We have yet again updated our Dumpster Dive Headboard. (If you missed it, you can see version 1 here & version 2 here.)
We have loved Pottery Barn’s Gabriella Upholstered Headboard for a while, but spending $699 on a piece of furniture we can’t keep the same didn’t feel like a smart purchase. But after seeing Centsational Girl Kate’s Nailhead Trim Headboard, we realized that we could achieve the same look for much less. Last week, when Gwyneth woke me up with the “Mommy, I need to go out now!!” bark, and I hit my head on the lower shelf, we moved this project to the top of our list.
We already had the frame, fabric, batting, foamcore board and a staple gun from our previous headboard projects, so the only purchase we had to make was a 10-yard package of Dritz Home Nailhead Trim in Antique Brass.
First, we took the headboard off of the wall, removed the foamcore backing and cleared some space in our entryway.
This project was super-easy because it required so sewing, and we only had to nail in every fifth spot. We tucked one inch of our matelesse fabric under to create a clean line along the top of our frame, placed it along the groove and nailed the trim to the frame using a mallet. Then we repeated the process for the left and right sides of the headboard.
We purchased the matelesse for our first headboard project (when we were using a different and smaller frame), so we knew it was a little short for our current one. No big deal, since this part is hidden by the mattress. Since the bottom doesn’t show, we saved the rest of our nailhead trim for a future project and used our staple gun to secure the fabric to the bottom of the frame in the places it would fit.
Yes, that is a Real Housewives of Orange County episode you see on the TV.
Then we popped our batting and foamcore back onto the inside of the frame and secured it using our staple gun.
Gwyneth was a little tired after all the supervision this project required and decided to test it immediately.
Now, where to put that extra shelf??
xoxo,
mk & G
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Man, you do good work! And when you decide to do something, there is no stopping you!
This turned out awesome! Great job ladies
It’s fabulous!! You made it look way too easy, I’ve always wanted to make one, yours is great inspirtion!
I love it! And the fabrics on your bed are amazing … i wonder if my husband would mind if I turned the bedroom pink? I would do it in my daughter’s room but she’s at that age when girls turn their backs on pink ..
Linda
That looks great! A very nice job indeed!
Thanks for linking up this week!
Hope to see you back this week!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Love, love, love it! Thanks for sharing at A Pinteresting Party.
Love, love, love it! Thanks for sharing at A Pinteresting Party.
How unique and different is this! I discovered you on Project Queen drop by for a visit when you can. Thanks
I love the pink accent around the headboard!!……Great choice!
Thanks, Lisa! We’ve got to have a little pink whenever possible! We can’t tell you enough how much we love YOUR headboard!
xoxo,
mk & Gwyneth
Hi Merideth!
I am impressed! What a great NYC apartment!
What type of rods are holding up the canapy over your bed?
Love that!
Thank you, Linda! The canopy is held up with two swing arm/crane curtain rods (from Restoration Hardware).
I just hung then super close to the ceiling, and then draped the canopy on top!
So glad you came by!
xoxo,
mk & Gwynnie