Before we begin, I’m going to share a little back story on why I needed a DIY beadboard headboard in the first place… I did not move in with my husband until we were married. We started moving our stuff into our new apartment about a week before the Wedding, but neither of us lived there. Our new bedroom set had yet to arrive before the Wedding, so while we were on our Honeymoon our friends and family moved it in for us.
Unfortunately, our queen boxspring could not fit up the stairs, so my brother and father had to cut the boxspring in half so that they could fold it to make it fit. They pieced it back together, but no matter what, it has always sunk towards the center. After 7 years of marriage, we found we were stuck together in the middle of our bed! So when our friends gave us their less-than-two-year-old king-size bed and mattress, my husband and I were ecstatic!
Aren’t those lampshades gorgeous? I made them out of lamps from Kmart and coffee filters! I also made the gray frayed-edge pillow shams.
My mother-in-law had purchased the bedroom set for our wedding and the salesmen told her it converted to a king-size bed, so we thought we were set. Fast-forward to receiving the mattress and that was not the case! Turns out he should have said Cal-King. But there was no way I was getting rid of this comfy-cozy king-size bed, so we decided to store the headboard/footboard and go with a plain metal frame from Costco.
And so, here we were needing a new headboard for our bed. Our old headboard matched our dressers, so I knew I had to do something that looked good with our current set, but I also knew it would not be a matching set. As I searched I fell in love with a mantle above-the-bed look. But when we tried to create one it was a total fail and neither of us was happy with it. I started talking to my husband about how I would love to add beadboard to the alcove wall that our bed butts up to and he looked at me funny, but I kept persisting and once I started my bedroom makeover I convinced him that we were going to do it.
We decided to go horizontal with the stripes and I am so happy we did – it was less work AND looks amazing. We both love the style – it is so cozy, yet chic! And the best part? We did the whole wall for under $100, including the molding and quarter-round.
I love piling up my pillows and relaxing against my “headboard” reading books on my iPad, watching TV, or just snuggling with my kids. This just screams ME and that is what makes it even more fabulous and homey! And here’s a look at some of the other DIY projects that I made:
I also refinished my sconces and nightstands – all with Krylon white spray paint!
If you’re looking for an inexpensive but custom farmhouse-style headboard, I think a beadboard headboard is a versatile option that can elevate the look of your bedroom. It’s easy to install yourself, and with a little creativity, you can customize it to match your décor. A DIY beadboard headboard is a great way to add personality and charm to your sleeping space. So why not give it a try? You might just be surprised at how much you love it!
Great job! I love that you went horizontally with your beadboard! We recently installed a beadboard headboard too and I LOVE it! And I was scrolling through your pics and going to comment on how much I loved your comforter and I’m SO sorry to hear what happened to it! I hope you’re able to find it (and on sale!!) and here’s to hoping your day improves!
Looks great! I love that the beadboard runs the entire width of the wall. Visiting from Homemaker on a Dime
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Ohhh loving the bead board… I have a ton on it in my house since we have a 100 year old farm house.. love the look.. painting it.. not so much 🙂
Sorry about your dog, we have a 9 year old dane with no bladder control, I understand the whole washing thing! If there is a local place I can look for you here in Chattanooga let me know.. happy to go scouting for you!
Maddie
This is really inspiring, this post is going in the files for the day we get to do make the bedroom look pretty.
So sorry about your comforter! Were you able to get another one? And so sorry your dog is sick. 🙁
That is a brilliant idea!
I love the back story of your headboard. This is an inspiration to me. I hope your dog is doing better. Really appreciate you sharing this great post with us at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop.
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – I featured you today! – Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
Gorgeous colors. I love the comforter and am smitten with the flower wreath over the mirror!
Your room is so cute! I love the color and your bed! I hope everything works out with your bedspread. It sucks to have sick dogs!
I saw this when you posted it and LOVED it. So tranquil and beautiful! I hope you find a new comforter because it is gorgeous!!! I featured this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com (but you already know that.)
Where did you get your comforter? It’s exactly what I have been searching for!
Love the wreath! Visiting from CSI linky!
The headboard looks great, and I LOVE your colors in your room! The bird pillow is perfect! Thanks for the inspiration!