Bedroom Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our bedroom projects, how-tos, and designs.

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How to Upcycle a Headboard to Coordinate With Your Bedding

Homeowners who want to add a splash of color of some new features to their bedrooms should consider upcycling their headboards. Read how to complete this do-it-yourself project in just a few short steps.
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How To Build a Rustic Headboard in 10 Simple Steps

You can build a rustic headboard with some basic tools and weathered wood. Read how to add an old-barn charm to your bedroom in our step-by-step guide.
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Better Bedding at the TOH TV Net-Zero Jamestown Project, sponsored by Saatva

Homeowner/architect Don Powers tells us why he selected Saatva’s eco-friendly mattresses for his family.
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Bedside Table | New Yankee Workshop

Norm constructs a bedside table inspired by one found at the Hancock Shaker Village. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
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How To Add Overhead Lighting to a Bedroom

Need to brighten up a dark bedroom? Our guide walks you through adding new overhead lighting to enhance your room's atmosphere.
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How To Move a Box Spring Up a Narrow Staircase

This Old House contractor Tom Silva shows how to cut and fold—and then fix—a rigid box spring to fit up a tight staircase.
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How To Make a Victorian-Style Dresser for Your Home

DIY expert Megan Baker walks us through how to take a plain, inexpensive dresser and turn it into an impressive Victorian-inspired piece.
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How To Make a Campaign-Style Dresser

Learn how to use bold paint and classic brass brackets to create a campaign-style dresser as part of our One Piece, Five Ways series.
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How To Make a Mid-Century Modern-Style Dresser

Olive paint, walnut stain, and brass knobs give a flat-pack dresser mid-century modern flair in our One Piece, Five Ways series.
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How to Build a Spindle Headboard With Easy to Follow Steps

Building your own spindle headboard can turn a boring bed into a stylish centerpiece for your room. Read how to complete your own in our step-by-step guide.
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How to Build a Storage Bed

Watch this video and read our guide on how to build a storage bed that contains 23 cubic feet of storage and no room for dust bunnies.