Friday, February 19, 2010

Headboard Heaven

At some point I'd like to make a headboard for our bed. I love the elegance and sophistication of a tufted headboard...


On the other hand I also love the casual look of a rustic wood headboard like these first two made of old doors...



{The Daily Bed}

So what do you think? Our room in a blank slate right now so the possibilities are endless. Our budget however is not. Which is why I hope to make our future headboard. Can I handle upholstering and tufting my own? Will I find the perfect wood piece at a thrift store?

7 comments:

Stacie said...

I love the second one made of old doors, so rustic!!
I made one for our guest room, super easy and cheap! :)

Brandi said...

I love the way the last three photos really have headboards that are outside of what's normally done. They're beautiful. And really do anchor the room. Someday...

Lyndsy said...

I love the tufted headboard look. I am also trying to get motivated to make my own headboard. I love the door idea but the tufted headboard always wins me over! Can't wait to see what you decide on.

TERI REES WANG said...

You can have both.
That middle pick are a pair of leather upholstered doors.

You could make up your own version.

Anonymous said...

I want a new headboard as well. I have been eyeing a few at potterybarn that I would love to get. If I had more room and was crafty I would attempt to make one but I dont see that happening any time soon.

Unknown said...

I really like tufted headboards too. You might check out Ballard Designs, they have affordable pieces like these.

Shelby said...

Stace - send me a picture of it!

Teri - so true I didn't even catch that. Very interesting idea...

Happenstance - thanks! I'll look into :)