This is an update on my original headboard made from an old door. Yep, I actually tackled this door and made it into a headboard.












I glazed them so that they would show up a little more. I apologize for the grainy pictures. You would think with three windows I would get a lot of natural light. I have a lot of trees shading the yard/house, so there is light, but not sunlight per se. So now the secret is out! I decided to put my bed in front of the window. The first night I slept in my new room, there was a huge lightning storm. I was re-thinking THAT decision! But because it opens up the room so much, I’ll brave the storms.

Want to see more door projects?
pretty makeover! I like the distressed look with the wooden embellishments!
your bedroom looks so calm and serene…
Love the “new” headboard. And the background – soft minty green is much nicer than the old paneling.
Nice work!
Gorgeous. Really. I need to do stop by the ReStore and see if I can find me a door!
Gail – This is fantastic. You can not even tell it was a door! Fabulous job. Thanks so much for linking to the DIY Club! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Great job Gail! It’s so pretty – love the new details too! 🙂
Roeshel
Just took a look at the doors you had linked to this post. I LOVE them! Did you end up doing anything with them?
Great job! I love the wooden applique’s you added to the headboard!
I love to see projects like this….so inspirational. What a great job. Lots of work, you should be proud.
Betsy
This is a truly great way to recycle (or upcycle as I like to call it.) I love it and would love to see you post this at my linky party Upcycled Awesome!
http://tinyurl.com/Upcycled9 and come back to my blog for Stashbusting-September. I promise it will be worth your while!
Will this door work for a king size bed?
Well done!!
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It turned out beautiful! I just love how the distressed look ended up =) Well done!
Hey your headboard looks great! Thanks for stopping by my blog and telling me about yours. It’s fun to see how different people tackle the same project. I know I’m happy when I can save a few bucks by using my creativity! I’m off to see more of your projects now. 🙂
Super great looking finished headboard! You have a good eye for looking past the obvious. Thanks for sharing … I’ve posted a link. Stop by and say “hi,” maybe add a few links of your own!
Looks good Gail and thanks so much for reminding my overworked brain how to save blog template. I kind of got a few things figured out–too tired to worry about more now.
Looks Great! I Love it!
Nice job. It looks great. Glazing might just take it up a notch or two. Can’t wait to see the entire room.
Love the decals-I think they make the headboard more feminine.
When I distress, I like to use my mouse sander to go over the edges, pushing harder randomly to make more defined stress marks. Sometimes I go over the solid parts of the furnitiure, but mostly, that just gets a few worm holes and glazing. I like how yours came out- I think you are being hard on yourself! 😉
Can’t wait to see the rest of the makeover!
Wow!! I am impressed! Love the details your added, just dressed it right up.
Have a lovely day ~
TTFN~ Marydon
Very nice! I love love it! I painted our bedroom furniture in Cottage White but I think I need to do something to them. Hmm? I may add glaze to match the curio cabinet I did a while back. I hope you’re having a wonderful day.
Sandra
I will do my best to come back but Happy Anniversary (ahead of time)
I love the appliques you added – the look so great! Well…the whole headboard looks great! 🙂 Love the bedding you put with it, too.
the pieces are all coming together- looks great! and you are distressing???? what??!?!?!? 😉 i am proud of you!
the pieces are all coming together- looks great! and you are distressing???? what??!?!?!? 😉 i am proud of you!
The headboard looks great and the trim pieces are perfect for it.
Very Nice! I can’t wait to see the whole room reveal.
Stay cool!
Katy
Love the headboard!!! I think the additions of the wood appliques are perfect!
Well you have been a very busy girl again… Love that headboard.
Are you adverse to glazing it? the “de”stressing kind of goes hand in hand with it… I think you would get the result you are looking for if you do… and don’t worry nightstand doesn’t have to match… nothing is matchy, matchy anymore.
Just a thought, it still looks great the way you have it.
Hugs, Deb