Headboards in the garden
Repurposed Headboards… Perfect for a Garden Bed – Comfy Lane Cottage
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I have a thing for using headboards in the garden. It started quite innocently. I was driving somewhere and spotted a white headboard, part of a metal daybed, kicked to the curb. I couldn’t resist! Ideas were flying around in my head on how to use it. The woman who’d discarded it was quite amused as I excitedly loaded it in my car. My first headboard! No turning back!
There it is at my previous home, Little Blue Cottage! It looked so pretty in front of the Echinacea and Phlox.There are so many ways to use headboards in the garden, as I soon discovered. They can be propped or planted into the ground, left in their original state or painted. They add character, charm and whimsy to any garden.
This was my first headboard for Comfy Lane Cottage.Headboards create a beautiful view with flowers planted in front of or behind them. They look especially wonderful in the midst of a garden too. It’s quite charming when flowers peek through the bars, and vines wrap around them.
Herbs, like this chamomile, paired with a headboard create a pretty little view.Headboards aren’t just lovely in flower beds. They work beautifully in vegetable beds as well, adding a bit of decor to a space that isn’t usually considered as pretty as a bed of flowers.
This headboard was painted Wildflower Blue and added to the front of our 4 tiered vegetable and herb garden.If one headboard looks beautiful, why not add more?! I was so thrilled with how this headboard looked in front of our tiered beds that I decided to frame all four tiers with metal headboards, creating a fence.
Notice the headboards added to the sides of each tier?!To create fencing all around the perimeter, I collected 10 headboards in total.
I purchased all 10 from the ReStore, Habitat for Humanities thrift store. I set a budget of $5 per headboard and waited patiently for sales. It took about a year to gather all ten.
I decided to paint all ten beds with matching paint. Even though the headboard styles were varied and unique, matching paint created a cohesive look. Painting was easy: clean, scuff up, wipe down and spray. I used Rust-Oleum’s Wildflower Blue, one of my favorite blues.
The top headboard was the last piece to complete the project. This was taken in early spring. Not the best picture, but you get an idea of how the fencing looked. Yep, that’s my shadow!Here’s another view from the top bed. Isn’t it charming?! This chamomile is self-sowing everywhere. Perfect for chamomile tea!Wooden and wicker headboards also look beautiful in the garden. Lots of paint and clear coat will help protect them, unless you prefer a worn and weathered look.
I like both.
Enough with the pictures and inspiration! Now it’s your turn. Time to make your bed… garden bed… using a repurposed headboard. A word of warning, such creativity will draw more than butterflies and bees to your garden. Onlookers will stop and stare, but there’s nothing wrong with creating a buzz in the garden. This project is guaranteed to make others smile.
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Headboards are back (as if they ever went away) and stylish headboard design has never been so interesting.
A headboard can go a long way in tying a bedroom decorating scheme together - just look to Kit Kemp's style file for proof.
There are a world of options for headboards out there - you can paint one directly onto the wall, create an upcycled and unique version using a rug, commission something entirely bespoke or reupholster an existing one with exciting new fabric. Whether you're buying or making it, the choice is vast and you'll need ideas. Thankfully, the bedrooms below offer plenty of dreamy inspiration...
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‘The Alice Headboard’, 120 x 180cm; covered in ‘Waves’ (ink), by Bethie Tricks, linen; £1,800 including fabric; with cushions in ‘Waves’ (ink), as before, £130; both from Kelling Designs.
‘Shard’ headboard, 126 x 180cm; covered in ‘Amazonie’ (renard), by Métaphores, cotton velvet, from Abbott + Boyd; and ‘Heavy Linen’ (sand), from Lewis & Wood; £1,620 including fabric, from Pandora Taylor.
Cushion in ‘Amazonie’ (renard), as before, £166.20, from Abbott + Boyd.Natural linen ‘Classic High Rise King Headboard’, 150 x 153cm, £775, from Oka. Headboard and cushions covered in ‘Kasma’ (azure), by A Rum Fellow, cotton/linen, £142, from George Spencer Designs.
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‘The Vanstone King Size Headboard’, 144 x 150cm, from £485, from Naturalmat. Headboard and cushions covered in ‘Portland’ (blu/verde/rosa), by Armani/Casa, viscose/silk, £276, from Rubelli.
‘Wave Headboard’, 111 x 135cm, £590, from David Seyfried. Headboard and cushion covered in ‘Wave’ (shell), by Anna Spiro, linen, £189, from The Fabric Collective.
‘Maudie Headboard’, 90 x 154cm, £880, from Headboards & Ottomans. Headboard and cushion covered in ‘Moorish Maze’ (bronze green), linen, £132, from Rapture & Wright.
‘Olivia Headboard’, 97 x 90cm, covered in ‘Harry’ (flax blue), linen, £510 including fabric; with linen ‘Beatrix Scatter Cushions’ (harry flax blue), £80 each; all from Neptune.
‘The Waldorf ’ headboard, 130 x 150cm, £3,820, from Ensemblier. Headboard and cushion covered in ‘Indira’ (red blue), linen, £275, from Bennison.
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‘Serpentine’ headboard, 76 x 137cm, £407.
50, from The Dormy House; covered in ‘Dolce Dots’ (panna cotta), cotton, £75; with cotton ‘Dolce Dots Cushions’ (panna cotta), £95 each; all from Ceraudo.‘The Moroccan’ headboard, 126 x 150cm, £1,095, from Lorfords Contemporary. Headboard and cushion covered in ‘Douce’, linen mix, €65, from Claire de Quénetain.
‘Bedford Upholstered Headboard’, 55 x 135cm, £250, from John Lewis. Headboard and cushions covered in ‘Honeycomb’ (tangerine), cotton mix, £168, from Flora Soames.
‘Duquette Headboard’ (dusty rose), 92 x 150cm; covered in ‘Misa Moiré Plain’ (rose), viscose/linen, from Marvic Textiles; £1,395 including fabric, from Trove by Studio Duggan.
‘Larsen Upholstered Headboard’, by Brambly Cottage, 60 x 90cm, £67.99, from Wayfair. Headboard and cushions covered in ‘Moiré Stripe’ (blue porcelain), by Helene Blanche, cotton/linen, £162, from Tissus d’Hélène.
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Native ShareMatching your headboard to dramatically colourful walls is one way to make an impact in the bedroom. (This effect could also be applied with beds that sit against an accent wall.) The walls of this spare room in Tara Craig's Paris flat are painted in 'Papaver' by Adam Bray for Papers and Paints, with an imposing 'Carlyle' headboard from Ensemblier London upholstered in 'Serpetti' linen by Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
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Native ShareKit Kemp is known for her flamboyant use of fabric.
In her own home she has used Vanderhurd fabric for the towering headboard. If you are looking to commission your own headboard, look to Southdown Interiors in West Sussex, who have over 20 years experience creating bespoke upholstered furniture as well as restoring antique pieces.Lucas Allen
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Native ShareCan't find a headboard you like? Simply cover an existing headboard in a new fabric as shown here, adding plenty of pattern throughout the room for a cosy, layered look. This headboard is upholstered in 'Suzani Carnation' (pink) by Madeline Weinrib, silk/cotton mix, £445 a metre, at Andrew Martin. The navy blue walls look fantastic with these bright pink floral details.
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The patterned headboard and exposed beams add interest to the space. As with many of the fabrics, cushions and rugs in her Somerset house, Sophie Hale went to Robert Kime for the floral fabric on the headboard.
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Designer Kit Kemp is the queen of combining bold colour and pattern with a finesse that never looks overdone. In this room in the Ham Yard hotel, deep blue walls are lifted by an upholstered gabled headboard and matching curtains. The polka dot print on the cushions is echoed in the chair, while the curtains reflect the padded headboard and the striped ottoman at the foot of the bed pulls in the white of the bedspread and balances the scheme.
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DIY Wooden Headboard
In today's world dominated by shiny polished surfaces, concrete, stone and glass, wood décor will always come in handy.
Wood is the material that conveys the charm of nature and changes the atmosphere of a sterile artificial space.
Here is an overview of wooden headboard design ideas that will help you create a stylish and lively interior. nine0004
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Designers quickly realized the benefits of even a little "touch" of wood, and that rooms like bedrooms will benefit the most from it. Wooden headboards are not know-how at all, they have been around for centuries. But now there is an opportunity to create (even on your own) unique options that radically change the atmosphere of the room. nine0004
Rustic style cosiness
Original wooden headboards
Wooden headboards under the ceiling
Luxury bedroom in rustic style
In recent years there has been a trend away from sleek and sterile bedrooms. Designers are trying to create a more relaxing atmosphere and soothing interior. One of the most popular styles that helps to combine all the desired features is the classic cottage, in which wood is indispensable.
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Barn door headboard
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Headboard and sewing machine in harmony
A rustic wooden headboard can even be made by hand using pieces of used wood or even timber found around the house. Some designers successfully repurpose old doors and dead branches. It doesn't matter what the headboard comes from, in any case, it will become the center of everyone's attention.
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Simple wooden headboard
Rustic touches in a modern interior
Floor-to-ceiling headboards are sure to grab more attention than the petite options and make a great backdrop for a rustic style bed. They are even suitable for displaying wall decor made in a suitable style.
A touch of modernity
Minimalist bedroom
Modern industrial style bedroom
Harmonizing vintage patterns with traditional shapes
Creative wooden headboards don't have to be limited to rustic rooms. They will decorate a modern bedroom, decorated both in a minimalist and modern style. Although the design of the headboard and the material used must match the overall atmosphere. Plain finished wood paneling or even unfinished unpolished boards with a clear pattern would work great for this room. The background should be as neutral as possible, and the decor unobtrusive. nine0004
Wooden headboards create a cozy atmosphere
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Relaxed beach style
If your interior design uses an accent color or a unique texture that creates visual contrast, it is best to repeat them in several places. This will help maintain harmony. The same goes for wooden headboards in contemporary bedrooms. It is also advisable to put a bedside table or bench in a suitable style next to it.
Variety of styles
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Whether it's a DIY wood pallet headboard or an original wood door, it should be in harmony with the overall style and theme of the room. An unusual and unique headboard will never spoil the interior if used correctly. It can harmoniously fit into almost any theme - from eclectic and Mediterranean to beach and classic styles. Old drawers, doors, windows, and any other wooden object can be turned into a stunning headboard. All you need is creativity, imagination, inspiration and certain skills. nine0004
If you want to save space when decorating your bedroom, then the best choice is a corner bed, the headboard of which will require even more creativity and imagination.
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The Intimate Suite, Etro Home Interiors.
Full Wall
The full wall headboard looks great, making the bed the centerpiece of the bedroom. In addition, a high headboard visually raises the ceiling, and a long horizontal model can expand the boundaries of space.
Apartment in Moscow. Project by Artem Babayants.
Multifunctional
The headboard with extra storage is a real find for a small bedroom. On the shelves you can arrange books, baskets with cosmetics and necessary little things or decor items. Also, the multifunctional headboard can be equipped with lamps and bedside tables.
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Semi-circular
Soft shapes and flowing lines always make the room more comfortable, which is especially true for the bedroom. A semi-circular headboard with a laconic design will perfectly fit into the interior of any style, from classic to minimalism. nine0004
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Semicircular headboard
Dimensions: 100x110 cm, 120x120 cm, 150x130 cm, 180x140 cm
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From rattan
Rattan is a durable and at the same time flexible material that can take on a variety of shapes.
The headboard with elegant weaving will become a real decoration of the bedroom and bring a touch of boho-chic to the interior.
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Rattan headboard
Size: 120 x 110 cm
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Capitone
The upholstered headboard with capitonné finish has long become an ageless classic. Its main advantage is a wide choice of materials: from soft velvet and corduroy to smooth leather. Also, with the help of a headboard, you can bring bright colors to the interior by choosing upholstery with a bold print.
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Upholstered vertical sections
The upholstered headboard looks just as elegant as the capitonnè. In addition, vertical lines set the rhythm and bring dynamics to the interior, and as a bonus, they visually increase the height of the ceilings.
Apartment in Moscow.
