Oct 27,2020

How to Make Your Bed Headboard (Part 2)

This post is a continuation from part 1 on How to Make Your Own Bed Headboard. Lately, we have gone through Case 1: Creating a headboard with boards.

We will now cover:

– Case 2: creating a headboard from a plywood panel

– Case 3: Creating a headboard with masking tape

Paint or stain the headboard.

– Sand the headboard with fine sandpaper and dust it off.

– Using a roller or a wide, flat brush, paint the finished headboard to your liking: use acrylic paint or stain, depending on the desired effect.

Note: If you want to paint the boards in different colours to create stripes, it is more practical to do so before assembly.

Case 2: creating a headboard from a plywood panel

Transform a simple plywood panel into a personalized headboard as you wish. One person is sufficient for this technique and no previous DIY skills are required.

Materials required

To make a headboard from a plywood panel, get:

– a plywood panel the width of your bed + 10 cm at least, and 10 mm thick;

– a paint roller;

– paint;

– masking tape if necessary.

Have a panel cut to size

– The width of your panel should be at least the width of your bed + 10 cm, i.e. 150 cm minimum for a 140 cm bed. However, nothing prevents you from having a wider panel cut if you wish to have the headboard overhang on each side of the bed.

– The height of the panel depends on the height of your bed and the effect you want to achieve: measure the height of the bed (including the mattress) and add the desired visible height for your headboard: a typical total height is about 1.10 m.

Paint the panel

– Using acrylic paint and a roller, for example, paint in a solid colour that contrasts with the colour of the wall. If you wish, you can add a decorative sticker or write a message using adhesive letters.

– Or paint wide horizontal or vertical stripes that can be of different widths. In this case, use masking tape to achieve perfectly straight lines.

Case 3: Creating a headboard with masking tape

If you have neither time nor taste for DIY, improvise a headboard using masking tape, a sticky, repositionable, streak-free non-woven tape.

Let your imagination run wild, all kinds of fantasies are allowed, for example:

– Using pieces of masking tape, draw the silhouette of a city behind your bed.

– Or make a rectangular frame and fill it with lengths of masking tape that are crossed at an angle.

Good job! Now you are done. Remember to share your experience in the comment section below.

To go further in our future publications:

– You can also create an upholstered headboard. Practical advice will follow in our next post.
– The headboard can also be a natural decorative element. Our page will look at the contemporary decoration trend.

– Which Headboard Style to Choose for Your Bed

Should you wish to read on something more specific, please do not hesitate to write your comments in the section below. We will also like to hear from you! What you have read and experienced really matters to us as this will help us better focus on what our audience like. This blog is just getting started and we aim to make it your one-stop blog when it comes to looking for home ideas. You will agree that not everyone can be a good do-it-yourselfer at times. So, if the above seems a little bit difficult for you, we can get you in touch with a professional in your region.

by Maryline D

Oct 27,2020

Which Headboard Style to Choose for Your Bed

Contents
– Headboard: which style to choose?
– Which material for the headboard?
– Headboard: what price?

Adding a headboard to your sleeping set allows you to decorate and personalize your bedroom in an original way. But how to choose from the different range of headboards, from the soberest to the most sophisticated? Styles, materials, prices: here are a few tips to help you choose the right headboard.

Headboard: which style to choose?

Depending on your tastes, it is possible to choose a headboard to match your bedroom. The headboard can be stylish:

– contemporary: ideal for a teenager’s room or an adult’s room;
– design: with a clean, contemporary look;
– retro: for those nostalgic for the 60s and 70s;
– baroque: brings a stylish and original aspect to the room;
– Japanese: adds an exotic note to the room and is particularly suitable for Japanese bedding;
– marine: a style appreciated by lovers of the sea;
– colonial: which goes very well with the ethnic style;
– ethnic: for an invitation to travel;
– Moroccan: for a thriving Moorish atmosphere;
– Indian: plain or patterned, this style offers a refined decoration and brings a warm touch to the bedroom;
– Gustavian: for a romantic Swedish decoration, revisited while remaining in the spirit of the times;
– Period: from the Middle Ages to the end of the 19th century, period furniture can be Napoleonic style, Renaissance style and many others;
– rustic: ideal for a mountain or country spirit; this style combines simplicity and warmth.

For a children’s room, the headboard comes alive with bright colours and patterns representing the little cabbage patch’s fetish animals or the favourite heroes of little boys and girls.

Good to know: some headboard styles can be combined with any bedroom furniture. You should pay attention to the harmony of the room’s colours and the furnishings and the materials to avoid any lack of taste.

Which material for the headboard?

The headboards available on the bedding market are designed in one material or bi-material. It can be a wooden headboard for a natural charm. Different species are available such as pine, mahogany, beech, oak, bamboo, teak, etc.

The wood can be natural, patterned or unpatterned, lacquered, or matt to meet the diversity of consumer tastes in various colours. These can include:
– Rattan: available in various colours (white, black, brown, green, natural, etc.). The rattan headboard can be woven, wickerwork or clothed. It is perfect for refined and exotic decoration.
– Bamboo: for an exotic spirit, this type of headboard is appreciated for its originality and solidity.

Wood blends perfectly with other materials: Wood and fabric: the bi-material mix is perfect for furniture, curtains and trimmings. Wood and metal bring a Zen touch to the room. This combination of materials suits any furniture style, whether it is antique, modern, design or urban chic. The headboard can also be made of fabric or metal:

– The fabric can be used as upholstery or be placed directly on the headboard for a personalized interior design touch. It offers a wide choice of colours, patterns, laces, wefts and weaves.
– Metal offers a contemporary or retro style, with or without patterns, in various colours.

Whichever headboard you choose, it is not only a trendy decorative element but also increasingly popular wall protection.

Good to know: it is possible to find a headboard with integrated light, rhinestones and many other unique features.

Headboard: What price?

The price of a headboard varies according to:

– Dimensions: for a single bed, a double bed, an XXL bed, a high or low headboard;
– the manufacture: sober or sophisticated according to its equipment (light) or the inlays that can be added;
– the style.

It is possible to buy a headboard for less than $60 for a basic model, but the average price generally varies between $100 and $500. However, the price of a custom-made headboard made by a designer can be well over $1,000.

With a little imagination, the more creative can make their headboard from various materials, adapting the shape and colours to their preferences. For instance, an economical and ecological solution, especially if you opt for the trendy DIY (Do It Yourself), consists of using recycled materials or giving a second life to various objects destined to be thrown away.

Good to know: it’s best to compare prices in dedicated shops or on the Internet, and if necessary, ask for a quote when you opt for a custom-made headboard.

To go further in our future publications:

– Our new post will give you instructions on How to Make Your Bed Headboard.

by Maryline D

Sep 18,2020

Bedroom Tips: 6 Steps To Create a Haven of Peace

Sleep and relaxation are crucial to leading a healthy lifestyle. They help in the good functioning of the body and decrease the risk of gaining excess weight, heart diseases and diabetes. Yet, their purpose is often neglected and we fail to provide our metabolism with enough rest. In that regard, you need to make sure that your bedroom is designed as a refuge of peace and serenity to help your body renew and restore itself.

In this article, we’ve put together 6 steps that you can follow to create a relaxing and calming environment for your bedroom.

1. Pick the Right Color

Deciding on the appropriate color for your bedroom is crucial if you want to create a relaxing atmosphere. In fact, colors can be triggers of either stress or peace and can easily impact our mood. We recommend that you opt for a palette of subtle tones, like monochromatic, pale and nude colors, instead of bold primary hues. If you want to create a cozy and comfortable space, you can pick saturated and warm shades, including chocolate brown and caramel. On the other hand, for more serenity, hues of green, lavender and blue will be more suitable.

2. Declutter and Keep It Simple

There is nothing worst than coming home to a messy bedroom after a long day of work. Try to keep your room clutter-free by adopting a minimalist approach. In design, less is more, and besides making your bedroom trendy, you will ensure that it is also a calming haven. No matter what style of decorating you go for, keep it sophisticated and simple. Invest in the minimum number of furniture or at least choose sizes that will fit your space.

3. Create a Home for Every Object

To achieve this peaceful feeling that you are looking for, keep your items out of sight. You can get creative and create plenty of storage space. For instance, you can add rails and hooks behind doors to hang shoes or accessories or keep storage crates under your bed. If you lack of inspiration, you can find innovative solutions online.

4. Invest in Several Small Lamps

Lighting is also a key element when setting the mood of your bedroom. And like the colors, you should go for soft lighting. Like a large central ceiling lamp, a single source of light can keep your body clock awake even when you are sleepy. Instead, we recommend placing a few smaller lamps with varying heights in your bedroom, like on your nightstands and dresser. You can consider purchasing lampshades whose purpose is to protect your eyes from the direct bulb’s glare. Those will diffuse the light, making it softer.

5. Fill Your Space With Heavenly Scents

Think about treating your senses in your bedroom. While creating a spa-like ambiance, you will allow your mind and body to relax. You can diffuse essential oils with lavender, rose or jasmine fragrance, light up some aromatic candles or even add some plants or a bouquet of fresh flowers to enjoy a heavenly scent. Besides, some plants also can filter out toxins released from synthetic materials.

6. Fall Asleep in Warm Linens

Another great tip for creating a relaxing bedroom is to add soft and comfortable linens to your bed. Make sure that you buy fabrics made of 100% cotton or linen that will make you fall asleep like a baby. If you are up for more luxurious textures, cashmere or soft mohair will do the trick. We recommend that you layer pillows and quilts which also add to your decorations.

With these 6 steps, you are sure to create a space that will encourage your body to relax. Leave a comment below to share how your bedroom turned out.

by Maryline D

Tag Cozy bedroom