I eventually had the bed sandblasted and then powder coated it a bright white. I'm sure there are plenty who would question why I painted over the rust. It certainly wasn't something I took lightly and I gave a lot of thought to it. But ultimately, I determined the dark bed frame ate up too much space visually ~ and quite simply the small room demanded a bed frame that would fade into its surroundings.
I've also been considering options for the rest of the bed coverings. For now, I've tossed an inexpensive white quilt on the bed and draped it with a ruffley tablecloth I found on sale here. Recently, my friend Kelley, of The Hidden List, has been featuring a series on how to "Build a Better Bed" on her blog. I've been so inspired ~ I hope to make this guest spot as luxurious and inviting as the beds I have read about. Check them out here.
Shortly after finding the bed, I also ran across the rusty medical cabinet that is standing in as a nightstand. My original plan was to leave its finish untouched too, but after I have lived with it for awhile...
And speaking of Round Top ~ I have more to share about the upcoming Antiques Week and some pretty exciting happenings. I'll be back on Friday to fill you in on it, so be looking for my next post. Until then, you might want to check out Tattered Style on Facebook where I'll be posting "Thrifted Finds of the Week."
P.S. Thanks to the following blogs for recently featuring Tattered Style: Handmade in TX, Etsy Fort Worth ~ "Organizing With Vintage Finds" and Etsy Fort Worth ~ "A Rake By Any Other Name."
Great post! I love the paint job on the bed. White was the right choice!! Side table is GREAT addition.
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~Leslie
Thank you Retreauxgirl! I'm anxious to complete the paint project on the medical cabinet as well. :) Looking forward to meeting you in a few days ~ we're going to have so much fun!!!
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ReplyDeleteI came across your blog and this post...I live in the Dallas area also and was curious where
you had the iron bed blasted and then powder coated? I have a few items I would like to have powder coated and didn't know where to go...
Thank you so much
Hi Leigh Ann ~ I use Custom Powder Coating in Dallas on Sovereign Row. They do amazing work. I hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by.
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hello- was wondering where you got the bed blasted and powder coated? I live in Dallas..
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