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COLORFUL QUILTS
Treasured family quilts deserve a place of honor in the bedroom, so why not recruit one into service as a one-of-a-kind headboard? Strongly patterned quilts can add a jolt of color and a touch of warmth and softness while helping to absorb noise. Simply hang on a rod and voilà—instant country charm.
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PICKET FENCE DREAMS
Architectural remnants add instant appeal to any space. Rescued from the junkyard, a discarded piece of picket fencing has been reinvented into a garden-lover’s headboard that takes this room from sweet to sensational. Leave unfinished for a rustic look or paint in a pretty color to serve as the room’s focal point.
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CAMPS & COTTAGES STYLE
Let’s go fishing! When cleverly placed, a pair of fishing poles—ornamented with a display of vintage lures—becomes an outdoor sports enthusiast’s dream. The camp signage adds a note of authenticity, but be careful of those hooks!
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RECYCLED-SHUTTER SCREEN
All eyes are immediately drawn to this simple pair of wooden shutters used as a rustic screen and a natural backdrop for this room’s wonderful brass bed. Attach as many panels as necessary. This is a super solution for beds sited on an angle.
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FAUX WINDOW TREATMENT
When draped above a bed, a pretty fabric treatment for a window becomes a dramatic display—especially when it’s used to surround a favorite piece of artwork. (As an added bonus, it can even hide damaged walls.) Think valances and swags, café curtains and gathered frills. Go for color and texture.
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SALVAGE SOLUTION
An old mantel serves as a unique headboard in this classic cottage bedroom. Whether you’re lucky enough to have the bones of a non-working fireplace in your bedroom or even if you have to round one up from the local salvage yard, this headboard is not only easy to achieve but it also is a wonderful display idea.
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