My Target tufted headboard arrived, and it was not champagne gold. The color on the box read "Aztec." Yuck.
I sent that bitch back.
Here's the thing. There are more tufted headboards this week than there were last week. These are definitely hot right now...these are going to be the new "foo dogs!" Part of me wants to resist this trend, but the thing is, I've not had a headboard in years. I'd like a more grown up bedroom. I'd like some curtains that didn't come from Ikea. Perhaps a faining couch would add a nice touch. While I'm at it, I'd like a Bose radio and ipod dock. Is that too much to ask?
Here's a taste of my room now. The walls are white and shall stay that way. The rugs are navy blue.
Here are the choices:
This one is my favorite color. Oh, how I wish it were tufted!
This one in navy. My rugs are navy. Curtains probably will be too. Is that too matchy matchy? I like the clean lines on this one.
This looks like one Sue Ellen Ewing might have. And if it's good enough for Sue Ellen, it's probably good enough for lil' ole me. Or do I want it in gray? 
Come on you lurkers, give me some love!
I made my own headboard! It was fairly easy and cheap! I love cheap.
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There's lots of diy headboard instructions out there to give you an idea how to make one.
MaryDeluxe
"What would Sue Ellen do?" is pretty much my decorating mantra.
ReplyDeleteIf you like the color on the first one, you should get it. Or you could make your own -- that color silk shouldn't be hard to come by; I'm pretty sure I could find it for you at High Fashion Fabrics if you want. There are numerous tufted headboard tutorials online [here's one].
I like the gold one or the silver one.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of making my own as well, i just need to go fabric hunting.
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/09/diy-video-graces-upholstered-otomi-headboard.html
I agree with MaryDeluxe and the others - make your own. Surely you've collected some vintage fabric that you can use. And, it'll make for a great story!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I think a slipcovered headboard (with lots of padding, of course) is an even better idea. That way, you could wash the slipcover, etc. You could also match it up - and change it out - with your bedskirt and/or draperies, for example.
ReplyDeleteYall, while I appreciate your confidence in my DIY abilities, DIY is not how I roll. Nor is that what Sue Ellen would do. I work full time and have small children. I don't know how to use a saw. I can instead make cocktails and write checks for the workmen/women who do the work.
ReplyDeleteSo please, if you could keep it to an opinion regarding the color/style, of the choices listed above, I'd really appreciate it!
And Deluxe-ville, you are a genius!
I like the silver! I think it would look lovely with the bits of yellow and navy in your room. Can't wait to see what you choose.
ReplyDeleteI second the silver one. Buy it immediately, friend.
ReplyDeleteI am all about the 18 karat look...it is a vintage regal masterpeice. I think it will look gorgeous with your current decor, I also feel that if you ever want to do something a little more dressy it will be gorgeous. blue and yellow are great complimentary colors.
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