“Before”: A vintage wicker headboard, spotted at the Restore. I had an idea for it, for my tiki bar…
“After”: Repainted and turned into a canopy for my three Witco ladies.
The effect is not final… there will be lots more handing down from my ceilings over time… But what do you think?
The idea was to make these lovelies more of a focal point, all the more go given they are sitting in a dead spot behind the sectional.
Above: My attention to wicker headboards was reignited a few years ago, when I featured this bedroom designed by Ben Sander. DREAMY!
I repainted my Restore find ($25) up with brown spray paint immediately hit with hammered copper spray paint, and once dry, then some English Chestnut stain. I wanted some color dimension up there.
To hang it, I first tried with the legs. But that looked … even more like a headboard. So I hacksawed off the legs then hit the wicker with some hot glue so it wouldn’t unravel. To hang it, I put cup holder hardware in the ceiling then wired the the thing up there with floral wire; it’s really quite lightweight. I’m thinking I also may stuff some twinkle lights up there.
I know that 1970s Victorian-revival wicker headboards are not tiki. But, I’m all about mashing it all up, especially when Restore finds present themselves.
Finishing all the details in the Mahalo Lounge is goin’ slowwwwwwww. And now it’s summer. Gulp.
Lucy Zucaro says
Since you asked for opinions, I would have to say I actually hate it. It just looks like a headboard on the ceiling – which reminds me of horror movies where the demons always put furniture on the ceiling. It’s creepy. Sorry….
Maddie says
No, be like CoCo Chanel , get completely dressed to the nines and then remove one piece . Too much detracts from the essence, the truly important , and the inspirated .
Carol says
You have stayed true to the concept until now…don’t deviate from the authenticity you have worked so hard to create. This detracts from your lovely ceiling and isn’t big enough to span that whole section.
Robert E. Oakes says
It’s supposed to say: “trying to create.” Evil autocorrect.
Robert E. Oakes says
I like that you are tryout MG to crest an “alter.” The wicker is too close to the ceiling. Lower it below the depth of the beam, as that will cause less competition with the ceiling and lines and make it clearer that this is a niche with three goddesses.
Liz says
Sometimes it’s easy to lose the plot.
Willa says
I agree – nice redo of the headboard, but takes away from the other great items. Looks misplaced and a tendency toward clutter.
Toni says
What Witco ladies? I see a wicker headboard nailed to the ceiling. If you like it, keep it.
John says
I love everything about your blog….but this is trying waaaaay too hard. You jumped the Tiki-Shark…. You’re clubbin’ the Baby Seal…just say “No”
Pat in PA says
At first, I thought…..mmmm….I don’t think so. Then saw it up there and thought….mmmmm….not so bad. But–I do agree with another person–I think it’s too cluttery. You’ve got a lot going on in there-don’t overdo. 🙂
Beth says
I like it, but it needs to be set off the ceiling by a couple inches. Maybe a few inches more on the wall side, so you can actually see what it is. That would deliver the crown effect referenced above.
Maria says
Sorry, not a fan.
One) it’s not centered
Two) competes with the really nice ceiling treatment you already have.
Three) it’s not tiki
Four) it has a cluttered feel to me
Five) lighting would do a much better job of highlighting the girls. Either up lights or down lights would give it a dramatic touch. Maybe even colored lights! Very mcm 🙂
Looneylobsters says
Totally agree! Feels off balance to me.
Kathy says
Colored lights! Yes!
And the paint job is excellent, but I agree it just isn’t tiki. Could it be used in a transitional area to the lounge, though?
Julia says
Completely agreed on 1-5. You’ve got an awesome room with lots of pizzazz, but I’m not sure this does anything for it.
Kim Domingue says
Agreed. It’s not centered on the ceiling beams. That would drive me insane in no time flat, lol! I definitely think uplights or downlights would more effectively highlight the “ladies” more effectively. More can be good but sometimes more is simply too much and takes away from the thing you really want to highlight.