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Would You Buy Your Child A King-Size Bed?

Recently, I was browsing around a children’s furniture store with a friend of mine (she’s pregnant) and realized that a lot had changed since I had been in there while I was pregnant. Gone were the pastel colored furniture pieces featuring popular fictional characters. They had been noticeably replaced with carved dark-wood armoires and sleigh beds. I made a comment to one of the salespeople who tersely informed me that many adults are now buying pieces, “not just for their kid’s rooms but for the rest of the house as well.” (Sorry, I thought I was in a children’s furniture … Continue reading →

Cher’s Used Goods Bring In A Pretty Penny

I have written about celebrity auctions in previous blogs, so when I heard Cher was purging her home in preparation for a major two-day auction I wondered how successful it would be. Well, the results are in and personally I am floored by how much was raised. All tolled the star’s goods raked in a total of $3.5 million. My jaw dropped when I heard that the total surpassed the million-dollar mark. Typically, an auction that raises that more than $2 million is one that involves items from a multitude of celebrities or treasured good from famous individuals (Princess Diana, … Continue reading →

What is A Day Bed and… What Happens At Night?

The main difference between a day bed and others is that it resembles a couch much more than a bed. The back of the “couch” serves as the day bed’s headboard. It differs from a futon in that the futon does not have a headboard. A futon must also be folded in order to be used as a bed, while the mattress on a day bed does not fold (or bend or spindle or mutilate in most instances). Most people consider a day bed more comfortable than a futon because it uses actual twin size mattresses. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

Old into New

What pieces do you have in your homes that aren’t currently being used? Maybe you have some furnishings that are a bit out of date, yet they are good quality pieces. If so, it’s time to transform them into something useful. An old headboard is a good example. It can be used as a backrest when building a new bench. The matching footboard, if low enough, could be used for the front of the bench. This project is a pretty simple construction effort, but it will look great. Remove finials from the bedposts if desired to create cleaner lines. Give … Continue reading →

Picking the Perfect Bed—Children

In my previous blog: “Picking the Perfect Bed—Adults,” I admitted to the mistakes I made in shopping for a new mattress. This blog deals with the issues that arise when shopping for a bed for your child. When searching for the “perfect” bed, most parents take into account the size of the child, the size of the room and, of course, price. Meanwhile, most children are looking at other factors, mainly, comfort, style and (if you are lucky) practicality. Naturally, you are going to want to take your child’s opinion into consideration and ideally you will find a way to … Continue reading →

The World’s Most Expensive Bed

You’re familiar with the saying: “Distance makes the heart grow fonder.” That’s how I feel about my bed. The warm and fuzzy feeling I have for my mattress probably stems from the fact that we don’t spend enough time with each other. There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day for me to squeeze in the amount of time I know we should be together. What makes this confession even more heartbreaking is the fact that my husband and I paid an obscene amount of money for that brand new king-size mattress and bed frame. And we … Continue reading →

Adding Style to Your Teen’s Room

One of the most important items in a bedroom is obviously the bed. It is generally the largest piece of furniture, which makes it the focal point of the room. Making the bed look cool is a great way to transform your teen’s entire room into a stylish space. The bedding you choose is important, but so is the way you arrange the bed itself as well as the bedding. Instead of the typical comforter, bed skirt, and shams try something a bit more casual. Even if your teen doesn’t have a daybed, you can create that relaxed daybed/sofa feel. … Continue reading →

More Headboard Ideas

The following headboard ideas are going to require a bit more effort and a bit more know how than the last batch. They are still fairly simple, and they will make a big difference in the look and feel of your bedroom. Upholstered Headboard This one is pretty easy. Purchase a piece of plywood or medium density fiberboard (MDF). These materials usually come in 4′ x 8′ sheets, so cut it down to size or ask the building supply center to cut it down for you. They will usually take care of it for free or for a minimal charge. … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Headboard

Adding a headboard to your bed gives your entire bedroom a more finished look. If you don’t have a headboard, consider making one yourself. There are various materials you can use to create a simple, yet attractive headboard without the benefit of carpentry skills. Try inserting a folding screen between the head of your bed and the wall. A screen will provide color and texture and create the same effect achieved by installing a traditional headboard. Another option is to hang a quilt, a fabric panel, or a large canvas covered in fabric at the head of the bed. The … Continue reading →