When designing a bedroom, it’s natural to make one of the main pieces of furniture a headboard. A large, tufted headboard is at the top of many wish lists, but there are many other options for stylish headboards! Let’s explore what your bedroom could look like with a slightly less conventional headboard.

  1. Statement art: We love to hang a large piece of statement art above the bed. For a contemporary look, go with an abstract painting in similar or contrasting shades as your bedroom’s palette. For a more feminine and relaxing look, try commissioned piece done in an impressionist style.
  1. Wainscoting: Does your bedroom already have beautiful wainscoting? Take advantage of it! You can paint it a gorgeous color for a “headboard” that extends across the entire wall.
  1. Floating shelves: Floating shelves holding a few of your favorite books and small pieces of art can serve as a way to express your personality. Take the time to curate each side of the bed with your partner.
  1. Curtains: For a children’s room, consider framing a bed with airy curtains hung from the ceiling instead of a headboard. A neutral color will last through their many style changes over the years.
  1. Photo ledge: Hang a single, long photo shelf the width of the bed and showcase your favorite photos in varying frame sizes, leaning against the wall.
  1. Accent wall: Wallcovering is coming back, and we’re loving it! Consider using a bold, printed wallcovering as an accent wall behind the bed.
  1. Gallery wall: We use gallery walls in the living room, but why not the bedroom? A gallery wall of photos or paintings in varying frame sizes and styles is a great way to bring art into your bedroom.
  1. Window: If your bedroom has a large window with privacy, consider using it as an anchor for your bed.

From headboards to bedding to rugs, designing bedrooms is what we do every day! Let us do the hard work for you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin designing your dream bedroom.