This post will share a project on Making a Daybed from Two Antique Headboards.
For almost a year we have had just one lone chair and ottoman in our tiny sunroom. Interestingly enough the small tv we put in here became a big draw in this cozy space for Sweet Guy and his friends. We needed extra seating in the room for two to three more boys but space was a challenge. Enter in the idea for a daybed.
When I attended Round Top this past spring I spied two antique French twin headboards. They were in fantastic condition, featured extra large caning and lovely carving that had been gilded. When I asked for the price it was so inexpensive I had to clarify if the dealer meant it for BOTH headboards. He did. #startthecar
I knew I had found the ingredients for a one of a kind daybed.
Making a Daybed from Two Antique Headboards
The construction of a daybed made from two twin headboards is simple enough. You just need two wooden side rails and metal brackets to attach the rails to the headboards.
You can find brackets, in various styles, in some hardware stores. I opted for galvanized steel brackets found on Amazon.
A piece of red oak was used for the side rails. Once it was lightly white washed the color and grain most closely matched the antique finish of the bed.
I found the Dalmatian spot lumbar pillow HERE, the bolster pillow inserts came from a local designer supply store and the white covers from this Etsy shop.
The mattress cover is from Target but be forewarned I am finding that it is not wearing well.
I’ll be ordering the red and white striped bolster covers for Christmas. Candy cane delight!
I tried to locate an antique flag for the wall space above the daybed like in our original inspiration photo. They were way beyond the budget.
I found artwork featuring a traditional British taxi and double decker bus at Ross for $29. I wondered if Sweet Guy would like it as much as a flag. He did!
Some cushy red Ralph Lauren feather pillows from Homegoods were added for a perfectly plump head and foot rest.
The daybed has now become a coveted cozy spot in our home. 
I need to find a small table for the room next.
Laura
Simply wonderful!
*hugs* to anyone in the Gunn Sunn Room!
Kelley~
Letters Unfolded
This turned out so perfect. Love that painting too.
I agree with Marty, that turned out perfectly wonderful! I love the headboards. Two weeks from today I will be shopping in Round Top and I cannot wait!!!
What a great place to have a short nap or read a book. Nice!!
That turned out beautiful Laura!!
That looks super cute! Love it.
What a great project, Laura! How wonderful that you found the twin headboards that really made this daybed. Love the artwork and the pillows you found, too.
Amazing, simply amazing Laura. It looks so cozy and classic! The art and pillows add so much!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Paintings of Central Park
great idea! I just love a day bed in a room!
The bed turned out so nice, and the bolsters makes it even more adorable!!! Thank you for the how-to on making this bed. We have an old rope bed (all part), and I wonder if I can do what you did by following your tips!
You did a wonderful job. I love your theme.
Wonderful Laura! It looks like it was meant to be this way!!!! Love the pillows too!
I love what you have done with the daybed – absolutely lovely! You have great style.
What a great idea Laura! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!
Perfectly inspirational for me! I want a day bed for my home office!
Laura, great job on the daybed – it turned out great. And thanks for the source on the bolster covers – I've marked it in Etsy to go back to.
Rita
Those are some beautiful headboards you found! I am wanting a daybed for my deck and I think I am going to have to make one, so I was excited to find your post.
🙂 gwingal