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Change the Headboard, Change the Room
December 7, 2017 06:16:43pm
When the time comes to give the bedroom a facelift, most homeowners think this needs to include buying all new furniture, or painting the walls a bold new color, or even remodeling the room. In reality, it can be much easier and far less expensive than that. In many cases, if you simply change the headboard of your bed, you can change the look and feel of the entire bedroom!
Don’t underestimate the importance of a good headboard. The bed is the focal point of the bedroom, and the headboard is the focal point of the bed. Here are our tips for revamping your headboard:
- Make sure the headboard is in good shape. Before getting out the paint or stain, make any repairs that are needed. Sand any rough edges, fix any broken or torn pieces, and make sure it’s sturdy.
- Set the tone for the room. Some homeowners want their bedroom to feel light and airy, or bright and cheery; others want their bedroom to feel more subdued. Regardless of the feel you are going for, the headboard will be one of the most important elements in determining the tone, so take the time to come up with the right color, pattern, and material.
- Consider the fabric. If you’re going for a fabric headboard, choose a fabric that will look good, feel good, and stand the test of time. If you like to sit up in bed and read, fabric is a great choice, but pick a fabric that can hold up to the wear.
- Consider paint or stain. If you’re painting or staining the headboard, make sure the surface has been sanded and prepped in order for the paint or stain to go on smoothly and adhere well.
- Have fun! Changing your headboard can be a good opportunity to bring some fun to the room. Add a splash of color by picking a fabric or paint color that is bold and exciting. Add stencil patterns, or buttons, or other design details.
- Our best tip is this: Call the pros! When it comes to refinishing, reupholstering, or revamping your furniture, it’s almost always best to call on a great furniture refinishing company for the job. Social media is full of tips for furniture restoration DIY, but those projects often end up making a mess, costing more than you intended, and even causing injury.
The headboards in your bedroom and guest rooms deserve the best, so treat them to the best by calling a highly rated furniture refinishing service. At Jax Furniture Refinishing & Upholstering, we’ve become the headboard experts. Whether you want yours sanded and stained, or reupholstered in a great, new fabric, call on us. As our clients in Mandarin, Riverside, Fernandina Beach, and Ponte Vedra Beach will tell you, we’re the best furniture refinishing shop in Northeast Florida and the best choice for your favorite furniture. Give us a call!
