Bedrooms
20+ Dreamy Headboards That Will Make You Want To Stay In Bed All Day
Updated on March 29, 2021
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.
In this eye-catching principal bedroom, a backlit onyx headboard looks like a beautiful sunset.
A curvy indigo headboard grabs your attention immediately with its quirky shape, which pops against the crisp white walls.
In this 100-year-old home, painted gilt details on the headboard complement the architectural molding behind the bed.
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.
The floor-to-ceiling pony hide-covered headboard in this stunning principal bedroom is the definition of luxurious living.
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.
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.
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!
A bright green pattern on the headboard pairs perfectly with the bold, energizing colors in this boho-chic cottage bedroom.
A vintage-look quilt casually draped over the headboard gives this boho-chic bedroom an effortless upgrade.
A luxe crushed velvet headboard that extends past the bed and a petrol blue statement wall creates a cocooning effect.
This antique hand-carved Indonesian panel used as a headboard contributes to the uniqueness of this sunny bedroom.
To achieve a classic Victorian-era look and feel, this curvaceous upholstered headboard is a must-have!
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.
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.
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.