Some other ideas to help you construct a fabulous new headboard are:

Fencing (wood, wrought iron or vinyl): Use a section of a wooden picket fence or wrought iron fencing to create an attractive addition to your bed. You can find old fencing at garage sales, antique shops or salvage yards. Get some boards to make a wooden frame to attach the fencing to your bed. Then, sand it down and add some paint or stain to match your color scheme and there you have it, a cute picket fence headboard. If you are using this idea for a child's bedroom you can add some flair by gluing on some flowers (wooden or silk) to brighten the room. You could also use farm animals (wooden or stuffed animals), attach them to the fence to make a fun "country theme." Add a modern twist by using vinyl fencing to create your headboard. This type of material may cost more, but you might be able to find odds and ends or scraps at a yard sale or swap meet.

Shutters: Take some shutters (old, new or antique) and stain or paint them to match your bedroom décor. Attach them to a wooden frame and enjoy your new piece of furniture. Add some accents or toe paint the shutters to personalize them. You can also put a painting of some sort of picture print behind the shutters to create the illusion of a “picture window.”

Old Door: Sand and stain an old door to match you bedroom furniture. If the door has panels, paint the inserts a contrasting color to add more depth. Wooden doors can be stenciled or decoupaged for a distinctive appearance. You should be able to find old doors at a salvage yard, the flea market, garage sales or antique shops. Folding Screen: A folding screen of any shape or size can be attached to the wall behind you bed or left standing for a simple but stylish headboard solution. Add a personal touch by using a screen with picture frames so you can display pictures of your family.