Help Me Choose! *poll*

[KristinCB]

Ok so I really would like a real bed for my bday in september.. i'm turning 30 and i figure its about time i had a real bed. I have never had a bed with a headboard or anything so thats what I want.. haha. We are going to do the DIY route so I need you to help me pick between these two different beds.

1) Is a fabric style tufted headboard.



2) Is a wood bed (we would have a friend help since darcy doesn't use power tools much anymore



OH and the prices are about the same. The instructions for both are also pretty straight forward too. Our neighbour does woodwork and would be able to do that bed easy - here are the instructions in case anyone is curious

tufted: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chic...ct-2009-076400

wood bed: http://www.knock-offwood.com/2009/10...8100_7467.html
Please cast your vote!

[KirstieGai]

the first one is really in at the moment and I'm about to buy one just like it so I pick #1

[Darcy Baldwin]

Kristin -

To me, the maintenance on the first one makes it something I wouldn't want. Getting dirty from our body oils and dust over time, etc. And if you suffer from allergies, that's just another area for them to collect and haunt you.

I just prefer the wood for those reasons and more.

[LibbysMommy]

I think the wood looks so pretty and it's really timeless!!

[MamaBee]

I really like the wood one!! So pretty...

[taracotta7]

I like them both but I think I like the wood bed better. I like Darcy's points about it too.

[LibbysMommy]

And I totally didn't read the 3rd option till now....too funny K!!

[HeatherKS]

I actually have an upholstered headboard that I did myself a few years ago. As much as I love it and as inexpensive as it was to do by myself, if I was picking a new one, I'd go with wood. I feel kind of bound by the fabric I chose - which happens to be chocolate brown so it's not like it's really limiting - and I have just always loved the look of wood beds.

[scrap2day]

I was going to vote wood.

[pewtertm]

Originally Posted by Darcy Baldwin

Kristin -

To me, the maintenance on the first one makes it something I wouldn't want. Getting dirty from our body oils and dust over time, etc. And if you suffer from allergies, that's just another area for them to collect and haunt you.

I just prefer the wood for those reasons and more.

That's basically what I was going to say...great minds

[heathergw]

I'm also with Darcy... and wood is always timeless, the tufted to me seems a bit trendy and I would think you'd probably change your mind after a few years

[KristinCB]

well what darcy said basically made up my mind because i honestly hadn't even thought of it! YUCK! LOL!

[mpatry]

Originally Posted by Darcy Baldwin

Kristin -

To me, the maintenance on the first one makes it something I wouldn't want. Getting dirty from our body oils and dust over time, etc. And if you suffer from allergies, that's just another area for them to collect and haunt you.

I just prefer the wood for those reasons and more.

Exactly what I was thinking!

[scrappurple]

LOVE the wood bed!!

[kbbeale]

Totally the wood. I believe over the years, it would be something you'd treasure, and only ever buy/make once. I paid big money for my oversized cherry sleigh bed and I am SO glad I did. I love it and will have it forever.

The other is nice too, but seems to me that it might get boring, or I'd grow tired of it over time. Maybe not you, but thats just my thoughts. Have fun!!!

Kristen

[Joana1n]

I like the softness of the fabric headboard. Plus it seems like it would be easier to make, but perhaps I am delusional. ;-)

[KateD]

Originally Posted by kbbeale

I paid big money for my oversized cherry sleigh bed and I am SO glad I did. I love it and will have it forever.

Ditto here - I love my cherry sleigh bed. It has survived six moves and is still in good shape!

I vote for wood!

[KirstieGai]

the bed I've got my eye on doesn't have fabric on the headboard but is leather instead. Good point on the fabric though

[MandaT]

Wood... I definately LOVE my log bed. I do like the look of the fabric too though, except for the cleaning factor.

[letumom]

I think the first one would be easier to create.

[kristijoy]

Oooh...the wood is so beautiful! And TIMELESS. You'll have it for years!

[KristinCB]

ok wood it is.. kinda sad no one wants me to sleep on the floor. when i was little i begged to have a tent in my room with a foam mattress but my mom said no :P LOL

[Gemma]

Hehe, I was going to click the 3rd option, but decided not to!

I <3 the 2nd bed, that's the sort of bed I want when I get around to re doing my bedroom!

[sprauncey1]

I voted for the wood one...but a word to the wise...

when building stuff off of her site (which we have and LOVE) make sure you spend a little more $ for more straight/better wood. Not super great wood that is going to break the bank, but the straighter, less knotty wood it is the easier it is to get a clean line/straight finish. Oh and it does take more time than you estimate...always! But the results are fabulous.

Another scrapper (Heather Ann Designs) built a bed for her little boy and it turned out so cute...you may want to read her blog posts to see what she learned too before you start on your new adventure: Wood Working

Good luck and post pics when you finish!

[KristinCB]

Originally Posted by sprauncey1

I voted for the wood one...but a word to the wise...

when building stuff off of her site (which we have and LOVE) make sure you spend a little more $ for more straight/better wood. Not super great wood that is going to break the bank, but the straighter, less knotty wood it is the easier it is to get a clean line/straight finish. Oh and it does take more time than you estimate...always! But the results are fabulous.

Another scrapper (Heather Ann Designs) built a bed for her little boy and it turned out so cute...you may want to read her blog posts to see what she learned too before you start on your new adventure: Wood Working

Good luck and post pics when you finish!

Thanks for the tips!!

[KristinCB]

I'm also looking at the wooden ikea beds as an option too.. the only thing. Can you use regular mattresses with them? or do they have to be the thin might as well be sleeping on the floor ones that they sell?

[eranslow]

Originally Posted by KristinCB

I'm also looking at the wooden ikea beds as an option too.. the only thing. Can you use regular mattresses with them? or do they have to be the thin might as well be sleeping on the floor ones that they sell?

I *think* you need to use their mattresses but I could be wrong!

[heathergw]

Originally Posted by KristinCB

I'm also looking at the wooden ikea beds as an option too.. the only thing. Can you use regular mattresses with them? or do they have to be the thin might as well be sleeping on the floor ones that they sell?

you can use your own, BUT, I had to ditch the box spring and had to purchase the rails from IKEA so that the mattress didn't come up over the headboard, lol

[lovely1m]

Originally Posted by KristinCB

I'm also looking at the wooden ikea beds as an option too.. the only thing. Can you use regular mattresses with them? or do they have to be the thin might as well be sleeping on the floor ones that they sell?

I did a lot of looking and there are some beds that allow the use of a bedspring, not all of them.

[caits]

i just love the wooden one! it look huge and kinda beautiful!

[tuneskids]

I think the wood bed would look great in your house!!!

and if you really want to sleep on the floor, set up a tent in the kids playroom by the back sliding door and have a "camping" night inside. lmao I am sure Lily & Lucas would love that!!!