Painting this antique victorian spool bed

Susan Obrien
by Susan Obrien
I just redid a vintage 60's girls dresser in gray and black for my mom. Then we found this amazing spool bed for a steal and she wants it gray and black as well. Asking for ideas from l you fabulously creative DIY'ers!
Victorian spool bed
Updated vintage dresser
  5 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Oct 16, 2016
    Are there any other colors in the room that you would like to accent?
  • Dixie Dixie on Oct 16, 2016
    I think it would be a tragedy to paint this wonderful old bed. Sell it and buy a cheap one and paint it!
    • Susan Obrien Susan Obrien on Oct 16, 2016
      Thank You Dixie I agree and did try and get her to keep it the way it is.. But she wants to paint it to match....
  • Elaine Elaine on Oct 16, 2016
    Hi Dixie ... I thoroughly agree with you! The wood looks to be in excellent condition; I couldn't bear to see this beautiful piece changed! :(
  • Snapoutofit Snapoutofit on Oct 16, 2016
    Painting the bed frame the gray color and the legs, black like you did for the dresser will really bring back to life the boring old worn bed plus make it coordinate so well with your lovely painted dresser. Consider making a padded headboard, which will update the bed, using a print that includes the gray and black colors of the paint. Not sure the room decor. see photos
  • Susan Obrien Susan Obrien on Oct 16, 2016
    Thanks for the great suggestions!