Blogger Laguna Beach, CA on Aug 10, 2012

fill in the blank: what's above your bed? photos wanted!

Okay, i know I have only been on this forum for a week! but I am super impressed with all the talented designers that share this forum and I thought I might ask for some help. I just posted an article on ways to fill the space above your bed.

http://bit.ly/MZwDpG

It features mirrors and art (normal stuff right?) but next week I want to feature some unique options (I've seen names, paddles that act as headboards....) and I know you guys have some hidden gems in your own homes. so if you care to share - post a comment here (with a picture if you have it) or head on over to my blog and submit your photo for inclusion in next weeks post, your designs will be fully credited...

Also, if this is a totally inappropriate request, just let me know (gently, please) and I will be super embarrassed and not do it again. Cheers!

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Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Raleigh, NC

We put a tree over my son's bed in his camping themed bedroom: http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2011/01/campi...
on Aug 27, 2012 · Like 0
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

adorable!

on Aug 27, 2012 · Like 0
Anne Woodstock, IL

So cool! Love this idea!

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 0
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

Just saw some of these vintage paddles for sale at camps & cottages in laguna beach

on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
Jen, Girl in the Garage Valparaiso, IN

I know I'm late adding a comment but I just found this post and wanted to share... )
It took me a long time but I found a vintage wood-carved 4-panel room divider to use as a headboard for my extra wide bed. Then I hung some colorful glass lanterns from the ceiling. (This was right before I painted the walls light turquoise) Hope you like!
on Jan 10, 2013 · Like 0
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

that looks great - love how the glass lights reference the headboard. i bet the turquoise walls really tie this look together.

on Jan 11, 2013 · Like 0
Angie @ Knick of Time Quincy, IL

Oh my gosh - I love that! I love using brackets in my writing - I don't know why, but I just love how they look, so this really grabbed my attention!

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 0
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

hi angie, i know, so simple yet fun! i use brackets in my post headings on my blog...

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 0
Rita Fayette, OH

I have a beautiful, vintage, metal bed-frame with headboard. I would like ideas on what I could use above it that would compliment it, without drawing attention from it.

on Feb 05, 2013 · Like 0
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

hi rita, can you post a picture? (worth a thousand words and all that!)

on Feb 05, 2013 · Like 0
Rita Fayette, OH

Helena, this is my vintage metal bed.
on Feb 06, 2013 · Like 0
Linda@With A Blast South Africa

I have a window above my bed and a full wall sliding glass door on the other side, but here is a photo anyway ;-)
on Feb 07, 2013 · Like 0
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

Linda I love the organic shape of the headboard and lamp and the white paint that keeps it fresh.

on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 1
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

Rita this is a great bed and I think it will stand out whatever you do but here are my thoughts (photos added)
1) keep it simple and just add a feature wallpaper behind bed
2) add artwork - over a grasscloth or faded vintage looking wallpaper
3) add eclectic mix of mirrors ...»

I also just answered a reader question about displaying family photos above your bed maybe that is helpful http://designwotcha.com/design-basics/design...
on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 0
Rita Fayette, OH

Helena, those are good ideas. I especially like the grass cloth, or faded vintage paper idea. I have since thought a vintage, chippy white, architectural piece would be nice, although I don't think that's something I'll run across right away.
Thank you so much for the great ideas!

on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 1
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

a piece like that would look great over a faded wallpaper

on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 1
Lindsay Jackson

My work in progress master bedroom. Looking for 2 solid square and 1 patterned rectangle pillows in 'Tangerine' to add a pop of color, as well as taller metal based bed lamps. Still have to spray paint the black wrought iron frame of the 'future bench' to an aged bronze to mimic the metal wall piece. New bamboo or hardwood floor is another future project.
on Feb 11, 2013 · Like 0
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

Lindsay, check out my post on the "rules" for selecting bedside tables and lamps to get that light just right...
http://designwotcha.com/design-basics/design...
wood flooring would look great in here. maybe check jonathan adler and room service LA for possible orange bedding.

on Feb 11, 2013 · Like 0
Lindsay Jackson

Thanks for the link and tips Helena!

on Feb 11, 2013 · Like 0
Eq4bits Hemphill, TX

Helena, I deactivated my Facebook account (Lindsay) so had to make a new hometalk.com i.d.Thanks so much for the input on the lamps. I found some that aren't exactly what I was originally looking at (they aren't as 'wide' as they probably should be) they work well and the fact that they were 50% off was the deal sealer ;) Again, thanks for all the great ideas at your website and here!

on Mar 02, 2013 · Like 0
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

Pleasure Lindsay, 50% would make me fudge the numbers somewhat!

on Mar 02, 2013 · Like 0
Teri K Akron, OH

Rita! What about an old, chipped white window frame, glass and all? I think that would add to the theme without distracting from the gorgeous bed...

on Mar 27, 2013 · Like 0
Rita Fayette, OH

Teri, I actually have an old window. I will give it a try. Thanks!

on Apr 03, 2013 · Like 1
Krista @ thehappyhousie Canada

We have some tiny white birds flying towards the window above one side of our DIY Upholstered headboard - for some reason I can't add pictures of it... they keep just disappearing after they load:(

on Apr 20, 2013 · Like 0
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

where do they go? very cute idea - i love tongue-in-cheek design

on Apr 20, 2013 · Like 0