The Bespaq bed makeover is done!
This is where the bed started.
Then primed (grey) and painted with Krylon Almond in satin finish.
Then aged by sanding.
I cut new foam core board pieces to replace the original mattress.
I started the bedding, first by applying a layer of millinery batting to the foam core board mattress base.
I added sheets made from sheer white floral fabric. Since there would be a coverlet, I opted to keep the top sheet short to cut down on the bulk.
I sewed the coverlet from the fabric April sent to me, adding a plain white backer. I would like to try my hand at an unmade bed, but in the interest of time I went with my standard treatment.
I like the way it pulls in the colors of the other furnishings, and the large scale of the flowers balances out the busier patterns throughout the room.
I sewed some pillows and made pillowcases from the same sheer white floral fabric as the sheets. I added one small white printed floral pillow to complete the bedding. It has a tiny venise lace flower attached in the corner.
I made a small lace throw from some open weave fabric. It is full sized to cover the entire bed when opened, but I’ve pressed it flat to sit at the end of the bed as an extra blanket for those chilly autumn evenings.
Hooray for a successful makeover! :D
Now, who wants to take a cat nap with Ophelia?! :D
