Creative DIY Headboard Ideas For a Dreamy Bedroom

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• Creative DIY Headboard Ideas For a Dreamy Bedroom
• Modern Getaway in Peru Made for Entertaining
• 1950s Kansas Ranch House Gets a Modern Makeover

Creative DIY Headboard Ideas For a Dreamy Bedroom Posted: 17 Dec 2015 06:00 AM PST Whether rustic, romantic, edgy or classic, your headboard is the focal point of your bedroom and does the most to set the tone for your nighttime oasis. Choosing the right headboard is an important design factor — but that doesn't mean you're limited to what you see in the design studios or furniture showrooms. Headboards, as impactful as they are on your room's design, are actually one of the easiest bedroom components to make yourself. DIY headboard ideas are as limitless as your imagination, but they essentially fall into five categories: wood, fabric, metal, free-form and art-based. Once you've decided on the feeling that you want from your headboard, take an honest look at your budget, time and comfort level with DIY projects. Then peruse our photo gallery for some inspiration, and make the headboard you've been dreaming about. DIY Headboard Ideas Wood This is probably the first thing you think of when you think DIY headboards. Pallets, doors, shutters, window frames, fireplace mantels and barn wood all make excellent backdrops for your bed, and the versatility that wood offers for your bedroom is practically endless. For example, you can make a beautifully stained masterpiece or repurpose some chipped vintage door frames to set the tone for your bedroom. Weathered shutters make a perfect headboard if you want a beachy cottage vibe. Wood offers a multitude of options and finish styles at a reasonable cost. Fabric Want something a little softer for your DIY headboard? Fabric options have you covered — literally. Whether you prefer the formal indulgence of tufted, buttoned or pintucked headboards or something more casual, fabric offers many soft, indulgent choices for your bedroom. For the opulence of fabric without the formality, try simply hanging a quilt, some lace or a curtain behind your bed. You'll still create a focal point, but it won't require hours of labor. Metal On the opposite end of the spectrum from the fluid feel of fabric is the fixed structure of metal. This certainly doesn't mean it is without beauty; a metal headboard can have a romantic feel, such as a wrought-iron gate with artificial flowers intertwined. Even the industrial feel of corrugated sheet metal can be softened by an intricate decorative cut. Metal may not be appealing to every taste, but there are a lot of options for the DIYer to make a signature headboard from this versatile material. Free-Form Even more than the creative potential in the first three categories, free-form headboards give you endless design freedom. You can use almost anything: pillows grouped into a display, pieces of driftwood or bamboo against the wall, vintage books adhered to a piece of backing. A free-form headboard can infuse your personality and interests into a one-of-a kind creation. If it is your passion, it can become a focal point in your bedroom; with a free-form design, the ceiling's the limit. Art-Based Similar to free-form headboards in their ability to capture your interests, art-based headboards have just a little more structure. Cover canvases with fabric or paint and group them on the wall over your bed. Framing pictures of loved ones or locales makes the most personalized of headboards, as does a backdrop of favorite quotes. Can't decide on just one color? Try arranging paint swatches in a way that appeals to your eye. Art-based projects allow you to make a signature piece that is often easily changeable; they also work for any budget. There is no reason to feel limited to the headboards that are available for purchase. Let your creativity shine in a centerpiece for your bedroom. With a little elbow grease and a lot of inspiration, you can create the perfect piece for your bedroom and your budget. Which of these DIY headboard ideas speaks to you? The post Creative DIY Headboard Ideas For a Dreamy Bedroom appeared first on Freshome.com.

Modern Getaway in Peru Made for Entertaining Posted: 16 Dec 2015 12:00 PM PST Inspired by Maison Dom-ino, an open floor plan design by famed architect Le Corbusier, Jorge Marsino Prado envisioned Asia House, a modern getaway with a twist. The 3,260-square-foot home is located in the Asia District south of Lima, Peru. “The building standards for the small, semi-isolated lot in the middle of an artificial oasis only allowed the construction of a single-story house plus a roof terrace,” the architects said. Its residents enjoy “sun, space, vegetation and the view over the desert landscape between the Isle of Asia and the coastal foothills of the Andes.” Built for seasonal vacations for family and guests, the house needed outdoor entertainment areas for the summer and a high level of privacy in the winter. The rooftop terrace offers plenty of space for socializing and dining. Wooden panels on the main level double as window shutters, completely hiding the first level when needed. A vast array of materials and finishes defines the design scheme of this house in Peru. “The rational expression of the structure of iron columns, beams and concrete slabs is balanced with the organic expression of the spiral staircase,” the architects said. [Photography by Juan Solano Ojasi] The post Modern Getaway in Peru Made for Entertaining appeared first on Freshome.com.

1950s Kansas Ranch House Gets a Modern Makeover Posted: 16 Dec 2015 09:00 AM PST Located in Leawood, Kansas, this home is the result of an inspiring renovation. The family living here challenged Hufft Projects to adapt their 1950s single-story ranch house, dubbed Modern on Meadow, to their contemporary daily needs. “The couple desired spaces that were open, modern and bright, and their ranch home afforded them none of these things,” the architects said. “We set out to renovate it to fit their lifestyle. When it became clear that the program they needed wouldn't fit inside the existing footprint, the renovation became an addition.” The new, flexible layout is suited for a variety of activities and situations, addressing both children and adults. The spacious interiors exhibit a clean, contemporary style. Windows and glass doors flood the social spaces in natural light. “We carved away a second level for the kids' bedrooms, a bathroom and a shared playroom,” the architects said. “The new dormer was designed to be a modern form quietly placed in a traditional neighborhood. The addition allowed us to create an open ‘great room’ on the ground level, which combines kitchen, living and dining.” A leaf pattern evokes the clients’ favorite vineyard in custom screens throughout the residence. What are your thoughts on this ranch home renovation? [Photos by Mike Sinclair] The post 1950s Kansas Ranch House Gets a Modern Makeover appeared first on Freshome.com.

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