A unique bunk bed that cost only about $150. First bought an Ikea Kura bed off craigslist for $125. Bought painting supplies for about $25. Disassembled, then painted the frame with white paint. Painted side panels with chalkboard paint (leaving the other side the original white) so that the boys could color on them. Used stencils to chalk their names on the side of the bed.
This looks great! Did you prime the furniture first? What kind of paints did you use? I want to do something similar for my daughter but have no clue how to paint it, lol.
ReplyDeleteI didn't prime it, but I did use three coats of white on the frame, and 3 coats of chalkboard paint on the sideboards. One side of the sideboards was already white, so I only had to paint the other side (the chalkboard side). I did this outside on my deck, with old bed sheets underneath to catch the drips. I used Rustoleum brand chalk board paint and Behr pure white satin enamel (1 quart each) After I painted all the pieces we put the bed together.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Great idea.
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I am in LOVE! Our little Ralphie is about to get his first big boy bed. Would it be ok if I stole your idea? I promise to credit you to everyone who compliments us on it when I do! :) Bravo on a great idea! Thanks for sharing it and inspiring other moms like us! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Of course I don't mind you using this idea too. The only part that was difficult at all was stenciling the letters on the side of the bed. (and that has mostly rubbed off so I have to redo it soon)
ReplyDeleteGreat! Where did you get those stencils? I am so excited to do this. I promise to tell all of my friends that I got the idea from you, and to show them your website! Are you an interior designer? You really do have such terrific taste. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThanks!! Sorry I didn't see your comment until now. I am a graphic designer, but not an interior designer. I know you can buy stencils online, but I made mine using my silhouette die cut machine - it's an amazing tool that scrapbookers/designers use, you can cut any shape or letterform out of paper - you can see them here (check out the "what can it make" section) After I made the stencils I held each up against the bed one at a time and drew over them with artist's chalk. I have to redo it because it's rubbed off, but it stuck around for a while.
ReplyDeleteOops, here is the link mentioned above... http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/
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