Hi Andrea! It's too dark out now but I'll take a photo of my painted ceilings in the morning. My walls are grey which may help you. I'm using yellow, hot pink and purple on various furniture pieces but same grey in DR with TEAL drapes with an orange trim braid. IF I Can figure the logistics of getting the photos IN here! Margery

@alabamagal thanks i would love to see pictures they always inspire me. I take pictures with my phone and email them to myself and then pull them up on my computer :)

Andrea, check out some small independent furniture stores as they often have the same product lines as some of the glitzy high priced galleries. I found one in Vancouver who can give me the same product I would have to pay three times as much for at the boutique shops. When choosing fabrics, remember if your heads will be touching it, hair products and natural oils can discolour it. Also if using dark tufted fabrics, they are not easy to keep dust free in those little tufts. Hope that helps!

I've been shopping for headboards for a while now too; so many options (& a very opinionated hubby!)at varying price points. From what you're describing, I think you couldn't go wrong with Ballard Designs; I can't believe that price range--especially for such a high-end look & good construction!! I'm l-o-v-i-n-g the pewter/dark gray, it would look amazing with the mirrored side tables & give you a wonderful color scheme for the room. Also, as mentioned above, 1) the mirror above the bed is :( too small for the space; 2) black drum shades would look great--maybe use w/clear glass or acrylic base if using table lamps. Another option would be to use similar idea but with either individual/bedside pendant lights, or sconces!! These last two would be right in line with the dramatic look you want to achieve, but add balance & elegance to the room. Lastly, it would be so fun to continue the subtle diamond pattern in a dramatic way! Using the pewter/black combo, paint an accent wall (the one directly across from the bed seems like the obvious choice?) with a "lattice" pattern!!! Check it out: http://www.designsponge.com/2008/04/diy-project-jennifers-red-lattice-entryway.html
Courtney :)

@susanmillsdesign thank you that helps tremendously. I am trying to look for a local yet reasonably priced custom furniture maker. I think I want a wing back tufted bed but I am super picky on the fabric and shopping online is just not working for me. It makes me nervous. I need to see the fabric in hand in the room. Im thinking a light beige like in this picture

@courtneycb I know I do not think I am keeping that mirror there. It's just there because I love it but don't know where to put it yet. I looked at Ballard and I do love them but I'm thinking something more contemporary and they don't have any wingback beds. My room is just thrown together now I don't intend on keeping all that stuff on the night stands. I have a Ralph Lauren table lamp Im thinking for the space that is currently downstairs. I'm thinking of doing a chandelier like I attached but I need to get my bed before all this so we don't have to sleep on the floor anymore lol

Bed option number 512

Andrea, another option is to visit some local upholsterer in your area. Take a picture of what you want and ask for a price. Also I know you like RH, they do have outlet stores where slightly damaged or soiled or just returned products are sold. Always inspect very thoroughly before you buy though. Once you decide on fabric and style, all your other choices will fall into place. With our help of course!

Option 512 is very elegant, plus it has a good resting place for your head when you fall asleep reading!

Andrea - check out joss and main right now! Beds, like what you are looking for, for 300$, most for less. Things go fast though. Here's some examples of what they still have available:

@bonaproperties thank you so much for thinking of me! I know i saw them this morning and got excited especially about that top left one but they are just headboards and I need a whole bed. Now that I have you here again where did you get the bed that you posted in your picture of the bedroom your woking on? I cant stop thinking about that room!

@susanmillsdesign thank you so much and I have been meaning to go to the RH outlet considering its only about a 40 minute drive from my house. I love option 512 too but making this bed decision has been a whirlwind of emotion

I don't know where you live, but I got it in a Minneapolis suburb discount furniture store called "Odds And Ends". They also change their stuff out constantly. They had a white one and the one I bought, that was it. I'm in the San Diego area now and considering taking a drive north to LA to visit the Z Gallerie outlet! I'm very curious. Oh, shoot. Bummer those beds one Joss and Main weren't going to work out. The prices were great and one looked just like one you posted recently, so immediately thought of you! The top one I posted looks like a whole bed? Or do they not sell the side pieces?

I bought a sectional from this site, pretty good prices and can customize colors.
www.irisfurniture.com

I'm not sure where you are located but we can custom make you an upholstered head board with any fabric or leather! We are a small family owned furniture manufacturer just outside Toronto Ontario.
Let me know what style you really like and get me some rough dimensions and we can get started from there.
kevin@abacusfurniture.com

If you're still looking for a linen or upholstered bed Andrea, try Skyline. They're all custom made and have a variety of beds to choose from. They do feature both the nailhead trim you mentioned and the tufted style. I've added the link just in case you want to see the different beds: http://www.wishack.com/Queen_bed_s/2040.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=2040&show=20&page=1&search=%20skyline

Good luck!

Andrea, I like both the headboards with the diamond buttoning. I like the one without the wings better. To me the wings will look 'dated' in the future, but the diamonds repeat those in the tables. It has rained again all night and day so it is too dreary to take the photos today. Hope for sunshine tomorrow! Margery

Thanks for all your help everyone! There are so many options and I found a lady on craigslist actually that is selling a custom bed that was used to stage homes. I'm going to look at it today so wish me luck! Here it is!

Hi Karen can you tell me the name of the wall
thanks
Ruthie

Okay so I just bought that bed and I'm obsessed! I'll post pictures tomorrow :) Now onto finding an ARMOIRE not a chest of drawers! I would like something like this from Room and Board without the price tag!

Barbara, how do I find the pictures you posted?

Woohoo Andrea! Good score!

@cani they are on her page under "projects" I believe.

And here she is my new custom silk bed! Thank you to everyone who helped me! This was well worth the wait and I'm so glad I didn't settle :)

Fantastic choice. Looks great!

excellent !

Oh lala!

bed is perfect, congratulations! I am having a TERRIBLE time trying to post my photos. Finally help is coming tomorrow afternoon...at least it is sunny today so I could redo some of the photos. My email address is grandsturdy410@yahoo.com if you have any suggestions...I CAN email them but not into the bolg...apparently! Margery

I am attaching my go-to favorite photo, and there are several great images of dressers on pinterest, how about purchasing a used piece of quality vintage items, and paint them white, or off white, and change the hardware to cyrstal knobs? Good luck to you in whatever you choose to do!

some more photos for you!

@maureen Randall where did that photo come from - love it. Do u know where mirror is from?

@christinemcole Mirror is from www.zgallerie.com. Horchow also has a similar more pricey option.

Thanks! Love it - would that work over a mantle?

@christinemcole I think it would look perfect above a mantel! Unfortunatly I don't have a mantel and don't know what to do with mine :(

Andrea - does your mirror have gold accents? Doesn't look like it from pic

Yeah it's like an antiqued silver with hints of light gold a lot like my nightstands. It's really a lot more beautiful in person.

Is this it? Looks more gold than silver online. Ps - love the bed u ended up with. Can't wait to get my new upholstered bed next month.

Yup it's the Devon mirror and your right it looks more gold online. Do you have a store near you? I bought mine from the store. It's a lot less gold in person. Thank you! I love my new bed! How exciting about yours! Post pictures!

Looks awesome! Great choice!

Thanks - maybe I'll take a chance on it. I do like it a lot! I don't have any stores near me.

I am feverishly reading this great banter. Great find on the bed! I can't wait to see it once it's all done- please post the final picture!

@christinemcole You close to LA or in Ca?
@kelly A designer that had the bed custom made for a client that ended up moving (she paid $2200 I got for &750) Also my nightstands were used to stage homes which I got $500 for the pair. So both my nightstands and bed I got for half the price! Craigslist is amazing and you can find custom and quality furniture from either staged homes or unused items from designers. If you have your eye on something sign up with www.listalert.com and enter the keywords you want and they will email you when that post has been made :)

Wow, you scored girl. I have never checked out Craigslist but you have me rethinking that :)

christinemcole, found that image on pinterest, and I bought a very similar mirror at a gift shop in town, cantg wait to see some of your pics! kelly, craigslist is a great resource especially on furniture, you really have to check it out!

No I live in NJ, no zgallerie near here. If u can check out my discussion about my living room and let me know if u think the mirror would work above my mantle. I'd love your thoughts. Thanks!

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I apologize if someone has posted this before me, but where did you get your bedding? I love it!

Sorry! The four photos above, one on its side are my living and dining rooms. My computor guru had to come here to help me with this and when I finally got them on the blog, I forgot to write anything! One of my Senior momments! I meant to post one of the fireplace end, not the birdseye view! Any questions? The small chair and secretary in front of the stairs and part of my collection of miniature furniture...I put them there to protect the clock from people walking by. Some of the art work is mine! Margery

Love the dining room drapery and use of bold colors..makes me happy looking at it.

@homelove2 its DKNY bedding in "willow white" I love it. I got mine from bed bath and beyond :)