New headboard from old doors

November 21st, 2010 in member junk

Kevsterman, member

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A friend gave me a couple of old doors he didn't want anymore so I had an idea to give my cheap Ikea bed a new headboard. I cut the doors in half and used the shorter pieces as the headboard. I painted it green but the paint didn't take very well at all but it gives it a sort of shabby chic look. Then I simply attached them to the old headboard with a bit of velcro. Cheap & cheerful is my motto :) To be honest I'm not entirely sure I like it but I'll live with it for a few days and see how I feel then. I have no idea what to do with the 2 left over pieces of door. Any ideas?

Pattern or design used: My own design

posted in: member junk, wood, furniture, country, bedroom, green, traditional, headboard, recycled, upcycled, door, reclaimed, salvaged, pine, old

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picture_your_past writes: You can do a lot with old widow frames,old wood doors and old French doors. Check out "The Promise" in Fayetteville NC My friends husband makes cubbies, cabinets and so much more. I am sure that you will get some great ideas! Good luck! I think you did a great job! Posted: 1:46 am on November 25th