Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Cast Iron Beds








It seems where ever I look I'm seeing cast iron beds. It is a great idea if you want country without being too fussy.
I have a story coming out in the next issue of Country Style Magazine featuring a lovely old farmhouse in Mudgee (about 3.5 hrs north west of Sydney). Owner Kathy Collins used cast iron beds throughout to create a vintage but slightly industrial country look. I prefer them painted rather than bare metal.
There is an old brass and cast iron bed in my shed that I have been meaning to paint for my daughter's bedroom, so I guess I'll have to get busy...
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21 comments:

  1. beachcomberApril 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    lovely photos..i'm really liking the 1st one and the one with the red and white pillows!
    cheryl x

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  2. Angela SteynApril 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Oh yes, I'm with you on this one! I'm a major fan xx

    Angela

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  3. JennyApril 13, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I love cast iron beds Catherine and I can't wait to do up the downstairs spare room so I can put one in there. ;-)

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  4. Julie@beingRUBYApril 13, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I love them too.. and I love the black ikea model.. unfortunately [i think] it only comes in double.. or i'd be running off to buy it.. xx Julie

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  5. KarenaApril 13, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    They can be so interesting!! I also like the idea of using antique gates as headboards!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  6. Keren - The Brown Trading Co.April 13, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Oh that first image is divine, I love old iron beds too. I love Mudgee so much, it's such a wonderful town, the wine, the food, the little boutiques and b&b's .... dreaming!!

    Can't wait for the Country Style to hit the shelves.

    Keren
    xx

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  7. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    HI, lovely blog and great choice of photos. Iron beds look really fantastic if you garnish them with some nice beddings and cushions.

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  8. Lisa McGeeApril 13, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Gorgeous images - especially love the first one!

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  9. Elaine PowerApril 14, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Hi Catherine just found you vie Simone at Beach Vintage I love the last picture what a gorgeous shape & the colour tones are so me, I used to have an Iron bed but sold it years ago (silly me) but I do like my bed now so must not complain :)) looking forward to seeing pictures of the finished result of the renovation!!

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  10. MimiApril 15, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I bought a brass bed in Bangalow, NSW for my daughter Mia which needs a little TLC, she just loves it the way it is. Mimi x

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  11. AnciApril 15, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    They are lovely ! And I'm happy to have one :)

    xx
    Anci

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  12. GApril 17, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I love them and they are so hard to come by... my eldest daughter has the same one as in photo 4... it took us a while to find it, but I'm pleased we did! gxo

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  13. SharnelApril 17, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Beautiful post. I love cast iron beds.

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  14. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I've had a Corsican Iron bed for years, you can't go wrong with their beds!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Saw photo number 4 (or very similar) in the winning room of the Block tonight... please could someone tell me where we could buy this bed? We absolutely love...

    Please reply here...

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    1. AnonymousDecember 5, 2012 at 8:36 PM

      Hi there
      Just wondering if you found out where to purchase bed #4? In love with it also!
      Many thanks
      Jess

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  16. catherine shieldsJuly 5, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    The bed in pic No 4 belongs to Kathy Collins. You can reach her at http://www.urbansplash.com.au/

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  17. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Thank you so much for replying... Do you have any information on picture number 2? Sorry we would like one for our daughter and one for us!

    Thanks!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    they are gorgeous,
    ilove number 2.Where can i by one?

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  19. catherine shieldsDecember 10, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Hi Jess and others,
    The single beds I actually own and bought them from Forty Winks (Home Zone). I have seen bed 4 # around - maybe also at Forty Winks or Ikea.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Lovely beds, single beds are best for kids as they don't use up a lot of space and you can paint them with different colors to give it a look which children will like.

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