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I’ve been thinking about getting a headboard , well probably making my own. I’ve been tossed between making one and slipcovering it in…well…white of course or maybe adding a little vintage wood. I love all those vintage ones out there made of gates and fences etc. but where would I find one of those at a reasonable price?
A few months ago our Pastor told us that the fire marshall had come in and our church that was built in 1899 would have to get our old 112 year old vintage doors replaced with new fire doors!
To make a long story short, I got to take one of those lovely doors home. Here was the headboard I’ve been looking for!
My husband, daughter and I spent an hour or so hanging this baby, It weighs about 150 lbs.!
It came painted in white. Not sure what kind of wood is underneath but it is solid.
Well here she is! ( I always genderize my new finds!)
In these pics I was going for that lovely unmade bed look but didn’t really achieve it. But you get the idea!
Yes, I know, I also need a new bedskirt and nightstands, that’s in the project book.
Here is the top end of the door. You can see some of the 2×4 that is helping to support it, this will be painted out…eventually! lol
This is the bottom end with some chips and scuffs.
In this pic you can see that someone painted over it unevenly with a different paint finish.
(I do add some colour and pattern to my bed by way of throw pillows, just not in these pics!)
I was thinking of adding some trim at the top maybe giving it a little ledge with molding.
I was also thinking about giving it a good paint job and maybe adding some contrast with another color/glaze.
I’m actually afraid to distress it due to the fact that there is old paint on it and most old paint was made with lead!
Still not sure what to do with her but I think she needs a little something.
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looks fab already – I think the ledge at the top would be a great addition 🙂 If you wore a mask and gloves you could probably distress it without any issue – or send it to be dipped and start again – dipping can make the wood a bit fuzzy and it would need a good sand but still an option – best le xox
Oh! I love it! I think it looks perfect just as it is. How lucky that they were giving it away just when you had the idea! I think your pretty white bedding goes so well with it, I love those pillowcases!
Nicely done! Have a great week!
XO,
Jane
Very nice! Personally I wouldn't distress it, I would leave as is or re-paint it. Wow 112 years old!
Megs 🙂
I love it! How neat is it that your headboard has its' own story (wonder how many people walked through that door in the last 112 years?). The bedding looks great with it too!
Wow! How lucky for you to get that door! Love how it looks, can't imagine how good it'll look when you put your spin on it!
It is gorgeous Kim!! What history that door must have! I can't wait to see what you do with it and your bed is just so pretty!!!
Perfect timing-what a beautiful find-love the look and especially its history-what that door has seen!!
I love this idea…I always the pictures when I see someone do this. How lucky you were to have this door fall right into your hands! I would leave just as it is but maybe do the ledge. I love the character it has and the history of it. It looks so charming with your white bedding…very lucky girl indeed!
Lovely and so special that it came from your church!
I love the look of old doors as headboards!
I love it as is, what a tremendous score!! Blessed you are indeed! Love the bedding you have as well.
xoxo,
Ellen
I think it looks soo pretty just the way it is. and I love your white bedding. You got lucky, I've been looking for an old door for a long time.
This headboard is really special. What a wonderful history it has! Your white bedding is fabulous too!
What a great door to use for a headboard. I can picture it with the little ledge on top like you said. Your bedding is really pretty too!
me likey!
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Jenny
Looks so wonderful! The bedding is gorgeous!
It looks great. Did you put the door knob end at the bottom? You could have put it at the top and then put a nice glass door knob and hung something from it. Also keep your eye open for a piece of wood that is from something else – like a mirror part or such to embellish this with.
Wonderful history to it which makes it that much more a keeper.
tammy
Love it Kim…and I love your bedding,where is it from….going back for another look! x0
Kim, That makes a really nice headboard, and especially meaningful as it came from your church! Can't wait to see how you finish it.
Mandy
It fits perfect in your room! Love it! Your bed looks so inviting! Thanks for sharing!
I'm always loving this look…it looks great with your pretty bedding. I would love to have you join me at my weekly party…it’s NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS…hope to see ya there:)
Blessings,
Linda
OH I LOVE IT!!! It looks great!!!
What an amazing old door! 112 years old, I'm in love! I don't think I would do a thing to it. Your bedding is just beautiful! You make me laugh… the unkept look. I've tried with that, too, it never works for me.
What a sweet history to the door, as well! Love it!
~Michelle
xo
It's beautiful just as "she" is! I wouldn't know how to propose paint and such. Not much of an expert in that area. I would think some molding at the top, for instance, might give it some definition.
Brenda
I love the thought that you got this door from your church. How cool is that!! I love your bed linens too!
Pamela told me to come visit you. I am glad I did. I like that the door came out of the church..think of how many peoples hands and used and touched that door. How many lives have passed through that door. And now, that door is the head of your bed.
WHat a heritage to have.
Melissa
I love your bed. I've always wanted white bedding. I guess it will have to wait until I don't have black dogs (that shed), and hopefully that will be a long, long wait, 'cause I sure do love my dogs. 😉
I love the door just as it is, but I also think it might look nice to put something in that top panel inset, a trompe l'oeil, or possibly some black & white photographs if you wish something less permanent. The possibilities are endless. Congrats on the awesome old door!
I love it! I also love the history behind it. So glad you rescued the door. Trim or no trim, either way it is really nice.
Love the headboard and the bedding is divine! I'm your newest follower.
Love the headboard and plan on doing something similar for my daughter's room but I'm a bit paranoid about lead paint flakes falling on her so am keeping this project for when I can strip the paint off outside and then repaint it probably to end up looking the same as it started! Love your bedding too.
I think a ledge would look great and would be a little practical too for seasonal decorations etc. It would finish it off nicely!
~Sam
Beautiful! I've often thought about using an old door for a headboard but I've never seen one that was that symmetrical!
We purchased a five panel door several years ago to do the same thing. It still needs to get up on the wall. This looks great!
What a beautiful way to re-purpose a piece of history! I love your bedding too!
Kat 🙂
Yay for us!! We were the old door girls today! Yours is gorgeous! I love your white linens. My comforter is actually the backside of something that is not so pretty…but it is working for me.
Love that your door came out of an old church. What stories could be told from a church…
It looks gorgeous and I actually love it just as is – flaws and all! Your bedding is so pretty too and goes so well with it. I love the fact that it's not just any old door – it has personal history. Just stumbled upon your blog and it's great – you have a beautiful home 🙂
I love the door and the bedding. Where did you get the bedding? Anyway, I am a new follower and thrilled to have found you!
Shannon
I love that the door is from your church! I like the idea of the molding across the top and painting out and distressing the whole thing. It would really look stunning… not sure about the lead paint issue though.
Hi Kimberley — I too love iron work and old doors; and yours was free — now that's a blessing. I know it was a chore to hang; but I've always admired these and want one in my guest room one of these days. Terri http://www.morningdewdrops.typepad.com
I like the idea of distressing too. I've got the same bedding. Thanks for dropping a lovely comment about my chair. By the way, your blog is beautiful!
I love it! I have a door saved for the day when we finally get a king size bed….. Love that look…
Warm blessings,
Spencer
Wow!! I love it! I love the idea of using an old door as a headboard. It looks great! And I am in LOVE with your bedding! I just want to jump in there and spend the day under the covers! 🙂
Hope you have a great day!
Beth.
I love your old door. I found your blog today and wanted to say hello
I just posted about my 3 doors I have. I have made one of them into a desk/craft table and the other 2 I am going to put behind my headboard of my bed.
Thank you for sharing!
Suzann
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