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Upholstered Headboard with Denim Slipcover

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:56:27 +0000

It is an exciting time at our house. We just moved our little boy to his “big boy bed” this weekend. We chose to go ahead and get a full size mattress set for him, instead of twin size. He is a Thomas the Tank Engine fanatic so we were able to keep our primary color theme from his nursery and simply add a Thomas the Train border around his room. Every night we like to snuggle in his bed to read stories, so I wanted to make his bed really cozy and comfortable. I chose a comfy upholstered headboard with a denim slipcover from TheSleepShop.com.

Alex's Upholstered Headboard

The headboard with slipcover cost just over $200 (including shipping.) I compared other sites selling upholstered headboards and I was shocked at the prices. Two sites sell very similar products for $399 – $499 and this price does not include shipping.

I also put his mattress and box spring on a full size low profile bed frame so he is easily able to climb into bed himself.

Alex loves his new bed!

Bedding that is too tall

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:59:14 +0000

I frequently hear customers complain about the height of today’s new bedding. Mattresses today are taller than ever. The average height of the mattresses on our sales floor is 13 inches. Lots of people have beds that were not designed for today’s taller bedding and consequently find that the new bedding covers their headboards. Other people say that their small dogs can no longer jump in the bed easily. There are several bed frame options that are lower than standard height bed frames, but there are some other things that you can do to lower your bed.

When you shop for your new mattress set, make sure you ask for the “Low Profile Box Spring” instead of the standard height box spring. Most major manufacturers offer this option at no additional charge. Low profile box springs are usually 4 or 5 inches lower than the regular height box spring and they offer the same support and warranty as the standard height box spring.

If you REALLY need to lower your bed, you can check with your local bedding store. Many stores offer “bunkie boards” that are designed for use with bunk beds. Usually ”bunkie boards” are only 2 – 3 inches tall and should offer enough support for your twin or full size bedding. Use the bunkie board in place of the box spring.

Lowering your bed with specialty bed frames

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:53:06 +0000

There are several types of metal bed frames that will lower your bed. If you have a headboard and footboard, you’ll need to choose bed rails, instead of a bed frame. If you don’t have a headboard and footboard or if you have a headboard only, you can choose a low profile bed frame.

If you don’t have a headboard or if you have a headboard ONLY (with no footboard), choose a Low Profile Bed Frame.
These bed frames are approximately 3″ – 4″ lower than normal bed frames
(normal bed frames are usually 7″ – 8″ tall.) The included
bolt-on headboard brackets are designed to adjust so that your bolt-on
headboard can be attached. However, it may be necessary to
drill new holes into your headboard for attachment.
If you have BOTH a headboard and footboard, you’ll need to use
Low Profile Drop Rails. Low profile bed rails will lower your bed approximately 3
inches.

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Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:21:33 +0000

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