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Ok, it’s time….time to re-style and re-design the bed. The big, heavy, orangey colored oak bed set that my husband bought years ago, before I came on the scene, has just got to move on to greener pastures and let something interesting, clever and more in tune with the room style stand tall in it’s place.

The bed did match the bedroom dressers that were given a new look written about here http://tayrose.com/2014/05/13/changing-up-a-dated-dresser-set/ but the style of the bed just didn’t fit in with the rest of the set now, so it has moved out to the shed for a future project.

For the new headboard look, I wanted something tall, since we have vaulted ceilings, something with an Asian flair, something I could make that was budget friendly, and not too difficult that would take weeks to make. I remembered last summer while at Lowe’s shopping for plants, seeing these wooden trellis panels hanging on the back wall http://www.lowes.com/pd_6537-15173-8621262_0__?productId=3735495&Ntt=garden+trellis&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dgarden%2Btrellis&facetInfo=

There were several types, but the ones I really liked already had an Asian style to them, so I wouldn’t have to do anything but apply a finish to the raw wood and install. I felt 2 panels would be wide enough for a Queen size bed especially if I split them up and hung wall art in-between. So I bought them and brought them home. I was doing the happy dance when I got them on sale at the end of the season so they met the budget friendly criteria…check, they had an Asian flair that I wouldn’t have to add…check….and if I stain them dark like the dresser fronts to match, how simple is that? Double check!!

I used sand paper to lightly sand some of the rough edges and splinters, then proceeded to stain with Miniwax Jacobean color using a nylon bristle brush. The soft wood really soaked up the stain which was great, but I did end up staining most of the parts twice for a darker coverage. To install, I wanted them to be up high, so they are actually screwed to the walls and not attached to the bed frame itself. I measured the wall pieces to be sure there was enough room on either side to hang the trellis so they didn’t hang past the bed width, then hubby screwed them into the wall.

I realize there may be some of you that wonder why in the world did I remove the matching oak headboard set for a garden trellis screwed to the wall…and I say, why not? This was a simple DIY project that really makes a statement in the room… like a new kid on the block that has made a new friend 🙂

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While planning the design for the Parade of Homes in 2012, I challenged myself to try and make a lot of the art and decor myself by repurposing as much as possible. I had a small budget to work with so getting this model home to look appealing and attract attention, I would have to get creative.

I invited my friend Judi, to bring her creative input for several items, for she enjoys painting furniture and repurposing as much as I do. I wrote several previous posts about some of the items I made, such as the sculptural chair shelves in the stairwell, and the frames hanging in the half bath. This post is about how we took a vintage twin headboard and repurposed it into a memo/message center for the mudroom wall.

We had a small wall to work with and I needed something to hang over the built in bench. I wanted something where notes, and school work could be posted, dog leashes and a light jacket could be be hung, and maybe a quick look into a mirror while dashing out the door. With repurposing in mind, I looked through anything on hand that was on the flat side, long and had sections for multiple family members. A headboard was just the answer and will work perfectly for what I was envisioning.

Since we needed to paint the headboard, sanding was a must so that the paint has something to adhere to. This headboard had some paint on it, so all of the old paint had to come off. Several coats of paint were used in the same color as the wood trim in the room. The center panel on the headboard was open, so that will be the perfect place to put the mirror.

Inside each panel, I was able to pick up some cork pieces that were just a little too wide, so they were cut to fit and glued into place. Assorted vintage door knobs were screwed into the door under vintage inspired metal file drawer labels with each family member name. A small wicker basket was hung to catch mail.

With the repurposing theme carried throughout the house, the visitors appreciated and pointed out all the transformations as they went room by room.

When trying to fill a need, you will be surprised at how all you need may be right in front of you…or maybe, you are sleeping on it!

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From Garden Trellis to Master Headboard

Headboard gets new life as Message Center in Mudroom