So, we did a little headboard DIY at my house. I found a (hideous) queen sized headboard for $20.00 at a thrift store, and with a little upholstery foam, batting, fabric and upholstery tacks, we created something a little better...
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Just a few tips...
*Purchase a medium to soft upholstery foam. I purchased the upholstery foam for $60.00 at JoAnn Fabrics. I knew the exact dimension that I needed and the gals there cut it for me.
*If you attempt to upholster an old wooden headboard with nailheads, make sure that you are nailing your nailheads into a FLAT surface. As you can see, the bed that I used has a curved frame... this made the nailhead process EXTREMELY frustrating. You have to get that angle just right to create a straight line.
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this is a really wonderful project! that color looks lovely against the wall!
Looks AWESOME, Kelly! Great job!!
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Beautiful!! You did a beautiful job!! Only your eye notices the imperfections---but it looks perfect to us. I've done a recent upholstered headboard project and I know how difficult the foam and curves can be to work with. I give you 2 thumbs up!!
That is so amazing!!! Please do tell where the bedspread is from? One of my favorite bedrooms I've seen in a while :)
That's so awesome! It looks amazing. You're very talented.
Also, love the color!
Thanks for the comments! The bedspread is a vintage crewel piece (from India). I had to have it when I saw it... but, I won't be keeping it for long. I think that I will list it on the site sometime soon.
Love it! What type of fabric did you use? Looks like linen.
awesome job kel. i LOVE it and may be ever so slightly jealous!
I actually used a Sunbrella fabric... I thought it might be more durable and stain resistant(and it was cheaper than my other options!).
What an amazing job! I have been thinking about tackling something like this for my own room and you've inspired me to try it out!
It looks great!
dying over that crewel beadspread!
and the lamps. look just like some I lost on ebay recently ... hmm, wonder if they are ;)
Kel, you are so funny and creative! Only you would notice the little imperfections. This is GORGEOUS. I remember round 1 in college... definitely a step up!
Love it!
i think it turned out great!!
this looks perfect! and that color!?! i am dying over that color!!
Gorgeous headboard! And egad...look at that crewelwork spread! So lovely.
What was the name of the color of the fabric you used from sunbrella? The color is perfect!
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