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Headboard Design - Over 20 Ways

The main element of the bedroom is definitely the bed. She immediately attracts the eye of the incoming, she is a resting place and an object of decoration. The harmony of the room and your mood depend on its appearance. Therefore, the appearance of your bed is of such importance. In addition to a purely practical function, the bed can be a luxurious part of the design.

The head of the bed is the main decorative element, and the fantasy in its design knows no bounds. There are many options - from time-tested classics to fashion trends. Photos on the Internet, the ideas of leading designers and their own excellent taste will tell you a lot of great solutions. The original design of the head of the bed in the bedroom will emphasize your individuality, help create a truly original look of the room.

Kinds

Design style and improvement options depend, among other things, on the material from which the head of the bed is made. There are two main varieties - soft and hard. Each species has its own subspecies.

The soft headrest not only serves as a decoration, but also protects sleeping people from drafts and cold. As a skin for it is used:

  • leather;
  • textile;
  • suede leather;
  • leatherette;
  • velor, etc.

Soft bedroom interior

The rigid headrest combines simplicity and elegance. It is appropriate in minimalism. Material for him can be:

  • metal;
  • plastic;
  • tree;
  • gypsum;
  • mirror etc.

Each of them is diverse in shape, color and size. Also, the headrest can be attached not to the bed itself, but directly to the wall, looking like a spectacular panel. This is especially convenient for today's backless beds: the headrest is designed separately, adding completeness to the appearance of your bed and the entire room.

The design of the head of the bed should be in harmony with the look of the whole room!

Lamps on the bedside tables

How to choose a design?

If your bedroom is decorated in a certain style, the head of the bed should correspond to it.

gentle and romantic Provence means light, airy tones. For such a bedroom, an openwork metal headrest, painted in pastel colors, is suitable:

  • luxurious and elaborate styles, such as baroque or classicism, require appropriate details. Ideal for this occasion, the rich carved headboard of the bed made of wood, coated with varnish or glossy paint;
  • frivolous and elegant glamor needs a flirty headband, richly decorated with rhinestones. Soft textile head restraints pulled with buttons (carriage pull) will also look great;
  • spectacular hi-tech corresponds to a bed with a textile back, decorated with a chrome stroke;
  • headboards made of bamboo, wood, stone are combined with "natural" styles;
  • economical minimalism is concise in embodiment: a simple canvas made of wood with a modest border is slightly darker than the background.

Unusual decor over the bed

Traditional ways of decorating

Carpet on the wall. This method of decoration was known to our grandmothers, but do not consider it old-fashioned. A wide selection of modern carpets made of natural and artificial materials allows you to find a great option that suits the overall look of the room. A beautiful carpet can become a bright accent in the design of the room. Leaning against him is much nicer than against a cold wall. With a carpet over the bed, the bedroom becomes comfortable and looks great.

Carpet over the bed

Painting over the bed. Another traditional way that does not lose relevance. A spectacular, tastefully selected canvas will enliven and decorate the room. The image can be anything - the main thing is that it is combined with the appearance of the room. A beautiful frame will complete the created image and become an additional decoration. Fashionable today’s backlit paintings look spectacular.

Painting over the bed

Photo

Photos are familiar to everyone, but they look no less advantageous. The original head of the bed can be your favorite photograph pasted on the foam board. It is easy to order at the nearest photo printing workshop. This headrest is original and looks great. True, their shelf life is small: they are unlikely to last more than a couple of years. But during this time, the image will probably have time for you to get bored, and you will be happy to order yourself a new beautiful photo.

Photo above the bed

One large photo is successfully replaced by a whole gallery of small photos. This design decision looks elegant and cute, but requires a remarkable taste. Numerous frames hung over the bed, with an illiterate approach, create a feeling of disharmony and chaos.But if you approach the matter creatively and create a harmonious composition from the frames, then the head of the bed will become creative and very effective. The choice of images is very rich: your favorite photos, drawings of your child or picturesque paintings both in frames and without them.

Photo in the bedroom

Photowall-paper and photopanels

Wall mural perfectly fulfills the role of the head of the bed. To enhance the effect, they can be enclosed in an accent frame of moldings. Their advantage is a rich assortment of images for every taste. They expand the space, allow you to mentally move to the place depicted in the photograph, create a special atmosphere of magic.

Roses on the bedroom wall

When choosing photo wallpaper, it is important that the image is not obscured. Before heading to the store, carefully measure the height of the bed and headboard, so as not to be mistaken with the choice of picture. Custom-made wallpaper printing will bring less problems: a panel made according to individual standards will perfectly match the geometry of the room, and the image will fully meet your tastes and intentions.

Elegant decoration - photo panels. They look great in the role of the head of the bed. Photopanel is a high-quality photograph pasted onto a solid base and protected by a transparent plexiglass plate. Photo panels are easy to maintain and extremely spectacular, especially if they are successfully placed. And skillful lighting will turn them into something magical.

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Fabrics

The design of the head of the bed with a cloth is diverse and extremely effective. There are a lot of ideas - from a luxurious canopy to an original hanging pillow. Decorative elements made of fabric create comfort in the bedroom and look romantic and tender.

Canopy. A romantic and luxurious element, evoking associations with the royal lifestyle, but at the same time more than appropriate. Its shape can be varied, the main thing is to choose beautiful draperies to match.

Canopy over the bed

Soft panels. High textile headrests of traditional shapes are a harmonious element of the interior.A large panel covered with bright fabric can become a catchy accent in the design. Soft velor, in contrast, creates an atmosphere of luxury in the bedroom. Unusual options are also possible, for example, denim or cozy textile panels with imitation of large knitting.

Soft panels in the bedroom

Curtains. A simple and original way to decorate the wall above the bed is to hang curtains on it or just a beautiful piece of fabric along the width of the bed. This decoration is easy to change depending on the time of year or just the mood.

Curtains on the wall above the bed

Natural materials

The stones. Lined with natural or artificial stones, the head of the bed looks unusually impressive. As an alternative to natural stones, large artificial pebbles are used. You can trim the head of the bed with stones, or lay the whole wall with them. Elegant, unusual, spectacular decor is provided.

Stone on the wall in the bedroom

Metal. The metal headboard decorated with exquisite art forging looks noble. It can become the main element of decor. In order not to create a gloomy atmosphere in the bedroom, it is better to paint such a headboard with light tones.

Wrought iron bed

Bamboo. This natural material, familiar to residents of eastern countries, is gaining popularity in our country. It is very easy to handle, and an elegant headrest can be made from it yourself. It is very beautiful to install a bamboo canvas at the head of the bed or make a bamboo canopy. The back made of solid bamboo trunks of different heights looks extravagant.

Headboard made of bamboo

Find the right set of textiles that match the colors of the bedspreads and pillows.

Wood

Wood is a versatile decorative material that is environmentally friendly and has a great appearance. Universal headboards made of wood combine with any interior - the main thing is to choose the right design.

Boards on the wall in the bedroom

There are a lot of ideas for decorating the head of the bed with wood:

  • graceful and light wood carvings;
  • smart polished wood panels;
  • spectacular headboards made of solid wood, preserving the texture of wood;
  • carved headrests in ethno style, decorated with complex national patterns;
  • wooden lattice - an elegant element and the basis for fastening shelves, etc.

Unusually and elegantly, headboards look like antique headboards. They are fixed separately or create a beautiful wooden panel. Even raw boards can become an eccentric decoration, creating the effect of artistic negligence.

Lamps on the bed

Wall decoration

With a harmonious design, the wall can also serve as the head of the bed (though very large).

Contrast wall. It’s easiest to place an accent wall above the bed as a headrest. An interesting design decision is to connect the wall and ceiling with one color. For highlighting, wallpapers of contrasting tones, as well as scraps of wallpaper preserved from the repair, are also suitable. This method is especially good for beds without head restraints.

Black wall and white bed

Ornament. An unusual and sophisticated solution. The headboard of the bed or the entire wall behind it can be covered with an ornament. You can choose a carved ornament from intersecting figures, bright geometric elements enclosed in a frame, wallpaper with repeating animal figures, chevrons. Greek ornamentation brings a classic feel. It will add rigor and sophistication to modern interiors.

Patterns on the wall above the bed

Ceramic tile. The bedchamber, decorated with decorative ceramic tiles, looks exotic and allows you to achieve amazing visual effects. Unusual panels are made of tiles. The assortment of shades and varieties is the richest.

Ceramic tile on the wall by the bed

Other ways to decorate the wall

Wall stickers. A great and inexpensive way to decorate the wall above the head of the bed. Refined, bright, various type and color stickers allow you to refresh the bedroom interior without repair and high costs.

Octopus on the bedroom wall

Graffiti.If the wall above the bed seems too boring to you, use airbrushing. Graffiti accent wall is a bold design decision. It depicts anything from geometric patterns to hooligan inscriptions. A great wall decoration for a teenager’s room is also suitable for creative people and rebels who are not afraid of daring experiments.

Graffiti by the bed

Stencil. A simple way, accessible even to a person far from painting. It is important that the ink for the stencil is contrasted with the color of the wall, and the applied images are proportionate. To keep everything neat, the stencil must be firmly fixed to the wall before applying paint. It is easy to transfer here any pattern or geometric lines, including from a textile product. For example, fasten a piece of old tulle on the wall and paint over - the openwork image is ready!

Tree with birds on the wall

Painting

Picturesque elements are an exclusive and extravagant way to ennoble the head of the bed and make it truly unusual. Many interesting options are also possible here.

You can use a real picturesque canvas in a beautiful frame as a headrest. Or draw a picture right on the wall. The image must be combined with furniture and lighting.

Interesting wall decoration in the bedroom

This way of decoration is combined with many styles. The main thing is to find a suitable sketch, approaching this issue thoughtfully. For example, the classic bedroom will be decorated with copies of famous paintings of the Renaissance.

The image can be anything and depends on your taste and the overall design of the room. An excellent solution - landscapes: nature, views of cities, fabulous motifs. Huge scope for imagination opens the wall painting in the children's room. Do not use harsh colors: the bedroom is a resting place, it should create a feeling of comfort and peace.

The wall painting will remain for a long time, so you need to choose a harmonious image that combines with the interior and you like.

Children bedroom

Beauty and Benefit

Mirror. With its help, they decorate the headboard and create unusual visual effects. The mirror in a beautiful frame is an original headrest expanding the space of the room. The figured mirror or composition from mirror elements looks exquisitely. Even an old, shabby mirror can become an original headrest - unless, of course, you are superstitious.

Mirror over the bed

Installation. Feel free to include fantasy here. The installation of LED flashlights and garlands is impressive. With their help, you can even create a false window, expanding the prospects of the room. Or hang bulky letters over your bed that add up to your favorite quote. Or place flowering branches at the head of the bed, creating a romantic mood in the bedroom. Choose, fantasize, create!

Decorative plates over the bed

Rack. In the role of the head can be a real rack. It is not only beautiful, but also practical: there is always where to put the necessary little things or souvenirs. In the drawers there is a place for many useful things. The main thing is to calculate everything so that the design does not interfere with people resting, and things from the shelves could not fall asleep sleeping on his head.

Shelves by the bed

Brutal lack of decor

Sometimes a spectacular wall decoration is not to bring decor elements, but to remove existing ones. That is, tear off the wallpaper, knock the plaster from the wall above the bed, exposing the foundation - brickwork. This spectacular background looks unusual and creative. If you find the natural color of the brick too gloomy, then paint it with white water-based paint.

The original solution is a concrete wall. This brutal design is especially appropriate in the men's bedroom.

Pendant lights in the bedroom

Another effective solution is the rhythm. It is very simple to make it: the wall section above the bed is decorated with a contrasting layout of false volume strips. These strips are called moldings and are made from a variety of materials; gypsum and polyurethane are best for wall decor. The wall takes on a classic rhythm and turns into a full-fledged design element.

Finally, you can decorate the bedroom in a fashionable minimalism now. It means a minimum of jewelry and looks noble and beautiful.

Black and white bedroom interior

Do it yourself

Today there is no need to be content with standard furniture. If you are not comfortable with a store bed, you can always improve it and beautifully design it yourself. Be sure that no one really has this!

Pillows on the wall

A few ideas of the original head restraints:

  • Raw branches. Great decoration for the bedroom. They will become a creative setting for a soft headboard or decorate a wooden panel.
  • Lattice from wooden boards. It is easy to make it with your own hands, using both smooth polished boards with an elegant texture, and shocking unprocessed boards for a bold design.
  • Soft textile headboard. It is also easy to make yourself. You will need a fiberboard sheet of the right size, on which you stick the foam rubber lined with fabric. The choice of fabric for upholstery is very wide and opens up serious design possibilities.

Pallets headboard

Unexpected items

Any things lying around in your barn or on the balcony can become an insanely stylish design element. For example, as a headboard, old doors or shutters are fixed to the wall. Even if convenient shelves do not hide behind them in a niche, such an ornament looks original and refreshing.

The beautiful headboard you bought at the store can be an excellent headboard. Just open it against the wall and place your bed close to it.

Headboard from books

Do you have many unnecessary books? Paste them over the wall above the bed. Books should be open and thick. If you don’t have the required number of volumes, ask your friends, they will probably share unnecessary books.

A creative headboard can be made from old wooden boat oars. Varied in size, shades and texture, they will create a unique ensemble and a cozy atmosphere.

Paddle headboard

All in your hands!

There are many ways to design the head of the bed. A large aquarium with tropical fish or a slate looks insanely spectacular as a headboard. And much more! Use all your imagination, do not be afraid to experiment, and you will create a unique design.

Headboard books

Remember how important it is to create an atmosphere of comfort, beauty and peace in the bedroom. Do not blindly copy fashion trends. Choose an idea that suits your tastes and possibilities, will become a decoration of the bedroom, and will not interfere with its owners.

A variety of shapes and solutions allows anyone to choose the perfect headboard for their bedroom. This important detail will become a bright accent in the design and will help the whole room to sparkle with new colors. And then the interior of your bedroom will take on a finished look and will delight you daily.



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