Make it Work: Door Headboard

In the series, Make it Work , I show you how to take a seemingly random thrifted find and hypothetically ‘make it work’ in an awesome space.  WWTGD (What would Tim Gunn do?) I'm getting the thrifting bug lately.  It's not tag sale season, and I'm at a point with the flip where I've purchased all the materials and lights but not yet ready to stage, so I'm at a thrifting stand still.  What better time to dream about new (old) awesome decor and share it with you guys.

In today's Make it Work, how about an old door as a headboard?

Currently listed on the Boston Craigslist, it's more than a little steep in price at $450, but I think it'll give you a good idea.

All over pinterest you'll find crafty- looking door headboards, but it doesn't have to be that way.  A door used as a headboard can look so sophisticated if done right.

This bedroom from Country Living shows a very successful door-turned headboard.  The key to this room is simplicity.  The headboard is the focal point and you don't have a gaggle of craftiness distracting from that.

So, how would I make the very different door from Craigslist work?  It's all about balance.

The heaviness of the headboard is grounded by a heavy rug, and everything else becomes a textural supporting character.  If you try and add too much pattern or color, that's when the bad crazy happens.  I'm also a big proponent for style mixing.  High/low, new/old, hard/soft.  It creates a nice, balanced, and interesting space.

Curtains: Cotton Canvas Stamped Dots, West Elm

Eggs Prints: OldAgePrints on Etsy

Sconces: Congress Wall Sconce, Rejuvination

Night Stand: Threshold Parson Side Table, Target

Bedding: Waiscott Oxford Weave, Serena & Lily

Rug: Kasari Printed, Pottery Barn

Bench: Vintage Steel and Vinyl, Chairish

I hope you'll think twice next time you come across an old door.  Doesn't this room just make you want to curl up?

How Humidifying

While I promised you a post today, it's actually less of a post and more of the ramblings of an aesthetics-obsessed designer. I like pretty things.  Shocking, I know.  I fully acknowledge that not everything can be pretty, sometimes they need to be functional.  Why, pray tell, can't they be both?

*this is not sponsored, just a weird designer excited about a silly little product*

As those living in New England in the winter months know, humidifiers are a necessity if you don't want to wake up with a scratchy, dry throat every morning.  Our 2 year old cool mist humidifier decided not to work when we took it out of the box this year and it was a blessing in disguise.  While I didn't feel like spending the money on a new humidifier, I took this as an opportunity to upgrade to one that would hopefully last longer than 2 winters.  I bought this Luma Comfort Cool Mist Vase Humidifier from Wayfair, and even though we've only had the new guy for a few days, I. am. in. love.

Do you see it?

How about now?

A humidifier that looks like a vase, can sit on the floor (as to not clutter up furniture surfaces), and works like a champ without being loud and obnoxious? SOLD!

Whoever the product designer for Luma Comfort and this humidifier is is my new favorite person.  Same reason I'm an Apple gal.  Function doesn't have to be an eyesore!

Long Weekend

Few things are as beautiful and as wholly panic-inducing to me as this view.   To be at the top is pretty, but it also means I'm expected to slide down a mountain with boards strapped to my feet.  I'm still learning to ski, so that concept is crazy to me.  You want me to do WHAT??

So needless to say, I wasn't up to any DIY or fun home projects this weekend.  I'll throw a rogue Tuesday post at you tomorrow to make up for it.

I hope your weekend was as wonderful as this view (minus the panic)!