Decorate the bedroom with a pallet headboard

The pallets have become fashionable in recent times from the moment someone came up with making sofas and tables with this material. Pallets come in various sizes, although the most common is the European pallet. They are made of wood and provide us with a large number of possibilities when it comes to decorating spaces.

From tables to chairs, through shelves or planters, pallets are used for as many things as we can imagine. In this case we will see how decorate a pallet headboard and the ideas to carry it out. There are many ways to use this pallet to make a beautiful headboard that frames the bed with a totally informal touch.

Working with pallets

The pallets are made of wood and are usually not very treated, so we will have to give it some care. They must be used in their original form, without modifying them, to make tables or headboards. However, the most handyman can undo them into planks to create a rather rustic style wooden headboard. This wood will need to be sanded, but also a primer if we want to paint it or apply varnish. In the large DIY surfaces they can advise us on the best materials to treat wood and thus do a great job with our headboard. We have to say that pallet crafts are for those who already have a little practice when it comes to DIY and using tools, because they usually need a lot of treatment.

Pallets in their original form

Those who do not want to get too complicated when it comes to create your headboard with pallets, they can use the original shape of the pallet, without breaking it down into planks. This pallet rests against the wall and is usually screwed so that it does not move or make noise, which is much more comfortable. As we say, in many cases the wood is untreated and will have to be sanded and varnished, because it is important that there are no splinters in the wood with which we can harm ourselves, something common in pallets. These are the only things we must do with the pallet. If we want to give it a different touch, we can always buy some decorative accessories or use paint.

Headboards with painted pallets

Pallets as headboards can be used in many ways. Those used with bare wood are ideal for a bedroom in a rustic or industrial style, which are more basic. If we varnish the wood in a light tone it can also be used for a Nordic bedroom, since these usually use natural materials and have a touch of wood to provide warmth. Nevertheless, many pallets are painted with paint special for wood.

In this case we find a pallet that has been painted black, something risky because it reduces luminosity. They have managed to give it a modern touch with the white letters forming the word 'love'. This is another way to decorate the headboard to make it totally original. That word is made with a template, which we can both buy and make ourselves by choosing letters from online font banks. Only then will we ensure that we have a special headboard that no one else has.

Headboards with wooden pallets have the great quality that they can be painted and paint offers us a whole world of possibilities. From different shades to combine with the rest of the decoration to various paint finishes that range from satin and gloss to matte. In this headboard we find a wood with worn white paint to give it a vintage touch and some small geometric symbols in white and blue tones. It suggests a Nordic style environment where the decorative details are minimal but very well chosen. As we can see, the rest of the elements in the room have similar tones to combine. Can you think of any other way to paint a headboard?

Headboards with lamps

This idea is not the most common, but you have to a little further in the DIY that he does. These pallets have the original shape and touch of wood, without varying too much. But what does change are the reading lamps that have been placed on both sides. In addition to adding an industrial touch to these large bulbs, they have a flexible arm to use as needed. It is also a totally versatile and highly functional element.

Headboards with garlands

One of the easiest ways to decorate the pallet so that it has a more welcoming touch is with the garlands. These garlands can be made of lights, to give a bright touch, or have different decorations. There are them with dolls, it is possible to make them with fabrics or even with paper. In addition, they can be bought or made at home, so that everything is DIY.