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FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Blogger Canada on Jul 08, 2012
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How to create your own headboard... from junk!

I love to sway away from the norm for most things home. I just find it incredibly inspiring to find a nothing and make it into a something.

So you've got to know the headboards I use in my own home must be rather unique, right? :) The following pictures are found objects I've used to make headboards for my own home. It's a pretty neat feeling knowing I can knock off my own kind of furniture with a few good finds and a little creativity.

How to do it on a budget:

Just look for one big thing or a collection of small elements that will work with the size bed you have. Mount them, snoop around the thrift stores for pillow cases and quilts, decorate, and enjoy your new look for very little cost.

What do you think? Crazy or cool? Do you have an unusual headboard?

(Visit each picture for the direct link to that project.) ...»

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    An old horse gate found on someone's burn pile is now my headboard with hooks, changeable with every season. Fun! Visit post at: http://www.fu...
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    An old grocer's sign became a whimsical wall element behind a daybed for a playroom. Coordinate bedding with the sign graphics and call it done. Visit...
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    An old gate and door, trimmed out with some painted metal siding became part of a whimsical shabby retreat for this white bedroom makeover. Visi...
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    A headboard can be as simple as some wooden painted clouds and hanging stars. Visit post at: http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2...
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  • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR
    You definitely have a signature look and are so good at making something, out of almost nothing =) What a great skill to have!!
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 2
  • Deanne L Australia
    I love these type of headboards- wish I had the need to create one!
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Tina @ Repurposed Life Roff, OK
    I absolutely love your style!
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 1
  • Clover House, DeeDee Decatur, TX
    Love all the designs, you're awesome! :)
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Miriam I New York, NY
    Crazy cool! That's what I think! And that you're awesome :)
    on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 1
  • Kris S Minneapolis, MN
    Some very cool ideas! And well-executed too! R/R/R (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle) should be your handle.
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • Marty M Mulberry, FL
    really neat ideas
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • Chipping with Charm, Laur... Elk River, MN
    So much inspiration...love them all :)
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • Therese C Greenfield, IA
    Very innovative ideas! Love them!
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
  • FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
    Thanks everyone!
    on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 0
  • Carol M Gig Harbor, WA
    Love your ideas. I have french furniture(Basset) I bought in 1965. Still love it , made so well. but my bed has no headboard.The bed is backed up to curtains not solid wall. any suggestions?It would be nice to have something to lean on while reading:)
    on Jul 14, 2012 · Like 0
  • Carol M Gig Harbor, WA
    OH and the furniture is white, upscale shabby sheek...
    on Jul 14, 2012 · Like 0
  • deezie Stratford, CT
    Love this headboard

    deezie

    on Sep 05, 2012 · Like 0
  • Vintage Headboards Frisco, TX
    Very creative!
    on Dec 02, 2012 · Like 0
  • Stephi Davis
    The Worlds Our Palate~
    on Feb 26, 2013 · Like 0
  • Lisa's Creative Designs Swansboro, NC
    Very cute. Love it.
    on Mar 07, 2013 · Like 0
  • Denise S. Temecula, CA
    I think this is cool. I can just imagine the horses that used to look over this old gate.. Love the cribbing. It is sweet...
    on Mar 09, 2013 · Like 0
  • Silva S Houston, TX
    I keep finding head boards I want,I'm running out of beds
    on Mar 20, 2013 · Like 0

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