We decided to go with a metal headboard because we just didn’t want any of that glorious natural light to be blocked. (So many of the rooms in our house don’t get a lot of natural light because of the way (and where) it’s sitting. The master bedroom is the brightest room in the house, and we really wanted to try and keep it that way!) And while Pottery Barn’s Mendocino Bed was perfect design-wise, it definitely didn’t fit our budget…
A king-sized Mendocino Bed is $1,299.00, with a delivery surcharge of $100.00. However, the Kensington headboard, at JCPenney.com did fit our budget at just $149.99…
It was regularly $299- but it happened to be on sale the day we logged on to their website and spotted it. (I checked their website today, and it’s still on sale, but it’s $169.99 now for some reason.)
We didn’t want to have a footboard, but you can order one if you want to. The price is a little more for both the head & footboard, but still no where near the PB “Mendocino” price, and it’s practically the same bed! We ordered the headboard, and instead of paying $108 for shipping, we had it delivered to our local JCPenney for free.
We received a phone call from them about 7 days later, and believe it or not, we fit it into the trunk and backseat of our car- so we didn’t even have to borrow somebody’s truck to pick it up! We immediately took it out back and laid it on a big piece of plastic so I could spray paint it a color that coordinated with our room better.
Here are the before shots…
And thanks to some Rust-oleum “Oil Rubbed Bronze” spray paint courtesy of True Value…
About an hour later, it looked like this…
So here’s where we’re at today…
Obviously we still need a small pillow insert for the monogrammed pillow in front (it’s just leaning against a pillow form in the photos), a king-sized bedskirt, a big, puffy down comforter to stuff inside our duvet cover, and according to Kevin- a big, puffy featherbed to stuff underneath our fitted sheet.
But we’re getting there!
And that’s sayin’ a lot when you consider we not only got our king-sized headboard to fit into the trunk and backseat of our car- but we made it all the way home with two box spring mattresses strapped to the top of ol’ Red Rover too…
Looks great!
The bed looks beautiful, Lay! I am praying for you and Kevin on your adoption journey. I’m always here to listen . . . love you! E
Amazing!! Love the color! So excited about your adoption journey! I have four kids and know how precious they are, and I pray that everything goes smoothly and that your family will grow and make priceless memories!!!! xoxo, Lisa
I’ve got something similar… My bed is also in front of two large windows and, to keep it light and airy, but also to keep the pillows off the curtains, I scored a fabulously shaped but horrifically colored metal headboard off Craigslist for $40. Two cans of matte silver spray paint later, I had a headboard that I love!
I love it! We don’t have a headboard and I am definitely hunting for a bargain, and the ORB finish is exactly what I would choose too!
Love the bed and the touches that you made to make it yours. Caught you on the 700 club last week and was so excited to see you there! Blessings to you sister in Christ.
Roxanne
thank you…you’ve just convinced me!!! I saw the same bed at a local thrift store last week. I was looking for a full sized bed for my 2 year old. I wasn’t sure about the brass and wondered what it would look like painted. now let’s hope it’s still at the store!!! thanks for all you hard work! -denise
aaahh!! Since reading your blog ; I had been curious about children. I’m so happy to hear you are thinking about adoption (in the near future!) That’s amazing! I wish you two all the luck! Congrats in advance! oh and your room looks (WAY) better than the PB inspiration. Your home is absolutely stunning 🙂
Looks awesome! Your room has come so far! I’m totally jealous of your master makeover!
Ahh, just the distraction I needed today. Looks great and for the price, I might even say better. Great job guys!
Looks fabulous!! And I love that you got the bed so much cheaper!! Good for you!
It looks gorgeous!
Did you already have a bed frame or did you buy one?
Hey Caroline,
We bought a hollywood bed frame for $50 along with the two box springs for $75 a piece yesterday. Thanks for the comment!
Kev
Hi,
First, I love your blog – I love your house – and I love your fun loving adventurous personalities (from what I have read anyway) 🙂
Second, how do you attach the headboard (are those other posts the foot pieces for the end of the bed?) and small posts to the hollywood frame?
Thanks,
Mandi
I love spray paint! Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just spray paint our lives? Spray it green today, blue tomorrow? hee hee
You two are awesome and a constant source of inspiration to me. Praying for that miracle baby to come your way very soon. Libby
I’m so excited you posted this! My husband and I have been in love with the same bed from PB. We too were distracted by the price tag. I’ve seen that same headboard at JCP and I never thought about spray paint. Brilliant!
It looks amazing!! Way to be all grown up with a big kid bed you guys!!!
If you didn’t point it out, one would have easily believed that it is the PB “Mendocino†bed. It’s great that you found the exact one for so much less! What I can see of the room so far, looks beautiful — a quiet sanctuary for you and Kevin (and Max and Bean) to unwind. The bedding is gorgeous.
Just think, your next room makeover at TLC may very well be a nursery! : )
Your Friend,
Deborah
Probably not as much a “nursery” as it will be a kids room.
We’re actually hoping to adopt a toddler aged child! 🙂
Layla
I recently used that same paint on some candlesticks and was very impressed. Your room is looking fab! Happy Thanksgiving you two, maybe next year we can say three!!! Love you guys!
Layla, it’s beautiful!!! Great idea to shop JC Penney, practically the exact same look. Way to go.
GORGEOUS! I wish I had a yard to spray paint in. Downsides to apartment living in Chicago! Why not just put a fitted sheet over the boxsprings or have you already?
I am constantly amazed by your style and charm!
Praying for your adoption journey as well!
-Emily @ Crisp Interiors
You guys are so cute! I love your additude for life, your creativity and your house!! Love how i can relate in the fact that I too,try to get things for cheaper by hunting around for a good deal. Way to go on the headboard! Love it! Such a good feeling when you know you saved a big ol bunch of money 🙂
beautiful! did you get the euros from home goods? i have some that are almost identical. my other question is: where are the pillows you sleep on? i am not sure how or what to do w/ those AND my shams. love advice! great idea to paint that bed. the room is looking beautiful!
Lookin’ good!! 🙂
I always leave here feeling SO inspired, thanks for that!!
I like yours better!!! I’ve been wanting to get a headboard for my son’s room and I love this idea!!! Will have to wait till after Christmas…just don’t have it in me to tackle another project…still need to finish a few!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Oh, I just finished reading Mary Beth Chapman’s book, “choosing to SEE”. Very good and lots of adoption info in it. They actually have a grant set up for adoption, so maybe that’s an option for you. Good luck!!
Layla, it’s beautiful! Y’all are brilliant! 🙂
It looks great! Affordable headboards are nearly impossible to find. Good for you. The Oil-Rubbed Bronze Rustoleum is our fav too.
Amazing! Practically the SAME bed! Love it!
ya’ll! it’s looks amazing! i’m in love with ORB spray paint, isn’t it great? the bedroom is looking fantastic.
and I’m so excited that we get to follow along on your adoption journey. it’s something that has always been on our hearts as well!
Looks awesome!
Can’t wait to hear more about your adoption journey! Many blessings to you all!
I love it. The bed frame is so pretty. I used to have a brass bed similar to this. I think my mom may still have it. I may see if I can get it after seeing this. I hadn’t thought to paint it with Rustoleum. Thanks for the idea!
That turned out great! I’ve visited “copy/cat/chic” blog site and found lots of things (like your bed) for less than the big name places. You’ve made that bedroom so cheerful and cozy. Great job as always.
Karen
Layla!!! I LOVE IT!!!! I actually think I prefer yours! Oil Rubbed Bronze is amazing. You did good, and the doggy on the bed was an especially nice touch. 🙂 So looking forward to reading about your journey as you go along.
Happy Thanksgiving girl!
So pretty! The home study folks should be impressed because you are creative and smart. Good job, y’all!
I dare say yours looks better than PB’s! Keep going!
Love the way it turned out….I hope you’ll post photos with your Clearlake bedding too. 😉
What’s up with that Pottery Barn bed anyway? The three vertical bars look off-centered….or is it just me?
Oh Layla,
It is PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL!!! Who needs PB, except for inspiration, of course. I LOVE it.
Hugs, Cindy
You are always so amazing! That looks WONDERFUL! You are always so motivated and such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing! I might have to start looking for a new headboard now…haha.
Layla, Yours is just as good as — if not better than! — the PB version. Beautiful! I don’t know how you do it. I love your creativity so much. 🙂
wow I like this! im not normally a fan of the iron headboards BUT i have been wanting to move our bed and the only other place it could go is against the wall with the windows! i never thought it would be possible but maybe with an iron headboard!!
hmm thanks for making my brain think harder!
I am so excited that you will share your adoption journey. I’m sure you realize that it will have ups and downs but is all worth it in the end. I just know you two will be great parents.
OMG that headboard looks awesome! I can’t believe how similar it is to the PB one for such a great price. The spray paint really makes the look. Well done!
Jill (adoptive mom to two great kiddos)
Thank you so much for doing this!! Your headboard look incredible! Just like the PB one!! This gives me inspiration to bargain hunt before buying full priced version!
Headboard looks great. It looks almost exactly like the Pottery Barn one…great find. If anyone needed a truck it’s you guys. I have an SUV which liberated me because there were so many more things I could haul home in it. But sometimes I still need a truck.
Wow! Now that’s a money saver and it looks just like the Pottery Barn headboard. Great Job!!!
My only question is…. will the paint hold up? Does it scratch off because the headboard is metal? Did you have to sand it first? (ok that was 3 questions…) Thanks, Susan
Hey Susan!
Nope! The type of spray paint we bought bonds pretty hardcore. So no worries there!
Layla 🙂
Oh, this looks GREAT! I scored a similar queen size set for (wait for it) $20 and have the ORB ready to go. You just inspired me to giterdone!
What a great project- major fantastic! Now I hope and pray your adoption adventure will result in you two having to do a fantastic kids room !!XXX
Big hug
Bea
It looks great and I love how well it goes with the curtain rod =)
I love that you placed a photo of “ours” and “theirs” right next to each other! It really helps make the point that you don’t HAVE to spend ridiculous amounts of money on a new headboard. Yours looks great!!
Good for you! I work for PB but I love to save money where ever I can. You are quite the resourceful couple!
We LOVE LOVE LOVE Pottery Barn…just couldn’t swing the price tag this time. 🙁
Thanks for the sweet comment Kathleen!
Layla
You guys are genius!! So many great inexpensive makeovers. But I’m really digging your tiny dog!
Ahahahaha! That last picture made me laugh because I have done the same kinds of things. The guys at the hardware store always laugh at me when they see my cart full of doors or windows or miles of lumber and then look at my vehicle–plus all the kids and their car seats. We make it work, don’t we?
Your posts always make me smile… BEAUTIFUL room.