DIY Faux Brass Headboard

There’s nothing quite so polished—literally—as the look of a brass headboard. But, brass can be pretty expensive, and not always the most modern-looking material. If you want a modern metal headboard and happen to have a plain IKEA headboard at home that needs a facelift, this could be the perfect solution for you. You get the look of this popular metal, without the added expense.

It’s so simple to make, too, and can easily be done in an afternoon. All you need is some gold or brass-colored adhesive foil (you can even get pretty convincing squares or sheets of metallic vinyl), and a pair of scissors. Measure out the foil or vinyl to fit the dimensions of your headboard, cut to the right size, peel off the metallic vinyl, and stick the sheet carefully along the headboard. And done. Easy, right?