Ages ago I tried to deal with the great headboard shortage of the guest bedroom by getting a cushy queen sized Ace style pillow headboard fabricated from vintage fire tarp, shredded foam and starry-eyed dreams. As discussed previously, the end product wasn’t exactly what was hoped for and rather than the perfectly formed comfy headboard I’d hoped for, there was instead a sadly saggy and overly deep lump of crap.
Sometimes things don’t work out.
Learning curved.
Anyways, the main issue with version 1.0 was that the shredded foam settled and began bulging out the entire form into a rotund beanbag style lump. So, to resolve that kink, I decided to reduce the headboards depth from 12″ to 6″ and had a solid piece of upholstery foam cut to fit and then stuffed inside.
Version 2.0 is firm and proud. No more sad shapeless lump with that solid 5″ thick foam form stuffed up in there.
FYI, that thick custom cut foam was kind of pricey at $98, but I tried to consolidate costs by having my local auto upholstery guy order the material as well as resew the upholstery form so it would fit snugly around the foam.
BEFORE
(12″ deep and saggy Version 1.0)
AFTER
(6″ deep and firm Version 2.0)
Version 2.0 is generally better and so much closer to the original design.
I’m just not sure if I’m loving it.
After living with it for a bit, some kinks have developed that need addressing. Simple changes like a softer fabric, smaller scale and wall mount would be a start. I’m just about fed up with the bed frames willy-nilly wandering and constant need for repositioning.
Version 3.0 might be heading in this general direction.
I spotted this skinny gray beauty at Anonymous Architects Eels Nest House during a photo shoot and haven’t been able to get it out of my head. Oh, so no big deal, but conveniently enough my master bedroom still totally needs a headboard.
Looks like version 3.0 is a go.
Well, you know. Eventually.
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I feel your pain! I was a part of the design team at the Ace. We had to make three versions before landing on the one that you know.
The scale is great through – I like the chunky-ness of version 2.0 better than the possible 3.0. It is more unexpected. Love the fabric too and the color…
I respect your tenacity,and too bad that fabric is rough, its so cool. I still cant help but think it looks like an awesome fabric huge couch cushion you store behind your bed. Thanks for sharing your hits and misses, it makes me feel better for the my own..although my misses are generally much worse than yours, and my hits..oh wait.. I dont really have those. And the Eels Nest House is so neat it hurts.
I’m in love with version 2.0, but I know how things can look great in photos and then not be quite as great when you’re using them on a daily basis.
i kinda agree with Tamoto, in that it looks like a big cushion you’re storing there… a crib sized mattress. i love the pillow, though.
JELLYFISHHEART – oh nice. That makes me feel a bit better, but damn, I could still really use some tips if you have any.
that would be awesome in tweed!
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Um… THAT PILLOW!!!! LOVE. Kilim rug maybe — dId you make it or buy it where?? Pretty please, do tell. Thank you, Yvonne
I love the new one, but I think it would look good even skinnier, too.
That pillow is perfect! I can’t wait to see the updated-updated version. I love the seam on the 3.0 version, maybe it would add a little more structure?
On a side note…HEMET! I just read your about me section, and I just moved away from the I.E. a couple years ago (more specifically Murrieta.) I had no idea such a stylish home existed in Hemet.
The pillow is vintage and Turkish and from eBay.
I so appreciate that you show us not only your greatest successes (3.0 versions) but also your “almosts” (1.0 and 2.0 versions). It makes me feel better about my trials and tribulations in home improvement.
Love the kilim pillow, wood tables and those lamps..oh my those lamps! AND I think your version 2.0 looks great in that space. Are your dogs enjoying it?
Mary – thanks! the dogs love it.
I made a headboard & frame similar to version 3.0 but designed it to eliminate expensive/difficult sewing work (inspired by Daniel at manhattannest). It consists of a wood substructure (plywood and 2x lumber) layered with batting and wool upholstery. The wool is simply stapled at the unseen sides of the substructure and corners are folded like a painter’s canvas: http://www.flickr.com/photos/57591136@N08/7578602382/in/set-72157629649834432
Stunning. I love this version and I’m lpoking forward to version 3. That pillow is so eye catching. Love the simplicity of this room. I could sleep a year away in there.
Great side table! I love that look. Great post, thanks for sharing.
Love, Jamie Herzlinger
i love it. since you think it’s average- how bout you sell it to me?
email me if you part with it please myleshenryblog@gmail.com
thanks!
who made the white bed frame??
Have you thought about backing it with a piece of plywood? Placed inside the cushion, but behind the foam? It might help keep its shape.
To be honest I think your version 2.0 is better than 3.0. I would love to do something like that with chunky corduroy.
Loving your blog
xx
I love love love the scale of version 2.0.
Wow, I am so in love with this! I have been struggling with headboard ideas for a while now. I want something that would be separate from my actual bed frame, but everything else I’ve been looking at just looks like a hack job. I am SO doing this.
Ummm……Number 1 urban scourge/bane of travellers – bedbugs.
Number 1 place for bedbugs to live……headboards….just sayin’
Yes … lumps of crap aside … tell us more about the pillow?
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