Vampire, great to hear! I was hoping that the colors would come off as more mature. "Elegant" is good to hear. Nanabella, I love your Wedgewood analogy! Beth, I know what you mean. This is the only piece of painted furniture in my house unless you count my gold nightstands. But this is completely new territory for me. It feels like a fun creative challenge. Franksmom, thanks! If plan B didn't work, I was thinking about offering it to one of my nieces to paint up fun. Glad it did though because I really need the storage. Justgotabeme, don't worry! The wood is nicely protected under 3 coats of paint. :O) I know you aren't a fan of painted furniture so it means a lot that you like it. LOL, thanks Cooper. I would love to be the queen of something other than the kitchen. :O)

you might try a spindle on each corner for a '4-poster' You could put some of the little round pieces or knobs for the bottom also to raise it up a bit. Yes you could use heavy cardboard or light wood and pad and upholster to match the mattress. I agree with the wood or plastic 'fences' for gardens..they make some that look like headboards. And the plastic ones are easy to cut and glue or nail or screw on.

I have no idea. Do you need all this furniture? Waht does your bed look like? Waht are your night tables? BTW none of those work with that TV stand.

Do you want the headboard and nightstand to match with navy paint? Are you looking for a second night stand? The headboard should have places to attach brackets to the bedframe which will probably make it taller.