My first 'roadside' find! Now what?

Beth
by Beth
I found a headboard and footboard much like this on the side of the road today... I thought things like this only happened in fairy tales! So excited! Now what to do with it?
  6 answers
  • Kimberly Barney Kimberly Barney on Apr 30, 2013
    It is definitely a wonderful find. Congratulations!! I would make a bench out of it. Use the headboard as the back side and cut the footboard in half for the sides. The remainder of the bench is made from straight boards.
  • Nest Interiors Nest Interiors on Apr 30, 2013
    Personally I like it as a bed! If you want to shabby chic it up a little just paint with milk/matte paint and lightly sand. A cream would be nice, but a pale blue/gray would really brighten up the room it's in.
  • House Of Hawthornes House Of Hawthornes on Apr 30, 2013
    Isn't it exciting to find something awesome on the side of the road!!! I love those beds as is, but if the finish is in bad shape you can paint it. Or if you just want to make a few bucks you can resell it on Craigslist. If it has the bed rails, you could get at least $100 out of it, I would think. I see them at antique stores for well over that if they are in great condition. I think you call them Jenny Lind beds.
  • Gail Salminen Gail Salminen on Apr 30, 2013
    @Beth nice find. You need to decide how you want to use it. If you need a headboard and footboard for a bed, then decide if you like it as is - clean up as required, or if you want a new look for it or even just to experiment with a redo technique. There is lots of help on here and lots of ideas as well. Do keep us posted on what you do. Thanks for posting
  • Jenny@birdsandsoap Jenny@birdsandsoap on May 01, 2013
    This would make a cool bench. A little on the long side if you have the space for it.
  • Jeanette S Jeanette S on May 02, 2013
    This is such a treasure as a bed. I believe it is known as the Jenny Lynn style. It looks like wood....I would get some dark Old English oil and oil it down good and use it as a bed.