It’s easy to find affordable bed frames in your home storage, thrift stores, yard sales and antique shops. If you’ve got an old bed frame collecting dust check out this list of winning ideas for repurposing dated headboards into beautiful and practical works of art. Headboards come in all styles, and so do these creative ideas to give them new life. Whether you have a solid piece, open panels or a wrought iron headboard you are sure to find some great old headboard upcycling ideas.
Before you get started, remember that the time, energy, and expertise needed for the ideas on this list ranges. However, even beginners can find something that they can tackle in a few hours. Most of these decorations and furniture pieces need little more than the headboard itself and some basic tools, hardware, and paint or finish.
1. Entryway Coat Hanger and Organizer
2. Antique Wall Shelf and Towel Rack
3. Decorative Chalkboard That Enhances Any Room
4. Beautiful Front Yard Welcome Sign
5. Old Bed Frame Turned Into a Rustic Bench
6. Elegant Side Table With Two Legs
7. Adorable Pet Bed for Your Furry Friends
8. Quilt Rack with a Vintage Feel
9. Cozy Spindle Style Indoor Bench
10. Shabby Chic Decorative Hanging Sign
11. Accent Bench for Inside the Home
12. Farm Style Mudroom Coat Hanger
13. Wrought Iron Whimsical Outdoor Bench
14. Rustic Hanger for Decorations or Flowers
15. Easy Welcome Sign for the Front Yard
