Monday, September 23, 2013

Rustic Mantle Headboard

It's an exciting time in the Urban household! After nine years in our home we FINALLY have baseboard trim in our living room and a headboard for the master bedroom! In the words of my almost four year old - "Can I get a woot woot?!?" I truly think that is cause for celebration! 

We're still plugging away at our living room makeover and I'll soon be able to give our bedroom a little facelift which, of course, includes the new headboard. 

I've been dreaming about a mantle headboard for a few years now and our bedroom is finally getting the attention it deserves. We had all the material needed for it so my husband worked on putting one together for us. I have to clean it up a little and seal it and then it will be all ready to be put into place!!!!

I wanted chippy. I wanted rustic. I wanted imperfections and character. 

I'm pleased to say I got it all!!

I dug that porch post out of a trash pile in the woods at my parents house (Nate cut it in half). It's been sitting in our garage for a year waiting for inspiration. My initial thought was to make a lamp or two, but I'm so glad I waited for the perfect idea to come along!

 Even after years of sitting in the woods, I love that there is still a bit of white chippy paint left.



 Fence boards

 Barn wood across the top

 The 4 x 4's will be used to attach the mantle to the bed frame. 



A full reveal of our bedroom will be coming soon as well as an update on our living room. Things are coming along and I couldn't be more excited to be crossing things off our mile long home improvement list! It feels good!! 

I'm linking to the parties listed HERE and to:
Liz Marie Blog 
Common Ground
Jennifer Rizzo
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14 comments:

  1. Shabby chic SandySeptember 23, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    That certainly has a lot of character--can't wait to see your bedroom!

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  2. rogers creek farmSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Well done! Looks great! Looking forward to a peep of your progress.

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  3. chateau chicSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Your mantel will make a fabulous headboard! It's the imperfections that make it awesome!
    Mary Alice

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  4. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Oh my...can't wait to see the "reveal"...I know I'm gonna LOVE it :) Laurel

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  5. Kayla @ Home ComingSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Looks great! Don't forget to link up to The DIY'ers. http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-diyers-30.html

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  6. Donna WilkesSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Cannot wait to see the mantel headboard. I love its chippy patina.

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  7. SharonSeptember 24, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    So excited to see how it all comes together. Looks fantastic!

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  8. SewSweetVIntageSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Awesome recycle! Pinned:) I posted scrappy note board to Knick of Time:)

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  9. BlissSeptember 24, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Is it ok to say freaking awesome on your blog?

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    This is such a creative idea. Love it. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  11. kellythom747September 27, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    I can tell it is going to be fab! the quality of the wood looks so great!

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  12. AnneSeptember 29, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Wow...gorgeous!
    xx
    Anne

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  13. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 2, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    oh my gosh, this is fabulous!!! love it!

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  14. AkseosolutionsFebruary 10, 2019 at 2:07 AM

    Thank you so much Love your blog.. headboard noise

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