The furniture is Tim and Heidi Benson's bedroom is over thirty years old, and is looking very dated. To bring back some style and turn the blah bedroom suite into that fit for a romantic boudoir, the crew decides to apply a distressed ivory finish.Materials: Plastic/laminate primer
Distressed ivory paint kit (includes 60 grit sanding pad, ivory base coat, antique topcoat, gloves and brush)
Rags
Masks
Drop cloth
After: the distressed ivory dresser
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After: The distressed ivory bedroom chest
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- Apply primer to furniture (figure A), following product directions, and allow to dry.
- Follow manufacturer's directions to apply base coat of distressed finish.
- Allow to dry thoroughly, then sand. Remove dust, then apply antique distressed top coat. Remove a little of the top coat with a dry rag to create the desired finish.
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Amy and Tim show off the completed headboard before taking it inside.
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Figure B
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Figure C
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Figure D
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Figure E
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Next, the Rescue crew creates a new queen sized headboard to coordinate with the other bedroom furniture. An old door and antique crown molding create a shabby chic bed for the couple.Materials: Old wooden door
Antique crown molding
1" x 4"
Plywood
Nails
Wood screws
2" x 6"
Bolts
Paint
Primer
Paint brushes
Pneumatic nailer
Drill
Power miter saw
Tape measure
Level
Stud finder
Pencil
Jig saw
Table saw
- To match the 60" size of the queen bed, the door must be trimmed from its original 84" length. Cut the same amount from both ends (figure B).
- Next, add structural support by cutting and mounting a sheet of plywood to the back of the door. Measure for two 24" legs and cut opening at bottom of plywood. Align the bottom cut edge of plywood with bottom edge of door, allowing the legs to extend past the door. Use pneumatic door to secure the plywood to the thicker sections of the door (figure C).
- To reinforce the legs, cut two 24" sections from a 2" x 6". Attach the two pieces to the plywood frame, then use 1-1/4" wood screws to attach the legs to the frame (figure D). Cut the support pieces flush with the plywood.
- Frame the bed for a finished look. Use a miter saw set at a 45-degree angle to cut two 1" x 4" pieces to at least 62" long – the combined length of the door plus the legs. Once the miter cuts are made and checked for tight fit, a measurement can be made to remove excess at the bottom.
- Next, measure for molding. Make 45-degree cuts on the ends using a compound miter saw on all three pieces of molding. Attach to the door edges using finishing nails.
- To support the crown molding, build a two foot block out of a 2" x 4" with a 2" x 2" lip. Add this to the back of the door (figure E) to have something to attach the crown molding to.
- Cut a 1 x 4" to size and nail to top of headboard to create a ledge. Prime the headboard, allow to dry thoroughly, then apply paint as desired.
- To mount the headboard, use a stud finder to find the wall studs. Drill holes in lower section of the headboard to correspond to the studs. The holes will be concealed by the bed. Countersink the larger hole to hide the head of the bolt. It only needs to be about 1/2" deep.
- Next, drill another smaller hole where you will insert a lag bolts that will be tightened with a ratchet. Make sure bolt goes through door and into stud.
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After: all elements work together to create a soft and romantic retreat for Tim and Heidi.
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Romantic Renovation Complete!
With the major projects finished, the crew adds new drapes, bed linens, candles and flowers to create a romantic ambiance. The Bensons finally have a grown-up bedroom -- and it only took three days and a little DIY spirit!
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