For a headboard, how about a slip covered or padded one? My builder cut me the shape I wanted out of plywood. I have no talent when it comes to DIY projects, but it sounds as if you do, so mine went to the upholsterer. With your new bed size, it is going to be a tight squeeze. From your photos, I think you need to brighten up the room. You may need smaller bedside tables on free floating shelves. I like this room, for all the above, suggestions. There is also this unique design from IKEA. It is wall mounted and has its own shelving. $149.00.

Hey Jen… Love your living space…really fab! An oversized piece of art as a bed head is stunning (and there are NO rules!) … but if you're worried about leaning against it in bed…you could indulge in some fabric love and just suspend a panel from a rail above with some cool finials. Means you can decide exactly how much you line up with your architecture, and you get some hardware in amongst the fabric injection. I bet I'm too late anyhow! xx

Hi evas1, We are loving teal at the moment too! However once you find another colour, you will want to switch up the paint. This is why we are suggesting you go neutral with the walls (Dulux White exchange half) and accessorising with colour- making it interchangeable as seasons/trends go by. Check out how we style teal and blue! Throws, cushions, velvet bedheads, pillows, bedside lamps, artwork & ottomans are a great way to pack colour into the room.

Deep navy always looks good to me with the silver of unpainted tin. Looking at your idea book I would consider having it powder coated in a soft white or French grey. alternatively, see if you can find some more pics to add to your collection that have more metallic elements like TTT has suggested you include. Might give you a better idea of colour(s) you would like to add to the unpainted bed.