A bedroom without a headboard is like a perfect suit without shoes. If your bed lacks this important element, then it's time to take inspiration from our article and bring your bedroom design to perfection.
It is generally accepted that headboards are usually large and bulky, however, regardless of the size of the room, the headboard usually takes up little space. Moreover, if you have a small or cramped bedroom, the best way to make it more spacious is to get rid of the headboards, leaving only the headboard.
At the same time, creating a headboard in the bedroom is considered one of the simplest tasks. Especially for you, we have collected the most interesting options for the headboards of the bed.
If you are on a budget, then you should pay attention to this option. This is the least expensive and not a bad idea for a headboard. Get inspired and head to your nearest thrift store for materials. Examples include:
By the way, there are many options in which wood is used, and all of them are worth attention. For your headboard to have a sleek and modern look, you need sand and slightly bleach wood parts so they don't look rough, dirty or uncouth.
To enhance the design effect, you can also try setting the headboard in an asymmetrical way, as in the photo below.
Take a fresh look at your furniture and household utensils - use them as a headboard. Here are some options:
If you have room then move desk or small wardrobe with your back to the head of the bed so that you can easily open its doors. In addition, you can always put lamps on the cabinet, which will make reading in bed much more comfortable for the eyes. If the back of the cabinet looks unpresentable, it is recommended to paint or wallpaper it.
Diversify your bedroom by attaching a soft hanging rug as your headboard. A standard 5 'by 8' carpet will fit perfectly with a 60 '' mattress. A rug made of Indian-style cotton would be an excellent option due to its lightness and subtlety.
For the headboard, you can use partitions or unique wall panels... With geometric patterns, they will give your bedroom a more modern look. For extra contrast, you can remove the boring paper backing and paint the panel frame in colors that will blend in with your bedroom decor.
You can create many types of headboards using fabric. It helps to give the headboard a finished look. Here are some of the simplest options:
If you want to give your headboard a modern look, then keep in mind that it should cover not only the bed, but also the bedside table, as shown in the photo above.
To create a modern and creative headboard, you can approach the issue of placing wood panels outside the box. Place them vertically instead of the usual horizontal option. Join the two narrow vertical panels, leaving a small gap between them.
This headboard design will in addition change the approach to the choice of bedding. Often, the owners of such a headboard change their usual striped bedding the one that fits better with the new decor.
First you need to buy 2-5 inches of Styrofoam. Before purchasing, ask the material to be cut into squares or rectangles of your choice. Wrap each of the resulting panels in cloth and attach them to the wall. Use panels of different shapes and sizes for a unique look, and using a different fabric on each panel will give your headboard the desired mosaic effect.
Take cardboard boxes and wood panels of any size, wrap them with the desired type of fabric and attach them to the wall to create a three-dimensional headboard, as, for example, in this photo, where the headboard was used indian silk.
If your bed is in a corner, add a low corner headboard to it. And for a complete elegant look, like in the bedroom in the photo, place panels in the lower part of the bed, made in the same style as the headboard itself.
If you want to create a bold and creative headboard in an artistic style, then the following tips are for you. To give the most modern look to your bedroom, you need to act on an appropriate scale. It means that the headboard should reach the very ceiling or large-sized works of art.
A painting or wall mural can make a wonderful headboard. If you want the headboard to be soft at the same time, then you should print (or draw yourself) a picture on a large canvas, insert it into a frame and attach it to the headboard upholstered in advance with soft material.
A collection of small canvases purchased from designer stores will help create a headboard that you will not be ashamed to send to an art exhibition. Paint them a bold glossy color for a modern look, as shown in the photo below. You can also use unnecessary cardboard boxes if special canvases seem expensive to you. And if you paint the side of your installation in colors that contrast with the main color, then the effect of volume will appear at the headboard.
