I have a great project that is easy. I hope it gives you some ideas.
(Sorry there aren’t lots of photos. I think I was so excited about finishing it, I didn’t take as many photos as I must have thought I was.)
I bought this headboard for $49 two years ago at a furniture clearance store. It wasn’t in perfect condition, but well worth the $49 I thought!

Well, it took a while, but I had the BEST idea for transforming it.
First I took off the screw-on knobs at the top sides of the headboard. I filled in the holes and painted it all brown since I didn’t care for the mahogany color of it. (I don’t like browns to have a red or orange hue.)
I measured the middle section, and the two side sections which as you can see are the same size.
Then I bought a sheet of ¼” particle board (chipboard like MDF) that has a little flex in it, (since the headboard is slightly rounded). I paid $11 dollars, and took my measurements with me to Home Depot. Then I had them cut it for me to my required sizes. EASY 4 ME!
Then I drilled a hole in each of the 4 corners on all 3 pieces. I placed a 2” bolt, through each hole, and screwed on a nut.



This picture doesn’t show the fabric, but I placed fabric that was at least 6” longer and wider than the board on to the floor, then I lay the foam down, and then placed my board on top with the bolts skyward.
With my staple gun I stapled the fabric around the foam and onto the wood.
Then pushing the fabric covered board onto the headboard and forcing the bolts through the holes, I got more nuts, and screwed them onto the bolt at the back of the headboard, thus holding it in place.



Thanks for stopping by. Please now Hop over to the sweet Andrea Amu’s blog: I’m Livin’ on Scraps.
post script: I will be randomly picking a name from those that comment on this post, and sending a prize of jewelry that I've made.
15 comments:
WOW!!!! That looks like something a in a 5 star hotel room,Nat.
OMG, that is FABULOUS!!
Once again you've left me speechless and you know that doesn't happen often! LOVE this project! You rock girl! Hugs!
Wow! What a transformation! I should have you come re-work some of our older furniture pieces! This is incredible! Thanks for sharing with the blog hop!
Wowsers! You totally took that to a new level! Really sophisticated! You must have a lot of patience to take on those type of projects. Really great, Natalie!
WOW! What a great makeover!! I love it!
You must always have projects going on ...this is beautiful.
That is awesome! I would have never done something like that!
OMG you are talented! Great Job!
HOly smokes! Awesome girl!
hey sis--
thank for being my inspiration--
go to my blog here
http://www.essensevibez.blogspot.com/
and pick up your award---congratz!!!!
I drew a winner, and it's Andrea Amu!
Oh my goodness, girlie!! How does your mind come up with these things? You amaze me every time. :)
What is the name of the color on the wall in this room?
Kurt, It's been a very long time since I painted it, but I went looking at my paint cans, and I believe it is Autumn Acorn.
:)
Post a Comment