Monday, December 19, 2011

Sassy Salvagaing...Old door to new headboard!

So you will find I am not always out in my garden...oh shock! Especially in the lovely winter months here in Seattle. Maybe if I were still in Sydney where the sun is still brave enough to shine on through the winter, but here even the sun is afraid to show its face in my usually frosty yard.
What is one to do when the garden is just not calling? When the indoors are cozy and the closest I get to gardening is looking at it through the window and my thoughts say...brrr, Hell no!

Its time to hibernate and decorate!!! Where I can stay in my snugly jammies with a hot cup of coffee, where the possibilities are limitless...New color on the walls, a DIY project inspired by Pinterest, clearing some clutter, and I guess the cleaning that has to come first...but really phooie to the un-forfilling cleaning, I just want to get creative and decorate!!

The first week of rain and I hit the local salvage center for a quick (well supposed to be quick) DIY project....Its Bedroom make-over time and I need a new headboard. Plus my hubby is out of town on a business trip so its...surprise bedroom make-over time!! And yes, I did pretend I was on one of those HGTV make-over shows, especially when it came time for the big reveal...lol!

Inspiration...Pinterest of cause!! Here is the pic that got the creative juices flowing. Check out the link http://pinterest.com/julia_rule/diy-home/

Time...Should've taken a 4-6hours, but math and measuring are really not my strength, lets just say lots of caulking to fill my mistakes...oops! Ended up taking 2 days from first measure to fully installed!

Cost... An old solid 1920's wood 5 panel door $15, molding 50c/ft = $3 and paint, caulking, nails and scrap-wood I already had. With my credit at Second use I ended up paying nada...woot! So for under $20 a new chic salvaged headboard. So much cheaper than a store bought, plus I can say I made it, faults and all! Although I like to call those bits "see I really did make it" marks.

Supplies...Old panel door (84in) works well for a King size, crown molding, trim, a 2x4x8 (used as legs to prop the door on), nails to attach legs and crown molding and lots of caulk, primer and paint.

Tools...Saw (to cut trim), sandpaper (to smooth the surface of door for painting), hammer, measuring tape (if you are me, someone to check your measurements!), pencil, brushes.

I also ended up painting the wall behind the bed a rich grey and picked up some old bed-side lamps at a thrift store. Here is my end result....

27 comments:

  1. Clever you! Well done! I'm getting lots of inspiration from Pinterest lately too. It's just too cold and damp to be out there on your knees grubbing away. I like to get things like this done while my husband is away too. There's something about not having someone looking over your shoulder that gets you motivated.

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  2. Nicely completed project, Julia. I have seen this project done before and the paneled doors do make nice headboards. I save old doors and windows for future use and have made them into a variety of things like tables with protective glass tops. Right now I have an 18" wide paneled door from the 1920's that I am not sure what I am going to do with it. Any ideas? I was going to paint it like a paneled illustrative sign board but thought that too much work.

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  3. Wow, looks awesome. I have some indoor shutters that someone gave me that I've been saving for a project.

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  4. Looks so great!! I love that you had a big reveal too :) My husband would be thrilled if I'd do something like this to surprise him sometime. Pinterest is really full of some great ideas isn't it?

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  5. Someone already said Wow! Well, this is my WOW!
    I like it! I am sure your husband will love it!

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  6. How clever! I just adore what you did with that door. It looks beautiful.
    Merry Christams to you and yours!

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  7. Oh, that looks very nice! Impressive! I like the grey wall, too!

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  8. Wow, I never would have thought of that idea. We have a nice oak headboard if you want it. ;) lol. Winter is always a great time for DIY projects.

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  9. Thanks for the comments...I really did have so much fun making this, I was dying to show my blogging friends!

    @Alison, dont you love pinterest! Talk about a time suck for me..hehe! Its nice to actually make something and know that my hours and hours of browsing pins has been time well spent ;)

    @Stacie, so glad you stopped by, you know my addiction on pinterest, well you should I repin most of your gorgeous finds!!
    @GWGT, How exciting, I would love to see some of your projects, a table would look amazing! I have a board at Pinterst http://pinterest.com/julia_rule/sassy-salvaging/ with some great ideas for doors. Although I love your idea of a panelled illustrated sign board, would love to see pics if you make it!

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  10. @Girl Sprout, Thanks, Check out my pinterest boards, I have a number of window shutter ideas you might like? Don't you just love turning something old into something new!!

    @Catherine, I think the big reveal was my favorite part of all! I even made him close his eyes as I counted to 3, I know I'm a dork...hehe!

    @Tatyana, Thanks! He loved it! And better still he had no idea so it was a total surprise! Of cause he asked how much and was dumb-found when I told him. I'm kinda excited for his next business trip ;)

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  11. @Jenni, Thank you! Got to do something when it rains here right ;)

    @Lona, it was nice to turn my most neglected room into one we want to be in. The only problem is I don't want to get out of bed in the morning..hehe! Merry Christmas to you too!

    @Holley, the grey wall was something I was so not sure of. Being in Seattle when its grey for most of the year, I have painted most of my house yellow..lol! But I am so in love with it, its very tranquil and almost turns a mushroom color at night.

    @ignorant gardener, thanks for stopping by! DIY in winter is the next best thing to gardening in spring =) Hope you do something fun with your door!!

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  12. I love it! Isn't Pinterest such a inspirational time sucker? LOL. You did a great job.

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  13. Julia, amazing. Such a nice specimen; I think you did a fabulous job. I found and saved two doors and various windows (5 of them), awaiting an opportunity to create a garden house. I finally accomplished that. If you get a chance, pop over to Gardens Inspired and find my November 18 post entitled "It is time to hibernate" - there's a good picture of the finished project.

    Again - great job!

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  14. Wow, looks fab! I love Pinterest too :)

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  15. Julia, O-M-Wow! I love the look, you'd never guess about it's past life. The other bonus is, unlike most of the 'new' stuff out there these days, you know this is actually made of REAL wood! I'm feeling inspired...I'll never look at an old door the same way again.

    Wishing you a peaceful holiday season, and a joyous New Year!

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  16. How Elegant Julia! You are an inspiration. I wanted to stop by to wish you Happy Holiday! Best Wishes for the New Year. Peace/Carol

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  17. Gorgeous! I am following you from Rome, Italy. Merry Christmas!

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  18. Wow! Bragging rights are yours. That is amazing. I love it. Great job. It always seems to take longer on these types of projects but the end result is worth it. Merry Christmas!

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  19. Dear Julia, I am so impressed -- you are very talented! Happy New Year! P. x

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  20. And what feels better than making something awesome our of almost nothing? Well done!

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  21. Agahghaghhghg!!!!! I literally have hard copy photos cut out from magazines and printed from the internet of this very thing! I've been wanting to do it for the last year but have yet to find the right door - how cool that you were able to find one that works so well for your bed! It look fantastic - really great job!

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  22. I am very impressed! My son needs a new headboard for his master bedroom. I will have to show him this. Yours looks fabulous!

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  23. You have done a great job, and saved something from the garbage dump that didn't belong there anyways. Congrats!

    Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

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  24. Wow thank you for all the kind words!! I really did enjoy making this and enjoy even more falling asleep next to it. Those who are thinking about doing this too, I sure hope you do it and post. Its super easy and so rewarding!
    Wishing you all a belated Happy Christmas & wonderful New Year...hugs xx

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  25. Good job! Wish there had been something salvageable in our girls' bedroom sets, but there wasn't; had to buy new.

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Thanks for stopping by and reading my latest post! I love sharing my gardening adventures and reading your wonderful comments. Happy digging...Cheers Julia!!

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