need help with guest room

2 years ago

This has been an ongoing source of frustration for my Husband and myself. In looking for bedroom sets for our guest room, we can't seem to find a headboard that can be put against the window and doesn't cover half the window it still looks good. Anyone have any suggestions? (FYI: there is no other place in the room for the bed)

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Mrs Pete

2 years ago

The problem is, It's very unfinished, giving it an I-can-barely-afford-this college vibe. Random thoughts:

- Get rid of the vertical blinds.

- Spread generously-sized curtains across the whole wall ... but leave the window area open (perhaps with sheers) to let the light in.

- Add two nightstands and two lamps.

- Add a cream-colored dust ruffle to the bed.

- Yes, you need a headboard ... it looks unfinished without one. Here are a couple suggestions for "open" headboards that could allow the light to shine through -- one's metal, one's wood:

https://www.amazon.com/Modway-Lennon-Modern-Farmhouse-Headboard/dp/B08B2WNH99/ref=sr_1_3?crid=DXA74PTXU1GM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.41_sW_4UkRaiAVjUX5xRGnmqca3MP_vkaKwJnVeCNaAG27deSItN8Yh1e2MsCiR2WnyggylosqGwMtT6tpxfSYDSTn4ksjRR1C19-nSNz1vCP01At7Yz6qYFO4UK-UAnlvoSJ3XXXlqwxlydseCqD6eiAgfmPR788qckUQNtuC04vnX9ivSyG5OmZwT8zA2FKXfcSZUIGFVt4kyAAnDnSB5dj_AYal1e_NWf1KW8Wu53b-0rHVg3MYXHtyM7--S2rhmVYpgIUinFvAT6CoZ1cHHJc3S-N8TnwdKyYacPLf8.0P-HNAEmmAC2i-Flz5lRPDHcDLh1xhLj1okOFskJVOY&dib_tag=se&keywords=head+board+with+spindles&qid=1719169880&sprefix=head+board+with+spindles%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Hillsdale-1924-490-Carolina-Headboard-Included/dp/B01EN0J6Z2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1AFS2F6AYKH0W&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oMfT382dPMg85gnFGIHfmawYwi_vVe1KMLfWT1aUyJZwJAKmI20KA8fh6Iv4JOCNu_yRABBU1PuZeVbZpABNFV_1NhXXl4os_fgs8f9EqBprpq2SwxDxqbAdAZVyexk3EXuRsHVlLfA_UzZOs93zHqEtb_YmXT5hwcG0lek3tEo.7V56-EQMKP6qmcnoATJl6EDDeinym64qMKiLQDO1Vw8&dib_tag=se&keywords=wooden+head+board+with+spindles&qid=1719169963&sprefix=wooden+head+board+with+spindles%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-7

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dawnk721
Original Author
2 years ago
FYI: we have a coastal decor.
housegal200
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
You can buy an upholstered headboard at Target and Wayfair to attach to a plain bed frame. If you get a plain one, Amazon carries slipcovered headboard covers.

A frequent solution for placing a bed in front of a window is running a curtain rod across the back wall.
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chloebud
2 years ago
^Good advice. Make sure you choose a strong, sturdy headboard.
chispa
2 years ago
Why do you feel you need a headboard?
Lyn Nielson
2 years ago
https://www.wayfair.com/South-Shore--Lilak-Headboard-12485-L18-K~TH10442.html?refid=GX685106916859-TH10442_73814505_84037699&device=c&ptid=300198230852&network=g&targetid=pla-300198230852&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=235105349&fdid=1817&PiID%5B%5D=73814505&PiID%5B%5D=84037699&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD9ISC6omVnNpq-rXNjbNMjMZnCR9&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImenXuLTyhgMVwtDCBB0jTQS6EAQYASABEgKfWvD_BwE
ffpalms
2 years ago
I love the suggestion from Mrs Pete to use an open headboard. I would want all the light from the window I could get, and I also love the character of an open headboard.
la_la Girl
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Agree ^ I have seen tons of great iron headboards on FB marketplace, if you’re patient you could likely find something pretty fabulous
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Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors
2 years ago
Just try a full set of curtains on the window behind the bed, and don't worry about a headboard, unless it can be moved to another area in the room.
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dippitydoppitydoo
2 years ago
I might be 3 months late on this one, but I wanted to chime in here for other readers about the ”no headboard” option. Some possible issues with that are (depending on taste) the room might still look unfinished, your guest may not be able to comfortably lean back, over time and depending on the bed/floor relationship, the space between the wall and frame get wider and pillows begin falling behind, frustrating your guest for lack of pillow. I woukd rather have a headboard that blocks part if the window than none, bit as someone else said there are other options that may let some more light in.