If you remember, I mentioned that I had purchased this headboard from West Elm. Well, we knew that it would look TOO LOW with our pillow top mattress, so we took matters into our own hands and designed a headboard extension for it! It isn't perfect, but it definitely did the job! Hopefully, you can see past the WRINKLED sheets... hence the reason why I said I need fitted sheets.
So, as you can see the West Elm headboard was ELEVATED onto a headboard extension to make it appear higher...(11 1/4" to be exact). Using 1" boards, we made a box just like the one at the bottom of the headboard and mounted the headboard on top of it. We then patched off the small openings on the original headboard with a couple of small pieces of ivory leather we bought on Ebay.
cushions on bed are from fabricadabra, pier 1,
and high street market.
images above by jen ramos
I'm also looking to buy a pair of nightstands and came across these from World Market. They're a little plain, but I think I can manage to spruce them up with some interesting hardware.
wow, this looks amazing! i love what u did with the headboard!
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Jen, it looks fantastic! Black and white looks so perfect in a bedroom space and you've nailed it here. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteP.S. My sheets are always creased, too!!
Looking good! I have charcoal gray behind my bed too. Love it!! I am all for White bed linens...it's all I will buy!
ReplyDeleteWILL..Thanks! ....but the sheets are driving me nuts. :P
ReplyDeleteI'ts fabulous so far. I always enjoy all of your redesigns. Can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteoh wow so far soo good your bedroom will look fab.:)
ReplyDeleteLove the headboard and the contrast of the black and white. That is one glamourous bedroom :)
ReplyDeleteAll fab! Go for the world market find, you can totally make them interesting!
ReplyDeletelooks great! love the black walls and those night tables will look perfect )
ReplyDeleteGreat job, what a creative solution. I just adore the white headboard against the dark walls. Janell
ReplyDeleteLoos good!
ReplyDeleteI love that gray!
It's coming along beautifully!
ReplyDeleteLove love love love love. The black walls - the fab headboard - it just all works. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat work my dear! Reminds me a little of the colour scheme in our bedroom minus your gorgeous dark walls! I hope you are well :) x
ReplyDeleteMaking great progress!
ReplyDeleteI love the World Market night stands.
Maybe consider just painting the lamp base and adding a new shade!
That is a great great space! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that black wall! The white really pops! Can't wait to see the final product!
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought of that- fabulousness!
ReplyDeleteLooks great ! We are also doing a dark room with light accents (bed/drapes, etc). Very striking.
ReplyDeleteGah, I feel the massive bed problem!! :) This looks FAB! That wall color is beautiful. So cozy -- love it!
ReplyDeleteGREAT DIY modification! Loving the room!
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Love how your bedroom is turning out! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo far so good, I really like the bed head board, and the black walls, I am buying some ecologic black paint for my living room, I can't wait to see how it looks, a bit concern about the mess...Brave for painting the whole room in black i LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it Jenn, beautiful job and especially that color on the walls really highlights everything else!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious on your lamp choice, because I am having a heck of a time with mine!
ReplyDeleteJen, this looks great. I love what you've done with the bed and I'm just about to order the same cushions for my bed, now I know how they'll look in action.
ReplyDeleteYou have such great style xx
I love the wall color -- its looking very crisp!
ReplyDeleteThat's the only reason I never bought that West Elm Headboard! It was too low. Great thinking! Looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI have the same headboard ours is low too but i love it!
ReplyDeleteYour bedroom looks fantastic, Jen, I love the contrast of colours!!
ReplyDeleteWho irons their sheets?? I wish I had that kind of time... my new best friend, steamfresh cycle on the dryer!!
I almost thought I was looking at my bedroom. Dark wall, off white leather bed, white nighstands, ceramic animal on right nighstand...great minds share great taste!
ReplyDeleteLove your house and everything about it. Your bedroom looks like heaven!
ReplyDeletelove it!! The nightstand will look so good once you have the right hardware.
ReplyDeleteI like the Z Gallerie lamp. You could always spray the chrome base gold. And maybe add a little gold ribbon to the shade? OR try Overstock.
PS- I thought the NY gift fair was kind of a letdown. Then again I didn't have time to check out stationary/graphic design stuff- which I'm sure you would have enjoyed!
JEANNETTE: Thank you! OXOX!
ReplyDeleteLove the room. You could even paint a similar pattern to the cushions on the drawer front on the night stands and add some nice shiny handles to complement the decor.
ReplyDeleteLove the bedroom. I've been looking for a dark headboard with a built in light, our hotel in Cozumel had a beautiful lighted headboard and I can't get that "look" out of my mind!
ReplyDeleteGreat tables! I actually have two of them on each side of my bed as well but in a very dark chocolate color. The tables are super sturdy and well made. You'll be happy with them if you choose them!
ReplyDeleteI actually have these tables as well, but they are in a dark walnut color.
ReplyDeleteThey are great tables. Very sturdy and well made for the price along with a nice deep drawer to use for storage.
I'm sure you'd be very happy with them if you got them! And your room looks great!
Such a smart idea and great DIY work! I love the color of your bedroom!
ReplyDeleteI love your idea on the West Elm headboard, I want to do the same, so I am using your photo as my inspiration. Can you tell me with the headboard raised now, how tall is it now? With it being raised, is the un-tufted lower part of the headboard exposed a little now or does the mattress covers it? I'm still trying to figure out the dimensions so your feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help!
ReplyDeleteHi, May I ask where did you get the lamp? THX
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