50 Headboard Bench Ideas
You’re looking at the best place to find headboard bench ideas. These repurposed bed projects are perfect for your patio, home and more. Every project has a complete tutorial to show you just how the bench was made from a bed headboard and more.
If you’re new here, welcome! If you’ve been around for awhile you are probably familiar with my headboard benches, heck maybe that’s how you even found me. I made my first headboard bench in 2009, and I still enjoy making them as much today as I aways have.
Each headboard is different which brings it’s own challenge to make a bench. That’s part of the thrill that makes me keep loving all of this I do.
I will tell you that using a kreg jig (affiliate link) makes building headboard benches so much easier than it was back in the day when I first started repurposing headboards. I sure hope you find something to inspire you to pick up a headboard at the thrift store, or maybe even off the side of the road.
Headboard Corner Bench Projects
Large Headboard Benches
Small Headboard Benches
Projects for kids made from headboards
Bench With Storage Made from a Headboard
Headboard projects for pets
Benches made from Cribs
Repurposed Headboards, chalkboards, coatracks and more!
I have about 10-12 projects just waiting to be built—stay tuned!
gail
More collections to inspire you!
Sheila Allen says
March 10, 2017 at 1:19 pmLove these ideas! I need some more in depth instructions on how to make a bench from using METAL headboard and footboards. I have seen countless pictures of them, never any instructions. If anyone can direct me to any, I would be forever grateful!
Gail Wilson says
March 10, 2017 at 4:17 pmSheila,
I did a metal one when I very first started. It wasn’t an antique bed. I drilled holes through the metal and attached the “box” frame of the bench across the back with bolts and or screws. I didn’t blog about it….
hope this helps!
gail
Cozy says
July 11, 2016 at 6:06 pmLove all of your benches Gail. Inspired hubby and me to check out 2nd hand stores. I do have 1 question for you tho…why do you use the chalky paint for your primer coat instead of regular primer? An email reply would be great as I am not very good on the computer.
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
July 11, 2016 at 7:09 pmHi there! I’m so happy you’re inspired by what I do! I like to use the same color of primer as I do for the paint. So, red bench, gets red primer, navy bench gets navy primer, and purple bench gets purple primer.
The chalky paint is so flat (after you add the plaster of paris) so it makes the perfect primer. I hope that helps.
Let me know if you get this because I replied on the blog so others will know the answer. It should automatically come to your email inbox.
gail
Cozy says
July 12, 2016 at 11:53 amYes Gail, I got your e-mail and I thank your for being soooo prompt with your reply. Thanks to my great grand daughter I now have your site in my favorites, an awesome little gadget. Keep up the good work or should I say fun?
Martina Biribauer says
January 24, 2016 at 4:05 amHello my name is Martina and I live in Germany Biribauer near Stuttgart Swabia. Am 60 years old and am now encountered by chance on your great do it your self . I find it exciting that one can gestallten of old furniture in new design . I MOEC hte me in this way to thank for the great suggestions .
Herzlioche greetings from Germany sends them Martina
Michelle Wiggins says
February 11, 2015 at 1:35 amHi, I’m a volunteer and co-founder of the House of Blessings soup kitchen/clothing room/youth center/soon to be shelter, plus many other services available to the needy; free of charge. We are a Christ based, non-denominational organization. We consist of approx. 22 different churches. We are strictly ran by all volunteers/ NO paid positions. Just people who want to help; give to others, and love the ones nobody wants. We pay all our bills by donation only, we ARE non-profit. In saying all that; I’d be grateful if would even consider donating a few(or one) bench for the front hallway lobby(not a lobby yet). We are housed in an old condemned school that we’ve worked hard on and were able to pass a building inspection to be able to open and use the first floor only at this time. We hope to be able to start on the 2nd floor soon and open a shelter; with job training, placement, and possible re-schooling. I’d appreciate anything you could do for us/our people. The benches are ALL so unique and beautiful that I thought they could make our people feel special when they walk through the front door. Thank You for any consideration, Sincerely, Michelle J. Wiggins; Other e-mail awiggi01@aol.com Art W. Wiggins Chairman
Angela Ward says
January 17, 2015 at 12:01 amWow!!! I love them all, I would love to get into doing something like this. All of them are beautiful!!! thank you for showing them and giving good idea’s. going to the flea market this weekend to see what I can do my first one out of. thank you again!!!
Angie!
Anonymous says
January 22, 2013 at 6:07 pmLove all of these ideas!!! Would love it more if I didn’t have to pause a video every time I come to your page though 🙁
Gail Wilson says
January 22, 2013 at 6:24 pmThank you so much! 🙂
Don’t pause the video, mute it. It will stay muted on each page if you mute it once.
gail
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
October 28, 2012 at 11:11 pmI love this post … I’m just about to make a headboard bench and this is an awesome selection to choose from! Thanks!
Good Time Charlie says
October 23, 2012 at 4:53 amWow! What a fantastic round up! So hard to pick a favorite, but I think the black bench with the white pleated skirt pad. I am actually in the process of making a bench from a headboard I pulled out of an apartment dumpster, and well….old garage door panels that I cut up to make the arms. Let’s just hope my vision in my head actually translates to one I can use in my living room!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
October 16, 2012 at 5:31 pmHappy to feature you at the part this moning!
Stephanie says
October 10, 2012 at 6:46 pmLove how you put them into one post. Very smart and a great reference for anyone who wants to build one! That was a lot of work!
Full Circle Creations says
October 10, 2012 at 1:17 amI love looking at all your benches. The Jenny Lind ones are my favorites.
Holly
freddyandpetunia says
October 10, 2012 at 12:34 amWowza Gail–you have been one bUsy lady!
They’re all fAb–but I especially LUV-absolutely-LUV the last one and the white w/green pillows!
Man I could have some fun building with you!
Catherine
Peggy says
October 9, 2012 at 8:17 pmGail,
You never cease to amaze me! You are so talented! Wow, that must have been a TON of work going back and forth linking and pasting all these benches into the post! I hope your shoulder is healing… I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately!
paola says
October 9, 2012 at 6:47 pmAs i’m sure you know by now i am nuts for all the benches you have made and cant wait for the next one
smiles
Paola
Janet says
October 9, 2012 at 6:36 pmThis is an amazing collection of projects! I love to see where your vision takes you, each of your benches is so original and beautifully made! I spotted the Pound Puppy in your picture, if they aren’t already bringing them back, they should. 🙂
Pieced Pastimes says
October 9, 2012 at 5:34 pmWow – you have been busy! I love how each bench is so unique. Beautiful job!
Nadine @ Chic with the Kool-Aid Mustache says
October 9, 2012 at 5:14 pmWooHoo! You’ve just saved me tons of work…lol I am about to undertake my own bed-turned-bench project for a friend with an antique piece from family. I have always admired your work and now I’m using it for reference…your pieces are all so unique!
Toqua's Crafts says
October 9, 2012 at 4:16 pmOH my gosh Gail!
They are all so beautiful.
I would have such a hard time picking a favorite!
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
October 9, 2012 at 4:13 pmGail! I’ve loved every single one…and have certainly been inspired. Even made my own bench…from 3 chairs, using your favorited TOOL. the kreg jig!!!
You’ve certainly done a lot of them. I don’t know which one I’d pick as a favorite. I really like the corner benches…but all my corners are taken up with stuff!
…have a great Tuesday! Pat
Mindi@MyLove2Create says
October 9, 2012 at 2:09 pmI am going to echo the first comment…The headboard bench is what brought me to your blog for the first time! I am so happy too! These benches are so awesome, Thanks for showing all of them!
carpe diem says
October 9, 2012 at 1:35 pmyou amaze me!every time…
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says
October 9, 2012 at 1:28 pmFabulous work, Gail!!!
Bliss says
October 9, 2012 at 1:09 pmStopping in to do some quick pinning.
Bliss
Feral Turtle says
October 9, 2012 at 12:54 pmThat’s a lot of benches! Good job!
Korrie@RedHenHome says
October 9, 2012 at 12:31 pmSo many amazing designs! Love this collection.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
October 9, 2012 at 12:23 pmAwesome collection Gail! And just what I needed. I’ve never made a bench, but the other day Megan & I picked up a headboard and footboard from the side of the road and I immediately knew we should give this a try. I’ll let you know how it goes!
Anonymous says
October 9, 2012 at 3:47 pmVery cool made one my self this summer! lots a fun!
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic says
October 9, 2012 at 10:23 amLooks impressive to see them all in a row. Just think of all those beds you saved from the landfill or even worse, firewood!
I always think of the headboard bench as the ultimate recycle project.
Connie Eyberg Originals says
October 9, 2012 at 10:20 amIt was fun seeing your headboard benches all together. They are each so clever in their own unique way.
Sue says
October 9, 2012 at 10:10 amYou are the bench-queen! Looking at them is like a travel thru the past ;o)
Happy Tuesday,
Sue
I Play Outside The Box says
October 9, 2012 at 9:41 amLoved looking at this review of all your benches. A link to one is what brought me to your blog for the first time and I’ve enjoyed each and every one since that first day. I hope you never stop doing them!