Look at how these heavy timbers form a headboard for this bed in what appears to be an open loft space. The chunky wood pieces do a few things to define the head of the bed:
- They create a niche in which the bed is recessed slightly.
- They border an upholstered area of the wall, creating a headboard.
- They provide a cool structural, architectural quality for the bed, designating a bed "room" space without enclosing it.
- They provide a frame for mounting bedside lamps, which work really well in the industrial style shown in the image.
So, how can one go about recreating this at home? We wonder if these were salvaged and placed here or if the headboard is infill in a pre-existing opening? Image: Angus Fergusson for Canadian House & Home.
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I LOVE the idea of recycling barn wood, living with old wood and chunky natural element furniture but there's something disturbing about the scale of the frame. It feels too big and overwhelming. It almost looks as if the bed should fold up into the niche. I love the idea, and perhaps in the full context of the room, which we don't have the privilege of seeing, it makes sense? But from this perspective I simply feel dwarfed. Perhaps if the height was half as tall? The reclaimed floor boards and moldings are exquisite!
That's what was bugging me! It looks like a murphy bed. I like all of the individual pieces and the beams themselves. But it still looks like that bed closes up.
I like that it creates a niche. The murphy-bed feel could be eliminated with an equally chunky footboard.
My first thought was it looks like the beams are going to fall down and kill someone in their sleep. Plus between the ceiling beam, the floor, the nightstand and the bench, there seems to be enough wood in the same area without the headboard.
I'd be more concerned about the cost of the lumber! These days, barn wood (especially thick posts and beams) costs a small fortune. Using reclaimed siding or flooring would be cheaper and result in a less chunky, "fall down and kill someone in their sleep" look!
I don't have a comment about the headboard but I LOVE the duvet. Does anyone know where it's from or what it's called?
Hi kuffy! I have the duvet in the photo, I bought it at Linens'n'Things on sale about four years ago. It was a Nate Berkus duvet, I'm not sure if they have it anymore. It is really beautifully textured.
It is lovely. Thanks dinnerparties!
I think it's absolutely beautiful just the way it is -
It appears to me a very comforting environment in which to sleep.
It's gorgeous! The beams appear to be sturdily attached to the wall, and I think the niche effect is cozy.
Would love to see a photo of the door and transom.