Ikea Hack: DIY Upholstered Headboard

Starting in the middle of the top of the headboard, pull the fabric tight while stapling into place; keep your staples vertical (parallel to the edge of the bed). Work your way across the top and the down the sides, pulling the fabric evenly as you go. Finish with the corners, using the same technique that you used for the batting. Once you've completed this task, go back and add a diagonal staple between each parallel staple to keep the fabric really tight.