When it comes to the bedroom, the major focal point tends to be the bed. With the bedroom being a special place for you to rest at the end of each day, it’s important to enhance the look of the bed as much as possible. One way to do that is by splurging on bedding. The other, is by using an upholstered headboard. It doesn’t really matter if you have one custom made, or DIY, an upholstered headboard will help you create the perfect focal point in your space.

Why an upholstered headboard?

You might be wondering what’s so great about an upholstered headboard. Here’s a quick look at 3 main benefits an upholstered headboard provides:

• It provides comfort. If you enjoy ending the night by sitting in bed to read a book or watch TV, then you understand how much better it is when you’re comfortable. An upholstered headboard is an excellent way to get the comfort you need for your head and back.
• It provides protection. Propping ourselves up with a pillow and resting our head against the wall might seem sufficient enough, but over time, the wall can become stained by the oils from our head. An upholstered headboard will protect your wall from getting ruined.
• It provides style. Nice furniture and bedding go a long way, but an upholstered headboard gives the room a finished look. The headboard can really pull together a design scheme and give the space an extra punch of style.

Some Things to Consider

There are some factors to take into consideration before buying or designing a headboard:

• Shape
• Size
• Style (tufted, nail head trim, etc)
• Height and width
• Wall mount or attached to bed frame
• Border (upholstered frame or edge)
• Fabric selection, including color, weight, print, etc.

Popular Headboard Shapes & Styles

There are several different headboard shapes so many in fact, that there’s something to appease everyone. Often times, depending on the company, shapes will go by different names. Simply Googling “headboard shapes” will provide you with several images and names, but for the most part, shapes can be looked upon as scooped, arched, beveled, peaked, inset, and so on. You can browse our selections here.

When it comes to styles, there are two that are the most popular: tufted and framed. To get a tufted look, the entire headboard is covered and buttons are sewn deep into the fabric. To get a framed look, only a portion of the headboard is upholstered, with a wooden or metal frame surrounding the perimeter of it.

If a custom made headboard is out of your budget, there are several online tutorials that will help you create your own. Whichever you choose to do, your bedroom will look even more beautiful and pulled together than it did before.

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