“Going green” does not always involve finding newly developed technologies for saving natural resources. In the realm of interior design, the movement also heavily incorporates re-purposing vintage and antique architectural elements with a focus on avoiding excessive waste. Often, the most unique and luxurious design creations originate with an item that once served an entirely different purpose. Headboards made from recycled fireplace mantels are one such “green” example that I truly love! Take a look at some inspiring photos of beautifully executed mantel headboards….
Photo from Old Painted Cottage.
Photo from Southern Living
Photo from Apartment Therapy
Photo from Traditional Home
Photo from Martha Stewart
Photo from Blue Creek Home
Photo from DIY Ideas
Photo from Better Homes & Gardens
Photo from Sunset
Photo from Apartment Therapy
If you are interested in this project, click this link to Apartment Therapy, where they share step-by-step instructions on how to create your own fabulous headboard from a re-purposed mantel! And send photos of your final outcome…. I would love to see YOUR unique design!
NOW, GO HAVE AN “It’s So Fabulous!” DAY!
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Mantels to headboards is a great way to recycle home materials for a new use. You can make use of salvaged materials for art too. A friend of mine used a piece like the one in the photo from Better Homes & Gardens. Worn and old he sanded it down to expose the wood and carved cartoon characters for his boy’s room.
What a fabulous idea! Creativity at its best!
Seriously! This IS fabulous. I love this idea. I have never been able to use it, but I am waiting for the perfect client….