A comfortable bed becomes the focal point of any bedroom, while a well-made headboard only adds to its beauty while also being functional and protects the wall in a way from getting dirty and stained over time by resting on it. The choice of a headboard can make your bedroom go from looking drab to luxurious in minutes, so for that, we found 15 best headboard designs for a cosy and luxurious bedroom.
15 Of The Trendiest Headboard Designs For The Bedroom
Soft Tufted Headboard
One of our favourites, a tufted headboard is soft to the touch and gives you ample support when you're sitting up. You can have it upholstered in a luxurious fabric like velvet to keep it soft to the touch. For maintenance all you have to do is vacuum it as you would a carpet every once in a while, and your tufted fabric headboard should last you years easily.
Stitched Vertical Lined Headboard
Vertical lines create the illusion of a longer/bigger accent wall especially if the wall behind is left bare. Choose this option especially for rooms with a low ceiling to create an illusion of space. Like the soft tufted headboards, these can be upholstered in a bunch of fabrics including chenille which is a type of yarn.
Built-in Storage Headboard
Storage spaces above your bed can be used to store a couple of books you're currently reading, remotes of appliances, a lamp, and your daily night essentials. This saves you space, eliminating the need for side tables in your bedroom while also looking super sleek. This is perfect for small bedrooms.
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Wooden Wall Headboard
Getting an accent wall in the bedroom? Get a headboard that matches the exact dimensions so it looks like one big headboard. This is another type of headboard design that's great for small spaces. It easily elongates the bed making the ceiling look taller as well.
Buttoned Vintage Headboard
Vintage headboards look dreamy and timeless no matter how many decades (or centuries) they've been around. Get the buttons upholstered in the same fabric as the rest of the headboard so the entire thing looks monotone and chic. You can have the carvings done in a simple solid wood, or paint them in neutral colours to keep the look classic.
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Large Wooden Headboard
Wooden headboards give your space a cohesive look, especially if you have other elements like a wardrobe or cabinet. You could match all of them to create a subtle look or do a specific design for your headboard. Either way, the design is minimal and luxurious due to its size.
Backlit Headboard
Lighting is a game changer in any space, including the bedroom. Don't restrict ambient lighting only to the POP ceilings or wardrobes, get a small strip of light installed on the top of your headboard so your bed looks more inviting and luxurious than usual.
Four Poster Headboard
Love old school four poster beds? While most of the old designs don't include a headboard, you can get one customised to your bed's size to amp up the comfort factor. Since the four poster length is so imposing, get a headboard to match the length, making your bed look like one single piece of furniture.
Concrete Headboard
If you're not much of a lounge-in-bed kinda person and prefer a solid backdrop to your bed, opt for a concrete headboard that looks like an extension of the wall. You could also make it a display shelf with pictures you love and a vase or two.
Rattan Headboard Bed
Woven wicker or rattan has made a full blown comeback into our homes, including the bedroom. If you love the aesthetic, get your headboard designed with rattan to give it an old school-meets-contemporary vibe.
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Arched Headboard
Like rattan, arches have made a comeback from the 80s and 90s, and aren't restricted to entryways anymore. Get a simple arched headboard in a calming pastel colour to create a calm safe haven in your bedroom.
Neutral Coloured Plain Upholstered Headboard
If you'd like to skip the fuss but prefer a soft cushiony finish so you can lean onto the headboard, install a plain, upholstered one in a light coloured fabric. The colour will go with most soft furnishings and give you ample room to play around with other elements in the room.
Curved Edge Headboard
Curved edge headboards give off a slightly more tucked in, cosy feel to your bed making them perfect for rooms that are naturally cold or don't get much natural light. Make sure the curves aren't too big, but just enough to look like they're covering the edges of your bed. You could go as subtle or dramatic as you like with the upholstery.
Bookshelf Headboard
If you're always between books and are reading 4-5 of them simultaneously, chances are your side table looks like a mess. Skip that and keep your books—right behind your bed. We think the design looks super charming, add a few string lights while you're at it for a more pinterest vibe.
Wooden Crate Headboard
Made to look like a wooden crate, this type of headboard is great if you like putting up buntings or string light on your bed. It makes for a rustic cottage core themed headboard and can be styled in a million ways.
