Are you eager to give your bedroom a new look but aren’t sure where to start? A striking headboard can be a good start and set the tone for the entire room. Take a look at the selections below for inspiration.
Introduce the mode. If you don’t want to use decorative wallpaper, why not use a pattern on the headboard? This gorgeous design is the immediate focal point of the room, but the soft, complementary tones throughout the room maintain the overall vibe of calm and tranquility.
Turn it down a bit. Alternatively, you can break up the bold wallpaper with a completely plain headboard. In this striking monochrome design, the square shape of the headboard echoes the geometric design on the wallpaper, and the unifying look is reinforced by neat pillows and stylish bedside tables.
Look for retro versions. Rattan, wicker, and bamboo styles add a boho, 1970s-style feel to the room. Look for something similar from eBay and antiques experts. Keep in mind that you can always paint it in different colors to match your scheme.
Let it dominate the design. In an all-white room, use the headboard as a place to unleash your creative talents. Choose a fabric with a striking pattern and reuse it on casual blankets and pillows, or pick a key shade and embellished it around the room. White sheets are best for showcasing these colorful accessories.
To make a headboard from your favorite fabric, you can recover an existing frame or make one from scratch. You’ll need a piece of MDF, some foam cut to size, some batting covered over the foam for added softness, and a fabric of your choice on top. Use a nail gun to secure the edge of the fabric to the back of the MDF, and then screw the headboard to the wall with a mirror plate.
style with tiles. The headboard doesn’t have to be traditional. This arrangement of octagonal tiles fixed to the wall adds decorative elements in different ways. Planks, old-fashioned blinds, stencils, or painted blocks are all variations of this idea.
Buckle it up. There’s a reason why the button-tufted headboard is a classic, adding a touch of style to the bedroom and turning a standard bed into something special. Choose simple linen, as shown, in a low-key way. For something a little more dramatic, opt for velvet, silk or brocade.
Pair it with velvet for a luxurious finish. Tactile fabrics are perfect for adding a glamorous touch to the bedroom. A vintage-inspired headboard like this one is a luxurious choice, with rich moss colors and gorgeous chartreuse wallpaper adding another layer of sophistication to the back. The rest of the room is simple, giving the bed area center stage.
Engaged in warehousing. In this ingenious design, a box rack is added to the plank behind the bed. With space at the top for a glass of water at night and recesses for books, this ingenious solution eliminates the need for a separate bedside table, which is a useful consideration in a small space.
Panelling details and grey lacquer finish give the headboard a stylish look.
Let there be light. Want a more functional feel? Metal is the smart choice, whether it’s brass, chrome, colour or stylish black. The metal frame comes in a variety of designs, including gorgeous, traditional brass knobs and simple shapes like this one for a more modern look.
The metal frame is suitable for adding extra details, such as a clip-on reading light like this one or a string of fairy lights woven along the top.
Take a look. The headboard fabric and wallpaper are from the same manufacturer’s collection, but in different colors, giving this bedroom a polished look. Go for a rather subtle monochrome repeating pattern, as shown below, or go with bright colors and bold designs to really uppe the ante.
