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A Thoughtful Place is a Tennessee based lifestyle blog about design, fashion, gatherings and the occasional from the heart post.

Custom Upholstered Headboard

May 1, 2012 by Courtney 46 Comments

Some of you may remember that I scored big time at a local Target store in finding a very pretty white upholstered headboard. Someone had returned it and I happened upon it just at the right time. I posted about it here. Well! I also told you that there was more to the story. You see, when we went to disassemble our sleigh bed and put in our new bed we discovered it didn’t fit. WHAT??? The saleslady at Target swore up and down that it was a queen. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? You should have seen the look on my face as well as my husband’s. I had just made the man spend an hour strapping this puppy to the top of our car late at night to bring home. Needless to say, this couldn’t be happening. So I took a deep breath and thought that maybe I would have to give it up and let my five year old daughter enjoy this pretty new bed. She has a full size mattress. But when we took it down to her room, it was too big for her mattress. Honestly, I felt like Goldilocks. One bed was too small and one bed was too big. Long story short, there was no way I was letting this go. So with the help of my hubby, we devised a plan to make this a custom, one of a kind headboard. IMG_2210 copy ………………………………..solving the problem   We lucked out as the wingbacks could detach from the other section of the headboard. We took the screws out and set the bed in place. Here is a photo of it showing the gap that existed on each side. Oh, my! IMG_7886 So we set out to basically upholster two sections. We would upholster and insert one section on each side. I decided that going the white velvet route might not pan out.  I was worried it wouldn’t match exactly and could cause this to go down hill. I chose  gray as of way of being very intentional. I figured I might as well take the custom look all the way. I ordered a gray duck fabric from Calico Corner {Robert Alan}. IMG_7883 My husband carefully measured the gap on each side and realized stacking two pieces of wood {and drilling them together} would create the perfect piece to upholster. IMG_7901 Next, we traced the foam to perfectly match the wood. All we had to do was cut a double layer of batting and break out the staple gun. IMG_7905 Very simple project. Wrapped the fabric around all of the padding and we were good to go. IMG_7907IMG_7908 The hubs then used these brackets to secure the new piece to each side of the bed. Worked very well. Smart guy, that hubby of mine. IMG_7909IMG_7910 And voila! A custom, made to fit headboard! This little project only set us back about $30. IMG_7911 ………………………………..changed my mind! IMG_7913 IMG_7945 And after all of that, I actually ended up changing my mind. I thought the dark gray was just too dark. It jumped out at me a little more than I wanted it to. So it was off to the fabric store one more time where I picked up the same fabric, but in a lighter shade of gray. I think it has a softer look now which is more in line with the style of the bed. And here are some shots of the space taken by Jylare. I love her. CASEYgrace7CASEYgrace17 So that is the story of our custom headboard. I wasn’t letting this one go. We had scored the bed for $150 and the “fix” cost only $40. All in all, not too shabby for an upholstered headboard. If you are interested, you can see the post on my custom drapes here as well as a post on my little jewelry nook. 2012-03-26 And I want to thank all of you for such a warm and wonderful response to yesterday’s post about the launch of Casey Grace Design. I can’t thank you enough. We are so very grateful. Sharing this story with: Home Stories A 2 Z The Shabby Nest Primitive & Proper

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  1. Haley {A Dash of Kennedy} says

    May 1, 2012 at 8:13 am

    What a deal! Love that you decided to go with a lighter grey! Your master bedroom looks fabulous! Where is that gigantic mirror from? Thats a statement mirror if I ever saw one!

    Reply
    • Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

      May 1, 2012 at 10:39 pm

      Hi Haley. . .the mirror is from Z Gallerie. One of my very favorites.

      Reply
  2. Lisa Scibilia says

    May 1, 2012 at 8:13 am

    That is a beautiful headboard for under $200! Way to make it work by being creative!

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  3. René says

    May 1, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Brilliant! Your husband is the man…lucky girl. That headboard was meant to come home with you 😉

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  4. Cara says

    May 1, 2012 at 11:42 am

    so glad it worked out!

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  5. Laurie says

    May 1, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Life, lemons – lemonade! Great work. I love the way it turned out.

    Reply
  6. Melissa Wagner says

    May 1, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    You are incredibly talented b/c I would of never thought of that solution! That looks even better than the plain white headboard! I love it and now I want to trade my traditional rice bed for a custom headboard. We have an old (really, really old) mattress and it would be motivation to buy a new mattress and made a custom headboard. Oh the plans I have in my head…

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  7. Anne says

    May 1, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Love that look!

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  8. Fletcher- High Cotton Style says

    May 1, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    So creative! I need to come to you with problems from now on!

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  9. hersplitends.com says

    May 1, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    What a BRILLIANT design solution I love the new look…nicely done!!

    Cheers
    ~ jillian
    http://www.hersplitends.com

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  10. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    May 1, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    I love the whole story – it just totally proves – where there is a will there is always a way! You rocked this solution and I love it more with the addition of the grey – makes it look totally custom! High five girlie!

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  11. Kim @ keller-creative says

    May 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    What a clever solution! It turned out great!

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  12. Vanessa says

    May 1, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    What a great find. It turned out great too. Lovely!

    Vanessa

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  13. Cubby says

    May 1, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    gorgeous! now if you can just find a way to clone ryan and send him to atlanta, we'll be all set. xo

    Reply
  14. Lil Mama Stuart says

    May 1, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    lol that's probably why it was returned! way to think outside of the box! definitely like the lighter grey as well

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  15. natasha {schue love} says

    May 1, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Oh you are so clever!! What a great fix!! I love the lighter gray…it looks very custom and it's something you'll have for a long time to come! 🙂

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  16. Michaela says

    May 1, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    Look at you, Mrs. Crafty!! I never would have thought of this!! You're so smart…it looks perfect!

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  17. Aubrey says

    May 1, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    Your blog has been such a source of inspiration for me. I just finished updating our master bedroom and used some of your ideas. I had bought those same IKEA drapes but felt they needed something and was so stumped. After your seeing your blog, my mom sewed some similar drapes. Thank you!

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  18. Kathy C. says

    May 1, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Beautiful!!! Love the headboard! I really like the gray accent…very smart!

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  19. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    May 1, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Great solution! Way to go!

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  20. Laura says

    May 1, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Beautiful post and blog!:) Would you like to follow each other?

    Reply
  21. Handbags*N*Pigtails says

    May 1, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    Now THAT is one way to make lemonade out of lemons. Such creativity…love it! And congrats on your new design launch. Its wonderful that you and your sister will get to work together on what you love most.

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  22. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    May 2, 2012 at 12:05 am

    That is such a brilliant way to get around a design dilemma!!! You always come up with the best stuff (c:

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  23. {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    May 2, 2012 at 1:03 am

    That looks fantastic…you smart little cookie!!! The whole room is gorgeous…and nice handy hubs you've got there!!!

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  24. Jessie says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:43 am

    You are definitely very creative. I would have returned the headboard if I was in your situation! Love your solution. Your bedroom looks lovely as well!

    Jessie
    http://www.mixandchic.com

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  25. emily says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:03 am

    I like it even better with the gray! Such a smart solution!

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  26. Allison says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:42 am

    You are so clever! I would never have thought of that. It turned out beautifully. Your bedroom is gorgeous Courtney!

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  27. Annette {One Perfect Room} says

    May 2, 2012 at 5:25 am

    You are the best at coming up with solutions that others like myself would consider problems. It looks beautiful!

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  28. Julia {Pawleys Island Posh} says

    May 4, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    You are so talented! I just love the addition of the grey panels! LOVE!

    Reply
  29. Jena @ Involving Color and Home says

    May 7, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    If you hadn't mentioned it, I never would have known how the headboard started! The addition of the gray panel looks great. Your bedroom is beautiful, and I am loving the paint color in here!! 🙂

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  30. Gail @ Sophisticated Steps says

    May 10, 2012 at 1:34 am

    Nothing short of genius. This stuff is in your blood. 😉

    Reply
  31. Maria says

    May 26, 2012 at 1:47 am

    What a lovely headboard, and lovely bedroom too!!! I love the colors!

    Reply
  32. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says

    June 1, 2012 at 4:57 am

    So pretty and a great solution! I love it!

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  33. Mamie says

    June 1, 2012 at 11:48 am

    So pretty! Can you tell me what the name of the paint color is you have used in your bedroom? It is a really pretty color blue.

    Reply
    • Wendy says

      February 1, 2013 at 2:10 am

      I would also like to know, the blue is so soft and pretty.

      Reply
  34. Andrea @ Decorating Cents says

    June 1, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    I love the grey accent. Makes it look so custom and expensive.

    Reply
  35. Maury Kilgo says

    June 1, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Brilliant! That was so smart. I like it better with the additional stripe. Really makes it look custom!

    I'm a new follower!

    Reply
  36. buildingthisnest says

    June 3, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    LOVE the headboard! Your bedroom is soooo gorgeous, I'm going to look around the rest of your blog to see what other beautiful things you've created 🙂

    Reply
  37. The Poet's Pen says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Great look! is the wall behind the bed painted in stripes? Blue/grey?

    Reply
  38. Catie says

    July 30, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    So creative!! Looks amazing. Can you tell us the paint color used in this room? Thanks!

    Reply
  39. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 28, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    this was such a smart idea! and i love all the color and pillows! 🙂

    Reply
  40. Marja says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:38 am

    I am so amazed at the talent I see here!! I only wish I could think of half of this stuff let alone DO it!! I love the headboard! It does look so much better with the gray!!! All of your house looks simply amazing!!!

    Reply
  41. Kyla says

    November 13, 2012 at 6:40 am

    LOVING the rug as well!!! Could you please tell me where it's from? You have a beautiful eye!!!

    Reply
  42. Aimee Reyes says

    March 30, 2013 at 12:32 am

    This inspires me as well – our bedroom is the same color. What is the picture of above the bed? Thanks!

    Reply
  43. Victoria Mason says

    May 22, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    So pretty and great inspiration! I love the different nightstands too! I have always wanted a mirrored one like that and my husband hates them. This is the best idea!

    Come link up with me at Watcha Wearing Wednesday- http://www.themummychronicles.com

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  44. Fabrik ETC says

    June 18, 2013 at 7:51 am

    Good steps have been used in this article. By giving these type of examples we can easily understand what the writter is saying in this article.

    Carpet

    Reply

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