A comfortable bed is the focal point of any bedroom, and a well-made headboard enhances its beauty while also serving a functional purpose by protecting the wall from dirt and stains over time. The right headboard can transform your bedroom from drab to luxurious in minutes. To help you achieve this look, we've compiled a list of 20 of the best headboard designs for a cozy and elegant bedroom.
20 Headboard Designs For Your Bedroom To Amp Up Your Space
Soft Tufted Headboard
One of our favorites, a tufted headboard, is soft to the touch and provides ample support when you're sitting up. You can have it upholstered in a luxurious fabric like velvet to enhance its softness. For maintenance, simply vacuum it occasionally as you would a carpet, and your tufted fabric headboard should easily last for years.
Stitched Vertical Lined Headboard
Vertical lines create the illusion of a longer and larger accent wall, especially when the wall behind is left bare. This option is effective in rooms with low ceilings, as it helps create a sense of space. Like soft tufted headboards, these can be upholstered in a variety 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) old they are. 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 provide a cohesive look to your space, especially when paired with other elements like a wardrobe or cabinet. You can either match all the pieces for a subtle aesthetic or opt for a distinct design for your headboard. Either way, the result is a minimal yet luxurious appearance 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.
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Four Poster Headboard
Love old-school four-poster beds? While most traditional designs don’t include a headboard, you can have one customized to match your bed's size for added comfort. Given the imposing length of four-poster beds, a matching headboard will create the illusion of a cohesive piece of furniture.
Concrete Headboard
If you're not 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 can also make it a display shelf with pictures you love with 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 a bunch of them simultaneously, chances are your side table looks like a mess. Skip that and keep your books right behind your bed. The design will look 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.
Glass Headboard
If you're looking to create an illusion of space in your room, especially if you have a tiny bedroom, then a glass headboard is the way to go. Tinted mirrors not only introduce a softer, refined approach to bedroom aesthetics, but also lend a calming and luxurious ambience to your room. The unique feature of tinted mirrors is definitely its contemporary touch.
Digitally Printed Headboard
Digitally printed headboards are currently in vogue. They combine high-res imagery with glass surfaces to create a stunning backdrop for your bed. Not only does this design open endless options for customised patterns and prints, but it also adds a lot of character and dimension to your personal space.
Traditional Carved Headboard
If you're looking for something boho chic, then this headboard design is the perfect choice. With its intricate botanical patterns and touch of ethnicity, this specific headboard can be customised to suit your taste. The best part is that you can reflect your personality through this headboard.
LBB tip: For a modern touch, paint the headboard in white to complement your interiors.
Mid-century Modern Woven Headboard
Rustic and charming, this headboard design will remind you of the precious time spent at your grandparent's home. Opt for materials like rattan or cane for durability. This will not only heighten the nostalgia but also make your bedroom Instagram-worthy.
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Velvet-Upholstered Headboard
For a sophisticated and luxe touch, try materials like velvet for your headboard. Choose bold, rich colours like red, blue or purple to make a statement. And voila! Your room will look straight out of a royal palace!
LBB tip: You can go for a gold accent wall sconces or brass ornaments to tie the look together
