Hi Joan, I’ve never tried it, but I’ve seen articles where people have painted soft furnishings with Fabric Paint. The one below apparently keeps the fabric soft after use, but there are several brands. Hobby Craft may be a good stockist if they are open.

Ah you are very welcome! Yes it does look like you could center it on that wall then and add shelves. If you can't find vintage ones you could use new wood and paint them to match and add some decorative finishes to it. Places like ebay sell great little additions along the lines of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384807240095?hash=item59984c819f:g:DWAAAOSw2n9iRAwV&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8ADwfcS8Krwvi%2FDLw4%2BdK1YmheGliVoZmHrJ5xB2%2F6GkD9qDKTm97WOXSLaWBTTNhm4M6GCGHMOGXZE4E10ZEOf0oINe1HOEfic5BqvRpEt%2FdsYOY%2FonppKhjcVQEzhHsfw3%2F5Vh4WR%2F2XXWMjDk9%2F1jNvQmjBliNRlxVBWZi0nL1sZk0qrrWNndNFMaGLyekmfDfZq8w6x2UgljF11ETF5CBSY0hIiLpk1%2FShmlAHgt%2BuNLz40DkXO75bUUu3f9LPF20qq9X3ad%2FrjWbBuCElq6C3v9Gj3bbYKJ9ybhml3yiP4LyKUCVWnGuTvCa7Dq7A%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMtsSe95pg Good luck with your updates! Remember to post a picture when it's done too.

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I agree with Daisy - attach a piece of MDF in the desired shape to the current headboard, cover it with foam padding, then cover is fabric, using a staple gun. However, you can buy some lovely headboards ready made which you can use instead and much less hassle!