affordable oversized headboard...

After moving into our house I decided to buy some pillows and lamps from Ikea that I've always loved.  

{{Hannah and I seem to be on an Ikea kick this week}}.

I brought these lovelies home, and for some reason they just didn't seem that cute to me. Don't you hate it when that happens?  Well, I decided that they needed a better backdrop.  

I needed a bigger headboard. 

To avoid spending any money, The Joe and I cut some pieces of base molding we had in our garage.

This is a little easier if you have access to a chop saw.  Set the saw to cut a 45 degree angle and cut two pieces in the opposite direction. We made these boards 6' tall.  

Then, cut  a third piece to fit inside them by cutting the ends at 45 degree angles.  Measure the size of your bed to determine how long this board should be.

After you're done chopping, find the center of your wall. You'll also want to find the center of the middle piece of molding and line it up with the other boards up to create a large rectangle against the wall.

We dragged the ol' air compressor inside and nailed the boards right to the wall.  Yes, you will only want to try this idea if you are completely sure you won't be rearranging your bedroom.  This is the only wall in our room that will work for the bed, so I felt pretty safe.

Then just paint the inside!

I bought some chocolate paint to paint the trim with, but I just like the white so much I can't bring myself to paint it.  The Joe really loves chocolate and thinks it would look better to contrast with the wall color.  I don't know. I'm going to have to think that one over. The room just feels so bright and airy to me.  I love that!

 One day I will paint one of the walls in this house chocolate for you Joe, I promise!!

Mmmmm. mmmm.. mmmm!! It makes it feel so much more master-ish...

It even makes me love the pillows and lamps in here too!! 

Best of all, it can be done with just a few dollars worth of molding and a splash of paint!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

XOXO,

Andy


Linking to Frugal Friday on The Shabby Nest