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The 10 Best Headboards for Every Style of 2022

  • July 29, 2022

Who it’s for: People who want options when it comes to material, color, and even tufting style.

Who it isn’t for: People who want a splashy headboard.

It’s not often you get to pick the tufting style when you buy a headboard, but that’s exactly the chance you have here with West Elm’s Emmett Headboard. It’s available in five different tufting styles—vertical, horizontal, grid, border, and diamond—as well as a non-tufted version that’s just regular upholstery. What’s more, nearly every other aspect of the headboard is customizable, too. For instance, there are tons of different fabrics, from mauve velvet to frost gray chenille tweed. You can also choose between two heights for the headboard, either standard (46 inches) or tall (58 inches).

Unlike most headboards, this one doesn’t have two long legs. Instead, it extends nearly all the way to the ground, with just two small feet supporting the structure. It still, however, mounts to bed frames. Rather than unwieldy brackets, it has straightforward mounting holes, which are set at five fixed heights: 13.25 inches, 10.75 inches, 8.25 inches, 6.75 inches, and 5.75 inches. While those heights should cover most bed frames, you should still double-check to make sure you’ll be able to attach this headboard to the frame you own.

Product Details:

  • Material: Polyester, velvet, linen, chenille, twill, boucle
  • Assembly Required: Yes
  • Adjustable: Yes
  • Sizes: Twin, full, queen, king, California king

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This $5.5 million Toronto home is a stellar 60s time capsule

  • July 29, 2022

It’s funny: If you wait long enough, everything comes back in style – like low-rise jeans.

It’s the cyclical nature of fashion and interior design. 

But unlike low-rise jeans, this original 1968 home is actually cool. 

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The stairs leading up to the family room. 

“It’s the original 1968 home built by the builder for his own family,” realtor Michele Rosen, Harvey Kalles Real Estate, told blogTO.  2 Royal Oak Drive Toronto

The foyer. 

The home, which has remained in the same family for the last 54 years, boasts three bedrooms, five bathrooms and tons of retro, mid-century charm. 

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The retro family room. 

Throughout the home you’ll notice beautiful teak wood accents, clean simple lines and lots of natural light. 

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The kitchen with some of the original appliances. 

Probably the most unique room in the house is the truly-vintage kitchen, complete with mod, custom cabinetry that has arched wood features. 

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The wood detalling on the walls and cabinets are a funky bespoke look. 

“At the time it was built this was very uniquely elegant and beautiful decor,” noted Rosen.

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An aerial shot of the surrounding neighbourhood. 

But even if you’re not into late-60s homes, this home is situated in the prestigious and iconic Bridle Path. Yes, before you ask, the same neighbourhood Drake lives in. 

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The backyard. 

And as it’s a corner lot with a 130-by-135 footprint, you can easily add on to the home without sacrificing lawn space. 

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The living room with floor-to-ceiling windows. 

“Today’s buyer will of course want to redesign and remodel the existing home or start fresh and build their own dream home,” added Rosen.

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The dining room off the kitchen. 

“Either way, this coveted beautiful lot lends itself to anything the buyer can imagine in this perfect location.”

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An aerial view of the property. 

And if you’re looking

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