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13 Designs for Your Upholstered Headboard
Shopping for a bed? Here are some ideas for headboard shapes, sizes, details and fabrics
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If you're in the market for a new bed, check out upholstered options. They have never been more popular, and it's easy to see why. You can choose from a wide variety of shapes, fabrics, nailheads, tufting and styles. Here are a baker's dozen to get your design wheels turning.
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A simple rectangular shape is one of the easiest silhouettes you can choose. This is a great option for a bright color, a room that already has a lot of other competing shapes, or a busier fabric print.
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You can also bring a rectangle to new heights; in this case almost up to the ceiling. Diamond patterned tufting adds an extra detail, while the wood border provides a frame and a dark accent.
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| This upholstered headboard is soft, yet has clean lines. Its stepped silhouette is enhanced by an inset of upholstery nails. You can choose from a range of metallic finishes for this accent. |
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by Vendome Press
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| A range of camel-back arches are popular options; this one contains some small whimsical details. |
by TILTON FENWICK
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This curved shape is playful and sophisticated. The shape plays off the pattern of the vines on the wallpaper.
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Somewhere between the rectangular and whimsically curved headboards is a simpler model with subtly curved notches. This extra-tall headboard with small notches is a good choice for a twin bed; it keeps it from getting lost in the corner of the room.
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by sherry hart
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| The curved notches on this headboard align perfectly with the oval windows, strengthening the relationship between the bed and the wall and giving the room a very custom look. |
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| This one has a mix of curved and angular notches. No matter which silhouette you choose, opting for an upholstery nail inset will emphasize the headboard's shape. |
by Annette English
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An extended headboard can create a partial accent wall and increase the bed's presence. Getting the scale right is important; mock up the room with the fabric before committing to the upholsterer.
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You may take a cue from your living room chairs and go with a wingback shape. The sides will envelope you, or at least your pillows. The height of these headboards gives them a strong presence.
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A wingback headboard can add just a dash of softness to a neatly tailored bedscape.
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| A metallic frame adds drama to this emerald tufted upholstery. This framed headboard option also works well with other metallic finishes and with wood. |
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This Victorian silhouette is a fun addition to this girly Parisian room.
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| Finally, if an upholstered headboard is not in the budget, try a decal. In fact, this is a great way to test out a silhouette before committing; many shapes are available. Browse more headboard decals More: 11 Inventive Headboards Give Your Bed a Dramatic Backdrop Complete Your Bed With Artwork |
Ideabook published on Feb. 1, 2012.
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However, I know I have seen some great DIY headboard projects around online and they make it look easy...I think one of the best online resources for this kind of project is a video from Grace Bonney at Design*Sponge:
http://www.designsponge.com/2009/09/diy-video-graces-upholstered-otomi-headboard.html
http://www.readymade.com/projects/hello_sleepy_head_board