The bed is the queen of any bedroom. It is she who always becomes the central element of this room, setting the design direction in the further design of the room and creating a mood in it. And this means that the choice of model, the placement option and the design of the head of the bed must be made impeccably. Special attention should be paid to the selection of textiles.
We can talk about the decor of the headboard only if the bed is planned to be placed close to the wall, but for our interiors this arrangement remains the most common today. Well, we are not used to putting our beds in the middle of the room! Perhaps, sometimes they would like to, but they are frankly cramped in the areas. Some try to reproduce something original in the bedroom and turn the bed headboard to the window. In this case, there are no problems with decorating the headboard area, because it is quite enough to beautifully decorate the window space with high-quality textiles.
A completely different approach will require the situation when the bed is moved with its head end to the “bare” wall. Here you have to take care of the thoughtful design of the head of the bed.
Types of bed headboards
The headboard can come with the bed or be made separately, respectively, it will have a different look. There is a certain classification of such products, in which they distinguish:
- Stationary headboards. They are an integral part of the design of the bed. They cannot be removed or replaced without violating the integrity of the frame. But the decoration is not contraindicated for them.
- Hanging headboards. They are purchased separately or made to order. They can be attached both to the bed frame and to the wall. The method of fastening in this case does not at all affect their decorative qualities and functionality.
- Attached headboards. These models are a separate piece of furniture. A screen or a modular cabinet can act as an attached headboard. These types of headboards have no restrictions on functionality, height, volume and design.
Like hinged, attached headboards differ from stationary ones in their mobility. This means that the head of the bed that has lost its appearance or is bored with its design can be replaced at any time with a new one or removed altogether.. The unifying factor for all types of headboards is the incredible variety of forms taken by the design. The greatest demand is recorded for figured, semicircular and rectangular shapes.
back to index ↑The decor of the head of the bed that does not have backs
The popularization of the minimalist style contributed to the introduction of high and low beds without backs. If such a bed is simply pushed against the wall with the headboard, then the design of the latter can suffer greatly.You always want to spend more time in a cozy bedroom, so they often sit in bed, reading a book or watching a TV show. At the same time, it is very convenient to rely on the headboard, of course, if there is one.
If there is no back, then you have to lean against the wall, which means that very soon it will be greasy and worn out. Pillows leaning against it will have the same effect. What to do? There are two ways to resolve the issue. The first is not to move the bed close to the wall surface, the second is to make a headboard.
back to index ↑Bed headboard decoration
Even if your bed has a headboard in the form of a high beautiful back, this also does not mean that you can simply move it to the wall and complete the decor of the bedroom interior.
The fact is that in the bedrooms it is required to decorate the wall behind the headboard, effectively highlighting its surface from the common space.
The method of combined wall decoration, in which color and / or texture compositions are used in the work, copes very well with this task. You can play on the contrast of colors in the design of the wall, combine wallpaper patterns on it, or you can go a more radical way and decorate its surface with a material that is fundamentally different from the main decor.
back to index ↑Interior style and headboard
Regardless of what kind of bed will be placed in your bedroom, with or without a headboard, in relation to the selection of other pieces of furniture, you will have to take into account the direction of the design style. You need to fill the room with accessories that match with each other.
Decorating the head of the bed can be produced in various variations.
For a Mediterranean-style room, it’s good to paint on the wall behind the headboard. In the Japanese style, it is better to put a screen at the head. Eco-style is supported by photo wallpapers with marine or plant motifs. For country music, the wall at the head can be decorated with natural materials, for example, sewn up with wooden slats or panels.Provence style the fabric upholstery of the wall will perfectly emphasize. For this, it is advisable to choose natural materials with small-flowered prints.
Shabby chic is a special trend. Antiques and restored vintage are in favor here. The color aspects of the design of the head of the bed are most often kept in white tones, with which it is easier to emphasize the presence of the spirit of antiquity in the bedroom. Bedspreads use colored, but not bright. Well, if they are sewn from silk.
The nautical style is reproduced by combining blue, white and blue, and the surface of the wall above the headboard can be a gallery of photographs or paintings of a nautical theme.
The headboard, decorated in the spirit of classics and baroque, is a wooden or soft surface with puffs, the presence of stucco, wall cladding with fabrics or pasting with themed wallpapers.
You will not confuse with anything the headboard, finished in contemporary style. It has a system of complex niches and ledges, as well as a nice leather lining.
When choosing the style of the headboard, you should always remember that this area is designed to be the highlight of your bedroom, so everything should be done not only aesthetically, but also functionally.. At the same time, the beauty of the headboard should not become a torn piece from the general decor, on the contrary, it should fit exactly into it.
back to index ↑Conclusion
The original headboard will decorate the interior of any bedroom, so take your time with decisions and calculate the options for its decoration. "Scrolling" the possible aesthetic moments, do not forget about your own comfort, because it is equally important that the design of the head of the bed is practical. This side of the decor is especially relevant for those who like to sit in bed. Make the headboard warm and soft, let it be pleasant to the touch. In general, good luck in your design endeavors!
back to index ↑Photo gallery: design of the head of the bed:
- textile headboard design