Well, I finally did it!
After a year of holding onto a door that I found along side the road, I finally made a head board for my oldest son. I can't actually say that I made it. I designed it, and he cut it and nailed it together.
...I painted it :)
So I started with a full length wood door. I really can't believe someone threw it away. My son cut off the top panel of the door. He then cut another inch and a half off of each end. I was pretty impressed at how straight he cut it.
We took some old trim and baseboard scraps I hoarded saved and added some architecture to the door. This door already had great panels. It just needed a little more character.
I couldn't believe my ears when it came time to paint it. He wanted Annie Sloans French Linen! He is usually a black paint kind of guy. He likes things to look rich. I think my primitive cottage look is rubbing off on him :)
This is after I waxed it with clear and dark wax.
I wasn't brave enough to take a pic of his room today.
That will have to come in a later post.
I love the way it turned out!
If you can't find a great door to use try this Simple Headboard idea I found at one of the blog parties a couple of years ago.
Thanks, Pam!
After a year of holding onto a door that I found along side the road, I finally made a head board for my oldest son. I can't actually say that I made it. I designed it, and he cut it and nailed it together.
...I painted it :)
So I started with a full length wood door. I really can't believe someone threw it away. My son cut off the top panel of the door. He then cut another inch and a half off of each end. I was pretty impressed at how straight he cut it.
That will have to come in a later post.
I love the way it turned out!
If you can't find a great door to use try this Simple Headboard idea I found at one of the blog parties a couple of years ago.
Thanks, Pam!
