DIY Headboard With LEDs
Mood lights always help to create romantic ambiance in a bedroom. That’s why it’s a good idea to put them into a headboard. You can make it as large as you want and paint to match your decor.
The process is quite simple. Build a simple wood frame from 2x4s, and add crossbeams. Drill small holes to put cords through in the bottom of each opening. Paint your frame and screw to the wall. Fill each space with lights and connect all cords. Cut translucent panels from polycarbonate sheet and fix to the frame with screws. Enjoy your new even more romantic nest!
- April 13, 2011
- Mike
- 30 comments
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April 27th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Can you give me a rough estimate on how much it cost to make this headboard?
April 28th, 2011 at 9:45 am
I’m sorry but we can’t. That depends on the size of the headboard you need, on how much light do you want from it and how pricey LED lights are in your area…
May 1st, 2011 at 12:54 am
Would you use LED Christmas lights? Or are there other options that I am not aware of?
May 1st, 2011 at 10:06 am
You can use standard LED lights for hidden built-in lighting systems. Although you can use Christmas lights too.
July 25th, 2011 at 8:41 am
Where can i find translucent polycarbonate sheet?
November 1st, 2011 at 9:43 am
was curious as to what are the dimensions for the project as listed above. Also, where can i purchase the exact LEDS you used for the project and are the polycarbonate sheets 3 long ones or 9 individual sheets? Any help would be wonderful. Thank you
November 1st, 2011 at 10:31 am
I don’t know exact dimensions. Although that doesn’t matter because you need to experiment a bit to get what you want.
December 3rd, 2011 at 7:16 am
Beautiful!! Love the wall color!! What is it?
January 8th, 2012 at 9:03 pm
really nice……my daughter loved the color on the wall.
what color is it ?
January 9th, 2012 at 8:43 am
That’s some shadow of turquoise but I don’t know which one.
January 18th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
The poly carbonate looks frosted and not clear…what did you use to achieve that frosted appearance? Also, how did you get the lights to stay put in that random pattern?
Thank you!
Jack
May 10th, 2012 at 7:07 am
Where did the comforter come from?
May 18th, 2012 at 1:39 am
I wouldn’t attach the polycarbonate sheets with screws. I would use something like velcro instead.
Very nice though!
May 20th, 2012 at 12:14 am
Where did yo get the polyoarbonate and was there any concern with drilling through it? Did you use a particular type of screw?
June 17th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
I am making something like this to put in my dining room. Great Idea!
It seems some comments come from people without any woodworking experience, so here is my plan
For a 42×42 inch size, you’d need these materials
4- 2×4 cut to 40inch length
12- 2×4 cut to 12inch length
Wood Screws (1-1.5)
Sandpaper
White Satin Paint
3- Frosted Acrylic Sheet (36×96) cut to 12x41inches
OR clear acrylic/polycarbonate & a can of spray frost
Silver Screw Cap Covers
LED string lights with white wire (33ft/100lights)
Tools:
Saw, Circular or Table
(you can get the wood cut at your local hardware store)
Drill
Square
Paint brushes, thinner
June 26th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
this looks really cool, i love how this looks, i can imagine how surreal it would look with the lights off. how long would you say for you to do this head board? Thanks!
June 29th, 2012 at 2:25 am
This doesn’t take too long if you have all the materials; I’d call it a weekend project
July 4th, 2012 at 10:25 am
What exact kind of LED lights did you use in the above picture? And how did you get the lights to stay in that pattern?
July 5th, 2012 at 1:23 am
I love this idea, but I think maybe use the best LED lights out there so it will last longer. I have used Xmas lights before and if they are left on for 24 hours a day, then it will last about 1.5 months before some of the lights would go out. And trust me, it’s not like one or two light bulbs but an entire section of the lights will be out.
November 4th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
I’m really looking to just buy a pre-made one. Please help! Thank
December 9th, 2012 at 3:02 am
Mike Obv didnt make this himself..hes full of shit. He found this pic somewhere else.
February 21st, 2013 at 6:10 am
I saw this in a magazine years ago. I made it and have passed it down to my daughter as I out grew it. We had a hard time finding the material for the front. I did research and could only find it sold in bulk. Way too much. Got super lucky when we bought my daughter a wood playset with the playhouse. It actually came with this material to put in between the plastic green roof and the wood. I used it and it was PERFECT. I have only had to change the lights out once, (there weren’t very may LEDs to choose from at this time) – I have replaced with white LED’s with a white cord. Also have plugged it in to a dimmer. It is always a hit! Good Luck!!
February 21st, 2013 at 11:44 pm
how do you get them to clump together without moving?
March 28th, 2013 at 1:02 am
what color is the wall in the picture??? I am loving it!
June 17th, 2013 (2 days ago) at 12:57 am
I noticed that you had not responded to any of the later comments.
These are my questions:
1. How to you keep the lights how you want them?
2. What material do you use for the covering
3. Where do you buy it
4. What was the cost of the one above, I know that different sizes equal different prices, but the one above is what i want to know
Thanks!