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Vintage Bookcase Headboard
On with today’s post:
I had this outdated bookcase headboard that I curbed in storage for over a year. Trying to clear out some things, I got it out to try to let it speak to me. I walked around it, considered cutting it in half, but in the end took the easy way out.
It's fun to cup up furniture
I clamped a straight edge and started cutting with my jigsaw.
How to make a bookcase headboard shorter
Here you have a sawed off headboard. hahahah Any thoughts yet?
Adding a primer coat of paint makes design easier
I laid it on some saw horses and started painting it with primer. (after sanding some rough patches)
I decided to bring out the “big guns”. No paint brush works as well as this Purdy brush. It makes the paint glide on. It is NOT new, but I am following Purdy’s suggestion and storing it in it’s original packaging.
How to spray paint vintage hardware
Headboard with a bookcase makes a great display shelf
voila! I love that magical word when used correctly, it is so overused in it’s other form wallaaa. Still don’t know what the “new” purpose is?
Perfect for a child’s room! Storage, display AND bookshelf. What more does your little one need?
Cute, huh? I listed it on Craig’s List and a lady emailed me asking if it could be used for a queen headboard. My answer? “Yes, it could have been until I cut the legs down”. hahaha Now had I just painted it and put it on there, I thought NO one would want it. Oh well, I think it will sell. It’s so fresh and clean and practical!
For a few minutes I considered cutting out the top of it and making it a bench with the storage on either side. What would you have done with it?
EDITED TO ADD: This piece found a new home with a very nice family. Two sisters will share this headboard for their platform bed.
gail
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If you love headboard projects, check out my favorite Mission Style Bed Bench with Storage here.
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Very clever! It looks so Good! I like how you sprayed the hardware!
Who "NEW" Creations
Great Job! What little child wouldn't love this!
My Cottage Charm
I already told you what I would have done with it, but I love your idea. 🙂 It would be so cute in a kids room...maybe with some little colored baskets on it too!
Hey, you could have told the lady she could attach it to the wall to use as a headboard! I thought that was too funny! lol
Have a great day! How's that kitchen coming along? I've been thinking about you over there slaving away!
HUGS!
Missy 🙂
Meg
It'll sell, no problem! It's very nice, I love it as a bookshelf. I'd love it if you could link up to my link party going on now! alittleknickknack.blogspot.com
Leah
Looks great, I will admit I imagined the legs cut off and the front board removed and used as a short hutch for a large desk.
Netta
Beautiful.
Did you use anything special for the hardware? or just regular paint?
Shannon
As always, great job!
I was picturing a sofa table. But, that also involved removing the spindles. This is really cute!
kendal croix.
this is so darling.
Shanarun
I know some child is just going to LOVE this for their very own-just the right height-book shelf! Great results. I would have kept it in my garage a while longer, wondering what I was going to do with it! 🙂
TruWhim
It is so fresh looking. I think it will sell to.
Joseph's Grainery Recipes
too funny about the woman wanting to use it as a headboard. Go figure!
Amber Dawn
AMAZING what a coat of paint will do. It is absolutely perfect for a child's room great job! I LOVE your blog. And I envy your clamping, cutting, sawing, sanding skills.
Amber
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Totally cute!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Totally cute!
~ Regan
Yes, that sure would come in handy in my little girl's room! That paint job came out so well! I'm going to have to look for a Purdy brush now!
Chrissie
What a great project. So creative, you blow my mind!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
love the clean and fresh look of it with the vibrant colors against it. very sweet!
off to louisiana! 🙂
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
love the clean and fresh look of it with the vibrant colors against it. very sweet!
off to louisiana! 🙂
Proper Prim
Doesn't it figure when you think it won't work it does. I had to chuckle when the lady requested to use it as it's actual purpose.
That would be sweet in a child's room.
I honestly saw a bench in it's future but I really like what you did too. Good job.
Have a great day Gail.
Hugs, Deb