Channel Tufted Headboard DIY | Art Deco or Hollywood Regency Bed Tutorial

by jeweledinteriors | May 22, 2019 | DIY, One Room Challenge | 22 comments

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It’s not that hard. Check out my step by step tutorial explaining how I tackled this channel tufted headboard DIY.

You may have seen the recent makeover of our Master Bedroom for the One Room Challenge. Many people have asked how I made this unique bed, and I say “Give the people what they want”. With that thought in mind, I present to you an easy channel tufted headboard DIY tutorial.

Supplies for channel tufted headboard DIY

Old bed frame- with headboard shorter than your end desired height (See pic below)

2 packages of 2 Inch Foam

14 1×5’s (perhaps an extra in case you mess up)

11-12 yards of the fabric of your choice. I bought my high end upholstery grade velvet at Fabric Place Basement.

2 packages of quilt batting

Utility knife and scissors

Staple gun and staples

Screw driver and screws

Ribbon or leather

Optional: Fringe

Step 1

I took this old bed frame and replaced the foot board with a 1×12 (though I could have channel tufted it as well). I also removed the fabric off the headboard and painted the wood underneath to a color similar to my velvet. This was just in case there were any gaps in my upholstered channel tufted boards.

Step 2

I cut the boards to various lengths. I used straight cuts. For a more dramatic channel tufted headboard DIY look I could have notched the corners like a dog eared fence post.

If you are looking to mimic my bed exactly, here are my measurements of the height of my finished product. Keep in mind that two of these boards may need to be short enough to accommodate for your bed frame.

48 in board x 8

47 in x 2

45 in x 2

42 in x 2

Step 3

Next, I laid the board on the 2 in foam. I used the utility knife to score right along the board’s width and scissors to finish the task.

Step 4

After laying the board AND the foam on the batting, I estimated how much fabric I needed to leave about 2 inches on each side. Then, I cut out all of the rectangles.

Step 5

I sandwiched the foam between the board and the batting. I made sure to leave about an inch of batting at the top to ensure an evenly upholstered look across the top of the bed. I upholstered the foam onto the board with the batting holding it in place.

Step 6

Then I added the velvet on top of the board/foam/batting. VERY IMPORTANT! Make sure that nap of your velvet is going the same direction on each board.

NOTE: This images isn’t completely accurate. It is missing the batting and foam.

Step 7

Then decide the style of bed you hope to achieve. It would be easy to make the headboard straight across the top. A seashell shape could be fun too. I however, opted for something in between and gave a slight curve to the bed by gradually shortening the three outside boards on each side.

Step 8

Because I wanted to give the bed curved “wings”, I screwed each of the boards and the headboard to each other at angle from above, then reinforced it with ribbon and staples. Leather (or faux leather) strips and screws may be a more sturdry option. No one in my family, however, climbs on our headboard, so this should work for us.

Step 9

Then I stapled fabric to the sides. With 11 yards of fabric I barely had enough to finish this job. If I had extra I could have sewn a double welt to cover my staples. Due to the angles, however, I think it looks fine without.

Optional: I sewed fringe and trim along the bottom and made a bedskirt (14 inches total length for my height of bed). I simply stapled the bedskirt onto the box frame.

Ta Da!!!!

Thanks for joining me on this channel tufted headboard DIY! Please DM me images of your finished results on my Instagram.

Want more DIY bed ideas? I’ve got a couple of more tricks up my sleeve

Upholstered Headboard

Upholstered bunk Bed

22 Comments

Kate George on May 22, 2019 at 8:58 am

Love! Love! Love! Where do you buy your velvet? Is there any stretch to the velvet?
Karrie on May 22, 2019 at 9:50 am

You’re so creative!! I love how you did this!! Looks so regal my friend!!
jeweledinteriors on May 22, 2019 at 10:08 am

I bought it at Fabric Place Basement. They are in Boston and DC but ship. I love their prices, especially on upholstery velvet. Nope, no real stretch. Good luck!!!
jeweledinteriors on May 22, 2019 at 10:09 am

Thats too kind, especially coming from you!
Justine - Blue Leopard Interiors on May 23, 2019 at 7:43 am

Thanks for sharing this DIY, and thanks for introducing me to Fabric Place Basement on your last ORC! I’m in the DC area too, so they’re now my new home decor fabric go-to!!
Kristen on May 23, 2019 at 10:50 am

I love how your creative brain works! I never would have thought to do this!
jeweledinteriors on May 23, 2019 at 11:45 am

Thanks Kristen…It came out differently than I had originally planned, but I love it.
jeweledinteriors on May 23, 2019 at 11:45 am

Oh Good Justine! I love that place. Great service too.
Jessica Ayers on May 23, 2019 at 11:56 am

Wow! You are just so insanely talented!
jeweledinteriors on May 23, 2019 at 12:23 pm

That is so kind Jessica!❤️❤️❤️. Maybe a little talented and insanely brave?
Miranda on May 28, 2019 at 2:33 pm

You are forever inspiring!!!! This is such a clever and beautiful DIY!
Eric on May 28, 2019 at 5:01 pm

Thanks so much Miranda!!!
Vanessa on July 25, 2019 at 5:28 pm

Hi, what’s the specific color of velvet you picked? I’d like to order it online 🙂
jeweledinteriors on July 25, 2019 at 6:14 pm

Hi Vanessa!

I’m not certain, but if you called Fabric Place Basement in Alexandria, VA they may be able to help you. So sorry that I don’t have that info!!!
Ashton on February 24, 2020 at 1:22 am

Love the bed and the room. Came out so beautifully. Wondering what size your bed is? I’d love to recreate something similar. I have a king bed, and wondering how you would much materials I should add, if your bed is a queen? Any help would be awesome 🙂
jeweledinteriors on February 24, 2020 at 5:29 pm

Great point Ashton. This one is a queen bed. Good luck!
Mary on April 18, 2020 at 1:07 am

Thanks for the tutorial! About how much did you spend total from start to finish on this project?
jeweledinteriors on April 21, 2020 at 7:53 am

Hi Mary! I actually don’t remember. It was over a year ago and I should have kept track. I will tell you that the major expense is the cost of your velvet. I was able to get high end velvet at a great price at our local discount fabric store.
Catherine pile on January 11, 2021 at 5:24 pm

Hi I love love the wallpaper, I am
Presuming it’s wallpaper can you give me details on where to locate? Thankyou
jeweledinteriors on January 11, 2021 at 11:02 pm

Hi Catherine! It’s from Anthropologie:)
Steph on February 15, 2021 at 2:55 am

Could u not just use fabric wrapped foam without the 2×4? Might not be able to achieve the curved edges but it would be a little easier and for anyone who doesn’t have power tools etc. just a possible thought
jeweledinteriors on February 15, 2021 at 5:38 pm

Hi Steph,
That’s an interesting idea. Do you have a foam in mind that is strong and hefty? I’m blanking on what type you might mean, but would be curious to find out.

Thanks!
Jewel