Do you like this used headboard with my nightstands? pic

12 years ago

My girlfriend wants to know if I want this king headboard/footboard for $75. I'm thinking I should buy it and paint it. I'm currently working on these nightstands, do you think they look okay together?? What color would you paint it?? {{!gwi}}

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palimpsest
12 years ago
I don't much care for the style of it. The finished side tables are more refined.
User
12 years ago
I agree with Pal. I think what's throwing the headboard off for me are the spindles. I think you could find something that better pairs with the nightstands.
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Eileen - I can't tell you how much I admire the way you've kept yourself and your collections together through the difficult times you've had. Throughout your various places your sure decorator's touch has created such pretty spaces, and this bedroom is lovely, especially its "picture" walls. I love the mix of styles and frames; it says "true collector" to me. Could you tell us about the pencil/pen sketches of the two rooms in the final photo you posted? Were all the pics on that wall done by the same artist? You? Oh, and I like the headboard also! But I wouldn't mind a solid wood in a walnut or espresso color, either.
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Of the two choices, I prefer the lighter one. The oatmeal reads grey undertone to me, which I don't like as well with the Shaker Beige or the gold tones in the decorative pillow you have shown. Also, I think the oatmeal may be more limiting down the line if you decide to do different bedding.
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Thank you for all your nice comments! My sofa came from a model home they were selling the contents of, I bought it for about $150. It has a $2000 price tag under one of the cushions and was a custom sofa made for the builder. A good friend of mine bought some chairs that were in the living room with the sofa. She got a great deal too, we were both really lucky. They are gorgeous big plaid, black and white. A big plaid really looks great with the toile too. You're welcome about the pictures, hope they gave you some inspiration for your room!
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The off center placement will be tricky, but the other option is to switch walls, and place the triple dresser there. You will see the dresser upon entering the room, and the headboard to the bed will be to the wall to your right as you enter, or opposite the dresser. Here's the dresser: which is nearly 6 feet wide. and this is the opposite wall to where the bed is now, and also the room entrance: (none of those items will stay in the room) I have already purchase long, green curtains in a faux dupioni silk material (Target!) and will hand them on a dark turned wood rod (yet to be bought).
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Valerie Noronha
12 years ago
I'd pass. I also think you should finish your nightstands first and then decide on the bed.
yayagal
12 years ago
I think you could make a nice upholstered headboard that would be warmer and more inviting.
arcy_gw
12 years ago
I like the headboard and not the night stands as much...the curve would be beautiful, upholstered. Headboards are so easy to do. All you need is a staple gun.
cindyloo123
12 years ago
I LOVE those nightstands but the headboard, as is, does not blend well with them. I agree that the headboard would make an excellent back for an upholstered headboard.

What color are you painting the nightstands?
Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
12 years ago
I'd pass on that headboard.
sewwhatsnew
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12 years ago
Arcy: I have considered covering the frame with upholstery. I do like the camelback shape, I'll drape fabric over and see how it looks.

I do need to finish these nightstands, and considered painting all 3 pieces to match. Spindles seemed very country to me, but I didn't know if that was good or bad.
I do like cottage/chic styles and was looking forward to restyling something secondhand, but I think I'll pass on painting this.

Thanks for your opinions.

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