...in the guest bedroom, at least.
I recently scored a deal on
Lulu DK's "Moondance" fabric (in beige background w/red) from
One Kings Lane, and put the yardage quickly to work to fashion a simple, chic headboard of the guest bedroom. This project was taken directly from a re-do that the Martha Stewart team cooked up for one of their own editors.
Perhaps you remember
this room:
(via
Martha Stewart)
This room from MSL provided a lot of inspiration for my almost-finished guest bedroom. The headboard was a simple panel of printed fabric (here, also Lulu DK's Moondance fabric) hung from an inexpensive and unobtrusive quilt rack--which meant I could easily recreate it without investing a lot of cash or time. For reference, I used this
$8 wooden drapery rod and bracket set from Lowe's to hang the "headboard".
For the most part, this room is complete. I'm sure I'll add things here and there, but I can proudly say that the space now reflects a happy and unique aesthetic that any guest would enjoy for a weekend. If you haven't been a reader for very long, you may not remember how this room started. Here are some "before" pictures:
The "before" seems like a million years ago. Reworking this space was a slow and deliberate process that involved many DIYs that saved money and produced a room that I'm genuinely proud of putting together.
Now, who wants to come for a visit?
I want to visit - this looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI actually looked through your archives a few weeks ago to find the tutorial for the old guest room bed (ours is sitting on just a frame), but now I'm in love with this!
Very cute. Love the fabric! It really almost makes it feel cottage-y. Nice and homey.
ReplyDeleteI love so much about your new room, but certainly that headboard fabric is the showstopper! It's looking great...I'd love to stay there :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the room!
ReplyDeleteit was cute before, but so finished now, and so much more sophisticated! Love the headboard. That fabric is fab!
ReplyDeleteHeather
loveyourspace.blogspot.com
looking so good! That is such a great idea for a "headboard."
ReplyDeleteAlso just wanted to mention that those curtains do so much to visually elongate those windows. Bravo.
Ooh, can I come visit? Of course, I would have a husband and two kids in tow but the kids can sleep on the floor - it will be like camping! Anyway, I LOVE it, Ashley. The moondance fabric is perfect for your space. You have done an exceptional job of making this a very special room!
ReplyDeleteHow very clever you (and Martha) are! The fabric gave the perfect pop of color and you didn't have to break the bank. I love how this is coming together!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric, gorgeous headboard. It is hard to believe it is the same room!
ReplyDeleteI like the fabric you chose more than Martha. You totally transformed the room Ashley! Great work!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so pulled together and inviting now. Awesome job! Love that fabric!
ReplyDeleteThat headboard is truly awesome. The perfect finishing touch. The whole room looks amazing. Now I've got to get to Philadelphia. :)
ReplyDeleteDamn girl this room be looking good. I really like all the fabrics you chose, even though they have red and I hate red. But in this room I dont, cause it's not all up in yo face.
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