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Style Guide: Headboard Ideas

Your bed is the centerpiece of your bedroom. Take a look at some distinctive headboard design ideas, and pick up some do-it-yourself tips along the way.

Photography Laurey W. Glenn / Styling Leigh Anne Montgomery

Built-In Shelf

Built-in beds are a smart use of space in a small room. You can add storage in the headboard with shelves.

Robert Caponetto / Styling Buffy Hargett

Screen

A folding screen can be used as an instant, inexpensive headboard.

Salvage Pieces

Architectural salvage pieces, like mantels and doors, can be made into stylish headboards.

Laurey W. Glenn, Robbie Caponetto / Styling: Matthew Gleason

Built-In Ledge

To create an architectural headboard in a boxy space, this homeowner designed a 12-inch-deep partial wall along the back of the bedroom and centered the bed in front of the wall.

Rope Makeover

Woven headboards add style and texture to a space. Completely transform your existing metal headboard with rope.

Drapery

The distinguishing feature of a corona bed is the crown-shaped cornice on the ceiling from which fabric cascades.

Upholstered

An upholstered headboard is always a versatile choice, and it’s comfortable to lean against while reading.

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