DREAM WEAVER
USE A DROP SHEET, STAPLES AND A DOOR – YES, REALLY! – TO MAKE THIS STYLISH PADDED BEDHEAD Project, photography and styling NATASHA DICKINS
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ABOVE Mercator ‘Alfie’ marble table lamp, $79, I/N: 0126621, with Luce Bella GLS filament E27 450lm 4W globe in Warm White, $10/pack of 2, I/N: 0254511 (globe sold separately). All other products, stylist’s own.
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ive your bed a luxurious makeover. The classic upholstery technique of tufting is usually achieved by stitching buttons through wadding, but we’ve simplified the method with staples and decorative nails.
Tools & materials nS afety equipment (mask, eye and ear protection) n Timber offcuts n Tape measure and pencil n Drill with 8mm, 3mm and driver bits n Scissors n Heavy-duty staple gun with 10mm staples n Small flathead screwdriver n Pliers n Small hammer n Handsaw n Iron n Stud finder n 2040mm x 870mm x 35mm honeycomb core door n 6.5m length 1500mm x 150GSM polyester wadding (from a haberdashery store) n Fast-grip spray adhesive n 3600mm x 1500mm heavy-duty canvas drop sheet n Two 50-piece packs of daisy head upholstery nails n Clear construction adhesive with applicator n Two 400mm x 30mm round tapered furniture legs n Painter’s tape n Two furniture safety anchors
1 Hume ‘H1’ 2040mm x 870mm x 35mm primed MDF flush internal door, $67, I/N: 1973121. 2 Wagner 3.6m x 1.5m heavy duty canvas drop sheet, $26.95, I/N: 1660140. 3 Selleys ‘Kwik Grip’ spray contact adhesive, $21.99/350g, I/N: 1230030. 4 Trojan 3 in 1 heavy duty staple gun set, $19.99, I/N: 0217503. 5 Pinnacle Hardware daisy head upholstery nails in Antique Bronze, $4.55/pack of 50, I/N: 2360783. 6 Adoored 400mm round tapered pine furniture leg, $12.24, I/N: 0225613. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
