Super Cheap Headboard with Ambiance

This was a fun project to see just how far I could stretch a dollar. Found a French Door from the 1940s online for free. Had some spare hardwood oak from a flooring job, some framing pine and extra christmas lights (which I will replace with proper string lights eventually). Total project cost was about 45$

Hardwood Mocha flooring on the top and shots of it in the corners of the legs.

Sanded, cut down to size and repainted.

Lots and lots of clamps and tie downs to glue it all together

With bedroom lights on. Kept and used the original hardware. Keep the original feel and use every part of the buffalo! What can't be seen is the dark hardwood on the top sill and some of the trim details along the top.

With bedroom lights off. Ideal for  night reading and overall ambiance. I have plans to blacksmith some candle holders that'll be put onto the side legs. Add an easily reached backlight switch as well. It'll add to the overall ambiance and feel. I'm trying to keep it all as cheap as possible.