A Guide To: Headboards
Headboards are an essential bedroom accessory. By making it a statement piece, or as a subtle piece, headboards has the potential to update, revive and change the way a bedroom look and feels. Here are a few ideas, and DIY projects, that can boost any dreary looking bedroom.
Stickers
Who would have thought stickers could transform a bedroom? Available in a wide selection of colours, style and materials, these cheap, versatile stickers gives any bedroom an expensive polish finish without using any space. The best part of this quirky design is that once you are bored you can change it again and again and again. It’s quite endless really. Available on etsy.co.uk and notonthehighstreet.co.uk
Books
Every self confessed reader, who loves nothing more than a good book, a cup of cocoa and a warm bed needs a headboard inspired solely on their favourite books. Turn this creative design into a weekend DIY project by using nothing more than old books, a piece of wood as a headboard frame, a few nails to hammer it all down. Simple, effective and beautiful.
Diamond Tufted Headboard
An old fashioned piece that has been revived to become a surprisingly popular headboard choice. The diamond stuffed headboard comes in a large range of size (length and width), colours and materials. Choose from a subtle classic look that emulates elegance or a bold velvet diamond tufted headboard completed with crystal studs.
Rustic
This country inspired piece is guaranteed to become a statement piece. Buy this rustic piece from many a range of online retailers from eBay, Etsy, or OakWood.co.uk. If you are feeling adventurous make your own wooden headboard using a few tools lying around in the house, any type of wood and a few layers of stain.
Shelving Headboard
Out with the old bed side table and in with the shelving headboards. By turning the headboard from decorative piece into a shelving unit that maximises the space in your room and allows easy storage of gadgets, books and bedroom accessories. Choose from full shelving compartments available at Wayfarer.co.uk or side compartments from Ikea.co.uk
Rococo
The French has never failed to push the boundaries of fashion and style to produce elaborate furniture. Add drama and a touch of classical romance into your room with a Rococo inspired headboard complete with scrolls, vines and cherubs. Pick from a wide range of designs and colours available at CrownFrenchFurniture.co.uk and HomesDirect365.co.uk
