How can I upcycle an unused footboard?
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516maria
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Have the footboard which is the mate to my full size headboard. Not going to use it for its “real” purpose. I’ve seen hooks added so you can hang things on it. I would love to “repurpose it” in the bedroom or if not somewhere else. It’s very old and VERY heavy so not sure if it can safely be attached on a wall. Or I do need a head board for another full size bed (any ideas how I would be able to raise it for that purpose). Any thoughts would be welcome. I can’t bear to see anything especially old and wonderful wind up in the dump. I hope I dont wind up there!😇
Here’s how you could make it into a headboard: https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2019/10/green-reclaimed-headboard-diy.html?m=1
You could also use it for a bench back.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/entryway/entryway-furniture/repurposed-footboard-coatrack-43932345
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/upcycle/q-need-ideas-for-repurposing-an-antique-footboard-25953210
Repurposed Footboard Coatrack
Need ideas for repurposing an antique footboard
To use as a headboard would be simple. You can build a French cleat and screw it to wall studs at the height you need for a different bed. A 30" French cleat can hold 300 lbs.
Here are some upcycling ideas
https://www.diyncrafts.com/35434/repurpose/20-astonishing-repurposing-ideas-old-headboards-footboards
https://bigdiyideas.com/new-upcycled-diy-ideas-old-headboards/
https://homebnc.com/best-old-headboard-upcycling-ideas/
Storage.
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=footboard%20ideas
You could rough it up, stencil or deco podge older graphics on it - make a creative old timey sign for home or even garden. Could also be a cute baby gate, pet gate just needs door hinges!
I run a side business where we refinish what we can. if there is something that can't be fixed or refinished, it gets turned into useful upcycled, repurposed piece for those of us that like a little vintage mixed into their everyday decor. I actually turned a similar headboard like this into a kitchen wall organizer. some hooks, painted old fence wire and some salvaged shutters and together it became the kitchen catch all!
Make it into a bench.
I like the post above about turning it into a bench, except I would attach it as the foot board to the bed w the headboard. I would add a floating bench with hinges and a latch hook for when not in use. It’s always nice to have a place to sit and get dressed but when u don’t have the space for it permanently it doesn’t make sense for a piece of furniture. I would use the planks from a pallet to create the bench seat. We’ve all seen the crate look made from them use the simple design of a crate side wall to use as the design for the bench seat w pallet board. Sanded stained the color of the footboard so when it’s flipped up against the footboard it appears like a wood carving. I would use the hinges like the ones used on most storage trunks that attach to the inside walls that hold open the lid. Whatever u decide I’m sure it will b beautiful I hope to see a picture when ur finished.