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Love It or Hate It? Chartreuse Tufted Headboard

CasaSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:00:57 -0700

Chartreuse is one of those colors that people have a hard time feeling neutral about. This Chartreuse Tufted Headboard ($1,709) is built on a maple frame that's been covered in tufted, chartreuse suede. Part of me loves it, but I doubt that I could handle the color - or decorating around the color - for very long. What about you?

Cool Idea: Chalk Headboard in 500 Days of Summer

CasaSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:00:11 -0700

As I've mentioned before, 500 Days of Summer is full of design eye candy. One of my favorite décor ideas siphoned from the film is Joseph Gordon-Levitt's character's chalkboard wall headboard. Chalkboard paint, as you know, is quite trendy these days in the interior design world. But being the skilled architect that he is, Tom Hansen (Gordon-Levitt) took it to the next level, drawing a simple, Mission-style headboard, complete with shading and all. The idea is similar to the trompe l'œil headboard I painted on my own wall, but chalk offers the flexibility to erase and start over. Are you a fan of the chalkboard wall in the movie?

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Guess What This Headboard Is Made From?

CasaSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:15:05 -0700

This basketweave headboard is made from a type of leaf that is woven together. Can you guess what type of leaves are used to make this headboard? (Hint: think tropical.)

Casa Verde: An Upcycled Headboard

CasaSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:02 -0700

Craftster member Jessyratfink recently posted pictures of this awesome book headboard project. She's no stranger to upcycling old books into home furnishings. In fact, we featured her DIY instructions for a book-legged table here.

Jessy explains, "I work at a used bookstore, and so I was able to save a lot of old books and wanted to reuse them. I've previously done a table with book legs and a bookshelf out of old encyclopedias. I wanted something a little prettier this time. [The headboard] is made out of book covers, Elmer's Glue-All, a plywood backing, and some polyurethane to seal it. It was really simple as you just glue them down in layers!"

Want to see more photos, and find out how to make it yourself? Then read more.

Get the complete instructions over on Instructables.

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Do You Have an Upholstered Headboard?

CasaSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:00:30 -0700

Metal or wooden headboards are often more timeless and versatile than upholstered ones, which is a plus if you've invested in your furniture. But, upholstered headboards are much more comfortable and ideal for those of you who like to read in bed. I love this sunny yellow floral headboard, but I might tire of the pattern quickly. I'd prefer to own a headboard with a solid fabric, or a more subtle print. Do you own one?
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Before and After: Thrifted Headboards Get Glam Update

CasaSugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:30:44 -0800

When Country Living editors Larry Bilotti and Robin Long Mayer discovered twin headboards at a garage sale, they grabbed them for $10 total, with the idea of transforming them into something new. Taking a cue from the indented panel in the headboard's design, they brainstormed ways to highlight this feature.

To see what they did, read more.
They turned the headboards into a daybed! The editors hired a woodworker to construct the frame, and then added fabric panels, patterned pillows, and a cool checked fabric to the bed. I love the transformation, and the daybed looks perfect in this attic space!

Get all of the steps to make your own daybed at Country Living.

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Love It or Hate It? The Drapers' Headboard

CasaSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:30:48 -0700

Whenever there's a scene in Mad Men involving the Drapers' bedroom, my eyes are always drawn to their tufted velvet headboard. Its color, texture, and tufting are over-the-top feminine, and reflect nothing of Don's removed masculinity. But maybe that's the point of this headboard - to reflect how removed Don Draper is from his home and its contents and inhabitants.

Photo Courtesy of AMC

Nice and New: West Elm's Nailhead Upholstered Headboard

CasaSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:00:31 -0700

I love the mix of rustic undyed jute fabric with the more distinguished use of nailhead trim in this Nailhead Upholstered Headboard ($399 for queen) from West Elm. It practically screams (or maybe, more appropriately, demurely purrs) glamour au naturel. I wouldn't mind dressing up a bedroom with this headboard.

Cool Idea: Painted Stripes Headboard

CasaSugar — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:30:18 -0700

I've written about painted headboards before (and even DIY'd my own), so it's really nothing new. But, I am loving how design firm Shelton, Mindel & Associates made the entire wall behind this sleeping space a focal point with bold stripes, and within that created a focal point above the headboard by painting stripes in a slightly lighter shade than the rest. This look is really easy and affordable to achieve in your own home. And, if you don't have a real headboard of your own as this room does, the rectangle of lighter stripes can serve as a headboard alternative. What do you think?
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Less or More: Upholstered Headboards

CasaSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:00:55 -0700

For the next installment of this game, take a look at each of these upholstered headboards and see if you can answer my questions about them.

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