Pick Our Next Project: No More Sleeping on the Floor

We have been sleeping on a mattress on the floor for a year now. And I have decided that a year is long enough. So hopefully, we will remedy this situation over the holiday break. Between all of the gift-making, wrapping, traveling, baking, and spending time with family...well, we'll see.

But first things first, we have to decide what bed...and I want your help.

Since building a daybed, (ok, ok, I supervised building the daybed. I'm still afraid of the miter saw. But I'm pretty good at using an electric screwdriver, filling holes, sanding, and painting). I have been itching to try another DIY building project. So this seems like the perfect opportunity, since we are bed-less and all.

Option One: The Arched Bed

image via Knock Off Wood

This is option one....except, instead of black, I would probably finish it something like this one...

image via VivaTerra

Oooh...so pretty.

And in case you are wondering, here is how you build it (thanks to Ana White @ Knock Off Wood!)

Option Two: The Farmhouse Bed

 

image via The Bumper Crop 

This bed is inspired by Pottery Barn - it's so classic and beautiful. Here is how to make it in a King-size. 

Option Three: No Building, Just Painting

Our third option was inspired by The Lettered Cottage and their new bed:

 image via The Lettered Cottage

Except, without the dog of course (pregnancy hormones are making me slightly crazy, and David is trying to keep me sane and dog-less. Which rationally, I know is definitely the best move. "but wouldn't a Golden Retriever puppy be so cute under the Christmas tree.....") 

Ok, back to the bed. Available at JCPenny  & with a little spray paint, of course.

Three very different looks. Price-wise, they are all in a similar range. 

And in case you are wondering, this is the bedding that we have.

It's Guru Paisley from Anthropologie.

So, what are your thoughts and opinions?!