A headboard turns a simple bedframe and full mattress into a polished-looking bedroom set and can complete the look and feel of a bedroom by giving it a focal point. Try these 7 ideas for cool headboards.
7 Cool Headboard Ideas
1. Upholstered headboard - An upholstered headboard is soft, stylish and utterly customizable to style trends. Home owners can simply cover the upholstery with new fabric to change the piece's look and feel.
2. Reclaimed wood headboard - The DIY rustic aesthetic is a major style trend right now. Incorporating reclaimed wood into a headboard is not only stylish, it's eco-conscious. By using reclaimed wood instead of freshly felled wood (or manufactured alternatives), this conserves natural resources.
3. Mirrored headboard - A mirrored headboard is a definite statement piece. While these are costly to buy, they're also simple to recreate from small square or circular mirrors or even mirrored tiles. Pick up mirrored tiles online to DIY a headboard from mirror tile that works with the space and size of the full mattress.
4. Textile headboard - Cloth makes an elegant, easily changeable headboard for all size beds. Whether using cloth to highlight a favorite textile, mimic mosquito netting for a tropical vibe, or create a bohemian nest, there are so many ways to use cloth and a simple curtain rod to mimic a headboard. This technique is perfect for renters and people on budgets, who might not want to invest in furniture.
5. Salvaged metal headboard - Wrought-iron headboards add instant glam to the bedroom, yet can be too costly for many. A creative and cost-effective alternative is salvaged metal, which can be found at thrift stores, yard sales, building materials exchange stores, salvage yards, and many more places.
6. Storage headboard - Small bedrooms may benefit from headboards that offer additional storage space in the form of shelves. These styles also work well for students and studio dwellers who need to maximize small spaces or for children's bedrooms.
7. Painted headboard - For a cheap alternative that doesn't involve putting together furniture, try painting a headboard on the wall behind the bed. This fun headboard alternative can be completed in any color or shape to create the perfect headboard for any size bed.
These 7 ideas represent a few ways to incorporate a headboard into the bedroom - get creative to personalize these.
