Picket Fence Headboard Ideas
The picket fence headboard design has become increasingly popular with the country and shabby chic style of decorating. Picket fence headboards are generally made out of one section of 4 feet long by 4 feet tall or 8 feet long by 4 feet tall. Picket fences can be made from wood or vinyl and are found in their natural form, painted or treated with a varnish or polyurethane finish. Picket fences have a variety of designs to choose from with beveled ends and finials. Picket fence headboards are great headboard solutions that can be inexpensive and provide a touch of whimsical flair.
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Garden Inspired
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A popular idea for a picket fence headboard would be to instill a garden theme with the look. This style uses a traditional picket fence that is white. The general idea is to pull garden inspired items from the headboard to incorporate into the room. Stencils can be added to the headboard that include floral vines with colorful flowers, ivy, painted birds, ladybugs or other outdoor animals and critters. A floral swag can be added to the fence to add character.
Another idea would be to nail homemade birdhouses to the headboard. Strings of light can add color and a touch of charm to the bed. Small planters can also be added to the picket fence where live florals can be planted or faux flowers can be used as a substitution. On the bedside table, a stack of antique garden books can hold a galvanized tin of fresh cut garden flowers. Worn but cozy country quilts and overstuffed pillows will bring the garden themed look together.
Shabby Chic
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Shabby chic is a very popular decor theme that utilizes distressed pastel colored furniture as its main focal point. For this type of headboard. A traditional white wood picket fence can be used. From here, the fence can be painted another color that matches closely to the rest of the room such as light pink, robin egg blue, yellow or light green. Once the paint is dry, the paint can then be lightly sanded off offering a glimpse at the white paint and wood under the surface. Parts of the fence can be distressed by sanding down corners or creating dents in visible areas. A light stencil can be added in a subtle location on the headboard for added style and charm. To set the look off---a crystal table lamp or crystal candle chandelier can be hung overhead.
Recycled
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One way to get the most of out of a picket fence headboard would be to recycle the supplies needed to create the headboard. One example of this would be to purchase or locate a picket fence that is being taken down or no longer needed. This can be done by scouring flea markets, visiting the recycle center or purchasing fences from an estate auction. Many used picket fences can be refinished easily by resanding and adding a new finish or coat of paint. Recycled styles of fence include dog ear, gothic, French gothic and flat top. The fence design can also appear straight across or have a u-shaped center across the top, offering a look that is full of character and style for any bedroom theme.
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