Japanese room-divider screens were also decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile. Just as they had been in the 20th century and today, the folding screens then were recognized for both their practical and purely decorative properties. They were adorned with elaborate landscape paintings that were typically created on silk or paper canvases and applied directly to the screen’s panels afterward. Screens of the era were heavy structures made of wood and had hinges of cloth or leather.

The earliest examples of folding screens are said to have originated in China and go back at least as far as the Han dynasty. I was able to slightly nudge my panels to get each of them perfectly level to one another.Whether they are implemented as decorative accents or makeshift partitions to ensure privacy, antique and vintage folding screens and room dividers easily introduce sophistication and depth to any space in your home. I lined these panels right next to each other. Repeat the same steps as above with the remaining panels, making sure to take into consideration the space (or lack of) between each of the panels. If you’re drilling into studs you do not need to use anchors. If your panels are not hanging on studs, add drywall anchors first, then install the screws. This is the guide for the center panel.ĭrill holes into the wall where you marked on the tape. Take into consideration the height of the panel. Place a vertical piece of painter’s tape at the center to use as a guide.Ĭarefully, remove the previously marked taped from the back of the wall panel and place it onto the wall where the panel should hang. Set aside.įind where the center of the headboard should be centered at the head of the bed on the wall. Make another mark in the center between the two screws. Make marks on the tape to indicate the center of the hangers where the screws will hang. On the back of one of the wall panels place a piece of painter’s tape horizontally to align with the hangers. Hanging the Wall Panels for the Headboard I used hanging strips to hang my son’s giant ruler. Go with the heavy-duty version and use several strips. In hindsight, I would have preferred to use these as it would be easier to get the panels level. *Optionally, you could use Command Hanging Strips. sheetrock screw anchors (if needed, these may come with the panels).decorative wall panels (amount depends on the measurements to fit the width of the bed and desired height of the headboard.While I used three square panels, there are many decorative wall panels that could work for this DIY headboard project. A quick google search for “ lattice wall panel“, “wood screen insert”, or “decorative wall panel” will give you millions of results.

I’ve also seen them at Home Good, Michaels, JoAnn, Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe’s, and World Market. Some great places to look are Amazon, Wayfair, Overstock, or Target. You can find these just about anywhere in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. Where to Find Wood Panels for this DIY Headboard The panels used for this headboard were nearly a perfect width match to the bed. Make sure to take into consideration the height of the pillows on the bed. Measure the approximate desired height of your new headboard. Don’t feel like measuring, here’s a handy chart of standard bed dimensions. Take measurements of the width of your bed or bed platform before purchasing panels to ensure you get a fit you like. Here are the steps taken to create our king size DIY Headboard. Take a few measurements and attach the panels to the wall at the head of the bed. You can make yourself a DIY Headboard out of just about any decorative wall panels. A post shared by Scratch and Stitch on at 1:25pm PDT

Folding screen from wood lattice panels