Posts tagged: headboards
DIY Headboard Ideas
By DIY Maven
Who says a headboard has to be a board? These alternatives to traditional headboards are totally do-able by just about anyone.
Ottoman Umpire
By ModHomeEcTeacher
It should come as no suprise that this blogger loves to design ottomans. Shapes, designs, colors, legs, frames, etc., they can really snazz up a room. Every room needs a splash of upholstered art, and ottomans can do that on so many levels. You've got fabric, pattern, color, texture, leg shape, stain or paint and the basic ottoman design. That's a clean homerun in the design department. » READ MORE
Simple Upholstery You Can Do
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Images: Velvet & Linen
The path to fabulous sites is not usually a deliberate one. Sometimes you just happen to fall into a blog that you didn't dream existed. First, I tripped on Cococozy, a new favorite, and this gorgeous oval turquoise tufted ottoman. Then, I was stopped dead in my tracks when I started re » READ MORE
How-To Build a Headboard: Watch and See How a Professional Does It
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Headboards have swamped the design blogs for the past 6 months or so. Some are o.k., some are good and some are really professionally done. These two tutorials are produced by a company from which I've purchased patterns. They'are a little bit on the frumpy side, but the construction instructions are easy to understand and, if you watch and learn, you'll be able to use these techniques forever. You know, teach a man to fish...
Nailhead Upholstery Jewelry
By ModHomeEcTeacher
An article in our local newspaper announced that nailhead trim is a fall classic. It identified various pieces of furniture by Crate and Barrel, Willams Sonoma and West Elm that will shine metallic come fall. Wing chairs, velvet chairs and headboards are the obvoius pieces.
You may be excited to learn that nailhead choices have expanded and include choices in colors, shapes textures, and sizes.
This is just one of about four boar » READ MORE
10 Fabulously DIY-able Headboard Ideas
By DIY MavenBHG ups the ante on the DIY upholstered headboard with these super easy and super fast ideas!
First up, 3 hollow-core doors are painted black and then stacked vertically for some serious visual impact.
And speaking of doors, a wood paneled door, again sitting vertically, gives that Pottery Barn feeling on the cheap.
We’ll go a little shabby-chic next with this shutter installation.
For a cottage theme, this section of picket fence could look » READ MORE
"Let Sleeping Dogs Lie"
By ModHomeEcTeacher
I submitted my DIY Project to Design Sponge on Sunday evening.
I'm not sure when it will be posted, but I'll get back with you on that. Staying in line with all things dog-like, I wanted to post a picture of some of my favorite dog beds (hint of what my DS project is). I especially love these two since the fabric is a houndstooth (get it?) check. I'll be building a curved platform and headboard for the pink one, and will be donating it to » READ MORE
