Ideas for Excess Headboards?

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Hello, lovely Hometalkers! The ReStore has a bit of a dilemma... We have all of these wall mounted headboards and we need to make space for new donations! 
 Can any of you DIY gurus give us poor ReStore-folk some good ideas so we can tell our customers? (and get these out faster?) Remember! The faster we can get these out the door, the faster we can continue: Building Homes. Building Community. Building Hope. 
 facebook.com/ReStoreGurnee 
 habitatlc.org/restore

Z · Answer

They make great backs for benches. You can also cut them in half and make the sides of the benches. https://www.google.com/search?q=Benches+from+bed&safe=active&client=firefox-a&hs=IET&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=W60sU4OxGMLH2QX844DoAw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=890#channel=sb&q=benches+made+from+bed+headboards&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&safe=active&tbm=isch

Lori J · Answer

Atop a shelf, these could be charming chalkboards or family message boards. Could serve the same purpose atop a dresser or vanity with a damaged mirror.

Anna Ibarra · Answer

I also thought the same as Lori great chalkboard or message  boards! Can be upholstered as actual headboards and attach boards so the can attach to the bed rails.  Paint them- etc!  Also, great backing to a cute garden bench-all painted in white.

Lynn · Answer

I think they would make great cabinet doors, or even corner shelving (a bit bulky)

Jan Watson · Answer

I use a lot of these odd pieces for repurposing dressers, chests,ect . Save what you want out of the design , repaint and attack to top back of item.

Judy Cornelison · Answer

I wish these were at my local ReStore - I'd be building benches for my front porch, back deck, and the patio!!

Jane H · Answer

I agree with Becky - these would make a fabulous back for a bench. If you have gym flooring in your location (our Ballard, WA store always has a good supply) it can make a great material for the seat of the bench. Add simple legs/posts to the front, scrap wood for the bench frame, and you have a cool bench!

MarianMokki Robinson · Answer

cut off half the board length wise, and attach to back at right angle making a cool hanging shelf.

KathrynElizabeth Etier · Answer

Cut off the legs and make coat racks by adding hooks, or use cork to make into bulletin boards. Get out the homemade chalkboard paint, and make chalkboards in a variety of colors. Put two together to make a table top (if you're really industrious, you can use the legs for table legs.

KathrynElizabeth Etier · Answer

Cut off legs, attach wire (or other) boxes or baskets and use as an organizing station. Create a welcome sign for the home with family name and house number.

Tanya Peterson Felsheim · Answer

Many people are taking these type headboards and covering with foam then fabric to make a more modern appealing headboard.

Catherine S · Answer

Um, I could use a headboard... just for our bed. I would upholster it, too.

Bernice H · Answer

oh wow! I need a headboard! really! and I looked all over today for a sofa table... not one to be found! I bet somehow I could make a sofa table out of one of these.

Sherrie · Answer

I  work at a re-store  or volunteer, and the director comes up with the neatest idea's!  It the Christian Foundation .  I take her headboards and paint the. And chalk paint them and then we use chalkboard paint.  These are big sellers for weddings and for people to use as signs.  I also paint some and update them and just paint will update them where people want to buy them.  Labs even recycles  the springs out of the box springs by using them to hold candler sand hanging them.  People can't get enough of this stuff.  Find a someone to paint them.  I use their left over paint and paint everything including luggage, old mirrors, I can make new windows look old and this sales it.  If you need help I have pictures and can show you her Facebook page.  She can sale everything!  And I love being part of it.

Sherrie · Answer

Gosh I hope you can understand what I had written I am texting on a phone and it auto corrects.  This little store sales everything.  She has found ways to re-cycle and reuse just about anything.  Even giving parties like Spring Fling, Christmas Parties.  The displays are incredible and it is about presentation.  I have never seen another one go this far to do this and it makes a big difference in the money they raise.

Francine C · Answer

Wish I lived near you, I have been wanting a few, but haven't been having any luck! :(

Cathie W · Answer

Sherrie, I understood what you wrote and would love to see the pictures or cruise the Facebook page.
KathrynElizabeth, could you share your homemade chalkboard paint recipe? I know I could fine some on the web but would love a recommended one.

Homeroad · Answer

Make big signs or chalkboards from them... they would look great!

Jeanette S · Answer

I would put these in a stack called, 'Today's great prices...FREE'. I would run them for a few days of a limit 1 per customer after which I would let them all go. A lot of people who work in wood would be glad to have these.

Colleen Knight · Answer

Buy two, make benches! Just add boards for a seat.

Maria Vivier · Answer

Benches or one with drawers and maybe a chalkboard...painted pretty for a child's room

Doneva Fellows · Answer

you know I go to the restore in a neighboring city and am always looking for something to recycle. what these stores need is someone to make a few things to show people what they can do with stuff like these headboards. maybe make a chalk board, a new headboard, potting bench... same with old lights people give them. paint some old end tables. some people can't see the possibilities themselves but if they see something someone else has done they can at least use then idea.

Ang · Answer

take two and make the sides to a bench with them .. or perhaps three and use one for the back of the bench too .. add legs and use on porch too .. you can also cut them in half to make smaller benches ..

Sherrie · Answer

I donate my time to paint and recycle at our re-store.  The director is a inspiration.  I paint several pieces for display... Her idea!  And for special parties I paint pieces for re sale.  The whole idea is if someone sees it they can also make it.  She has several people who can do amazing things.  One can make neat stuff out of everything, one sews, I paint she has some amazing idea's.  Since my store is non profit it goes directly back to the community to help.  Win win!

Halka.maryjo · Answer

You can also use them as a back for a bench, I have seen headboards made into awsome benches, thanks for sharing!

Mabeline · Answer

Mount them to two posts and make a larger vintage garden sign or signs for a fruit stand etc

Robyn · Answer

Have seen used for the backing on a bench or settee... looked adorable

House Of Hawthornes · Answer

I always think of a sign when I see these. If you painted the inside with chalkboard paint then people could write their own sign on them. OPEN. CLOSED. ANTIQUES. etc.

Sherrie · Answer

Here is the link Ladies! http://christian-foundation.wix.com/christian-foundation

Marlee Soberal · Answer

Paint one up shabby chic as an example.

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