Nothing adds a touch of Hollywood glamour to a bedroom like a decorative folding screen. You may not actually use it a dressing area, but it's a great way to introduce a new color or pattern into your decor without making a huge commitment.
This dreamy painted screen functions as both headboard and wall art. When you get tired of the art, simply remove, recover, or repaint.
Looking to add light or visually expand a small bedroom? A pair of mirrored bedside folding screens like the ones pictured above would definitely do the trick.
Making a folding or privacy screen is a fairly straightforward do-it-yourself project. Here are some simple instructions on how to do it using hollow core doors, plantation shutters, or plywood.
Images: Homes & Gardens, The Selby, Metropolitan Home
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Comments (9)
I was able to make a folding screen from four PAX doors...aluminum frame, frosted glass, self-tapping screws....from the As-Is department at Ikea. Doors that usually retail about 80 bucks, for only ten dollars each, and they're almost 7 feet tall! At first, I was a little disappointed at the result, a little bit on the cold side, but it's grown on me, and is a great room divider.
btoddster- sounds like a great project. I'd love to learn more.
I recently designed a 4 panel folding screen. Here's a link to the design:
http://picasaweb.google.com/elliottbanfield/ElliottBanfieldPortfolio#5424372076377127826
Feedback welcome.
Elliott Banfield
www.elliottbanfield.com
Such elegant rooms...
Beautiful rooms. Love the canvas (?) over the bed in the last shot.
Really like the last photo. Wonderful idea for those mirrored folding screens on either side of the bed. Floor-length mirror and accessory, rolled into one (or should I say two?)
There are so many alternatives for making your own "headboard" by stretching fabric, wallpaper or leather over a frame, hollow core door or over an artist's canvas.
You can also experiment with a mixed media collage using photographs, torn tissue paper, newspaper or magazine clippings, acrylic paints. Don't be afraid to get creative!
the table at the end of the bed is exactly what I need - where is it from?
Anyone have tips on the easiest way to make one of these using full-length mirrors?
Oh! Studiostarter, my facebook is in my profile, but I don't have any pics of it posted yet. You can check with me there, though, if you like. 8^)