![DIY String of Lights Headboard via 101 Woonideeen](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/headboard-hc1-woonideeen.jpg)
Looking for an original and easy way to dress up your little one’s bed? Look no further. We’ve scouted the web for the most original, instant ‘oh-la-la!’ effect, do-it-yourself ideas for headboards. Some of these are so cool, we’d actually use them for our own bedroom!
![DIY Washi Tape Skyscraper Headboard via Charlotte Minty](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/headboard-hc2-charlotteminty.jpg)
Using washi tape, draw the line of an imaginary city. Want to go the extra step and get bonus points? How about a washi tape Eiffel tower, oui?
![DIY WallpaperHeadboad for Kids via Christina Mella](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/headboard-hc3-cristina-mella.jpg)
We’re loving this simple wallpaper panel idea. Using a wooden board, choose mix and match wallpapers and cover the boards to create a bohemian chic headboard set in a shared room.
![DIY Headboard Idea via VT Wonen](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/headboard-hc4-vtwonen2.jpg)
For a natural and romantic ambiance, assemble some washed out wood panels and cut them in the shape of a romantic headboard. Let your child use the headboard as a mood and memo board.
![DIY Headboard Idea for Kids via Act Production](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/headboard-hc5-ohmaidarling.jpg)
This is a genius idea. Two cut-out forms are used as a headboard and night stand. Paint them in matching or contrasting colors to finish the look.
![DIY Headboard Ideas for Kids (via Deas Og Mia, Fab.com, Vt Wonen)](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/headboard-hc6-collage.jpg)
Washi tape forms, a painted shape (like this VT Wonen pink stenciled shape that can be downloaded here), a wood house shape with painted additions or just the wooden shape, adhesive paper shapes—there are so many ways to update your child’s bed with a custom made headboard.
Happy decorating!
Pictured at the top of this post: Dress up and illuminate the bed with a string of lights in the shape of a home, a bird or whichever form you want or fit your room theme.