In August, Paul and I bought a new mattress. It was a big purchase, but something we had wanted to do since about three years ago when I moved in. And since August, I have been dreaming about buying an actual bed. Something with a headboard and legs. Something that isn't just a metal frame with wheels.
But come to find out, beds, like mattresses, are Very Expensive. Plus there is the fact that our tastes are bound to change in a few years and we'll want something completely different.
For awhile we thought we would buy a new headboard and frame as a Christmas gift to each other. So that just left the problem of figuring out which one to buy.
And then I saw this post in the archives of Design Sponge about building a headboard. Oh for sure : this was the new plan.
Ours is going to be simpler in shape (probably rectangular) and come off the ground only about four feet. We'll see, I have to take some measurements and see what's available at home depot. But our local fabric store sells upholstery foam by the yard and quilt batting should be easy to come by.
Right now, the plan is to cover it in fabric and I think I am going to use this method to accomplish a chevron print. (I am going to make the strips much wider if possible.) I might be able to find chevron fabric, but I think the dimension added from the seams is pretty cool and might work well as a headboard. The best part about the fabric is that in a year, when I realize I am over chevron, I'll just rip out the staples and recover it with something new.
Changeability at it's best. In theory.
So this whole plan might be crazy. I am fairly certain Paul thinks I've lost my mind (nothing new). But, I am hoping to get it made and behind our bed by November 1st. I'll keep you posted.
images via : west elm, dana made it & design sponge
enJOY it 
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