We like this idea from French interior designer Serge Castella, who took woven natural rugs and turned them into headboards in the bedroom of a guest house on Spain’s Costa Brava. Here’s a look at the idea and a few ways to re-create it.
Above: Castella uses a stiff rush mat, custom-made by Spanish artisans, behind a queen mattress. Photograph via Serge Castella Interiors.
Above: From West Elm the Jute Boucle Rug in Flax is on sale for 125 for the five-by-eight-foot size.
Above: Restoration Hardware’s Hand-Braided Jute Rug in Natural is $415 for the six-by-nine-foot size.
Above: The Heathered Chenille Jute Rug in Natural is currently on sale at $135 for the three-by-five-foot size and $359 for the five-by-eight-foot size at Pottery Barn.
Above: A budget option: Ikea’s Lohals Flatwoven Natural Rug is $79.99 for the size that measures approximately five by eight feet.
Or, consult one of our favorite sources for custom rush rugs and flooring: Rush Matters in Bedfordshire. For more, check out Medieval and Modern Rush on Gardenista.
Find more project ideas in our posts:
- Just Add Pillows: The DIY Headboard for $35
- 5 Quick Fixes: Instant Headboards
- Remodelista Favorites: Our Top 10 Weekend Projects
