Nobody can doubt the economy of a simple metal bead frame, with a box-spring and mattress. The downside to this classic bed is that there is no headboard. Of course, an intrepid DIY-er would not see the lack of a headboard as a problem; she would see it as an opportunity to build something out of found materials. I've selected seven DIY headboards by talented DIY bloggers, as inspiration for your own DIY headboard project. All of these headboards are made from recycled materials, which makes them inexpensive to make, as well as on-trend.

Giant woven headboard made from vertical blinds

Headboard made from a door

Antique window headboard

Pallet headboard

Reclaimed wooden headboard

Headboards made from junk

Beachy garden reed headboard

All images via Hometalk.com.