Sound absorbs sound (welcome to silence!)
Any fabric of your choice, such as linen, velvet, cotton, or jute
Great for use as a headboard in a bedroom, reading nook, or accent wall
🧰 Materials You Will Require:
Materials Tools
MDF boards or plywood with their respective sizes cut out Staple gun or perhaps a strong adhesive spray
Foam 1″-2″ thick Heavy-duty scissors
Batting (optional, for extra-softness) Measuring tape
Fabric of your choice Level and pencil
Mounting hardware for walls or heavy-duty Velcro strips Utility knife
🛠️ Step-by-Step Instruction:
- Decide Panel Size & Layout
You can go with one giant panel (like your headboard wall) or multiple squares/rectangles that give more of a tiled effect.
Mark the wall and measure it to visualize where it will be situated.
- Foam and Base Cutting
Make the cuts to the MDF or plywood with the exact measurements you want.
Use a utility knife to cut your pieces of foam according to the panel.
- Layer It Up
The stacking order is foam, MDF, batting (optional), fabric.
Wrap fabric tight over the edges like a present.
- Secure It With Staples
Staple the fabric onto the backside using a staple gun.
Keep the fabric taut for a clean look, especially at the corners.
- Wall Mounting
For a cute temporary option, hang them with heavy-duty Velcro strips.
For a secure hold, attach a D-ring hanger or French cleat to the back of each panel.
- Play It Out
Do them in a symmetrical pattern to exude a clean modern vibe or mix sizes for a more artsy layout.
Mix fabrics, like velvet with linen, for a boutique hotel aesthetic.
💡 Where To Use It:
Headboard wall—avoid clunky bedframes.
Music-or-content-creation corner—from great acoustics due to noise dampening.
Nook at the window-somewhere to curl up with a book.
An accent wall-the simplest way for one side of your room to drip luxury.
🕒 Time & Budget:
Time: 1-2 hours (per panel)
Budget: ₹800-₹1500 (~$10-$20 per panel)
Skill: No skill, totally beginner-compatible.
🧠 Pro Tips:
Use velvet or suede to go luxe.
Hanging with an LED strip backlit behind each panel looks subtle yet glamorous.
If you’re renting, only use Velcro—no wall-issues but 100%-full effect.
Need layout sketches or mockup suggestions? Just say the word, and I have design boards ready!