Low Bed

Hi friends! How was your weekend? I'm building a bed today. It's just another Monday at Pearl Street!

I was originally thinking of a big, curvy upholstered headboard for this room, but I then I revisited my "Bedroom" files and discovered these two images that feature a low upholstered head and footboard. I'm in love.

Source unknown - Norman something?

Design by Timothy Whealon

I found a vintage crate bed at a used furniture store, complete with a solid wooden headboard, footboard and side rails. The height is a little off, so I am building up the head and footboards with some wooden slats before I upholster the whole thing in this really cool tapestry fabric that I got at my local discount fabric store.


And don't you worry, there will be lots of nailhead trim for good measure.

I'll be sure to take lots of pictures for a tutorial later. You guys are going to flip over this bedroom!
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26 comments:

  1. Jessica @ Lavender and LiliesNovember 16, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    I love those images. I can't wait to see it.

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  2. alison giese InteriorsNovember 16, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    If YOU say we're gonna flip, then I can imagine I'll be doing double-back summersaults! Can't wait!

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  3. p.s.originalNovember 16, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    This looks like another beautiful project. I love your creative ideas!

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  4. pve designNovember 16, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    How positively low can you go, to tease us with those wonderful images. I know that it will be amazing.
    pve

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  5. MFAMBNovember 16, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    can't wait or the tutorial. although you could charge for the tutorial and be making a lot of extra dough. just saying.

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  6. VNovember 16, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Your ambitiousness is exhausting - and inspiring!

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  7. Fargerike DagnyNovember 16, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Oh, exciting!! Can't wait! :D

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  8. SamyNovember 16, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Can't wait to see the "after" pictures!

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  9. Emily A. ClarkNovember 16, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Where is the best place to buy nailhead trim? I'm thinking of trimming the IKEA lack side tables, the way I think you recommended a while back. . .

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  10. DebiNovember 16, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Can't wait to see it all finished... love the fabric!

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  11. JenniferNovember 16, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    sounds so pretty!

    fyi, that first bedroom is Birmingham designer Mary Evelyn McKee's old house. it was in Southern Accents.

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  12. Katie @ Noodle and BoofNovember 16, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Can't wait to see it!!

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  13. RachelNovember 16, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    you are always up to something AMAZING!

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  14. spark! (Ada-Marie)November 16, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Love your inspiration pics. I can't wait to see the finished bed and room! :)

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  15. AverillNovember 16, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Gorgeous fabric. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

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  16. saniaNovember 16, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Exciting! Can't wait for the tutorial. I love the look of nail trim, but it looks like a pain to install. So any shortcuts would be awesome! :)

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  17. chelseyNovember 16, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Can't wait!

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  18. NAFNovember 16, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    You got mad furniture skills. Looking forward to it!

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  19. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    OK...this is the kind of post, featuring interiors I have never seen before, with ideas that I have never seen imitated anywhere, that makes me think you are the best interior design blogger out there today. Originality!

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  20. furniture in TorontoNovember 17, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE everything!!! And I am sure that your bed will look straight out of a magazine!
    Looking forward to seeing it!

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  21. AnonymousNovember 17, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Girl, you are amazing... wanna come to miami and help me around my house???
    can't wait to see the photos... hopefully i'll get that inspiration to finish my room.
    xo, Keidy

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  22. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    You truly are amazing - such a talent! I'm so hooked on your blog. I can't wait to see the results of your bedroom! Lots of Blog Love from Australia.

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  23. LNovember 19, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    I can't wait for this tutorial! I've been wanting to do a low headboard for my bed, as it's under a window.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Hi, I am new to this fabulous blog. Where can I see pictures of the completed project?

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  25. love-up-youSeptember 14, 2010 at 2:20 AM

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  26. VICTORIA BELLOWNovember 9, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    Love those inspiration photos as well as the fabric. I can't wait to see the finished project!thrilled to be your newest follower.Inspiring Blog.

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