I had so many great plans for using the wood, and I’m making my way through each project slowly but surely. I started with a fairly easy project (my giant memo frame) and decided to try my hand at something more advanced. My design seemed simple enough, but the execution is far from perfect. Enter exhibit A: and exhibit B: Let’s just say I’m not the greatest carpenter. The first time I put this thing together by myself, it fell apart when I lifted it off the ground. Not one to accept defeat, I did what any self respecting (yet desperate) DIYer would do: begged my husband to help me. Now don’t get me wrong, this is a project that really anyone could do-especially if you have nice tools like a nail gun. I just don’t have a lot of experience with woodworking, and rainy day after rainy day was pushing this project to the top of my MUST GET DONE NOW list. I knew it would only take the hubs a little while to repair my headboard. One box of wood screws later, we had frankenstein-ed it together sufficiently. Let me just add that this project in no way reflects my husband’s woodworking skills…he was only doing damage control. I was insistent on the design, imperfect as it was. Once it was all together, I sanded down the splinters and applied 3 coats of spray-on wood finish. Pallet wood is chemically treated, so you’ll definitely want to use a sealer for any indoor projects. The final product is pretty heavy, so we used 3 triangle tab hangers and coordinating wall hooks (the heavy duty, multiple nail kind). We lucked out that the hook from the old headboard ended up being the perfect height, and it was already marking center…SCORE! You know I hate to measure. But even if I had to, it would have been totally worth it for this result. Ready to see? Are you dying??? Cause I am! I’m sooo glad I decided to put a little ledge on the top, I can’t wait to accessorize it! Even though the hubs was less than enthused at fixing my screw ups and helping me hang this beast, he is really happy with it too. That’s all I really hope for, since most of the time he gives me crazy looks when I’m mid-project. I’m not very good at communicating a master plan, so to speak. I think we’d do best on one of those shows where the husband goes away for the weekend and comes back to the project finished! I’m just glad he’s still putting up with me 🙂 Grand total for this project came to under $30 which included screws, menders, sandpaper, sealer, and hanging hardware. I’d say it was money well spent! ****Linking HERE**** Update: Here are some newer shots of my bedroom and the headboard! 107 Responses Kathie July 13, 2011 Wow! Great job. Love the rustic look. Reply Lovely Crafty Home July 13, 2011 Thanks Kathie!! Reply Comeca Jones July 13, 2011 Perfect!!!!!!Love your style! Reply Lovely Crafty Home July 13, 2011 Thank you so much! It’s a work in progress lol! Reply Sandie July 13, 2011 Adorable and I love the price. 🙂 Reply Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co July 13, 2011 that looks absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!! NICE JOB!!!! Totally worth all of your hard work. 🙂 Reply Lucy July 14, 2011 yes, I’m dying…. cuz I LOVE this!! great job Reply Tammy July 15, 2011 This is so neat! What a terrific Idea! I love it. You did an excellent job. I really like the ledge too! I am your newest follower from Furniture Feature Friday. Hope you can visit me sometime soon. Reply Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com July 19, 2011 Wow! I had no clue a pallet could be so beautiful! Well done! Reply Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com July 19, 2011 I am your newest follower! Reply Jessica August 3, 2011 I love this!!!! It’s beautiful! Reply Tanya August 3, 2011 That looks so cool! Pallets make great picnic tables too. Just make sure your pallets are not from overseas because they use really nasty pesticides on them. Reply becky@oursweetpeas August 3, 2011 Love this. We just moved about 8 months ago and I am DYING to redo our bedroom. I LOVE everything about yours, headboard, bedding…LOVE…LOVE…LOVE. Reply Sass August 3, 2011 I am always telling my husband we should go get free pallets when I see them advertised. He wonders what the heck a condo-living girl who is not in the business of shipping things could ever want with a pallet – or what she could want to make with one, or HOW she would even make anything out of one. He IS good at the carpentry/woodworking stuff. I am good at the imagining/designing stuff. We make a good team. YOU made a FABULOUS headboard. As we speak (I mean as I type this) I am calling Hubbie into the office to reveal to him just what a pallet can be. Thanks for posting this – you answered lots of questions for both of us! (Like…aren’t pallets splintery? why, yes they are…but I can sand them, wow!) Reply Lovely Crafty Home August 4, 2011 LOL sometimes husbands aren’t so good with the big picture…that’s why they need us! Reply Rachel Sue August 10, 2011 Such an amazing project! I would love to feature this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks! Reply Michele August 15, 2011 LOVE this look! BUT-how the heck did you take the pallets apart? Got any tips/suggestions? Reply Lovely Crafty Home August 15, 2011 Hehehe yeah I glossed over that part…to be honest my husband and his friend did it. They used large hammers, but I suspect if we had a pry bar that would have helped. Reply Inspire Me Heather August 17, 2011 Cool pallet headboard and gorgeous bedroom too!!! I’ve linked this to my pallets post too, well done! Reply amy August 17, 2011 LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! The finish on the wood and your arrangement of the lines is brilliant! Reply upcycled pallet ideas | frugalandthriving.com.au August 24, 2011 […] Pallet headboard @ Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply Sarah October 24, 2011 Beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration. My husband and I tackled this project last weekend and it looks awesome! Such a fun cheap headboard with a cool story. Reply Nicole October 22, 2011 This looks wonderful!! I love it. My husband and I would love to do this for our king sized bed – do you have any specific instructions or details to help us know where to start? Specifically, was it easy to find a board that was long enough for the top ledge? And did you center the top board? Also any tips on hanging would be wonderful 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!!! Reply rachaelevans October 24, 2011 Nicole- The top ledge is actually two boards butted together (the full length of two was perfect for king size), all the wood came from 2-3 standard pallets. Some of them were really old and had skinny pieces, which I mixed in with the wider pieces for a more collected look. The top two boards are centered (like the ledge), but after that, I staggered the seams like you wood on a hardwood floor. It is quite heavy, but we had no problem hanging it with 3 heavy duty D rings (on each end and in the center) on 50 lb angle hooks Hope that helps! Reply Sherika Alston November 3, 2011 I just seen a bunch of these in the back of Albertson’s…I was like wow those are pretty cool! Thank you for the inspiration, I will definitely be going back to get them. Guess I should ask first! 🙂 Reply rachaelevans November 3, 2011 Sherika- Yeah definitely check with the staff at Albertson’s…I have found that a lot of places have to trade back in their pallets so they’re not always free. But there are plenty of sources out there. Good luck with your project! Reply Upcycled Inspirations Week 3 | Shabby to Chic Designs November 9, 2011 […] I’m in love with this headboard, made out of an old pallet from Lovely Crafty Home: […] Reply Tim January 25, 2012 How did you hold all the boards together without nailing through the front of the boards? Reply rachaelevans February 1, 2012 Tim- It’s a fine line, and believe me we went through the front a few times before getting the length of screw right. Fortunately it’s all a part of the rustic feel. Basically you just have to check the width of all your boards and then undershoot a bit. Reply Melissa February 1, 2012 Hello! I have just discovered your blog and I LOVE it! My fiance and I have lived in our house for just over 2 years, but as we are just starting out we don’t have much for decorating our home (and what we do have is very mismatched). We don’t have a headboard for our bed and I LOVE this idea. I was just wondering how you assembled the headboard onto the bed? Or is it on the wall? Thanks a lot for all of your wonderful ideas, I will definitely be starting some projects for our home, but I think I need to start with planning room by room before starting random projects I love lol! Reply rachaelevans February 1, 2012 Melissa- We actually hung the headboard on the wall, which to me felt safer because of the weight (we used heavy duty hanging hardware in 3 places). Hope that helps! Reply Michael March 14, 2012 I’m currently tearing apart a few pallets as my wife is dying to have one of these, what are your finished dimensions of this headboard? Reply Jimi Johnson March 17, 2012 I would love to know where you got the bedspread Reply rachaelevans March 18, 2012 Jimi- It’s Better Homes & Gardens for Walmart…I think it’s discontinued though 🙁 Reply Amanda @ Burlap and Denim March 18, 2012 I’m loving this headboard! I’d love you to link it up at my Reclaimed Wood link party! http://BurlapAndDenim.com/2012/03/party-on-mondays-3-reclaimed-wood Reply Weekend Wonders | a {charmed} life March 25, 2012 […] inspirasjon: Pallet Headboard. Jeg ELSKER denne hodegavlen. Lurer på om vi har noen paller liggende […] Reply Lisa March 28, 2012 I LOVE LOVE LOVE your headboard….but also, that bedspread ROCKS! Did you create that too? I’m new here & am loving your site! Reply rachaelevans March 29, 2012 Lisa- The ruffled one I made yes, the green one is from Walmart’s Better Homes & Garden line but is discontinued. Thanks so much for stopping by! Reply Kim Lavoie August 25, 2012 I LOVE the ruffled bedspread. Can you share the details? I’m no good at sewing, but I have a friend who is and I’d love to hit her up for one of these!!! Beautiful!! rachaelevans August 25, 2012 Kim- Here is the post with the duvet details http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com/2011/11/14/introductions-the-ruffle-duvet/ Emily April 3, 2012 I love everything about the room you made over! Where did you get/how did you make your comforter? Reply Lynn April 15, 2012 LOVE the headboard and LOVE the room! What paint color is that??? Reply rachaelevans April 17, 2012 Lynn- It’s Valspar Jekyll Grand Dining Sea Mist Reply Ryan April 19, 2012 Awesome… I built a pallet desk recently. I’m about to build a bed and I need ideas…. this seems like a good one Reply rachaelevans April 19, 2012 Wow I’d love to see it, sounds neat! Reply Cari April 20, 2012 how tall is your headboard? It’s beautiful Reply rachaelevans April 20, 2012 Cari- Thank you! It’s about 3 ft tall. Reply Hollie April 24, 2012 How many pallets did it take to make that and how did you get that color? Reply rachaelevans April 25, 2012 I’m not sure how many (we had about 6 around because of another project), but I’d imagine 2 or 3 would do it if you can separate them without losing too many pieces to breakage. I didn’t stain them at all, these just happened to be VERY old pallets which is why I wanted to use them for this project. I loved the gray wash. You could probably duplicate it with some paint or stain. Reply Audrey April 10, 2013 You can also opt to stain the wood naturally… If you take a large mason jar (wide mouth works great) or other type of similar container, fill it with white vinegar, then a used up brillo/aluminum scouring pad and the some of the morning’s leftover coffee grounds – let it sit for a couple days and then take the mixture and used the pad to apply the vinegar/coffee mix outside (just so you don’t have to have a big mess) and then you can let dry. Don’t worry about the coffee grounds as you’re applying the “stain”, let it dry in the sun and brush off the coffee grounds when it’s dry. You can use one or two coats, but I really liked the “grey” antiquing that two coats provided… then, you can opt to seal it, or leave it unfinished. Hope that helps! Dutch Boy Paint Review May 11, 2012 […] but I reupholstered our old headboard (it’s a queen, and we upgraded to our king size DIY pallet headboard) in drop cloth and hung drop cloth curtains high and wide to complete this room…for now. I […] Reply DIY Monday Makeover - Upcycled Headboards | Handmade Future May 14, 2012 […] Pallet Headboard! […] Reply Cami June 2, 2012 Do you make the ruffled bed spreads to sell? I would be intrested in buying one from you. I would love one exactly like yours, it’s beautiful!!!!!! Reply Summer June 16, 2012 I am interested in the ruffle bed spread. It is exactly what I’m looking for! Can you post directions on how you made this? or do you make them to sell? Thanks so much!!! Reply rachaelevans June 20, 2012 Summer- The duvet post is here: http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com/2011/11/14/introductions-the-ruffle-duvet/ I probably wouldn’t attempt it to sell, I’m not a super great seamstress so I wouldn’t feel right selling my work. But that’s the great thing about ruffles is that you can hide a lot of mistakes 🙂 Reply JayEmEl June 24, 2012 Did you use any step-by-step instructions? I’ve seen a few DIY blogs, but yours is by far the best looking pallet headboard I’ve seen. I’d love to know your process! Thanks for posting!! Reply rachaelevans June 25, 2012 Thanks Jay! I didn’t really have a process, except to arrange the pieces how I liked then flip them over and attach them together. But I did fail twice before getting it right (I didn’t clamp things and the screws pretty much just ripped out as soon as I picked it up). Oops! Reply Build a King-Sized Pallet Headboard | honey-do-this August 4, 2012 […] and I found just the kind of headboard I was looking for. I based my design off of a pin (and blog post) by Lovely Crafty Home. Check that post out if you get a chance, then come on back and see what I […] Reply 20 DIY Headboards August 16, 2012 […] Pallet Headboard from Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply Lynn October 5, 2012 Did you attach the headboard to your frame, or to the wall? I want to make one, but my bed is in front of a window. Reply Rachael Evans October 5, 2012 Lynn, it’s attached to the wall. Reply Reciclar con estilo. Reinventando el palé | Ahora soy mamá November 13, 2012 […] gustan mucho algunos cabeceros. Se pueden pintar, decorar o simplemente tratar la madera para oscurecer el tono. Un aire rústico y […] Reply Sharlene November 16, 2012 I love this thing!!! How did you make it? What materials did you use? I’m desperate to get a Cal-King headboard! Reply Doria November 20, 2012 Hi! I absolutely love this headboard and am dying to make it! Do you have a step by step how to(as this is my first diy project)thank you so much and again I love it! Reply gbod November 24, 2012 what is the easiet way or what technique did you use to disasemble the pallets? and it looks like you left in the old nails..did you just hammer them in the back Reply Rachael Evans November 25, 2012 The back of a hammer, a crowbar, and pliers…unfortunately it’s not an easy task. I actually didn’t do any of it, my husband and his friend did all that work 🙂 Reply NIckole December 7, 2012 AMAZING!!! LOVE it so much!!!!!! Reply Bubba December 18, 2012 Very nice job,i really like it. BUT! why did you hide the finished result with all the big ol pillows? All that work and all you see is the top. I would get rid of the pillows and showoff your work. Its to nice of a job to hide. Reply ADI December 19, 2012 love this!!!!!!!!!! Reply KIrk Roush January 26, 2013 I have a question, how many pallets were used? I have a friend who wants me to make her one for a queen size bed, but having as much information would be great before I get started. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Kirk Reply Rachael Evans January 26, 2013 You could probably do it from 2, I think I had about 4 on hand so I just picked through the wood to find the the pieces I liked the best 🙂 Reply sarah January 27, 2013 I had my dad make a very similar headboard, but he wasn’t very successful in sanding down the wood. Its mostly very rough and has some splinters. Were you able to sand it down so that it was smooth? What grade sand paper did you use? Also do you have a link to the type of wall fasteners you used? Reply Heather February 1, 2013 Thank you this is a wonderful Idea. My husband is a tractor mechanic so he brings home lots and lots of pallets. This will be perfect he already told me he would make it for me. thank you again so much. Reply Upcycling - DIY Pallet Headboard February 9, 2013 […] Ypcycling: Pallet Headboard […] Reply Ślubne zdjęcia nad łóżkiem na jakmieszkac.pl March 4, 2013 […] lovelycraftyhome.com via Jennifer on […] Reply upcycling ideas {perfect pallet projects} - the space between March 11, 2013 […] Pallet Headboard from Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply Top Upcycled Pallet Projects | Lillian McKay May 6, 2013 […] 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, […] Reply 13 DIY Headboards Made From Repurposed Wood May 6, 2013 […] Of course, we couldn’t possibly write this article without showing you a headboard made from a recycled pallet. It’s the type of project you’ve all been anticipating ever since you saw the title. The project is very simple. You have to take a wooden pallet, to take it apart, to remove the nails and then to put the pieces back together in order to form the headboard. The dimensions may vary. You can also re-stain the wood or you can paint it.{found on lovelycraftyhome}. […] Reply Alexandra Martin May 13, 2013 I love this Headboard! I am making it this weekend 🙂 However, I am curious- what is the colour you have on your walls in the bedroom? Thanks so much!!! Reply Jayme May 14, 2013 Hi I was wondering where you got that adorable comforter?! I am in <3~~~ Reply Tove June 21, 2013 Beautiful!!! Reply DIY Headboard Inspiration: Upholstered or Wood Plank? | Becoming Martha June 25, 2013 […] (Lovely Crafty Home) Isn’t this adorable? (Design Sponge) I love that this headboard is all new wood, but made to look old! (AKA Design) […] Reply Crafting in the Digital Age | House. Food. Baby. July 19, 2013 […] Upcycling: Pallet Headboard from Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply Carrie August 23, 2013 Where is your bedding from? I love the floral cases and both throw pillows and the ruffled throw at the end. Carrie Reply Corinne January 18, 2014 Yes I agree that I love those floral pillowcases – where are those from?! Reply MissC September 6, 2013 Where did you get that Quilt cover from? Reply gettin’ woodsy | Through the Front Door October 14, 2013 […] our next category… Reclaimed use number 2: Headboards This full DIY can be found at Lovely Craft Home. I know, I know…I’ve posted this image from House Tweaking before. But, can you […] Reply Alli October 16, 2013 So pretty! I love that your hubby fixed it for you… so sweet! I’m totally inspired to attempt one myself! Reply Penny November 9, 2013 Love the headboard!!!! Just love it, but I also love that ruffle spread at the bottom of your bed in that pic! Did you make that or did you purchase that somewhere? Would love to know I love that also! Its a perfect mixture of softness to the hardness of the headboard! Reply Used Pallets DIY Projects and Ideas - MotivaNova - MotivaNova November 20, 2013 […] DIY project at lovelycraftyhome.com […] Reply Top 10 Creative Ways to Repurpose a Pallet - Top Inspired November 25, 2013 […] DIY Project and Photo credit to lovelycraftyhome.com […] Reply Creative Art Above The Bed Ideas | December 4, 2013 […] source […] Reply Creative Art Above The Bed Ideas | Ideativity December 7, 2013 […] source […] Reply Inspirational and Cheap DIY Headboard Ideas March 4, 2014 […] same style we’ve started: with repurposing old items. So, here is a practical way for you to upcycle an old, wooden pallet into stunning headboard…cheap, practical and beautiful at the same […] Reply Lauren March 25, 2014 Did you make the bedspread as well? If not where did you buy it? Reply upcycling ideas {20 perfect pallet projects} April 21, 2014 […] Pallet Headboard from Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply Rilane June 25, 2014 I love this Headboard! You have a great color bedroom. 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I am buying a new bed as well and moving up to a king size, but don’t have it yet so I figured I could kind of go off yours! Thanks again for everything!! Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. CAPTCHA Code * Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Check here to Subscribe to notifications for new posts
Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co July 13, 2011 that looks absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!! NICE JOB!!!! Totally worth all of your hard work. 🙂 Reply
Tammy July 15, 2011 This is so neat! What a terrific Idea! I love it. You did an excellent job. I really like the ledge too! I am your newest follower from Furniture Feature Friday. Hope you can visit me sometime soon. Reply
Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com July 19, 2011 Wow! I had no clue a pallet could be so beautiful! Well done! Reply
Tanya August 3, 2011 That looks so cool! Pallets make great picnic tables too. Just make sure your pallets are not from overseas because they use really nasty pesticides on them. Reply
becky@oursweetpeas August 3, 2011 Love this. We just moved about 8 months ago and I am DYING to redo our bedroom. I LOVE everything about yours, headboard, bedding…LOVE…LOVE…LOVE. Reply
Sass August 3, 2011 I am always telling my husband we should go get free pallets when I see them advertised. He wonders what the heck a condo-living girl who is not in the business of shipping things could ever want with a pallet – or what she could want to make with one, or HOW she would even make anything out of one. He IS good at the carpentry/woodworking stuff. I am good at the imagining/designing stuff. We make a good team. YOU made a FABULOUS headboard. As we speak (I mean as I type this) I am calling Hubbie into the office to reveal to him just what a pallet can be. Thanks for posting this – you answered lots of questions for both of us! (Like…aren’t pallets splintery? why, yes they are…but I can sand them, wow!) Reply
Lovely Crafty Home August 4, 2011 LOL sometimes husbands aren’t so good with the big picture…that’s why they need us! Reply
Rachel Sue August 10, 2011 Such an amazing project! I would love to feature this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks! Reply
Michele August 15, 2011 LOVE this look! BUT-how the heck did you take the pallets apart? Got any tips/suggestions? Reply
Lovely Crafty Home August 15, 2011 Hehehe yeah I glossed over that part…to be honest my husband and his friend did it. They used large hammers, but I suspect if we had a pry bar that would have helped. Reply
Inspire Me Heather August 17, 2011 Cool pallet headboard and gorgeous bedroom too!!! I’ve linked this to my pallets post too, well done! Reply
amy August 17, 2011 LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! The finish on the wood and your arrangement of the lines is brilliant! Reply
upcycled pallet ideas | frugalandthriving.com.au August 24, 2011 […] Pallet headboard @ Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply
Sarah October 24, 2011 Beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration. My husband and I tackled this project last weekend and it looks awesome! Such a fun cheap headboard with a cool story. Reply
Nicole October 22, 2011 This looks wonderful!! I love it. My husband and I would love to do this for our king sized bed – do you have any specific instructions or details to help us know where to start? Specifically, was it easy to find a board that was long enough for the top ledge? And did you center the top board? Also any tips on hanging would be wonderful 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!!! Reply
rachaelevans October 24, 2011 Nicole- The top ledge is actually two boards butted together (the full length of two was perfect for king size), all the wood came from 2-3 standard pallets. Some of them were really old and had skinny pieces, which I mixed in with the wider pieces for a more collected look. The top two boards are centered (like the ledge), but after that, I staggered the seams like you wood on a hardwood floor. It is quite heavy, but we had no problem hanging it with 3 heavy duty D rings (on each end and in the center) on 50 lb angle hooks Hope that helps! Reply
Sherika Alston November 3, 2011 I just seen a bunch of these in the back of Albertson’s…I was like wow those are pretty cool! Thank you for the inspiration, I will definitely be going back to get them. Guess I should ask first! 🙂 Reply
rachaelevans November 3, 2011 Sherika- Yeah definitely check with the staff at Albertson’s…I have found that a lot of places have to trade back in their pallets so they’re not always free. But there are plenty of sources out there. Good luck with your project! Reply
Upcycled Inspirations Week 3 | Shabby to Chic Designs November 9, 2011 […] I’m in love with this headboard, made out of an old pallet from Lovely Crafty Home: […] Reply
Tim January 25, 2012 How did you hold all the boards together without nailing through the front of the boards? Reply
rachaelevans February 1, 2012 Tim- It’s a fine line, and believe me we went through the front a few times before getting the length of screw right. Fortunately it’s all a part of the rustic feel. Basically you just have to check the width of all your boards and then undershoot a bit. Reply
Melissa February 1, 2012 Hello! I have just discovered your blog and I LOVE it! My fiance and I have lived in our house for just over 2 years, but as we are just starting out we don’t have much for decorating our home (and what we do have is very mismatched). We don’t have a headboard for our bed and I LOVE this idea. I was just wondering how you assembled the headboard onto the bed? Or is it on the wall? Thanks a lot for all of your wonderful ideas, I will definitely be starting some projects for our home, but I think I need to start with planning room by room before starting random projects I love lol! Reply
rachaelevans February 1, 2012 Melissa- We actually hung the headboard on the wall, which to me felt safer because of the weight (we used heavy duty hanging hardware in 3 places). Hope that helps! Reply
Michael March 14, 2012 I’m currently tearing apart a few pallets as my wife is dying to have one of these, what are your finished dimensions of this headboard? Reply
rachaelevans March 18, 2012 Jimi- It’s Better Homes & Gardens for Walmart…I think it’s discontinued though 🙁 Reply
Amanda @ Burlap and Denim March 18, 2012 I’m loving this headboard! I’d love you to link it up at my Reclaimed Wood link party! http://BurlapAndDenim.com/2012/03/party-on-mondays-3-reclaimed-wood Reply
Weekend Wonders | a {charmed} life March 25, 2012 […] inspirasjon: Pallet Headboard. Jeg ELSKER denne hodegavlen. Lurer på om vi har noen paller liggende […] Reply
Lisa March 28, 2012 I LOVE LOVE LOVE your headboard….but also, that bedspread ROCKS! Did you create that too? I’m new here & am loving your site! Reply
rachaelevans March 29, 2012 Lisa- The ruffled one I made yes, the green one is from Walmart’s Better Homes & Garden line but is discontinued. Thanks so much for stopping by! Reply
Kim Lavoie August 25, 2012 I LOVE the ruffled bedspread. Can you share the details? I’m no good at sewing, but I have a friend who is and I’d love to hit her up for one of these!!! Beautiful!!
rachaelevans August 25, 2012 Kim- Here is the post with the duvet details http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com/2011/11/14/introductions-the-ruffle-duvet/
Emily April 3, 2012 I love everything about the room you made over! Where did you get/how did you make your comforter? Reply
Ryan April 19, 2012 Awesome… I built a pallet desk recently. I’m about to build a bed and I need ideas…. this seems like a good one Reply
Hollie April 24, 2012 How many pallets did it take to make that and how did you get that color? Reply
rachaelevans April 25, 2012 I’m not sure how many (we had about 6 around because of another project), but I’d imagine 2 or 3 would do it if you can separate them without losing too many pieces to breakage. I didn’t stain them at all, these just happened to be VERY old pallets which is why I wanted to use them for this project. I loved the gray wash. You could probably duplicate it with some paint or stain. Reply
Audrey April 10, 2013 You can also opt to stain the wood naturally… If you take a large mason jar (wide mouth works great) or other type of similar container, fill it with white vinegar, then a used up brillo/aluminum scouring pad and the some of the morning’s leftover coffee grounds – let it sit for a couple days and then take the mixture and used the pad to apply the vinegar/coffee mix outside (just so you don’t have to have a big mess) and then you can let dry. Don’t worry about the coffee grounds as you’re applying the “stain”, let it dry in the sun and brush off the coffee grounds when it’s dry. You can use one or two coats, but I really liked the “grey” antiquing that two coats provided… then, you can opt to seal it, or leave it unfinished. Hope that helps!
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Cami June 2, 2012 Do you make the ruffled bed spreads to sell? I would be intrested in buying one from you. I would love one exactly like yours, it’s beautiful!!!!!! Reply
Summer June 16, 2012 I am interested in the ruffle bed spread. It is exactly what I’m looking for! Can you post directions on how you made this? or do you make them to sell? Thanks so much!!! Reply
rachaelevans June 20, 2012 Summer- The duvet post is here: http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com/2011/11/14/introductions-the-ruffle-duvet/ I probably wouldn’t attempt it to sell, I’m not a super great seamstress so I wouldn’t feel right selling my work. But that’s the great thing about ruffles is that you can hide a lot of mistakes 🙂 Reply
JayEmEl June 24, 2012 Did you use any step-by-step instructions? I’ve seen a few DIY blogs, but yours is by far the best looking pallet headboard I’ve seen. I’d love to know your process! Thanks for posting!! Reply
rachaelevans June 25, 2012 Thanks Jay! I didn’t really have a process, except to arrange the pieces how I liked then flip them over and attach them together. But I did fail twice before getting it right (I didn’t clamp things and the screws pretty much just ripped out as soon as I picked it up). Oops! Reply
Build a King-Sized Pallet Headboard | honey-do-this August 4, 2012 […] and I found just the kind of headboard I was looking for. I based my design off of a pin (and blog post) by Lovely Crafty Home. Check that post out if you get a chance, then come on back and see what I […] Reply
Lynn October 5, 2012 Did you attach the headboard to your frame, or to the wall? I want to make one, but my bed is in front of a window. Reply
Reciclar con estilo. Reinventando el palé | Ahora soy mamá November 13, 2012 […] gustan mucho algunos cabeceros. Se pueden pintar, decorar o simplemente tratar la madera para oscurecer el tono. Un aire rústico y […] Reply
Sharlene November 16, 2012 I love this thing!!! How did you make it? What materials did you use? I’m desperate to get a Cal-King headboard! Reply
Doria November 20, 2012 Hi! I absolutely love this headboard and am dying to make it! Do you have a step by step how to(as this is my first diy project)thank you so much and again I love it! Reply
gbod November 24, 2012 what is the easiet way or what technique did you use to disasemble the pallets? and it looks like you left in the old nails..did you just hammer them in the back Reply
Rachael Evans November 25, 2012 The back of a hammer, a crowbar, and pliers…unfortunately it’s not an easy task. I actually didn’t do any of it, my husband and his friend did all that work 🙂 Reply
Bubba December 18, 2012 Very nice job,i really like it. BUT! why did you hide the finished result with all the big ol pillows? All that work and all you see is the top. I would get rid of the pillows and showoff your work. Its to nice of a job to hide. Reply
KIrk Roush January 26, 2013 I have a question, how many pallets were used? I have a friend who wants me to make her one for a queen size bed, but having as much information would be great before I get started. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Kirk Reply
Rachael Evans January 26, 2013 You could probably do it from 2, I think I had about 4 on hand so I just picked through the wood to find the the pieces I liked the best 🙂 Reply
sarah January 27, 2013 I had my dad make a very similar headboard, but he wasn’t very successful in sanding down the wood. Its mostly very rough and has some splinters. Were you able to sand it down so that it was smooth? What grade sand paper did you use? Also do you have a link to the type of wall fasteners you used? Reply
Heather February 1, 2013 Thank you this is a wonderful Idea. My husband is a tractor mechanic so he brings home lots and lots of pallets. This will be perfect he already told me he would make it for me. thank you again so much. Reply
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13 DIY Headboards Made From Repurposed Wood May 6, 2013 […] Of course, we couldn’t possibly write this article without showing you a headboard made from a recycled pallet. It’s the type of project you’ve all been anticipating ever since you saw the title. The project is very simple. You have to take a wooden pallet, to take it apart, to remove the nails and then to put the pieces back together in order to form the headboard. The dimensions may vary. You can also re-stain the wood or you can paint it.{found on lovelycraftyhome}. […] Reply
Alexandra Martin May 13, 2013 I love this Headboard! I am making it this weekend 🙂 However, I am curious- what is the colour you have on your walls in the bedroom? Thanks so much!!! Reply
DIY Headboard Inspiration: Upholstered or Wood Plank? | Becoming Martha June 25, 2013 […] (Lovely Crafty Home) Isn’t this adorable? (Design Sponge) I love that this headboard is all new wood, but made to look old! (AKA Design) […] Reply
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Carrie August 23, 2013 Where is your bedding from? I love the floral cases and both throw pillows and the ruffled throw at the end. Carrie Reply
Corinne January 18, 2014 Yes I agree that I love those floral pillowcases – where are those from?! Reply
gettin’ woodsy | Through the Front Door October 14, 2013 […] our next category… Reclaimed use number 2: Headboards This full DIY can be found at Lovely Craft Home. I know, I know…I’ve posted this image from House Tweaking before. But, can you […] Reply
Alli October 16, 2013 So pretty! I love that your hubby fixed it for you… so sweet! I’m totally inspired to attempt one myself! Reply
Penny November 9, 2013 Love the headboard!!!! Just love it, but I also love that ruffle spread at the bottom of your bed in that pic! Did you make that or did you purchase that somewhere? Would love to know I love that also! Its a perfect mixture of softness to the hardness of the headboard! Reply
Used Pallets DIY Projects and Ideas - MotivaNova - MotivaNova November 20, 2013 […] DIY project at lovelycraftyhome.com […] Reply
Top 10 Creative Ways to Repurpose a Pallet - Top Inspired November 25, 2013 […] DIY Project and Photo credit to lovelycraftyhome.com […] Reply
Inspirational and Cheap DIY Headboard Ideas March 4, 2014 […] same style we’ve started: with repurposing old items. So, here is a practical way for you to upcycle an old, wooden pallet into stunning headboard…cheap, practical and beautiful at the same […] Reply
upcycling ideas {20 perfect pallet projects} April 21, 2014 […] Pallet Headboard from Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply
Rilane June 25, 2014 I love this Headboard! You have a great color bedroom. Pictures above the bed are also charming 🙂 Reply
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Holli February 16, 2015 I was wondering what kind of sealant you used and for what size bed the headboard was made for? Reply
Rachael Evans February 19, 2015 I used a spray sealer, probably Rustoleum matte clear sealer. It’s a King size headboard 🙂 Reply
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Brynden August 10, 2016 Hi! I don’t know if you still check this! I am obsessed with your work! Awesome job! I am so in love I’m actually in the process recreating it right now! I was wondering if you could please tell me the dimensions of yours. I am buying a new bed as well and moving up to a king size, but don’t have it yet so I figured I could kind of go off yours! Thanks again for everything!! Reply