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Make an old oak headboard new again!!! Headboard makeover with caning and paint….

August 18, 2010 By Jennifer

With our budget bedroom makeover I really wanted  a new headboard for my bedroom makeover.

But I knew I was going to have to settle for a headboard makeover instead.

My poor husband.  He claims I’ve gotten rid of all of his childhood memories by getting rid of  and painting over his old,ugly oak 1980’s furniture. I am not.  It does not mean I am trying to kill his youth. :), It just means the things from his youth were..blech!… I know,nothing he has left from his pre-Jen days is sacred.

 

This one from Ballard’s was my dream; but way out of my budget, so I decided to use it as inspiration instead and pretty up the one I already had. After all, it was solid wood and has a ton of potential!!
Update your old oak headboard with caning and paint
These oak furniture pieces from the '80s make great furntirue makeovers! See how this one was transformed!
Oak, 80’s. UGH.But it is solid wood. It has that going for it.
Update your old oak headboard with caning and paint for a furniture makeover
 I purchased chair caning from  Van Dyke’s Restorers and I already had an architectural piece from an old dresser.
I first added my dresser piece ( sorry, no pics… my bad.) to the top. Then I primed and painted the whole thing white.
Update your old oak headboard with caning and paint for a headboard makeover
I then cut the caning to size.I spray painted it with white primer to make it easier to paint later.
Once it was dry, I stapled it onto my headboard. Use A LOT of staples. Believe me. I unloaded my gun into it.
Trim and caning can comepletly transform a headboard from 80's ugly to amazing! DIY headboard idea
later, you’ll paint right over them and you can’t even tell they are there.
This headboard is getting an amazing painted furniture makeover!‘
I then cut molding to frame around the rough edges and hold it in place. I mitered them so the ends match up and it makes a frame.
Trim and paint can update your old orangey oak furniture
Where it didn’t match exactly, I just wood filled it white white wood filler. After it was dry,then I painted the whole thing again.
Here’s where I cried.
I guess when caning gets wet it relaxes and buckles.Which I did NOT know. When I pulled it in that night, I noticed it was all wavy and bumpy. After a full day of work on the darn thing, the tears flowed with a few expletives.
But then the sun came out the next day and when it had dried overnight, the caning tightened up again and it was flat. I think my saving grace was all of the staples.Use lots of staples.
Transformed 80's ugly oak headboard with paint for  a bedroom makeover
The total cost was $23.00 for the caning with shipping. I already had the other supplies on hand.
ugly 80's oak headboard update for under $40!!!  #paintedfurniture #headboardmakeover #headboardidea
It just added the right touch to our new bedroom space.
                 It wasn’t hard either, just time consuming. I love the idea of using caning now on other things…
Jen

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Comments

  1. vintage girl at heart says

    August 18, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    WOW!! You are Fabulous girl!!!
    LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie says

    August 18, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    Gorgeous! It is right in line with your inspiration piece! It is stunning!

  3. Connie says

    August 18, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    I have a chair in my bedroom that the chicken wire has broken (probably from MY behind!) and want to put caning in it, honey. Is it substantial enough for a chair? I mean the kind you’re buying. Or is that just regular caning and can take a lot of use?
    xoxo,
    Connie

  4. My Grama's Soul says

    August 18, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    Oh brother!!!!!!! That is one great make-over you have done. It is beautiful and so very clever. I love it when someone repurposes something.

    Xo

    Jo

  5. mariondee-designs says

    August 18, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    Love the transformation! What a great idea! take care, Maryann

  6. Lolo says

    August 18, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    Soooo cool! And way better than the inspiration piece 🙂 I wish I could bust into my hubby’s “pre “me” furniture…ugh!

  7. Brynwood Needleworks says

    August 18, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    Jen:
    It is one, beautiful headboard! It went from a true Ugly Duckling to a Fabulous Swan! Congratulations, girl!
    xoxo
    Donna

  8. Vintage Junky says

    August 18, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    Love this! What a great makeover… I love cane!
    Your bedroom makes me want to make mine pretty too 🙂 Michelle

  9. ::cottage instincts:: says

    August 18, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    Wow Jen! Love it love it. I saw it in your previous post and figured you’d just painted it.

    Gorgeous 🙂

  10. Jenny@ L.O.T.s of Love says

    August 19, 2010 at 12:15 am

    Really great! Totally jealous!

  11. Anne - Fiona and Twig says

    August 19, 2010 at 12:22 am

    You need your own show on HGTV!
    Seriously! 🙂

  12. Deb says

    August 19, 2010 at 12:32 am

    Amazing, what a gorgeous headboard!

  13. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    August 19, 2010 at 12:46 am

    Jen, The headboard is fabulous! What a great idea using the cane insert. Perfection. Hugs, Sherry

  14. Tracy is ... Loving Pretty Things says

    August 19, 2010 at 1:02 am

    JEN!! I just sent this link to my sister who’s making her own headboard. CANING – that is SUCH a fabulously inexpensive idea…..GASP! I love it so.

    Your eye, your talent and your tears made this piece into a masterpiece! fabulous.

    Someday when I grow up, I want to be talented just like you. xoxo

  15. Angela says

    August 19, 2010 at 1:23 am

    It really looks terrific!!

  16. kathysews says

    August 19, 2010 at 1:50 am

    Love it! I think you could add some finial thingies or fence post tops, depending on how wide the top is, and it would look even more like the example. But I like it the way it is.

  17. Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas says

    August 19, 2010 at 2:27 am

    Perfection!!! I would NEVER thought of the using the cane!! And the dresser piece! This looks Custom!!

    LOVE IT!

    Lou Cinda 🙂

  18. Kelly @ Much To Do With Nothing says

    August 19, 2010 at 2:43 am

    This is an amazing makeover! You worked miricles on that thing.
    I recained a chair for the first time a few weeks ago. I did a horrible job. But I knew I was going to paint and distress the chair,and all in all it turned out ok. I have one more to go. I’m not scared anymore though. I’ll never over look another piece where the cain is damaged.
    Again… your headboard is soooo cute!
    Kelly

  19. Tricia @ A Rosy Note says

    August 19, 2010 at 2:56 am

    You are so crafty…I love it! I can’t wait to see what you do to the dresser 🙂

  20. Heather says

    August 19, 2010 at 3:01 am

    Wow, wow and WOW! What an incredible transformation! It is beautiful!

    Blessings,
    Heather:)

  21. Anji Johnston says

    August 19, 2010 at 5:38 am

    What an absolutely fantastic makeover! What a talent and inspiration you are!

  22. ROSE VINE COTTAGE says

    August 19, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    Your headboard turned out beautiful!!

  23. Suzann says

    August 19, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    wow! Awesome – I am quite impressed.

  24. Jeanneoli says

    August 19, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    You know you are amazing….right???!!!!

  25. Gigi says

    August 19, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    Absolutely love it! It’s waaay more gorgeous than the Ballard one!

  26. Sandy says

    August 20, 2010 at 2:47 am

    That is a fantastic makeover. It looks awesome.

  27. Angela (Cottage Magpie) says

    August 20, 2010 at 4:46 am

    OMG, Jen you are an effing GENIUS!!!! Of course, I knew that already. But, WOW! And, the best part, thanks to you, after how many years? I finally know what to do with my bed!!!! When I finally do it I will definitely tell the whole world it’s because of you and your genius talented self.
    XO,
    ~Angela 🙂

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    August 20, 2010 at 11:35 am

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  29. Mrs. B. says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Oh my goodness, it’s gorgeous! You have done a beautiful job.

  30. Ginger says

    August 20, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    That is beautiful! You would never know that was the same bed! I bet your husband is thrilled with the changes. I didn’t know you could orderthe caning in a roll…great idea!

  31. At Home in English Valley says

    August 20, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    You did such a great job. I think your headboard is more beautiful the the one from Ballard, and you can say,I made it myself! Love, Penny

  32. Cheryl says

    August 20, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Dang girlie… that makeover of your headboard is amazing, well done!!!!

  33. annette says

    August 20, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    You really inspire me with all of your thirftiness and your clever ideas. This has made me want to get back to fix up those things I have been threatening to do but haven’t. I too have a room I don’t reallylike anyone to see.

  34. Sue says

    August 20, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    What a beautiful job, I love it!

    Sue
    xo

  35. Debbi Thinks Deep says

    August 21, 2010 at 5:56 am

    Okay. Now THAT was clever.

  36. trash talk says

    August 21, 2010 at 10:53 am

    I want to live in your mind…or at least visit just a little. How on earth do you come up with these great ideas? If you hadn’t included all the instructions, I would never have guessed that this was not an original piece. Fab job!
    Debbie

  37. Courtney says

    August 22, 2010 at 12:16 am

    SOOO glad that you didn’t have to cry in the morning! I can only imagine how annoying that would have been. You did an amazing job. The headboard is totally unrecognizable! Ballards Schmallards!!!!

  38. My Shabby Roses says

    August 22, 2010 at 4:38 am

    Wow, what a creative idea! I would never of thought of that. I didn’t even know you could buy caning! You did an excellent job!

  39. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:29 am

    I love it! Very nicely done!!!

  40. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:29 am

    I love it! Very nicely done!!!

  41. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:29 am

    I love it! Very nicely done!!!

  42. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:29 am

    I love it! Very nicely done!!!

  43. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:29 am

    I love it! Very nicely done!!!

  44. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:29 am

    I love it! Very nicely done!!!

  45. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:29 am

    I love it! Very nicely done!!!

  46. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:29 am

    I love it! Very nicely done!!!

  47. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:29 am

    I love it! Very nicely done!!!

  48. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:29 am

    I love it! Very nicely done!!!

  49. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:37 am

    Awesome headboard and what a great idea buying the caning and doing it yourself.

  50. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:51 am

    what a fantastic idea!!! and i love all teh colors in the room- so soothing. the wall color is great, love the bedside dresser and lamp- just awesome!!!

  51. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:51 am

    what a fantastic idea!!! and i love all teh colors in the room- so soothing. the wall color is great, love the bedside dresser and lamp- just awesome!!!

  52. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:51 am

    what a fantastic idea!!! and i love all teh colors in the room- so soothing. the wall color is great, love the bedside dresser and lamp- just awesome!!!

  53. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:51 am

    what a fantastic idea!!! and i love all teh colors in the room- so soothing. the wall color is great, love the bedside dresser and lamp- just awesome!!!

  54. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:51 am

    what a fantastic idea!!! and i love all teh colors in the room- so soothing. the wall color is great, love the bedside dresser and lamp- just awesome!!!

  55. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:51 am

    what a fantastic idea!!! and i love all teh colors in the room- so soothing. the wall color is great, love the bedside dresser and lamp- just awesome!!!

  56. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:51 am

    what a fantastic idea!!! and i love all teh colors in the room- so soothing. the wall color is great, love the bedside dresser and lamp- just awesome!!!

  57. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:51 am

    what a fantastic idea!!! and i love all teh colors in the room- so soothing. the wall color is great, love the bedside dresser and lamp- just awesome!!!

  58. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:51 am

    what a fantastic idea!!! and i love all teh colors in the room- so soothing. the wall color is great, love the bedside dresser and lamp- just awesome!!!

  59. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:51 am

    what a fantastic idea!!! and i love all teh colors in the room- so soothing. the wall color is great, love the bedside dresser and lamp- just awesome!!!

  60. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:52 am

    Poor guy:) Just kidding…I’m sure he understands why you must re-do all his things!!! Your new headboard looks outstanding!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Hop over and enter my GIVEAWAY…I think you will like it!

  61. Vanessa@decor happy says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:56 am

    Are you kidding?? This is beautiful! Great job!

  62. Julia @ Hooked on Houses says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:56 am

    I am so amazed by this makeover! I never ever would have seen that headboard and thought I could transform it in any way to make it look like the one from Ballard’s. Gorgeous!!

  63. Lisa says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:57 am

    Wow this looks so great! What a fab idea to use the caning – it looks like you bought it at some upscale store.
    Congrats!

  64. Its So Very Cheri says

    August 23, 2010 at 3:03 am

    That is an amazing makeover

    Cheri from its so very cheri

  65. Christie says

    August 23, 2010 at 3:11 am

    THIS IS AWESOME! I can’t not believe all the great things that people in the wonderful world of blog can do! We had water damage and excessive mold in my daughters room, so we had to strip it to the studs and start over once the leak was fixed. With my budget, I bought that Ballard’s Design headboard, but I will tell you…I LIKE YOURS BETTER! It is so great and I think the fact that you MADE it makes it that much more wonderful! It looks like a professional! I feel inadequate in blogland…I have an eye for beautiful things, but not so much any talent! I am so inspired here to get my act together! Come check out my daughter’s room at http://threepixielane.blogspot.com/2010/07/swedish-intent.html. Thank you for sharing!

  66. Bonnie@Creative Decorating says

    August 23, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    Stopping by from the Met Monday party!! How creative!! I didn’t realize you could buy the caning like that, but of course there isn’t much you can’t get on the internet these days!! This turned out just awesome and on a budget! I love it!

  67. cushycottage says

    August 23, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    gorgeous headboard. you turned an old junk to a beautiful piece. making my own headboard is in my list of projects too.

  68. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    August 23, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    STUNNING! Go you putting your own canning on!

  69. Amanda@The Hand Me Down House says

    August 23, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    Jen, this is just perfect! You did such a great job — hopefully your hubby doesn’t mind since it looks fantastic! 🙂

  70. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    August 24, 2010 at 1:17 am

    REALLY nice job. So glad I found your blog. Following… 🙂 Hope you’ll stop by mine, too!

  71. Amber says

    August 24, 2010 at 5:14 am

    Way to work with what you had! I never would have envisioned your current headboard becoming so much like your inspiration. The caning added so much detail and the white is so fresh. Beautiful work!

  72. LNich says

    August 24, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    Beautiful makeover! You just gave me the guts to try redoing the chair caning on a rocking chair I have. thanks!

  73. hometown girl says

    August 29, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    awesome job jen! i love everything about it!!

  74. Stickhorsecowgirls says

    September 6, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    I am SO impressed! I wonder if oil based paint would have not caused the caning to buckle. Latex paint has water in it, so I can see how that could happen. Anyway, glad it dried and shrank because it looks absolutely AMAZING!!! You did good! Love your site!

  75. Vintage Junky says

    September 6, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    I am revisiting this because I love it so much… how did you measure for this… on the site it says sold by the inch… is that square inches? I want to order some to recover the back of a furniture piece.
    Thanks for the info in advance!
    Michelle
    michelle@vintagejunky.com

  76. Elaina Comfortable@Home says

    January 25, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Wow. I bet sales of Caning materials are going to reach record highs this next couple months. Maybe I should buy stocks. After I buy some Caning that is. Inspiring.

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