A Continuation of a Lack-luster Transformation - Part 2
by
Dana
(IC: homeowner)
7 Materials
$100
5 Days
Medium
I posted my first project on Hometalk on Nov 7 about transforming a lack-luster dresser into a diamond. This project is a continuation of that post in giving this young lady; what will eventually be, a cohesive looking bedroom set..on a beer budget. I talked with her mom and proposed creating a headboard and footboard. When I told her I could do it for about $100, she didn't believe me. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! I drew up the plans I had in my head and put to paper. This helped out a lot with the process. This projects took me 2 weekends to complete. Here's how I did it.
Step One:
Step Two:
Sconces - after painting.
Step 4:
Step 5:
This is the footbboard.
Step 6:
Repeated cap shelf for footboard.
Step 7: Cut legs for the headboard from 2x4s; making them long enough for the bottom of the headboard to sit an inch or two below the top of the mattress. This measurement was about 57”. On the back of the headboard, I measured in 2” from each side (because this was the overhang). Placed the bed frame extender on the line and marked where the mounting plate would be. I then attached the 2x4 legs, lining them up where the mounting bracket would be and attached legs using 1 ½” drywall screws into the areas of the door frame supports. I didn't get pictures of this step. Lastly, drilled holes in the 2x4 legs were the legs attach to the mounting plate. I repeated the same process for the footboard. Pictures for this was accidentally deleted.
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Suggested materials:
- 2 matching hollow core doors (Habitiat for Humanity Resale store)
- Trim pieces, 2x4's, 3" wide MDF planks, nuts, bolts & washers (Lowes)
- Wood filler, paint, polyurethane, drywall screws (had on hand)
- Hot Pink Fabric (JoAnn Fabrics)
- Sconces (GoodWill Thrift Store)
- Hollywood Bedframe Extenders (Amazon.com)
- A bedside table (GoodWill Thrift Store (project will be uploaded as part 3))
Published December 9th, 2016 9:20 AM
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Hillela G. on Dec 11, 2016It looks so cool!!! And I love that its budget friendly!!
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