Posted onNovember 4, 2013February 28, 2018 Updated onFebruary 28, 2018

DIY Headboard Reveal

{Update: you can read the tutorial HERE now}

How was your weekend my friends? Did you take all your Halloween decor down? I’m still working on it but almost done.

Did you notice something new around here? I thought I’d sparkle it up a little for the Holidays with a header and button change. Do you like it? And who knows, I might keep it since my gold obsession is taking over.

So I couldn’t hold off on you guys any longer, even though the room isn’t finished yet. I’m sharing today what I have so far, what I still want done and what I might change again.

I love, love, love these brass nails. Aren’t they gorgeous?

individual upholstery brass nailhead application

I wanted the headboard to be the biggest statement in the room, since her last one was way too short I went really big with it this time. Almost too tall I’d say.

And I wanted to tone the colors down a little. The pepto pink was driving me nuts. But for her it had to be pink again. She just loves it! So we settled on a barely there pink (called Billowy Clouds by Behr) that is almost white. I wanted to possibly paint the ceiling with something fun instead but am not sure now anymore. It’s not like painting ceilings is fun.

And it is a queen size bed for a 7 year old. Yup it is! We are big snugglers in our family and I have sleepovers with her every weekend. We don’t want to have it any other way. There is nothing better than cuddling with the little ones. They grow up way too fast.

Besides that, she told me that princesses sleep in big beds and she doesn’t want a tiny baby bed even if it means she has less room to play.

DIY velvet upholstered headboard by Cuckoo4Design

I found the brass wall sconce at Goodwill for $4 and am hoping to find another one for the other side of the bed. I’d really love to remove the cluttered nightstand at some point. The lamp shade is from Target and the inside is orange. I love the glow of it when it is turned on.

I ended up painting the Urban Outfitter faux chandelier gold but wouldn’t mind finding a cool vintage chandelier to replace it at some point.

DIY brass nailhead upholstered headboard with Ikea Sanela curtains

DIY brass nailhead upholstered headboard

She loves her princess frog!

The white Euro shams are really old and belonged to my great-grandmother. I love them so much and actually am afraid to keep them in her room. I’m probably going to add different ones because I don’t want her to ruin them. They have stains already from my cat that ran through paint years ago and then over the shams. It really broke my heart. I got them all out except of one beige stain 🙁

They are of course hand made which is crazy in itself how much time people put into this craft.

The color of the mirror that used to hang in our hallway goes perfectly with the color in her curtain fabric and she adores the mirror.

Waverly – A New Leaf Flamingo

Her cuckoo clock painted in Rustoleum gold sparkles. She loves it.

I might add some artwork to the wall yet too like this mommy and baby duck. It’s from my grandmother and I used to have it in my room growing up.

I bought her this matryoshka piggy bank from Target.

The table was painted to match her old room and I might have to paint it yet too.

Ever since getting the Schumacher Aquamarine Chiang Mai Dragon fabric from Jesse (Scout & Nimble) I have never looked at my daughter’s curtain fabric the same. Look how well the fabric would look with the headboard. I just love it so much!

Or even this fabric from a Joann’s scrap sale:

Those fabrics are totally not an option budget wise unfortunately but I was thinking of possibly painting some different colors with fabric paint into her curtains. I’m craving a dark blue in the worst way. And that dark teal looks gorgeous too.

So here is what I’m still thinking about possibly doing:

• painting the ceiling

• painting some blue into her curtain fabric

• getting an area rug

• finding another brass wall sconce

• replacing the Euro shams with something more durable

• possibly finding a vintage chandelier

• painting her play table

• fixing her shelving unit

• redoing/painting her window shades

What I did so far:

• painted her wall

• painted her trim and doors a crisp white

• built and upholstered her headboard

• sewed a tailored bedskirt

• sewed curtains

(I wanted to chop the legs down a little on her headboard to make it less tall and she flipped out. She loves it this big 😉

The tutorial and what materials I used are coming in a post on Wednesday. I didn’t want this one to get too long.

Lots to do yet but I also got a lot done already too.

Tschüß

(Youleeya)

UPDATE: Come see what the room looks like now by clicking HERE:

You can download my daughter’s vintage paint-by-numbers on Etsy by clicking HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE.

and HERE.

and now HERE and HERE:

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Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says:

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oh it is AMAZING! love it so much!!!!! the room is looking SO good! and love the blog header!

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1. Kathleen Walsh says:
  
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  I’m doing a chair and I can’t find the nails you used ,I love them
  can you tell me where you purchased them ? If so Thank you ,Kathleen
  
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    And I forgot to say what a wonderful job you did in your daughter’s room
    absolutely beautiful !!
    
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      Thanks so much Kathleen!
      
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Darnetha {ChippaSunshine} says:

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I am in love with that headboard! Amazing! I can’t wait for the tutorial.Your daughters room is lovely!

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Jenna LaFevor says:

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Love, love, love the headboard – that color is gorgeous! And I love the new glitteryness of your header! Don’t know how long you have had it, since I was MIA dealing with blog issues last week, but it is fab!

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Ashley@Biggerthanthethreeofus says:

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Love the headboard and everything else for that matter! It’s looking amazing! Also, new header looks great. I would keep it.

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Anonymous says:

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That headboard is absolutely one of the best DIY headboards I’ve seen in blog land. Can’t wait to see the tutorial so I can try this myself! ~Betsy

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1. Julia Konya says:
  
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  Aww that is so nice of you. Thanks a bunch!
  
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Patricia says:

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the headboard was worth all the time and effort you put into it. It is just the perfect size, your daughter is right. Nothing says “princess” like a giant headboard. Love it.

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1. Julia Konya says:
  
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  Thanks so much and a princess she is 😉
  
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Caroline Nolazco says:

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I am loving the color scheme so much! It looks sooo sophisticated and she has me beat. the velvet texture with the nail heads. I’m dying!!

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1. Julia Konya says:
  
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  She’ll love to hear that people say it’s sophisticated, thanks 😉
  
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Megan @ Rappsody in Rooms says:

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I love how her room is coming together. I agree with your daughter. Keep it tall! It looks sew gorgeous and professional!

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1. Julia Konya says:
  
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  Thanks Megan
  
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Shavonda says:

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Ok so go ahead and tell your daughter she’s getting a roommate bc in totally moving in!! I mean my gah!!! That headboard, those dreamy walls, that awesome mirror..sign me up!! Great job Julia it looks wonderful!

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Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says:

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Love that headboard, and I don’t think it’s too tall at all! The colour combo is fantastic…girly but not too baby girl-ish.

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Stephanie says:

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Oh wow, you really out did yourself on that headboard! I love all the colors you are introducing in her room. It really is a fun yet youthful room. Great job Julia!

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Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says:

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Where do I start? LOVE the new header…so fun! And, your daughter’s room is already so beautiful as is! Love the curtains, mirror, colors, and the HEADBOARD! Such a sophisticated yet playful space. What was your wall color? My Mom and I are looking for a great hint-of-pink right now.

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Gloria says:

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What a sweet little room! I love the headboard, mine is a similar color so I’m definitely loving it. She is a lucky girl!

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1. Julia Konya says:
  
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  Thanks so much Gloria
  
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Gretchen says:

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oh, it’s coming together so beautifully! The headboard turned out great, and I’m loving that mirror, too…can’t wait to see what happens next 🙂

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Lets just build a house! says:

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i want this room for myself! 🙂

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laughing abi says:

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I must know where the squirrel & bunny pillows came from!!! They would be perfect for my 9-year-old’s outdoor themed bedroom.

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Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says:

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So much to comment on! First off, I noticed the new header immediately and love it. The headboard is fantastic, the blue with the brass is so pretty. And just her whole room a the colors are all so bright and happy. Loving it all!

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Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says:

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A striking Headboard!!! The gold nail heads are perfect!!!
Love the entire look!

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Anu Nalle's House says:

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The room is looking so great. The headboard is amazing and so pretty for a little girl’s room.

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Amber Wills says:

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So beautiful! I love the color palette and the patterns you used. Those curtains and that red mirror!! I might just steal them one day!

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Jennifer BNHblog says:

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Her room is really coming together! I love the color you picked out for the headboard. And I am totally in love with Schumacher’s dragon print, too!

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1. Julia Konya says:
  
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  Ha, thanks! I know the Schumacher fabric is awesome and everything pales in comparison doesn’t it?
  
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Bethany DeVore says:

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Looking forward to your headboard tutorial, it looks so professional! So many pretty details in one room, she’s a lucky little girl!

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amykristinteriors.com says:

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I love it Julia (including the gold glittery accents to your blog). Boy, you sure have been working your tushie off! I am inspired to give my daughter her queen size bed back. You can’t really snuggle in a loft bed. Good work!!!

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ingrid@nowathomemom says:

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Julia, your daughter’s big headboard is gorgeous and I agree with her that keeping it this big is better and how fun that you guys have weekend sleepovers (you are right they grow up so fast) 🙂
& loving her pretty chandelier; too pretty and feminine
I’m loving everything about her room 🙂

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Kenz @ Interiors by Kenz says:

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Julia! I LOVE the new site updates. So much glittery gold. I think you should keep it longer than just the holidays 🙂 That headboard is such eye candy. The brass nailhead really makes the piece. You did great!!!

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1. Julia Konya says:
  
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  Thanks, I think I want to keep the header longer too 😉
  
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Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says:

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Your new header and sparkly buttons are so pretty! I love that headboard! Did you make it or just add the nailhead trim to a pre-purchased headboard? I don’t think I’d have the patience for either so bravo to you! 🙂

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Kayla Dixon says:

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It turned out so beautiful!! Super funny that I have almost the exact same headboard design sketched out for my daughters room….coming soon! I love the color scheme of her room! So sweet for your little girl!

Blessings,
Kayla
adelightfulplacetodwell.com

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Carmel - Our Fifth House says:

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WoW! So gorgeous! And I love the new header so much!

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sara stefanini says:

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Love the headboard! Very nice color, bellissimo lavoro!
Ciao !
Sara of mesobjetsdecharme.blogspot.it

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1. Julia Konya says:
  
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  Thank you Sara
  
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Anneke at This, That and Life says:

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I love how the room is coming together and the fabric you already have is gorgeous! I love that you have sleepovers together ~ nothing better than that!

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John @ Our Home from Scratch says:

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Love the gold header! Very festive. Nice job on that headboard too!!

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1. Julia Konya says:
  
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  Thanks John
  
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Luci @Bungalow At Home says:

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That fabric is so gorgeous the way it is Julia! I love the way turned out so far! Thank you for sharing it with us!

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House Envy says:

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looks great Julia! I love the color of the headboard fabric. It goes so well with the pale pale pink! I bet she just loves her new room. Loving the glitz on your header too!! Very glamorama!!

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Sara says:

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Her whole room is adorable! It’s going to grow so well with her as she gets older. That mirror is perfect, I LOVE that chandelier (don’t replace it!), and I want to curl up next to that headboard 🙂

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Miss Charming says:

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Love the new blog design, Julia! It suits your style.

Gorgeous headboard! No wonder your daughter forbid you to shorten it. (It’s truly a princess bed.) Great color choices, too. Love the Schumacher. I have my eye on a Scalamandre zebra fabric. (I just don’t know why the designer fabrics are so pricey!)

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michelle@decorandthedog says:

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What a lucky little girl! It’s all so pretty!!!! That headboard is amazing! Good work, Mom!

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Lindsay says:

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It is so beautiful! I am really impressed and I love that pop of color! Amazing job, Julia!

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Anonymous says:

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Love it! What is the name of the barely-there-pink paint you used on the walls?
alison

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1. Julia Konya says:
  
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  Hi Alison and thanks so much!
  The color is Behr W-B-100 Billowy Clouds.
  
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