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I can’t believe how many homes I go in where I see no headboard on the bed. Headboards have a solid purpose and that’s not only to anchor the bed in the room visually, but to allow pillows to have a resting surface. They can be simple or ornate, the choice is yours but here’s an easy way to create one.

Use a door! A door you say? Yes! Choose a closet sized door rather than a standard wall door. Plain or fancy, either will work but I prefer solid doors with recessed panels to give more architectural detail to the piece I’m about to create. You will find that closet doors also tend to be less expensive allowing for more quality in the piece for the same money.

1. Get measurements for the legs by measuring from the floor to the top of where you want your headboard to come up to on the wall, minus 2 inches. (This is so that the leg rails do not show above the head board).

2. Measure the distance between the rails on your bed frame.

3. Divide the measurement of your bed rail frame distance by two.

4. Find the center on the top of your door/headboard and mark it with a pencil.

5. Measure outward from that center mark, the 1/2 distance measurement you just took for the rails and place a mark. This will be the exact place the center of your legs will attach.

6. Cut legs out of 2×4′s. Attach to the back side of the head board with wood screws to secure. Use a carpenter’s level to make sure they are attached squarely.

7. Prime and paint the door and legs a neutral color and allow to dry completely.

Now the creative brain can kick in and really have some fun! Try these fun and easy ways to decorate your new head board.

Stenciling:
Border the outside edges of the door with a vine border then add floral designs to the recesses. I especially love doing this to a headboard that is painted deep brown or black as the design shows up so beautifully and it set off by the rich background.

Faux Finishing:
Paint the door then create granite or marble effects in the recesses. Even blended sponge painting can be gorgeous, and then paint the outside edge a contrasting color.

Raised Plaster Stenciling:
Add a border design to the outside edges, then a raised plaster central stencil design with joint compound to the insets. Let the joint compound dry for 48 hours before applying paint over the surface so that you do not to loose any of that beautiful raised detail.

Using the same color paint as you used for the door surface, paint over the design and allow it to dry to seal it completely. Apply a color wash of translucent wall glaze mixed with a darker, coordinating color over the design and wipe away the excess to reveal a much more detailed version of the design.

Cast Ornamental Plaster from a mold:
Any mold designs can create the most elegant and unique headboard. Molds are easy to use. Simply lubricate the inside of the mold by brushing lightly with mineral oil then fill the mold with mixed plaster of paris. Allow the plaster to set, remove the piece from the mold and let air dry completely.

Cast and arrange your molded pieces in the pattern desired then attach to the door with joint compound as the adhesive. Let dry 48 hours then paint and color wash as described above in the raised plaster stenciling paragraph. The look of cast plaster on your head board is so beautiful and appears to be carved right in to the head board. What an expensive look!

To finish your headboard, seal your design with a clear, non-yellowing sealer.

To attach the head board to the bed frame:

1. Stand the headboard up against the bed and mark a hole for each of the holes in the bed frame mounting bracket (standard with all metal bed frames).

2. Use heavy duty metal screws and purchase matching wing nuts.

3. Drill pilot holes for each screw hole you marked the same diameter as the screw and drill all the way through the leg.

4. Attach the headboard legs to the bed frame by inserting the screws all the way through the back of the legs and the bed frame then attach a wing nut and secure tightly.

If you’re thinking of updating the look of your bedroom furniture, you will be faced with a multitude of choices in furniture styles. Many people don’t actually know the details of what makes modern furniture different from traditional furniture. A quality set of traditional or modern bedroom furniture can last you years to come as long as you find a set that you love. Here are some differences to note when making you choices:

Beds And Mattresses

The bed is the most unique piece of modern bedroom furniture. With just one glance, it’s easy to find a contemporary bed in modern furniture stores. A traditional bed typically has a metal frame, box spring, mattress, headboard and sometimes a footboard made out of wood or metal.

A contemporary bed is usually a simple platform with a mattress on top. It may or may not have a footboard and the headboard can be made out of wood or even covered in fabric. It’s even possible to find a modern bedroom furniture set with an adjustable headboard bed. Some beds even have attached side tables if you have a smaller room without space for nightstands.

When looking at modern furniture stores for a new bed, ask if you should also buy a special mattress. Your old mattress may not provide enough support without a box spring underneath so it may be a good idea to replace the mattress at the same time. Modern furniture stores should have the proper mattress types available for you to try before you buy.

Dressers And Armoires

Like traditional dressers, a dresser that’s part of a modern bedroom furniture set can be vertical or horizontal. What makes them different is their construction and style. A traditional dresser may have ornate carvings and handles on the drawers, while a modern piece will be sleek and smooth. Drawer pulls or handles on a modern dresser will most likely be simple or even not there at all.

A modern armoire can keep either clothing or electronics out of sight. Many armoires offer two or three drawers on the bottom and two doors that can close to hide what’s inside. Armoires are the perfect solution to a room with a small closet and not enough space for multiple dressers.

Accessories Like Lamps And Artwork

Accessories can make a room, so make sure to search traditional or modern furniture stores for accent pieces like lamps and artwork. A modern lamp will likely have a sleek, simple base made out of wood or a silver tone metal, while traditional lamps may have decorative carvings. The modern lampshade can be square or round made out of fabric, durable paper or even glass.

Modern artwork is unlike traditional artwork. Often times, modern art isn’t a traditional scenic picture or painting. Modern artwork uses clean lines and color and the frames are usually simple and made out of wood or metal. Many times, modern art is meant to be grouped together, creating a unique look out of multiple pieces of artwork. When shopping at modern furniture stores, be sure to choose artwork and lamps that coordinate with your new modern bedroom furniture.

Modern bedroom furniture differs from traditional furniture, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be replacing your set every few years to keep up with furniture trends. If you’re able to find knowledgeable sales people who work in modern furniture stores, you’ll be able to pick a bedroom set that will provide you with years of timeless style.

You know, I get a lot of e-mails from members of my e-letter asking about information on a number of different topics. Recently I have been receiving quite a few messages from those of you who are interested in getting a wall mural for one or more rooms in your home. This sudden influx of e-mails concerning wall murals intrigued me, so I decided to write about Wall Murals.

So I thought to myself, “Where should I start?” Then it came to me. A good place to start would be what rooms of your home would be appropriate for displaying a wall mural. This may surprise some of you, but wall murals go quite well in bathrooms, bedrooms, child’s playroom, family room, living room, game room, garage, kitchen, dining room, sunroom, outdoors, ceiling, foyer, hall and staircase. If you stop to think about it, this is ideal for every room in your home.

Next I thought, “Why not go over the variety of subjects these wall murals are available in?” This will give you an idea of the subject options that are yours for the choosing. You can find wall murals in Animals & Wildlife, Astronomy & Celestial, Beach, Boating, Coastal & Nautical, Camping & Fishing, Cities, Places & Landmarks, Dinosaurs, Exteriors, Fantasy, Flags, Food, Drink & Entertainment, Interiors & Windows, Maps, Mediterranean, Old World & Tuscan, Modern Graphics & Florals, Nature, Objet D’art, People, Religious, Retro, Sports, Transportation, Tropical Non-Beach Scenes, Underwater, Vintage Posters and Words.

Now you have the option to choose your wall mural by decor style. The decor style can either match up with the theme of the room or you can create a new theme to a room by installing your wall mural first, then matching the theme of your wall mural with the appropriate room decor.

With decor style you have the options to choose from such as Asian, Children’s, Classic/Traditional, Colonial, Contemporary, Country, Jungle/Safari, Nautical, Northwoods, Retro, Southwestern, Tropical, Urban and Victorian. You may have noticed that some of the decor style and wall mural subjects are close in their topic matter.

Next, let’s explore the Art Genre of wall murals. Here too you have a good selection such as Abstract, American Nostalgic, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Contemporary, Expressionism, Fantasy, Folk, Graphic Patterns, Impressionism, Photo-Realism, Pop Art, Post-Impressionism, Primitivism, Renaissance, Surrealism, Trompe L’Oeil and Urban.

These words alone cannot express how truly beautiful all these wall murals are. Only by going online and seeing for yourself, will you be able to appreciate the different ways these murals will transform a room into a splendid new atmosphere.

Now let’s take a look at what is available from a cultural aspect. From only one source I found African American, Africana, Asian & Indian, Caribbean/Tropical, Egyptian, French, Italian/Mediterranean/Tuscan, Mexican/Adobe, Native American, Old World Europe, Spanish, USA and Western USA. If your room has an ethnic theme, perhaps one of these cultural wall murals is the perfect fit.

So now we’ve come to photographic wall murals. This is a library of actual photos that have been made into wall murals. This particular source has Animals & Wildlife, Astronomy & Celestial, Beach, Boating, Coastal & Nautical, Camping & Fishing, Cities, Places & Landmarks, Exteriors, Food, Drink & Entertainment, Interiors & Windows, Mediterranean, Old World & Tuscan, Modern Graphics & Florals, Nature, Objet D’art, People, Sports, Transportation, Tropical Non-Beach Scenes and Underwater.

As you can see, the large variety of wall murals to choose from is spellbinding. To add to the confusion, you also have the option to have a custom wall mural made from any photo or artwork. You may also personalize any wall mural by adding a photo of any person, pet or image into the any of the appropriate available murals.

Just remember that whatever you decide on, the room in which you apply the wall mural will be transformed into whatever atmosphere you desire. There is no limit on your creativity. You have the power to express yourself in a way like no other…

The headboard is a type of furniture that is attached to the head portion of the bed. It is very much famous for its durability, usefulness, and aesthetic value.

The headboards are available in several different forms of materials such as metal headboards, wooden headboards, and leather headboards. Among these, wooden headboards are the most popular furniture item. It is because of the long lasting life and evergreen looks of wood.

A headboard has several useful features; it helps pillows to retain their place and also provides a secure and comfortable back support on which you can lean and relax yourself. A headboard will also change the overall look and feel of your bedroom by providing you with a decorative theme. Furthermore, you can also use a headboard to perform wide range of other functions by personalizing it according to your liking.

How to Choose the Right Headboard for Your Bedroom
Look for the available design choices – Wooden headboards are available in a wide range of design and materials, from the contemporary look to the cutting edge modern. You can easily find a headboard of your choice from the wide range of decor styles available. A headboard creates a focal point in the room and therefore it is necessary for you to choose the right kind of headboard. Fitment and size – Headboards are produced in different shapes and sizes to easily fit onto any bed, and are made to fit all the standard sizes ranging from small sized beds to super king sized beds. However, for any reasons, if you are not able to find the perfect sized headboard for your bedroom, then you can order bespoke headboards; these headboards are produced according to the exact specifications and requirements taken at the time of orderin from the customer. Choose from the option of freestanding and detached headboard – If you are thinking of buying a new bed, you may consider choosing a bed with a headboard already attached. This way, you need not to worry about finding matching headboard to your bed and you also don’t have to spend extra money on buying a separate freestanding headboard. However, you will find a limited number of choices available to you. Personalize your headboard – You can get an amazing stylish look for your headboard by personalizing it. You can do this by simply adding a wallpaper of your choice behind the bed to create a different look of the headboard. If you want, you can also try out other personalized options such as adding some storage to it. Where to Buy Wooden Headboards

There are various local furniture stores, retail companies, and online furniture stores offering a huge range of wooden headboards and other stylish furniture such as memory foam mattresses, odd size mattresses, and wooden beds. However, the easiest and the best option are to visit the online stores and shop with the comfort of your home. You will also be able to find amazing deals and big discounts at these stores.

Purchasing adjustable beds is not a lighthearted purchase. In fact, it is a purchase that can be measured essential by many individuals. There is a reason that these beds have been used in hospitals for a long time. They have become exceptionally fashionable in homecare. The reason for this is that doctors and researchers have found that an adjustable bed provides relief from various conditions. They can also stand up to more rigorous and regular cleaning.

They reduce contagion and can even be designed to match the look of a home so they do not stand out. They can adjust the slope so they can sit up and read in bed, and they can adjust the softness, allowing for the perfect sleeping practice.

When you are buying an adjustable bed, you should make sure you find one that is going to be at the right height, length and material for you. If you have a lot of trouble sleeping, then you should not think about the price of the electric bed, which is often lower than most expect. The reason for this is because you can get so many health reimbursements from an adjustable bed, that it is well-worth the price to you to buy it.

Adjustable beds are very important if you do not get enough sleep at night. They are relatively cheap, effective and are well-known in the medical community for the benefits they provide to people who own them and use them on a regular basis.

Adjustable as stated means the bed is going to adjust according to the shape and needs of the body. While at sleep the back of your body needs a firm ground to lie down properly and for complete relaxation. Normally if the bed is flat, the alignment of the body near these joints is a mismatch to the bed surface.

Disparate flat beds adjustable beds are just not for sleeping purpose. All things related to sitting and lying down can be adjusted on these beds. You can lift a part of the bed and adjust it at an angle so that your TV watching , reading a book, writing a letter and even having snacks and taking supper become comfortable and convenience.

The size and weight of the adjustable beds is immense. Though you can adjust the system of the bed but moving it from one corner to the other in the house is difficult. Things like these can be easily ignored looking at the brighter side.

The main selling point that attracts customers to the Sleep Number bed is the remote controlled insistence settings. Each sleeper is able to control the firmness on their own side of the bed, inflating and deflating their individual air chambers at will.

The cosmetic features on the Sleep Number bed include Belgian Damask quilted fabric tops, plush stitching, pillow top design and quality construction throughout. Typically, the cover is also washable on most models.

Twin air bed Sleep Number model will cost a mere $450. However, the King-sized Sleep Number 9000 will set you back approximately $600 to $4700 depending on accessories. Most purchasers will find the cost of the upper end models a bit too high for a bed.

Many people who are interested in purchasing a new bed are looking for Sleep Number Bed reviews. The company has a marketing plan whereby the consumer can take the bed home and test it for thirty nights. There are both positive and negative thoughts on these beds; however, we are going to focus on the positive at this time.

The Sleep Number bed numbers simply refer to the firmness of the mattress. Some people find that all the settings are fine for them. Sleep Number bed reviews continually support the idea that if you suffer from back pain or other aches and pains in the morning that sleeping on one of these beds will reduce your aches and pains by allowing you to have a much more comfortable nights sleep. What Sleep Number bed reviews do not usually reveal is that the price of these beds is quite high due to the technology involved.

How to buy a headboard

An important check list to cover off before you buy a headboard for your bed.

How to choose a headboard

Headboards create a focal point in any bedroom so it’s important to make the right choice. Here’s a list of things to consider before you buy.

Comfort versus design

If you read or watch TV in bed, then you’ll be better off with a padded or upholstered headboard. Since you’ll be leaning against it, a dark colour or print will disguise any marks.

Metal or wooden headbaords will create a stylish statement but won’t offer the comfort of upholstered headboards.

What are the design choices

Upholstered headboards are ideal for comfort and can create a striking statement if covered in bold, patterned fabric. Buttoned headboards are back in fashion and now come in sleeker, streamlined shapes giving them a modern edge. Look out for buttoned headboards upholstered in suede for the ultimate in luxury and comfort.

Leather headboards are good for bringing a sleek, modern look to contemporary bedrooms, but remember, the leather can be cold so you may need a few extra pillows.

Wooden headboards are great for country-style bedrooms and traditional schemes.

Metal headboards will give a room a chic, urban feel, which is great for minimal style bedrooms.

Freestanding or Detached

If you’re buying a bed from scratch, you may want to consider choosing a bed with a headboard already attached. You’ll be guaranteed that it all matches and you won’t have the expense of buying a separate headboard. Howeve, your choice will be more limited and you’ll have to change the bed as well as the board if you fancy a new look.

If your choosing a headboard for a divan bed, you will be spolit for choice and they will be easy to change if you fancy a new look. However check out the bed’s fittings before you buy as not all headboards fit all beds.

What size

Consider the height of the people that will be using the headboard. Some headboards won’t be high enough for tall people, and children won’t need a headboard that’s as high as an adult’s.

Choosing a headboard that’s wider than the bed will create a sophisticated and contemporary look.

Wallpaper a headboard

For a stylish headboard on a budget, why not add a panel of bold wallpaper behind the bed. Paper the width of the bed and half way up the wall. Not only will it create the look of a headboard, it will bring a focal point to an otherwise plain room.