50 Headboard Bench Ideas
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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 a while, you are probably familiar with my headboard benches; 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 always have.
Each headboard is different, which brings its own challenge to make a bench. That’s part of the thrill that makes me keep loving everything I do.
I will tell you that using a Kreg jig (affiliate link) makes building headboard benches much easier than it was back when I first started repurposing headboards. I 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
Why do I like to make headboard corner benches? It’s a great way to use an oversized headboard to make a small bench. Cutting it in half takes up a lot less space and gives a unique place to sit. Use a corner bench in your foyer or the corner of your master bedroom.
Full Headboard into Corner Bench
Sweet Corner Bench from a Foot Board
Large Headboard Benches
Mission Style Headboard Bench (with storage)
Spool Bed Bench Video Tutorial
Tufted Upholstered Headboard Bench
Headboard Chair Bench
Headboard bench made from bits and pieces
Full Sized Maple Bed Headboard Bench
Small Headboard Benches
Blue Velvet Upholstery Headboard Bench
Headboard Bench Made with an End Table
Twin Headboard Bench “Welcome”
Headboard Bench Video Tutorial
Easy Twin Headboard Bench (great for beginners)
Twin Headboard Bench (flooring used for seat)
Upholstered (no sew) Twin Headboard Bench
Projects for kids made from headboards
Bench With Storage Made from a Headboard
Headboard Plus Kitchen Cabinet Bench
Twin Headboard Bench with Storage
Mission Style Headboard Bench (with storage)
Headboard bench with storage shelf
French Provincial Headboard Bench
Headboard projects for pets
Benches made from Cribs
Family Crib Made into a Toy Box Bench
Not really looking for headboard bench ideas, maybe something a little more simple? I mean a simple project from a headboard? Check out this post:
Repurposed Headboards, chalkboards, coatracks and more!
I have about 10-12 projects just waiting to be built—stay tuned!
gail
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Wow! 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!
Happy to feature you at the part this moning!
Love 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!
I love looking at all your benches. The Jenny Lind ones are my favorites.
Holly
Wowza 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
Gail,
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!
As 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
This 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. 🙂
Wow – you have been busy! I love how each bench is so unique. Beautiful job!
WooHoo! 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!
OH my gosh Gail!
They are all so beautiful.
I would have such a hard time picking a favorite!
Gail! 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