Headboards & Bed Heads

About Headboards

Whether one wants to conduct a whole bedroom renovation or freshen up their area, updating the headboards is a great way to make a big difference. As the name suggests, they are boards that go at the head of the bed.

Headboards can serve as more than just a decorative element in one's space.

Individuals can choose innovative versions that double as additional storage for clothing, books, or knick-knacks.

To begin with, one has to decide on the materials they want to use and whether they want the bed headboard to be mounted on the wall or bed or be freestanding.

Types Of Headboards

Freestanding

Freestanding headboards don't come with hardware or drilled holes; instead, they can be put up as bed frames or wall mounts.

They might be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and are always sold individually.

Bed Frame Mounted

Bed frame-mounted headboards require bedframes to have brackets.

If it doesn't, adaptor plates can be used to line up the bolts properly. However, this alternative is a little more complex and requires a couple of people to align all the components correctly.

Wall Mounted 

For wall-mounted headboards, drilling is required, but they are most well-suited to any bed frame.

The ability to arrange in various visually beautiful ways is amongst the features that make the wall-mounted headboards stand out.

One can choose to have the headboard aligned with their bed frame or on the room's wall, or be bold and go for a bigger design. 

Headboards Materials

Wooden

The conventional material for bed frames is wood. Wooden headboards are the foundation for traditional headboard forms. In addition, wood is often used in bedside tables, slat and panel beds, and the chests of drawers.

Wooden headboards are adaptable, and they can be painted, stained, or joined with metal pieces to craft a one-of-a-kind pallet headboard design that complements any room's decor.

Metal

Aluminium, copper, brushed steel, and brass are all used for making the metal bed headboard. If properly cared for, wrought iron or metal headboards are long-lasting and durable.

The open form helps to make space in tiny areas, and depending on the rods' style, they can be modern or ancient.

It's better to leave them unpainted to avoid chipping and corrosion, but one can paint them if one wants.

Upholstered

Upholstered bed heads give beds a touch of class. Some are substantially embellished, whereas others are padded to provide an elegant feel.

This option is comfy to lean on because of the material, and it's an excellent choice if one wants to utilize the headboard as a support when sitting up on the bed.

They also feature metal accents or wood frames, as well as other materials and components. In addition, various upholstery materials are used to create the distinctive wingback design headboard.

Leather 

While a leather headboard, in essence, is a fabric headboard, several varieties of leather are available to pick from.

Cowhide is the most frequent type of animal hide used to make leather. However, one can also choose from crocodile, ostrich, or sheepskin.

Rattan

A rattan bed bed head adds tropical charm to your bedroom decor. Its woven texture and natural colors create a visually appealing focal point. Lightweight and easy to install, rattan headboards come in various sizes to fit different beds. They provide airflow and durability, making them suitable for warmer climates. Maintenance is simple with regular dusting and occasional wiping. With its versatility and timeless appeal, a rattan bed headboard is a stylish choice for enhancing the ambiance of your sleeping space.

Headboard Styles

Modern

Clean lines, smooth surfaces, and sleek silhouettes will abound in modern homes. However, one who employs a contemporary style would choose bedroom furniture made of light-coloured woods combined with stainless steel, glass, or chrome.

People can choose a cane headboard composed of birch or maple or the upholstered version with clean lines to complement their taste.

Traditional

Traditional headboards usually are attached to a bed via the frame. They're composed of diverse materials, but wood is the most common.

Designer headboards with a European-style décor are prominent in homes with classic interior design components.

Panel

Panel headboards constitute multiple sections that make up the headboard's width or length.

Panel headboards are aesthetically similar to Venetian windows. They complement rooms with a lot of geometric designs. Horizontally aligned panels can make a room appear larger, while vertically oriented panels can increase the ceiling.

Slated

The slatted headboards are composed of vertically slated rods and built using metal or wood. They have distinct lines, available in different colours like a brown or white headboard.

Single slats can be spaced evenly apart or in groups of two or three for a varied effect. Vertical slats, like panelled choices, can give an illusion of extra height with a low-slung ceiling.

A tufted headboard is an open form that can also lend depth to the tiny spaces.

Headboard Sizes

Single

The single bed that fits a twin mattress has a width of 38 inches and a length of 75 inches. There is also an extra-large version of the twin mattress that is almost 85 inches long.

Double

The dimensions of full mattresses, having double bed headboards, are 55 inches wide and 78 inches long.

Queen 

The queen headboard is probably the most common size in the market, measuring 60 inches broad and 80 inches long.

King

A king headboard is usually 80 inches long and 76 inches wide. Additionally, a California king headboard is also available, usually 78 inches long and 80 inches wide.

Care And Maintenance

Like any other piece of furniture in the home, headboards will need to be cared for and maintained.

If a household consists of children and pets, one should consider their needs while selecting materials. For instance, an upholstered choice may complement the decor nicely, but if one has a cat who enjoys scratching the couch, they may want to choose different materials in their bedroom.

If anyone suffers from allergies, especially if dust or pollen irritates them, a wood or metal headboard could help them control the symptoms.