Ok, so I was finally ready to paint the bedroom nook. I wanted either white or grey. Grey simply because I had two liter cans left from the old house and this was the one place I figured it would work. Above you can see I started painting the window wall.
After I was done with the first coat I realized I wouldn’t have enough for the rest of the walls… I didn’t want to have to go get more so I came up with a fake headboard in white.
Said and done, I painted a large rectangle centered on the wall about 20 cm / 8 inches wider than the bed itself. I eyeballed the height and hoped for the best.
After the white paint dried I taped a rectangle which is just a little bit wider than the bed on it using a level to get it straight.
I didn’t take a photo of painting the grey around the square, but I did. You just have to be careful to not hit the inside white part with your roller but other than that you just roll away. When both coats are done you peel the tape away while the last coat is still wet. I love this part, it’s like magic that straight line you get.
And there it is, the fake headboard. And I had just enough grey paint for the rest of the walls. I did have to really push the roller into the wall to get the last bit out but I did it.
Don’t worry, I’ll show you the whole bedroom nook in a separate post.
I love this idea. So simple but so effective!
Posted by: Patricia | August 29, 2011 at 07:08 AM
Great way to solve a problem! What is the code/name of the grey?
On another note, will you go to the Formex fair this week? I know a lot of bloggers go but you are the one closest to my esthetic and a report in the blog wold be most apreciated.
Posted by: Annie | August 29, 2011 at 07:20 AM
I was afraid I was going to get that question... Just after I tossed the cans I realized I don't have the code written down. I do have the NCS color chart though so I'll try and find it on there and get back to you!
As for Formex, I haven't decided if I'll go or not. I might have to for work but if I can get out of it I will. I know a lot of bloggers are so excited about it but I think it's pretty boring. It's usually the same thing as last time with a few exceptions which will be written about by others anyway :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 29, 2011 at 07:38 AM
Oh - the colors look so great with your green pillows. Great headboard/paint solution!
Posted by: Vicki K | August 29, 2011 at 07:45 AM
It look great Benita... and it seems you had no problems painting over the wallpaper.
I know that some commenters were sceptical, but I.. like you, have done it many times. As long as it was good paper and it's stuck down well, it's fine.
I do love those two little ETSY pics you have but have I seen the B before ??
Jo xx
Posted by: Jo | August 29, 2011 at 07:46 AM
It used to be on my side of the bed in the very yellow bedroom in the old house :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 29, 2011 at 07:54 AM
Clever plan!!
I didn't read any comments on painting over wallpaper but yes, I've done that many times as well...
Posted by: Petra from NL | August 29, 2011 at 08:03 AM
simple and stunning!
Posted by: elizabeth | August 29, 2011 at 08:04 AM
I just went and found it.. ;o)
Can I ask what it's made of and where you found it ?
Jo xx
Posted by: Jo | August 29, 2011 at 08:11 AM
It turned out great! You have such a creative mind!
Posted by: Rita | August 29, 2011 at 08:13 AM
It's fabric covered something (MDF?). I got it as a sample from one of my Chinese suppliers at work so I'm afraid I don't have a good source for it.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 29, 2011 at 08:16 AM
looks great, what a good idea to use up paint!
Posted by: nicolezh | August 29, 2011 at 08:40 AM
Inspired idea. It looks really good.
Posted by: Michelle | August 29, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Looks gorgeous, and I love your bedspread x
Posted by: Hxx | August 29, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Looks good. Are you planning to add other details to the faux-headboard (like a white wooden frame for example) or do you think that the simple white area works better with the style of the nook?
Posted by: Maddelaine | August 29, 2011 at 09:19 AM
I think I'll just keep it as is for now, but you never know further down the line :).
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 29, 2011 at 09:42 AM
It looks wonderful and cozy.
Posted by: Rose | August 29, 2011 at 09:50 AM
It looks fabolous, what a super great idé, and it has such a clean and crispy feel to it (can one say so?) ;-)
I for sure would look forward going to bed in such a place, wall or not. The grey colour is perfect in my opinion and I think it will divide the hole area into a living space and a bed room space much more clearly than if all the walls where to be white.
Ah, so so curious about the rest! Patience, patience.
Well, you´ve done it again, Benita. Twelve points.
Vanessa
Posted by: Vanessa | August 29, 2011 at 10:07 AM
great idea!!!
Posted by: PT | August 29, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Yes this is original Benita. Not only a good taste, then also great solutions in situations where other people would just give up.
Have a nice week :-)
Posted by: jja | August 29, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Calm and soothing and relaxing just as a bedroom should be, not to mention the headboard on a dime. I like the combination of the soft gray, white and green. Sweet dreams!
Posted by: Zosia | August 29, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Nice! I could do this too, I've been meaning to do an actual headboard for so long that I doubt it will ever happen.
Posted by: Leena | August 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM
it looks great, Benita! and i love, that you actually paint your walls while your bed is still around.. :-) that`s the spirit!!
Posted by: machen und tun | August 29, 2011 at 01:02 PM
Looks great! I was wondering if you were planning on doing any painted "trim" around the edges of the board?
I'm always reading your blog, but since the comments don't show up in Google Reader, I don't remember to comment! I also love the front yard. I've got a patch in my back yard that won't grow anything so I'm thinking of your pea gravel idea!
Paula
Posted by: Paula R. | August 29, 2011 at 01:22 PM
The room looks wonderful! Is that a bed skirt under the white coverlet on you bed? I like the look of it! Do you know where I could get the same? Thanks.
Posted by: Julie | August 29, 2011 at 02:19 PM
I'm not adding trim, at least not right now :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 29, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Check this out http://chezlarsson.typepad.com/myblog/2009/01/super-simple-bed-skirt-howto.html
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 29, 2011 at 02:30 PM
Your "can do" attitude never fails to impress and inspire me!
Posted by: Julie | August 29, 2011 at 03:52 PM
Woah I love this! My boyfriend and I might diy a bed for our new flat and this would be the ideal "headboard" for it!
Posted by: Andrea | August 29, 2011 at 04:11 PM
you are genius + thrifty! love it & the pops of green.
Posted by: christine e-e | August 29, 2011 at 05:22 PM
Brilliant! :)
Posted by: Kristín | August 29, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Hi Benita ! Reading your blog gives me so much inspiration and energy with my morning cup of coffee, I wanted to thank you for that !
I also wanted to use this bed-related post to ask you about this new matress of yours. I remember you got it at IKEA, following the advice of a sales person there. A few months (and many nights !) down the line, are you still satisfied with this matress ?
I need a new matress and am thinking of buying it at IKEA, and I wanted to know whether they were good ones.
Thanks again for everything.
Posted by: Emma | August 29, 2011 at 08:55 PM
dude, you are a genius.
Posted by: jeannette | August 29, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Hej Benita. Krusbarstyget pa en av kuddarna, far jag fraga var det kommer ifran? Jattefint ar det i alla fall. Vi har ocksa gra vaggar med vita lister hemma och jag tyckte verkligen om den dar grona fargen som accent, men foll pladask for krusbaren. /Anna
Posted by: Anna, Sydney | August 29, 2011 at 11:19 PM
it's so simple it's wonderful!!!
Posted by: Amy | bulk flowers Co | August 30, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Well that is a good idea! I may have to do something similar with our guest bedroom!
By the way, be sure to enter my Shabby Apple dress giveaway!
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Have a lovely week! :)
Posted by: Natalie | August 30, 2011 at 02:53 AM
Det är från Svensk Tenn. Tyvärr svindyrt... http://www.svenskttenn.se/sv-se/product/0127/textil/textil/ta10017/textil-celotocaulis-315-lin.aspx
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 30, 2011 at 07:59 AM
I am still very happy with both the mattress + pillow top (Sultan Salhus + Tafjord)! So happy that when I had to get a new one (the old double bed was too wide for this space)I got the exact same thing again. And I got the same pillow top for Wille's bed too. It's soooooo comfortable!
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 30, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Thanks for your reply & advice :)
Posted by: Emma | August 30, 2011 at 08:45 AM
Ooh.. I feel a project coming on ;o)
Jo xx
thank you btw
Posted by: Jo | August 30, 2011 at 08:47 AM
Harmoniskt är det första som jag tänker på. Det andra är att jag älskar arrangemanget ovanför sängen. Hamnar på Pinterest :)
Posted by: mamamya | August 30, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Thank You!
Posted by: Julie | August 30, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the green elephant cover!
Posted by: annajohanna | August 30, 2011 at 05:41 PM
It looks great - love the pictures above the bed too! I'm so glad to see you use that filing cabinet as your bedside cabinet - when we finally get around to putting our son Torin in our spare room, we're going to have to find space for 2 of those and I was thinking one would make a perfect bedside cabinet for my husband's side of the bed! Thanks Benita!
Posted by: Rebecca @ beautiful square feet | August 30, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Tack! Valdigt tjusigt dock.
Posted by: Anna, Sydney | August 30, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Hi Benita! I follow your blog with great expectation and interest and I love your simple, ingenious, effective and practical ideas! However, I admire your great energy the most! Your are a real inpiration and encouragement for me! Thanks for that!
Your new bed room looks very nice and relaxing! I think although, a thin wooden frame around the white area, in the same green of the pillows would be an additional nice little touch :)
Posted by: MOM | August 31, 2011 at 01:34 AM
Här kommer äntligen färgkoden: NCS S 1500-N.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | September 02, 2011 at 05:21 PM
Nice bike. You've created good space for keeping thing safe....specially for the helmets.
Posted by: London Builders | September 10, 2011 at 12:02 PM