YOU ASKED MY OPINION II angelas request

Hi, !

I follow your blog and love your design esthetic. You are amazing!!

How about a little free advice?

Attached is a picture of a headboard that I purchased to have painted,

a picture (closeup detail and nightstand) that shows my existing furniture that I’d like to have the headboard blend with,

and a picture of a “painted headboard” that is just an idea.

The new headboard has some details that I think are fabulous and “match” well with my existing furniture. I’m just not sure how to make everything fit together and look like they fit and still be FAB!!Idea…help?AngelaFirst I would start by lifting the headboard by adding legs or planning to mount it on the wall with a french cleat. We wouldnt want all that gorgeous detail hidden behind pillows.

Legs                               French cleat

Then I would fill in the bottom space with another piece

of wood. This is where the pillows can rest against.

The scrolling detail of these headboards are

 commonly made of extruded foam, so you cant sand

them, you cant stain them but you can paint them.

Ive painted them before,

it is easiest to take it outside and spray them.

If you want to match your other furniture more.

 Rather then using a white or cream color,

Varathane has a spray stain & poly in-one

which I have used. The cabernet color seen below.

 Your dry time would be several days if not a week to

 ensure a good bond and finish. I vote for a cream color for more drama.

 

A beach mat could be used to make panels for the

 inset sections

 This would mimic the textured feel of the

 inspiration photo below.

Then the matting could be stained a rich dark

 walnut to tie into the other furniture in the room.

Alternatively a fabric could be used here too.

A faux nailhead trim could be glued around the inset

panels to further mimic the existing furnitures metal features.

If anyone has other suggestions plz comment below

 as Angela Im sure would love to read them.

YOU ASKED MY OPINION I can be found here

YOU ASKED MY OPINION III can be found here

*** Interested in finding sources for the few inspiration photos used in this post,

right click the photo and in google image search use the file name listed under properties to search each pic.

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PART II A LEG UP adding legs to furniture

Ive given you some tips to adding legs to your furniture projects,

now I want to share different styles and types with you.

The 3 legs used on this corner unit

were salvaged from a little queen anne side table.

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NEW Lee Valley cast iron lions feet were added to this little shelf.

Next an example of cast iron stove legs.

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The legs on this media console are sections cut from uprightson an octagon 70s side table.Most of you know the ones, next time  you see onestop and grab it.

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Even a bed frame can have bun feet added to lift it up.

These bun feet if I recall correctly were found on a curb side love seat.

Just stop the car, jump out, unscrew each leg, and your on your way.

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I dont have one great source for legs, I simply watch for them every where I go.

An important thing to keep in mind when thinking about installing legs

is the weight of the furniture and the strength of your legs and install.

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And of course if your furniture is better suited for casters

dont stop until you find a great industrial set.

Who doesnt like furniture that moves easily?

KEEP AN OPEN MIND!

More inspiration can be found in Part I here

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PART II HANDLES HARDWARE HINGES AND HOOKS furniture accessories

This is another set of photos from my project that

have been greatly enhanced by the right accessories.

Get a little wild inside

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Dont be afraid to salvaged handles from other pieces

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Brass works well with seaside decor

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Think creatively with molded plastic finds

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Cut hooks from broken chandelier arms

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Use appliques on drawer corners

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Practice cutting 45s to trimming drawer faces

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Learn how to trim the posts on your glass knobs

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Dont rule out anything.

Part I has more ideas and can be found here

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