I finally turned the toddlers bed into her “big girl” bed a few months ago. Ever since I have been wanting to do something special for her room. I have always loved bed cornices, but they are just so expensive. This (of course) had me thinking I could do it myself, so I did! I created this Easy DIY Bed Crown Cornice for under $50. That includes everything, including the panels, which can be EXPENSIVE. Also, this is a NO SEW project.
I have found these Bed Crown Cornice pieces from $50 – 200 and up, I mean WAY up. If you have searched for these like I have, you know what I am talking about. It can be costly. Needless to say, I have had a ton of fun with my power tools creating this one. I also did this all by myself, so no worries on wondering if you can do this.
This post is to show you how to build the structure of the cornice, but you can always click here and be taken to the post that shows you how to upholster the cornice.
Leslie says
June 9, 2014 at 07:43Oh how cute is that. My little cousin would LOVE this. I might run this idea by my aunt and do it for her birthday. I’m sure your daughter loves it too, you did a great job.
Jennifer says
June 9, 2014 at 09:10Thanks Leslie! She does love it, it has been her favorite thing to share and show people all weekend long.
Shanice says
June 9, 2014 at 16:39Fantastic! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.
Seana Turner says
June 9, 2014 at 17:47Well, not sure if I feel I could make one now, but I sure do love it. What little girl wouldn’t want to sleep here?? If a parent could make this ahead of time, it would probably help the child move out of a crib. I love the monogram up top!
Tamara says
June 9, 2014 at 20:30Scarlet would LOVE this. So would I. I’m with Seana – who wouldn’t want to sleep here? It’s gorgeous.
Jennifer says
June 10, 2014 at 20:57Thanks!! I know Scarlet is a princess….she totally needs one of these!
Christina @The DIY Mommy says
June 10, 2014 at 20:08This is adorable! I love the fabric you chose. If you want to, I’d love for you to link up this project at Motivational Monday: http://thediymommy.com/motivational-monday-2/
Amy@theidearoom says
June 13, 2014 at 11:48This turned out so dang cute! Sharing on fb today!
Jennifer says
June 13, 2014 at 21:47Thank you Amy!!
Amy Jean @ OCD says
June 13, 2014 at 15:55I love the sheets! Where did you find them?
Jennifer says
June 13, 2014 at 21:47I picked up her bed sheets and comforter at Bed, Bath, and Beyond 🙂
Amanda Ocasio says
June 21, 2014 at 13:23Omg amazing.. My granddaughter would love this .in her bedroom. It is so beautiful.You did an amazing job love the fabric you picked fit for a princess.love it.
Sara says
June 24, 2014 at 14:57Let me just say. WOW. It looks great. The interior of a true princess 🙂
Elizabeth says
August 2, 2014 at 07:38I love the scroll panel & the pink panel you used! I have looked all over & can’t find any that don’t cost a small fortune…where did you get yours?
Jennifer says
August 2, 2014 at 15:33Hi! I actually picked the black and white scroll and the pink out of the window panel section at Hobby Lobby. I grabbed one black and white, cut it in half, and one pink panel. Hope that helps!
beth says
January 17, 2015 at 15:29the board on the wall, was it nailed? and how did you attach the cornice on to the board? or was the cornice attached to the wall directly? thanks!
Jennifer says
January 18, 2015 at 09:43Hi Beth. The board was placed into the wall with (4) 2 1/2″ screws going into STUDS. I then attached the cornice to the board on the wall with (4) 2 1/2″ inch screws. It’s not going anywhere! Hope that helps.:-)
Jean Ann Kelly says
August 12, 2015 at 07:40Hello, I had my husband make the bed crown cornice for me but we are having trouble trying to figure out you attached the two boards on the back of the cornice to the board on the wall. Can you please help?
Thank you so much!!! By the way I love this project!! Wish I was this creative.
Jennifer says
August 12, 2015 at 09:44Hi Jean! So glad you are making this project. It’s one of my favorites. Attaching it to the board on the wall: I literally had my husband hold up the cornice, and I took my extended arm for my drill (so I could get UNDER the cornice) and drilled in the long screws at angles through the cornice into the board on the wall. Hopefully that helps! I wish I would have made a video of exactly how I did it, or had someone take pictures as we attached it.