Need DIY Headboard idea...
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Joan on May 06, 2013I would change curtains to blinds (web-like, not slats) to allow filtered light to shine through. I know Lowes carries them; some are insulated, i think. Lots of different colors too. Or, you could change your headboard or use your window as your headboard. Hope this gives you some ideas to go with.....Helpful Reply
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Lynn Lawson on May 07, 2013Try a wrought iron fence type headboard or make one out of thin strips of wood glued and nailed to a frame.Helpful Reply
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Nest Interiors on May 07, 2013I would use some light linen curtains on the window so there's privacy, but they still allow light. Pull headboard away from window enough that the curtains can be opened and closed and use a vintage-y rod iron headboard which will serve your purpose inside and also look pretty from the outside.Helpful Reply
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Carol Halgrimson on May 07, 2013Thanks everyone! Now to find a headboard like that.... or try making one. I have the gauzy curtains, so that is a start! Thanks again! :)Helpful Reply
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Accentuations! on May 07, 2013My suggestion is simple. Extend the rod for your draperies to at least the width of the bed...a little more would be better. This trick gives the illusion of a larger window with drapes than are only open "so much". Then you can put in a nice open metalwork headboard...keep the bed out away from the drapes a bit so they can open and close with ease. The drapes are a great back drop to the head board--not hidden way and it will appear lighter in the roomHelpful Reply
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Carol Halgrimson on May 07, 2013I didn't think of extending, but I could easily. And I wonder where to find an inexpensive iron head-board? That is what I'd love to do!Helpful Reply
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Accentuations! on May 09, 2013Carol....just a little thought. If you have a Value City Furniture near to you they often carry headboards @ about $199 and under. Also, I know someone who went to a Big Lot store and bought the whole bed for about $99! she brought the item to me...I used a texture paint as a base and then painted it with a Rustoleum product that had some texture to it...like a dark bronze...it turned out better than even I thought it would! As I always say "Paint Is Your Friend"!!Helpful Reply
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Kathywarddesigns on May 09, 2013check out this link. a top down shade would be perfect - left in it's permanent 3/4 down position or up - consider doing a shelf at the permanent down level (from the top). you really would be open to many types of headboards, both created and manufactured with this type of look. good luck, kathy, katthywarddesigns@comcast.net, www.facebook.com/kathywarddesigns.................... http://www.selectblinds.com/images/productimages/cellularshades/Product/cordless-top-down-bottom-up-cellular-shades-0.jpg -Helpful Reply
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Kathywarddesigns on May 09, 2013carol - here's some reasonable priced iron pieces, and if shipped ground - definitely doable, etc.! http://schillersalvage.com/#/iron/4536130301Helpful Reply
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Lynn Lawson on May 10, 2013You can also add a glass shelf in the window and add pretty plants.Helpful Reply
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Evelyn McMullen on May 22, 2013I cut the seat out of old Victorian sofa, perfect headboard.Helpful Reply
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Sia@South 47th on May 22, 2013Try your local Re-store (Habitat for Humanity) or Salvage yard. ;)Helpful Reply
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Carol Halgrimson on May 25, 2013I've so many ideas here to use! Thank you everyone, I love all of the ideas! You are all so creative. :)Helpful Reply
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Diana Deiley on Nov 14, 2015I agree with Sia about checking with Habitat for a headboard. They also sell louver doors that can be cut to size, attached side by side to desired width, then painted white. Or pick up an old brass frame and spray it white. Your choices are endless!Helpful Reply
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