Headboard Make Over

I am currently in the process of redoing my bedroom, with visions of everything crisp and clean with a touch of shabby chic. My old furniture was beautiful, rich, and cherry wood but not what I had in mind at all! So, my mom donated all my bedroom furniture to a sweet girl at our church for her to enjoy.

 

In the mean time, I had been searching local thrift stores weekly in hopes of finding pieces that had good bones, 100% wood and clean lines that I could paint with the perfect color of Annie Sloan chalk paint. I lucked out at our local Habitat for Humanity Restore with this headboard for $7 and yes, look at that stack of many others! It was perfect!  Not to mention, it was only $5 when I went to pay...even better!

 

After sleeping with my mattress and box springs on the floor for a couple of nights, I was motived to quickly finish my headboard with hopes of finishing my dresser after New Year’s. 

Now becomes the fun part: sanding, priming and painting.  I chose Annie Sloan’s Old White chalk paint.  It was the exact color I had in mind.  The directions say you don’t have to prime, but the paint isn’t cheap, so it will save you money in the long run.  Once I sanded the headboard, I put a nice thick layer of primer on and let it dry overnight.  Nice and thick was a good way of putting it, maybe don’t use as much as I did because it took a good 2 full days for my primer to dry completely.  Oh well…you live and learn. 

Here is where I become a terrible blogger, I left my camera inside and didn’t capture any “moments” during the priming or painting stages.  I am so sorry, but I will promise to do better!  : )

Here is the headboard after one coat of Annie Sloan chalk paint drying. 

Have I mentioned how wonderful it is to have 2 men who own a construction business live in your home?  They had my headboard attached to the frame before I could blink my eyes!  (I like their fast work!)  But it looks great.  I will add, this headboard was for a full size bed but thanks again to their handy work, it only took a simple 2 x 4 to adjust to my queen frame. 

 I will reveal the completed headboard in 2 posts from now when I show you my new room reveal!  Hint: Oversized Monograms - Yay!!  Monograms are my favorite!

 But here is my next project….

 

Much love and Seasons Greeting!

Candice