Friday, June 10, 2011

Finally a New Headboard

This was our old headboard. It was time to get rid of those sea shells.

You may be wondering while I am showing you a closet door that I found as someone's trash. This is going to be our new headboard.

The first thing I did was remove all the hardware. Then I cut it down to size for a queen bed leaving about 3 inches on each side to hang out. I used a 1 x 6 x 8 for the top ledge and some old crown molding as a decorative trim.


This photo shows eveything attached. After that I sanded, primed and painted it white. I then sanded it again to give it a distressed look. Below is the finished product.


8 comments:

  1. this blows my mind - getting rid of the electric blue walls was a huge improvement, but just changing out the headboard also really improves the space and makes it feel super unique. well done!

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  2. Carolyn was thrilled when there was just primer on the walls. Anything to be rid of the electric blue!

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  3. Love it! The moulding really added some great detail, but the vintage door really gives the right amount of character. I'm keeping an eye out for a door for our youngest son's headboard.

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  4. Your headboard and bedding are gorgeous! Romantic too.

    I'm your newest follower; found you via Miss Mustard Seed. Welcome to Blogland!

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  5. Thank you for the kind comment and warm welcome!

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  7. Deanne and Elizabeth, thank you for stopping by. Visitors - this is so exciting! For anyone interested, the bedding is from Target's Shabby Chic collection. It's a Queen Size Comforter in Heirloom White and is just shy of $100.

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