Knock knock headboard....Vintage Door headboard Ideas and Install

I have had the pleasure of adding wonderful decor to other peoples homes, through  my booth at Antiques and Fine Consignment of Camden or from custom painting furniture for clients.  With that being said I was asked not to long ago what have you done in your home?....well....Not much!  So this next post is an item that was just for my home...and it was a long yet worth it project!


Mr. RTI and I made quiet a large purchase a few months ago...a adjustable posturpedic bed..or beds two xl twins (so each side adjust independently ).  This decision was based on a few health issues and the fact that you spend 33% or roughly 25 years of your life sleeping.  I am not going to lie to you I have driven cars that cost less then those beds However we do sleep really good!  Amazing what a good mattress and bed can do for your overall health.    The purchase of the bed offered the opportunity to create my own headboard!

I purchased an old panel door from habitat for 25 bucks. 

The paint was chippy So I removed it....mental note if you are not sure what kind of paint you are dealing with on an old item...wear a mask while sanding ...or scraping.  

After a  lot of sanding and paint removing....

  We were ready to paint!  

I used a custom mix...of a neutral color .  I sometimes will change up my bedding in the winter as well as other decor in the room.  I am also proud of the fact that I remembered to make extra for the furniture that I will need to paint for the room as well.

Like these!

I dark and clear waxed this headboard....

I am so glad that I stuck with this project....

I think we will have to lower it a bit...and when we put the new windows in...they will be narrower and the bed will fit nicely between them.  Now I am off...there are three more pieces of furniture for this room that need paint.  

I hope that this may have inspired you to just stick with it, you will get that project done!

Sheryl

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LIttle Black Number

Little black number........

This was more than likely a child's dresser it is not a chest of drawers but not a 50 inch dresser either. It is the perfect size for the sq.foot challenged abode.

I learned a few lessons with this piece.  1.  I do not like working with paint outside.  2.  I do not like waxing outside.  and 3.  I will admit that Handy Hubby was right..clean out back craft room to paint large furniture in until the fall.

That being said....Rustoleum metallic in silver..ASCP in Graphite and AS dark wax are the materials used.

She is ready to go all decked out in her silver "earrings".  Painting the hardware silver gave it the right pop....

I Left the top natural..actually it is Formica and looked really good...

The mirror that came with it was also painted to match.

I think the child's dresser has grown up a bit.  Great for the Bedroom, or as a sideboard or in a bath...just the right size "Little Black Number"

You have a good one!  Sheryl