I feel like most people have already seen this since I’ve been working on it for the last 2 weeks and constantly sharing updates on Facebook and Instagram. It was definitely a process, but totally worth it! So, here’s how it all came about!
I got a new full size bed earlier this year (after graduating from a twin, yay for me!) and my old headboard (which used to be a tall, weathered door) no longer worked. It looked super awkward just standing behind the bed. For a while I’ve been keeping my eyes open for something to transform or an old headboard to upholster. After not finding anything, I just moved on to the idea that I was going to make my own. For the last month or so I thought I would make, upholster and tuft (?) a headboard. I was having a really hard time deciding on what shape, style, color and fabric I would use, and then I realized an upholstered headboard really wasn’t what I wanted. I wanted something fun, unique, and modern, and with a geometric design. So, I searched “geometric headboard” on Pinterest. Enter this awesome geo wood headboard from UO.
I saw it on pinned on Pinterest and instantly fell in love. After pinning it to my own board I followed the link… and found out it was $700! Say what? That was never going to happen… but my heart was set on it, and so I began scheming to build my own!
I’m not going to go into details on this post, I’ll write up another one with more details on measurements, supplies, process, building, staining, taping, and a budget breakdown, you know, all that good stuff. I’ve got a bunch of pictures too, which should help! For now, I’ll just say if you attempt this project, it’s not super challenging, just super time consuming. Even though it took so much time, I kind of enjoyed it, and I really enjoyed the fact that I spent under $70 because all I had to buy was the wood and some screws. Everything else I needed I had on hand! I only have photos to share today, but a lot more details to share later 🙂
Tutorial can be found here. (And the post on the glossy black campaign chest is here.)
The one you made is even prettier the one you saw for sale! You got brighter colors. I've been following your blog a while, you're very talented!
This turned out great, Reeves! I love a good knock off and this turned out amazing 🙂
This so cool. I love it. can't wait until you post the tutorial. Thanks for sharing it. I found your link over at Miss Mustard Seed.
Thanks Breanna!
Fantastic, congratulations on the patience!! 🙂
It's SO gorgeous!! Visiting from Miss Mustard Seed! 🙂
-Bonnie @ Revolutionaries
Oh! I love this! It looks so awesome! Great job!
Wow! your headboard looks stunning! visiting you from nifty thrifty. Link was too beautiful to look at 🙂
LOVE this so much. The colors are perfect.
Very cool!!!! I love the colors in your design:) Pinned
I honestly don't really have words. This is so stunning. I'm now following you on bloglovin' and instagram, too! I'd love for you to share at our link party going on now.
http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/08/link-it-or-lump-it-party-51.html
Absolutely amazing. It is gorgeous! I love the colors you used. You do really beautiful work. I would love if you would drop by and link this up to my new blog party, Celebrate It! It's all about how you celebrate the everyday!
http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/08/celebrate-it-blog-link-party-4.html
Hope to see you there!
I am completely in love with this headboard. You did and amazing job.
This. Is. GORGEOUS! I am so in love with the design and colors. We need something exciting like this in our bedroom!! Great job! Visiting from Motivational Monday. 🙂
Love, love, love the headboard! Thank you so much for sharing at the Twirl & Take a Bow Party! It's one of my favorites. I'm pinning and sharing on my FB page.
Leslie
House on the Way
Design is based on a "tumbling blocks" quilt block, isn't it. LOVE it as a headboard and would honestly never be able to tell the diff between yours and the inspiration piece. Unbelievable!!!!!!
I love this headboard! It's a beautiful way to bring that awesome coral color in to the room!
I love this! Thanks for linking up to Do Tell Tuesday!
Oh my gosh this is GORGEOUS! Pinned 🙂 I'd love it if you shared it over at The Makers link party going on at my blog, UpcycledTreasures.com. Hope to see you there!
love this pattern sooooooo much! bravo on fabulous work.
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michele
Oh, I love this. How fun. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
This turned out amazing! I love a good knock off and you did a fabulous job! Thanks so much for linking up to Your Designs This Time!
Hi Reeves!! Beautiful headboard! What a great job! I seriously need to makeover my boring headboard some day. Thanks for the inspiration and thanks for linking up to Motivational Monday!! Have a great weekend!
This turned out SO good, Reeves! And it looks perfect in your room. Just wanted to let you know I'm featuring you tomorrow at Your Designs This Time 🙂 Thanks for linking up!
I love how this turned out and am so glad you shared at our link party. I featured YOU this morning, be sure to stop by and grab a feature button!
http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/08/link-it-or-lump-it-party-52-features.html
Stop by House on the Way tonight and see your gorgeous headboard featured at the Twirl & Take a Bow Party!
Leslie
Reeves I love this!! You should do another one and sell it. Get some actual reclaimed wood (you could do boards and join them) and do your pattern again. Maybe a quatrefoil?? Oh how cute that would look. maybe in blacks, whites, grays, turquoise??? You could sell that easy!
Amazing headboard and I really just love the whole room – what a great look – so fresh and modern! Happy to feature you at the party this morning. Thanks for sharing!