I had been wanting to make a headboard for some time, but all the projects seemed too complicated or just … not my style (eg. satin padded headboard). So when I came across some louvered shutters at the ReBuilding Center, I knew I had found the way to make the perfect headboard. Below is a “before” picture of the type of louvered shutters I found.
First, I must give a shout-out to the ReBuilding Center at 3625 N. Mississippi Street in Portland. They have the largest inventory of used building materials of any non-profit in North America. They are constantly accepting new donations of doors, windows, sinks, fixtures, tiles, nearly every part of a house. And their prices are extremely low. I think I bought my five shutters for $14.
So with my five shutters, I cleaned them up, painted them the funky green color, and then said, “Dear husband, I have a little building project for you!” Did I mention that I was born without the ability to operate a saw and power tools?
Chad used two long pieces of wood the length of the finished headboard to fasten all the shutters to. Then he bolted the whole unit onto our Hollywood bed frame, which is basically a metal rectangle that holds a mattress. Now we have a sturdy, custom headboard, which cost us about $40 to make. Didn’t Chad do a good job?
Nice work! Love this idea and the color you chose is great. I’ve thought about using an old door, too. I start projects that Jason has to finish too 🙂
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