20+ Dreamy Headboards That Will Make You Want To Stay In Bed All Day
From bright colors to groovy patterns, some headboards deserve to be seen.
You’ll want to throw on your finest pyjamas, brew up a soothing green tea and stay in these beautiful beds all day and night. Scroll down and get inspired to give your sleep sanctuary the attention it deserves!
Self-proclaimed colorist Cynthia Ferguson’s bedroom is a maximalist’s dream come true! The headboard’s saturated fabric is twinning with the drapery. “In a small room, repetition is important to keep the patterns from overwhelming,” she says.
House & Home September 2020
In this eye-catching principal bedroom, a backlit onyx headboard looks like a beautiful sunset.
House & Home December 2019
A curvy indigo headboard grabs your attention immediately with its quirky shape, which pops against the crisp white walls.
House & Home August 2014
In this 100-year-old home, painted gilt details on the headboard complement the architectural molding behind the bed.
House & Home February 2015
Create a monochromatic look by coordinating your headboard with your wall color. In this luxurious blue bedroom, the channeled Ceto headboard by Vispring makes even more of a statement when set against a matching matte wall.
The upholstery fabric used on the bed frame in H&H Senior Market Editor Kai Ethier’s principal bedroom depicts traditional Japanese theater masks. “I love the colors and drama of it, and it’s abstract enough that I don’t feel like people are watching me sleep,” she says with a laugh.
House & Home February 2017
The floor-to-ceiling pony hide-covered headboard in this stunning principal bedroom is the definition of luxurious living.
House & Home October 2018
Luxe lavender velvet panels visually extend the headboard to the ceiling for a dramatic effect. “I always wanted a bedroom wall with patterned fabric or brightly colored paint — not boring beige,” says the owner of this striking condo.
House & Home October 2019
Catch some rays even on cloudy days with this bright lemony velvet bed frame. Its brilliance adds to the eclectic character of this cheerful bedroom.
House & Home February 2019
Behind designer Carmeon Hamilton‘s bed is a statement millwork piece that accentuates the Graffito-patterned bed frame. “It’s one of my favorite elements in the space, after the bed,” she says.
With the walls and ceiling of this bedroom painted a dark green shade, a tall mustard headboard — and matching drapes — really pops!
House & Home March 2018
A bright green pattern on the headboard pairs perfectly with the bold, energizing colors in this boho-chic cottage bedroom.
House & Home July 2019
A vintage-look quilt casually draped over the headboard gives this boho-chic bedroom an effortless upgrade.
House & Home August 2018
A luxe crushed velvet headboard that extends past the bed and a petrol blue statement wall creates a cocooning effect.
House & Home April 2018
This antique hand-carved Indonesian panel used as a headboard contributes to the uniqueness of this sunny bedroom.
House & Home August 2013
To achieve a classic Victorian-era look and feel, this curvaceous upholstered headboard is a must-have!
House & Home January 2011
Love grasscloth wallpaper but not the cost? Designer Joel Bray created a DIY headboard using hollow-core doors and the natural textured wallpaper for a classy look and feel.
House & Home December 2017
For a unique take on the traditional headboard, a custom triptych design in a soothing olive tone adds depth and texture to a simple bedroom.
House & Home September 2015
Zig-zagging across this mustard-hued headboard is an eye-catching chevron pattern that draws the eye up.
If you’re on a budget, consider a faux headboard. “Paint is the easiest way to transform a space,” says DIY expert Alexandra Gater. This scalloped design using Behr’s Maple Glaze is a must for your next home project!
In this little girl’s bedroom, a burst of Benjamin Moore’s Allspice is a sweet touch. “I love painting semi-circles or large circles on a wall behind a bed to create a faux-headboard, or just to accent a bed with a low headboard,” says Alexandra.