Showing posts with label Headboards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Headboards. Show all posts

The Beauty in Upholstered Headboards

We feel that an upholstered headboard is the icing on the cake of a beautiful bedroom. 
The top of the bed is usually where the eye immediate is drawn to. And we want THAT to be a statement.

Many times wood or other mediums CAN be the answer, but we love the look of a good upholstered headboard all day long.

WHY? Here are a few reasons:

1. You can play with the shape of the headboard to add movement:
When pattern can be lacking in the room, you can dress up the lines on the headboard for a "new kind of pattern"

2. Tufting:
This creates depth and a softness that can't be replicated in any other way

3. Texture and Color:
When the rest of the room is otherwise light and neutral, popping a darker color headboard creates balance and contrast without adding a new element.


4. Nailhead and Trim:
Fun can be the name of the game with using nailhead or trim to create a new pattern within a headboard!

5. Focal Point:
And in some cases -- the headboard IS the art in the room. Let it be!

Whats your choice of headboards?!

Giveaway! CSN Stores $60 Gift Certificate!


Another Giveaway!



As a bonus to you, I am writing a follow up to a blog post from a few weeks ago. 
I showed you how to make a statement when redesigning your bedroom
by starting with the headboard.  Now, I'm going to tell you
where to buy them... on the cheap!
Check out these amazing upholstered headboards!

This  actually has a slipcover for easy washing and switching out!  $249


Soft curves... $369!

Queen size with a low price $309! Love that nailhead:)



Visit my previous post for the Look and get it for Less at CSNstores.com

Wait, there is more than this great tip... there's free stuff too!

CSN Stores has chosen me to be one of their Preferred Bloggers!
(Random as it may seem, the good part is that you are the one that wins here!).

Back in May, I ran a promotion for a $40 gift certificate to be used at any one of
 their 200+ stores, and now they've increased the amount to
$60 with a giveaway every two months! Woo hoo for you!

Here are just a mere few of what they have to offer:

www.AllModern.com
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 www.LuxeByCSN.com
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A little background here- I started my design blog, Classic... with a twist,
to inform my readers of current trends as well as show my finished projects
(without having to update my website regularly!). I know a lot of you read it,
 but I want to hear from you! In the comment section, feel free to ask me
design related questions, tell me what you like or what you want to see.



Back to the Giveaway- in order to enter and win the gift certificate,
follow the directions below...

CLOSED!
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Congratulations!
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Giveaway will end at 11:59 p.m., Friday, August 13, 2010. Giveaway open to both U.S. and Canada. I will contact the winner by email and the winner will have 2 days to get back to me for delivery details. Limit one set of entries per household please.

Good luck!
Traci

*CSN Stores contacted me to host a giveaway. I did not receive any payment, compensation, or products for my participation, and my opinions are my own.







Bed Head!

After a wonderful and relaxing birthday, I am up early working on a few ideas for
a client's guest room project.  I think I want to work on this job now, because
I'm tired... missed Boot Camp (oops) and contemplating whether to go back to bed

So with "Beds" on my mind, my advice to you this morning is that the bedroom
needs to start with a great mattress headboard... period.


Gone are the days when the headboard needs to match the nightstands that matches
the dresser, etc.  You can still have a well put together design scheme with a
unique focal point at the head of the bed!

99% of the headboards I'm drawn to these days are upholstered...
-with or without a wood frame
-with or without nailhead trim
-with or without a lot of curves

To me, it will either be about the simplicity of the fabric or the
boldness of the print to create the feeling you want in your retreat
(whether it is your master bedroom or a room for guests).


Here is a custom look I created for a little princess... it evokes a castle
feeling complete with the rhinestones inside the tufting!

I have been collecting a few favorite headboard/bedroom ideas for a while that I'd like to share with you... mainly because my master bedroom needs a makeover! 

When we purchased our house, I went gang busters and redid almost every room
and bathroom, except for the master retreat. 
 I see this a lot- clients saving their space for last
I understand... I'm guilty.  On the flip side, I'm gathering my ideas and inspiration
when the day arrives for me to do it right!


Very simple and elegant- love the wings on the headboard


Add the Glam (or skip the base and footboard to save $$$$)


Words cannot express how I feel about this- notice what the white
cording does for the headboard... wow!


Perfect for guest or kids room!


So classic, yet will not break the bank-


I do have a thing for nailhead detail-


Here are a few more style pointers when considering a new headboard:

-Fabric upholstered headboards are ideal for comfort and can be customized to your look

-Leather headboards are good for bringing a sleek, modern look to contemporary bedrooms

-Metal headboards will give a room a chic, urban feel

-Wooden headboards can go either way- traditional feel or more modern like this beauty-



I'll keep saving pictures for my bedroom, but I am certainly ready to help you on yours!
Call me and we'll get started:)



Until next time,
Traci

***I apologize in advance for not having all the tags for these awesome rooms. I have been collecting them for personal use but couldn't resist sharing them with you.







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