My first makeover for 2011 is finally finished, but its going to be hard for me to outdo this piece as it was something I was never expecting to find.
“A gorgeous french bed”
“A gorgeous french bed”
Two days before Christmas I was contacted by a client to rent his house as they were moving to Toowoomba. I really had to get it advertised asap and made an appointment to photograph the house. Imagine my surprise when I went in one of the bedrooms and there was this beauty sitting there. She wasn’t alone and accompanying her was a magnificent chest of drawers and two bedside tables -I will share them at a later date.
I asked the owner was the furniture for sale and his reply was “yes please take it off my hands”. The thrill of a great find does get my adrenalin pumping, crazy I know but I’m sure many of you can relate. We agreed on a price and home they came.
I keep changing the pillows, lamps and besides to get the look I wanted.
Before
This was after I had painted it but the headboard still wasn’t doing it for me. The original bedhead was covered in a light brown velvet but it needed to be modernised.
So 2011 was going to be the year for trying new things so I turned my hand to upholstering the headboard myself. I removed all 20 odd buttons and re-covered them in a gorgeous linen. I used my hot glue gun and cut out small circles then gently folded them over gluing into place. I then cut a pattern out for the actual headboard and used my staple gun to secure the fabric. After that I just pushed the buttons back into place.
The bed in only a double so sadly it will not be making its way into my room but it’s such a great bed for my kids or visitors.
This venetian mirror was a market find.
So there you have it, this is the piece that I have been working on for the last couple of weeks.
Fru R.
What a fantastic bed !!!!
IT'S A BEAUTY :-))
Design Love
Gorgeous! You are so talented!
Great first project of 2011…..look forward to many more, you are so inspiring!
Cindy
Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~
Oh My God Sandy, that bed is totally gorgeous, I can't believe it….. you are one fortunate girl to find such beautiful pieces. You did a wonderful job painting it and upholstering the headboard…. it's fantastic!
Stripes by the Seaside..
wow that is your most amazing find and makeover ever in my books. it is unreal. Mel xx
Restoration House
Oh Sandy! What a find! It's absolutely beautiful. You done real good! How are your poor fingers doing after hot gluing all those buttons? lol
Kim:)
Karen
Amazing, Magnificent,I am speechless its so beautiful!!!
Junk-it Junction...
What a lovely transformation, well worth the effort!
What a great find!
Infatuated with Homes and Gardens
I would like to say how lucky you are ,but I really think we make our own luck from hard work ,first of all you went out before Christmas when everyone else was winding down ,then you asked for the bed ,and then you spent the last few weeks painting and restoring it,yes very 'lucky'.
Anyway it is beautiful and I think the all white pillows are just perfect!
~Sharon~
Here On Crow Creek
Its gorgeous! You did a fantastic job redoing it. I especially love the new material in the headboard.
mariondee-designs
Hi Sandy, what a find! How I would love a bed like that! It looks just beautiful and what a great way to start the renovating.. decorating year! Have fun.. Maryann
Lisa
I'll be right over for a stay in your guest bedroom ;-). Actually, I think I need a job in real estate. That is the best makeover ever!
Cheers,
Lisa x
Ange
Oh Sandy it is gorgeous! I absolutely love what you have done with the bed. Such a shame it's not bigger but what a beautiful bed for guests to stay in. What a great find and fantastic transformation!
Jenny
Great job Sandy, you find such great pieces and wave your magic over them. 😉
sissie
Oh my gosh, this bed is 2die4!
I love what you have done with it.
hugs
Sissie
Thoughtfully blended hearts
What a wonderful find!!!! It is so gorgeous!!! Congrats are in order!!!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
Oh I loved it before also. Such pretty wood. What a fabulous find. I know you are thrilled, it is stunning. Hugs, Marty
Fish Tail Cottage
Congratulations for completing your makeover…..you did a beautiful job & all your hard work paid off – the bed is a fabulous find & so excited for you and your pretty new room.
xoox
Posie Patchwork
Wow, wow wow wow!! That is incredible, the find, what you've done with it & how you've styled it. Huge congratulations. Love Posie
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage
What an amazing job you did on the bed!! It is magnificant!!!
Kym
Oh my what can I say, simply stunning. Fantastic work Sandy..such an amazing find..beautiful ! X
*Spring Blossom*
My goodness!!! What a STUNNING bed!!! You did a fantastic job with it's new paint and fabric – I love it 🙂
ChRiS
oh this is breathless i never seen a bed like this…..beautiful
Irene ~ RE~VINTAGED
That is magnificent!!
What a great job you have done of it. Great to see you having a go at the upholstey too. Nothing is beyond us if we are willing to have a go!
I am currently re-doing a large chest of drawers that was a hard rubbish catch! Can't wait to show you and see what you think!
Have a wonderful Sunday Sandy 🙂
Anne
WOW!! Beautiful, amazing, fantastic. Your makeovers are inspirational. I picked up a few pieces recently but have no idea how to turn them into something that resembles your work.
Looking forward to the next makeover.
Anne
Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute.
That is one amazing transformation!!
" SHABBY JUNK"
OMG! The best bed ever! you rawked it! judy
The Pink Poodle
Dear Sandy…..I TRULY think you have TOTALLY OUTDONE yourself with this beauty…
You are JUST SOOOOOO CLEVER!!~~ i love it….
I have a french vintage solid wood bedhead & base on our bed…with gorgeous detailing…
& WOULD love to paint it …. BUT far tooooo chicken as I know i would stuff it up big time…
soo go girl…xxx andrea
NanaDiana
That is so beautiful I think I would have cried when I brought it home…and I think it was lovely before too…better white…but pretty in any color.
I'll bet you felt like you just won the lottery! Hugs- Diana
The Moerks
You have turned an ugly duckling into a gorgeous swan. It is fantatic.
chateaudelille
Lucky coup! I would love to try upholstering. I should try to do a course as I am not as brave as you. Fiona
countrycottagegirl
Wow your bed is positively gorgeous!!!
You are so lucky to have stumbled upon it! You did a wonderful job painting and updating the fabric! I would love to come and stay at your house in this lovely bed!! Blessings!
orchidlanedecor.com
Outstanding! How can you get anything done in this weather?!
Suzy xxx
Tomas & Jones
Spectacular start to the year!!! 🙂
So Shabby Pink
I was thinking about what must be going through your mind when you knew you could have it. It is magnificent! You did a great job!
Jennifer, Decorum
You are so clever, Sandy!
Jane, Naples, Florida
Stunning, stunning, stunning! How
are you ever going to top this
project! It is one of the prettiest beds I have ever seen!
Jane
Flora Doora
Polly
Wow!
June
Sandy this is truly the most amazing piece I've seen. I love what you have done with it. Just gorgeous!!!!
hugs,
Meg and Mum's
Simply stunning! And what a find! You've done an amazing job. Can't wait to see the other pieces.
Megs 🙂
Tammi
love, love, LOVE!!!! It is gorgeous…you have done a fantastic job.
xx
Third Avenue Style
Wow – what a score!
Katie
Deb
Most beautiful bed…ever! I just love it Sandy! ~Deb~
stormygirl
What a fabulous job you have done, Sandy! It's gorgeous, and the room looks just sensational! Love the Venetian mirror, too!
chair up
Well the pressure's on now Sandy. This bed is so spectacular, it's hard to imagine being WOWED any more than this! But I'm sure you'll do it :o)
Angex
Sherrie
Hi Sandy ,How gorgeous I'm nearly drooling, lucky you ! You have done such a marvelous job ..you clever lady. If I can ask how much would a bed like that cost.
Sherrie from http://simpleliving-sherrie.blogspot.com/
laura
Hi Sandy, you come upon the most amazing pieces!!And your first try at upholstery was a huge success! I would never have guessed that it wasnt the original upholstery… I love that mirror too and the way you have finished the whole room. Thanks for adding the little cushion too!!!
happy new year to you!
laura xx
Thea
Stunning! You seem to have all the luck in sourcing these ugly ducklings but of course, the talent to transform them. x
LaurieAnna's Vintage Home
Positively stunning! Love your blog!
Katrina Chambers
Now that is a jaw-dropper! I can't believe you snagged that one. Awesome job and I love the headboard. Can I have it? LOL
Chrissie
Absolutely amazing! You really did a beautiful job on this gorgeous bed! I can't wait to see the other pieces. What a wonderful find!
Bayside Rose
Love it Sandy. It's just beautiful.
Pam x
WobiSobi
Stunning! What a wonderful job you did, absolutely Beautiful!
chandelier magic
Wow! Great find and you did a fantastic job!
So beautiful – Happy New Year Sandy –
Marsha
Kate Lewis-Driver
wow. that is a "take your breath away" bed. superb job on the makeover. the guest room looks amazing 🙂
Dans le Townhouse
Soooo pretty. Such a striking difference between the "before" and "after". Really impressive. I also love the linens you selected.
~Tanya
dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com
raggygirlvintage
Wow, a great find, amazing how much a coat of paint changes things up, it looks lovely!
Tracey
Belinda
WOW! How lucky are you? I have been looking for a bed exactly like that! There are simply none. I LOVE it!! Gotta love white paint!! What a difference it makes…true beauty! Gorgeous! 🙂
Meadowsweet Cottage
I love it! The white enhances the detail and increases the Frenchiness factor several times. It looks like a bed made for sweet dreams 🙂
Allison
Oh my goodness…that bed is gorgeous! The detail and the legs are stunning and the headborad…so beautiful! You did an amazing job with painting it white. Your bedroom is lovely. Did you make the white smocked pillows? I love those!
strawberrygirl
So very beautifull just devine…
NENA PATCH
Hola precioso este blog, una muestra de buen gusto felicidades,
Kathryn
Wow, what a fabulous find – big time score there.
You've done a great job with the makeover too.
Australienne Home
Wow that's stunning!! Can only to stumble across one of these!!
http://australiennechic.blogspot.com/
Min
G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S !!!!!!!!!
Love! Love! Love this beauty Sandy… you did a beautiful job on it too. As always 🙂
And… O my… that venetian mirror from the market… please divulge… which markets do you frequent ???
*Hope your dreams come true for this year*
Min X
Sam
wow, absolutely gorgeous, what a find. Stunning pictures.
Vintage Gal
Oh My Gosh! What a fantabulous find ~ It is just stunning LOVE IT!
Marianne
Shabby soul
Great find, you were lucky, my darling friend!!
But you still made a really wooonderful great job!! It's beautiful!!
Have a good day
Silvia
Victorian1885
Gorgeous!
SHERRY HART
Holy Christmas….I LOVE that bed!!! I just ended up here somehow and was smacked in the face with the bed of my dreams. I love how you styled it!!! Can't wait to read more!
Jenn ~ Flea With Me
L~O~V~E it!!!
Passionate for White
Oh my!! I need that bed in my life…I can't stop looking and drooling!
MariCrea
Great job!
Good sunday
Mari
BROCANTE
Oh dear me! This was a change. The bed is absolutely wonderful and one of a kind.
Tara
As always..perfection!!!..xx
Charlotte
Talk about a windfall!
Your update of the bed is fantastic. I love the new look.
Alison Gibbs
Oh wow – sensational
Alison
Husfruen of Hilltop House
What a find! It's beautiful. 🙂
Cindy
What a terrific find!~ It is beyond gorgeous!!!
Hugs, Cindy
Cindy
That bed is to die for! I just found your blog, and have been looking at your beautiful home. and all the things you have restored. Everything is stunning, your home is adorable, and i've had so much fun looking at all the furniture you have restored… absolutely amazing!
Cindy
janet
That may be the find of 2011..Gorgeous..
Kristi~The Slipcover Girl
this is a gorgeous find! and you did a fantastic job re-doing it…so lovely!
Melissah
I'm an interior designer from Melbourne, Australia – I loved your blog, I found it very inspiring. This is all new to me but I have just set up my own blog
scrapbook-melissah.blogspot.com
You may like to check it out because I had so much fun doing it. It's got a bit of everything fashion, interiors, food, travel spots – hopefully you will find something in there that you like.
Thanks for providing me with such great entertainment!
Cheers
Melissah
Beach Vintage.com
Sandy, you always manage to get the bargains! Happy New Year to you.
Promotional Pens
Love the Headboard… Very Nice!
Deborah
You've outdone yourself..again!
I love what you did to this gorgeous find!
The white is so dreamy and what a great job you did on the headboard..such patience and skill!!
Great start to the new year!!
Bravo Sandy!!!!
Deborah xoxo
Inspired by you
Is it awful that I am green with envy right now?! Gorgeous! What a fantastic job you did. I can't wait to check out your blog!
Olde Tyme Marketplace
Oh my goodness! What a beauty! You did an amazing job on this make-over. This is my first visit to your blog and I am already hooked!
Beth
marÃa cecilia
How lucky of you!!!! … you did a great bed transformation.
cariños
Joëlle - TrendyHomes
Happy New Year Sandy.
Le lit Français est magnfique! J'adore! You have gold hands ( that's a french expression)
Lots of lovely things on your blog, félicitations! Will follow it.
Joëlle
Jeanine Burkhardt
OMG!*!*! I'm speechless with the Over-The-Top Fab Transformation!!! AND your upholstery – Stunning…
Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!
Cortney
Wow! That is so beautiful! Congrat on the awesome find and on your first upholstery- you did great!
Lisa
Thinking of you and everyone up in Queensland. Horrifying scenes on the news. Love what you've done with the furniture. I feel for the previous owners, who are moving to devastated Toowoomba.
Lisa x
Laura's Rose Garden
Hello Sandy,
I hope you and your family are safe. If you can, please let us know!! You are in our thougths and prayers. Love and hugs,Laura
vintagesue
i couldn't do that bed makeover if someone moved my arms for me!!! you glow!!! i am always blown away by your creations. outstanding!!
love it all!!!!!
sue
Mandi Earl
Stunning makeover, Sandy! The bed is absolutely gorgeous!
I'm all the way over in South Africa and just wanted to say that I absolutely love following your blog – you give me so much inspiration!
Take care,
Mandi
Stacey Steimle
WOW! what a beautiful make over and fabulous find. Looks like something right out of a magazine.
Kim @ Second Time Furniture
Soooo pretty! I think I'd squeeze myself into it so I could keep it in my room! 🙂
alice hanson
Just found your site. Beautiful! The funny thing was when I looked to see where you lived…..Australia! I was shocked 'cause I am visiting from America. I am in NSW. I hope you and family are safe from the floods. I am hoping to go to some markets while I am here. BUT my items must fit in a suit case!
Smiles, alice
Linda
Hope your are all ok safe and dry!!! 🙂 Linda x
City.Cottage Shop
very nice!
Shabby Chatue
Oh my…that bed is to DIE for!! What a fabulous room! Stunning!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/shabbychatue/125704280796543?v=wall
Shabby hugs..xo..Dawn
Herb
Incredible! Without a doubt the most beautiful french bed I have seen! Congrats on the 1st project!
VICTORIA BELLOW
WOW, Stunning!It turned out so great!I bet you love to spend more time in your new Gorgeous Bed!:)It so beautiful bedroom indeed!thanks for sharing.