Master Bedroom: the DIY headboard

This post isn't about the silver ceiling tile headboard I had made for the Master bedroom about a year ago. Rachel wanted something "softer" ----- figuratively and literally.

We had online headboard shopped and nothing was cheap and I kept saying, "I could make that". For example this Target headboard for $300:

So finally, I got around to making it.

Materials:
3 2x2's from Home Depot @ $1.87 each ($5.61)
1 4x8 particle board @ $12
1 picture frame wire @ $2.50
1 pack picture frame mounts @ $2.50
2 yards of fabric $13
2 yards of thick batting $15
11 packs of upholstery nails @ $1.30 each ($14.30)

Total cost: $65

For our Queen bed, I made it 67" wide by 41" tall. The frame is pretty simple, then I screwed the sheet of particle board to it. I then used a router around the edges so that the fabric would wrap around a little smoother and make it look less like fabric wrapped around a board. The 2 x 2's give a nice depth and help add to the structure of it.

I mounted the picture frame hardware on the inside of the frame (rather than the back side) so that the hardware wouldn't be against the wall:

So here it is looking pretty decent pre-upholstery nails. The nails took a decent amount of time. I used a straight edge and a pencil to draw a line down the top and each side where I wanted the nails to go to help keep things straight. 

Also, I found by using needle nose pliers to hold the nail part it made things easier ---- the nails are about an inch apart: 

Anyway, here it is: 

Still planned are new matching table lamps and a sunburst mirror over the bed.

Our new nightstands

Rachel and I have been pondering a re-do to our bedroom ---- getting rid of the black and replacing it with cream/white furniture.

To do this, we were going to repaint our current nightstands, maybe get mirrors to place on top, and small brass dangly drawer pulls. Sounds like a lot of work, hence why it's only been discussed.

Until I saw these and Rachel said "I want those!"

Cream, brass drawer pulls and gold mirrored tops. Done. 

We have a real bedroom

So not only were we able to get our kitchen table completed this weekend, but also the Master Bedroom! This has been a major project from tearing up the carpet and refinishing the floors to replacing the old window with a non-cracked energy efficient one. As well as some modifications to the closet door, a new light and repainting everything.

It is finally livable! though it still doesnt have a door (that needs to be primed and painted). I was nice to be able to not have to decorate as we still had everything from our bedroom in Boston. 

 

Installing a new window

The side window in our master bedroom had a rotten wood frame and a crack in the glass, and it was painted shut. So, I ordered a custom sized window from Home Depot which took two weeks to arrive and Rachel's Dad and I installed on Saturday.

All went fairly smoothly, and I was able to "finish" it last night. I still need to prime the inside frame and cut the molding on the outside (decorative).

It came out to be $160 for the window and about another $100 in other supplies. But now, it opens! and is dual paned glass for energy effiency. 

Photos:

Making progress

Here's a pic from our bedroom this morning. I got the light installed last night. Also the new side window is waiting at home depot to be picked up and installed. Not done yet, but getting closer.

Tearing up the carpet

One of the first things we did was tear out the carpet.

From the original walk through, this is the Master bedroom with carpet:

Floors underneath weren't in horrible condition:

After about 12 hours of sanding:

After 4 coats of water based floor sealer:

 

If you look close, they aren't perfect. But a major improvement!