Thank you, i did think a big job and most likely not worth the trouble or the expense - I appreciate your reply

I am assuming the bed has a tall headboard in the same dark finish, so removing all or part of the footboard is not going to lighten the appearance much. It is possible to find other beds in a similar dark finish to the rest of the furniture and you could store this bed or move to another room. A simple metal bedframe and artwork on the wall above would lighten up the room a lot. While your current bed is beautiful, I avoid those since I find large frames make it difficult to make the bed and my toes love to find the legs - ouch ☹️

Honestly, I don't think it would be all that expensive to have a carpenter or a wood shop cut the top of the footboard off. The cut end would need to be sanded and finished to match the rest of the footboard. However, I'm not sure what the resulting look would be like. Might be weird to that have low panel with the bedding tucked behind it. As Vainta said, you could buy a sturdy metal bedframe, detach the headboard from the bedframe and attach it direct to the wall.

One thing i do like about the bed is the frame itself, i dont have to use a bed skirt and we have a temper pedic mattress which sits on its own ugly frame but for the most part you cant see it. Think the best bet, leave as is, i cant justify buying a new set. Thank you all for your comments, i do appreciate

Hmm, shocking but husband isn’t opposed to getting a headboard and metal bed frame. We wont be painting our walls anytime soon and I know i go against the trend but we like the color. So, if I were to get an upholstered frame, a linen fabric/color?

To lighten things, do you have enough room in front of the bed to add a loveseat in front?

I have a linen colored upholstered headboard in a guest room, but it has a wood frame (around the edge of the headboard). If you were to get a linen headboard I would be afraid it would either blend or clash with the wall color and carpet which wouldn't be an improvement over what you have. So sample the colors before choosing, or only buy things that can be returned. Although it may not be inexpensive to return a headboard. Look for something darker than your wall color. You could paint just the wall behind the bed an accent color. This is done a lot in bedrooms. Accent walls are strangely polarizing - people either love them or hate them, so we will have to be prepared for this idea to be shot down. :-)

I can see how the footboard really took up a lot of space in your room. Using your existing headboard along with a standard metal bed frame seems a very logical solution for you.

Your headboard height is quite typical IMO.

Thank you. Until i get plowed out i think I’ll search for an upholstered headboard. Would love to lose the just footboard but seems like too much work

How do you know that it is too much work to cut down the height of the foot board? You haven’t received any quotes yet. Get three quotes. You may surprise yourself. Also look at the cost of headboards and what can of worms that could open as well regarding colors and paint.

You don't have to cut down anything. Buy a steel bed frame. My local thrift store has scones of them for $20 each and then attach that to your existing headboard. Your headboard is designed to be attached to the metal frame. Place the footboard and side rails in storage. You're done.

This is essentially what you would end up with if you cut it down. I like breaking up sets so would prefer a fabric headboard…

The problem is our temper pedic mattress which is on its own frame, an adjustable bed. But thank you

You can buy slipcovers for headboards and footboards. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=headboard+slipcover&rh=n%3A1063278%2Cp_n_material_browse%3A319100011&dc&ds=v1%3AxoqSeAoOTrkx5erQFYGWFQvCB5LAcWRVYhlSFu44Tic&crid=P9C6PP88QHMY&qid=1706558243&rnid=316581011&sprefix=headboard+slipcover%2Caps%2C80&ref=sr_nr_p_n_material_browse_1

This type of upholstered headboard with side and foot panels can stand alone which will allow your Temper Pedic base to be inserted inside, no railing required. The side and foot panels will cover the base and allow you to raise and lower the mattress without interference. You can get tufted, smooth, whatever style you like, just be sure to confirm that it's a stand alone frame, no cross bars or platform required.

I like the panels because I agree with you, the base is unattractive and bed skirts require daily adjustment after elevating and lowering the mattress.

There is a point when a thing has done it's time. Get a new bed. The concept of a matched dark and heavy suit of furniture has long passed.

Show the entire room from more angles. The gift of losing the bed? You will be able to the wall.

Keep your bed frame, insert the frame into a different bed.

Go back take more pictures, of the entire space

Thank you all for your comments and Beverly, thanks for the mock up. I found out we can buy a frame with attachments for a headboard that will work with our adjustable bed. I think for now I’ll remove the footboard and see how it looks. I can always get an upholstered headboard down the road. I actually dont mind the furniture, it’s the footboard that is making the space feel heavy and bulky. Again, many thanks to all

Oh, to type and run. I usually have an upholstered bench at the end of the bed but it has been temporarily removed, revamped the room over the wk/end. We had a mirror attached to the dresser which I never really cared for, took that down and made a big difference …that room is slowly losing weight!

Why does everything need to be so difficult!! I was going to get rid of the footboard, possibly use the current headboard or, get an upholstered headboard which will require a bed skirt. The issue now, we have a King adjustable bed with twin mattresses. How would a bedskirt work? Attach to the box spring? I worry I’ll go through the effort and have it not look good. Does anyone have an adjustable bed with a bed skirt? Thank you in advance

It's difficult because you're trying to get three different unmatched pieces to work together (headboard, modified railing, adjustable base) which creates the necessity to add a 4th element (bed skirt) to camouflage the base. The bed skirt "solution" becomes high maintenance especially when two different bases allow each person to choose their own settings: head up, feet up, zero gravity, whatever. In the morning, bed shirts are a crime scene that have to be cleaned up and take more time than making the bed,

You've made an expensive investment in the Tempur-Pedics. Get a new stand-alone headboard with attached side and foot panels ($800ish for the type suggested above^^^) so you can enjoy them when you're in bed or out. Bonus: you're also going to gain more bedroom space - sleigh beds take up a lot of real estate.

Thank you for your comments. We came to the conclusion the hassle with the bedskirt isn’t worth the trouble and we’ve decided to get a new bed, upholstered along with the frame and it will work with our mattress. I eagerly await unloading that footboard and yes to the additional space we’ll gain. Again, many thanks