100 Stylish and Unique Headboard Ideas
Time to put a little sizzle back into the bedroom! No matter your style, you're sure to find design ideas that will inspire your next bedroom makeover.
Wall Divider Serves Double Duty
Whether it's custom-made, found at an antique market or bought at a well-known home store, a unique screen is one of the easiest ways to transform the look of your bed.
Sophisticated Velvet
An elegant headboard upholstered in rich navy velvet anchors this master bedroom. The matching bedside lamps draw the eye to the headboard, while the deep blue hue contrasts beautifully with the pale pink walls. Coastal-inspired art adds a bit of light whimsy.
Bright and Bohemian
The neutral tone of this wood canopy bed stands out against the white walls of this master bedroom. The indigo-dyed pillows add just the right amount of color without overwhelming the space.
Space-Saver
This wood accent wall serves as a headboard and a focal point. The built-in shelving and wall lamps draw attention to the center of the room, allowing the accent wall to be the highlight of the space.
Repurposed Window
As seen on Fixer Upper, this master bedroom was transformed when Joanna Gaines repurposed an old church window as a headboard. She also added wood accents and twin table lamps to warm the space.
Coastal-Cool
This gray wood-plank headboard brings a soft yet rustic look to this coastal-style bedroom, while the pale blues and hints of coral create a soothing setting.
Gold Accents
When you have wallpaper this bold, it should be the statement piece of the room. Here, the bed is kept simple and elegant while complementing the room's style.
Scandinavian-Inspired Suite
This custom headboard was taken up a notch with built-in nightstands and attached lighting.
The Teal Deal
This bedroom punctuates its mostly gray-and-white palette with a bright green headboard and matching accents.
Sophisticated Shaker Style
Simple, but oh-so-elegant, this classic-style four-post bed with matching nightstands will never go out of style.
Shabby Chic
A salvaged wood door turned headboard adds a rustic touch to this dainty bedroom.
Round-Top Canopy Bed
Canopy beds almost serve as an extended headboard. The simple design of this wireframe bed allows the accent wall and black hexagonal shelf to be the conversation pieces of the room.
A Comfy Place to Lean Back
This tall plush headboard is ideal for someone who likes to read before going to sleep. And the three-drawer nightstand is the perfect spot to stash the books.
Hanging by the Sea
There's no missing the highlight of this master bedroom — a spectacular built-in headboard that combines intricate woodwork with a tufted center. The ornateness of this piece is complemented by the simplicity and serenity of the sea, visible out the large, expansive windows.
Medallion
It's hard not to stare at the statement-piece headboard in this teen room. The bold stripes guide your eye across the room while the various shades of white and gray help accent the scrollwork headboard and furniture.
High-Concept
Don't be afraid to mix design styles. The blend of design elements in this guest bedroom makes it a winner. A set of industrial-style twin headboards flank an antique Duncan Phyfe side table while the beds are covered in casual striped denim. All different, but all come together perfectly.
Bright and Bold
If this headboard were a neutral shade, it would easily be overshadowed by the statement wall. However, the peachy shade holds its own in this fun, eclectic master bedroom.
90-Degree Headboard
If you’re outfitting a bedroom that’s tight on space, custom-made furnishings may be the best option. This corner-style headboard provides cushion on the side of the bed as well as at the head of the bed.
Bedtime Stories
This is a dream bedroom for nighttime readers, librarians and bibliophiles.
Modern + Minimal
Blue bedding and an embossed-leather headboard in shades of indigo add a water-like element to the earthy rich wood furniture.
Soft and Elegant
This traditional master bedroom is a luxurious retreat with its tufted headboard, loveseat and side chair, vaulted ceiling and crystal pendant.
Highlight the Headboard
This traditional bed was transformed into an eye-catching display with the help of a dramatic valance headboard.
Head-to-Head Twins
To save space, this set of beds were placed head-to-head with a shared headboard that serves as a divider that offers a touch of privacy.
Striking Blue
A tufted headboard with nailhead trim and an upholstered bed frame is super classy, but it's the rich indigo color that really takes it up a notch.
Various Grains of Wood
Several species of wood was used to make this patchwork headboard. The mix of grains invites pattern and texture into the cozy space, even the snakeskin pillows and chenille comforter add to the mix.
Build It Into the Wall
This elegant upholstered headboard with nailhead pattern was inset into the wall making it a permanent part of the room.
Shutterly Beautiful
The floor-to-ceiling windows adorned with white plantation shutters and the cabriolet side tables lend an air of sophistication, but the focal point of the room has to be the upcycled shutter headboard.
Pipe Shelving
This shelving structure frames the bed in a fun and playful way. Kids can showcase their most prized possessions and add individual style without cluttering the look.
Grass Headboard
Bring the outdoors in with a headboard covered in faux turf. Add a furry throw blanket and colorful pillows to complete the look.
Eye-Catcher
This headboard made from whitewashed planks of wood includes different high and low points, which draws the eye to the bed.
Upcycled Leather Belts
A simple wood frame headboard was lined with old leather belts for a simple and sophisticated look. Get the step-by-step instructions >>
Reinvented Room Divider
This rustic, wooden headboard was once a room divider. Now, its weathered wood complements the striking black feature wall and adds texture to this cozy bedroom.
High Contrast
The high contrast of the black Jenny Lind bed, picture frames and window trim against the white walls and pale pink accents provide the right combination of class and coziness.
Classic and Contemporary
These matching upholstered headboards are the perfect fit for the guest bedroom. Their bright white hue allows for the bedding and throw pillows to be the focal point of the room.
Mantel Remade
An old fireplace mantel was painted a striking shade of blue and upcycled into a headboard.
A Mid-Mod Twist
A tufted headboard is usually considered to be a standard element in traditional design. The slight curve on this headboard gives it more of a modern approach, especially when it's paired with atomic-era nightstands and lamps.
All-In-One
For a small space, a custom-built headboard with attached nightstands and lighting makes for a modern and uncluttered look.
Fit for a Queen
The alcove of this bedroom serves as the perfect frame for this opulent headboard.
Matching Bench
The metal and wood headboard is paired with a matching bench and similar-style tables for a clean, cohesive look.
Geometric Showing
Looking to add custom colors to your bedroom? Piece together wood slats in random patterns using any color you want.
Elegant Contrast
Ironwork can make a neutral room instantly classic. The striking contrast of colors on this headboard adds an elegant and regal feel to the room.
Antique Doors
A pair of German oak doors are repurposed into a handsome floor-to-ceiling headboard.
Teenage Dream
The bright floral toile pattern headboard stands out in this crisp white setting. A poster of a pro hockey player reflected in the mirror adds a whimsy contrast.
Absolutely Striking
A tufted channel headboard extends past the bed and just beyond the nightstands to create a dreamy, elegant setting.
X Marks the Spot
Go cabin chic with this rustic custom headboard project. The DIY design assembles thin 1x3 strips of wood in a chevron pattern in a plywood frame.
Floral Focus
This soft brown tufted headboard blends perfectly with the floral wallpaper and accentuates the pink and gray bedding.
Picture Perfect
An angled wall above won't always allow for a headboard. Here's a clever solution, a trio of framed rugs that double as artwork and a faux headboard.
Custom Mod Design
A custom bed can really elevate a space. This wood frame features an extended shelving unit and built-in nightstands on each side of the bed.
Works With the Architecture
The slanted ceiling of this bedroom makes the perfect nook for a twin bed and custom-made headboard that made to just the right height.
Repurposed Door
An antique door with ornate ironwork makes for a statement headboard that is sure to be the focal point of any room.
Glamorous Getaway
This tufted white headboard, flanked by a pair of oval mirrors adds an elegant touch to the diamond-patterned wallpaper.
Midcentury Modern
A gray horizontal tufted channel headboard serves as a neutral backdrop for this relaxing retreat.
Beautiful Backdrop
With bedding this bright, it's important to have a neutral background. This ivory and tan upholstered headboard allows the blue accents to pop.
Functional Storage
The attached nightstands on this wood headboard make it both functional and stylish. The desert shades and rich textures complete the warm and cozy look.
Sleek and Sophisticated
Sometimes, traditional headboards make the most impact. This black tufted headboard lined with nailhead trim stands out against the neutral walls and white bedding.
Well Put Together
A pretty blue fabric covers the arched headboard and bed frame for a high-end designer look that is both casual and elegant.
Etched in the Wall
Simple but truly unique, the scroll-work frame of this headboard was embedded right into the upholstered wall.
Rustic Wood
This reclaimed wood headboard sets the tone for this casual space, and it contrasts beautifully with the bold artwork.
Pattern and Textures
The tufted headboard and matching footboard pop against the floral wallpaper and skirted bedside tables.
Truly Texan
Wood set in a chevron pattern creates an inviting feature wall with the rusticity of the design balanced by the clean lines of the leather headboard.
Twin Bed, Grand Headboard
Small beds can have a grand headboard, too! This upholstered headboard provides a splash of color amidst an abundance of gold and white.
Leather and Wicker
The long lines and leather padding on this headboard stand out against the colorful kelly-green wall of this modern bedroom.
Smart Storage
Make space for your child's favorite bedtime stories with a headboard that doubles as a bookcase.
Sleek Simplicity
It may be easy to overlook this room's unique wood ceiling, but the tall wood headboard in a similar shade draws the eye up.
Airy + Serene
A neutral headboard covered in organic linen and a handsome nailhead trim helps create a calming yet classy bedroom.
Lacy
A wicker scrollwork headboard provides a dainty touch to this bright bedroom. The large flower globe chandelier is the perfect detail to match the feminine feel of the room.
Coast Cool
When paired with crisp white linens and blue pillows, this woven wood headboard looks especially coastal.
Reaching New Heights
To visually add height to this master bedroom, the headboard extends all the way to the ceiling. The window blinds around the room balance its height.
Upholstered Headboard and Frame
This smaller bedroom manages to have plenty of luxurious details that don't overwhelm the space: The bed and the nightstands are attached to the headboard, giving them the feel of floating.
Fit for a Castle
A king-sized bed calls for a large, extravagant headboard. The wood beams and intricate details or this bed exude old-world elegance in this master bedroom.
Spanish-Inspired Design
A wood headboard with classic arched panels helps set the tone in this Mediterranean-style master suite.
Red, White + Blue
These all-white walls are begging for a splash of color. The pale-blue wicker headboard, red-striped throw blanket and mix-matched throw pillows break up the bare space without going overboard.
Studded Star of the Show
A tri-panel upholstered headboard framed in nailhead trim makes an excellent spot to rest your head.
Layered Look
An elegant bed with matching tufted headboard and footboard is the base for the wonderfully blended styles in the bedroom. The driftwood whale adds a coastal vibe, while the flower pendant and denim blue bedding provide a dose of boho style.
Patterned Paradise
Drawing on midcentury modern influences, this bold headboard with simmering, peacock-like upholstery works in tandem with the teal and gold patterned wallpaper. The teal motif is carried throughout the room in plush pillows, a cozy throw and vintage accents.
Live Edge
A dramatic headboard made of natural wood is the focal point of this blue bedroom. Simple, neutral bedding and delicate lamps are stylish contrasts to the rustic look of the mismatched wood nightstands.
Gorgeous Contrast
The dark oversized tufted headboard is a fun juxtaposition to the farmhouse-style walls.
Passion for Purple
It would be easy for a headboard to get lost in this bright color scheme, but here, the patterned upholstered headboard is given a chance to shine thanks to its ivory and gray color scheme.
'X' Marks the Spot
A set of oars is a fun visual focal point in this Cape Cod-meets-the-West Indies bedroom. Rattan headboards and the wallpaper's graphic print add to the yummy layers of texture.
Classic Curves
A headboard with a classic silhouette can get you ahead of the curve with your bedroom aesthetic. Made with simple 1x4 boards and mounting brackets, this ebony stained headboard is an easy weekend project.
Plush + Comfy
The soft-gray tufted headboard is dressed in crisp white bedding and metallic throw pillows to make an inviting spot to rest your head.
Sustainably Smart
The custom headboard was created from a sustainable product made to look like rustic barn wood. Extending the headboard over past the nightstands can help make the room look bigger.
Diamond Tufted
The upholstered headboard and bed frame, as well as the plush bench at the foot of the bed, add an extra bit of plush comfort to the cozy, neutral master bedroom suite.
Rustic Natural Wood
Plain and simple can mean bold and unique, like this bedroom with its crisp white duvet contrasted by an eclectic reclaimed wood headboard.
Corrugated Metal Headboard
With a wood accent wall behind the bed, this metallic headboard in a regal shape lightens up the space.
Delicate Detailing
Visible biscuit jointers over the cracks in this custom-made wood headboard make it stand apart and beautifully ties in with the simple lines of the wall hanging.
Boho Meets Scandinavian
A black metal bed frame adorns this contemporary bedroom complete with blue pattern bedding.
Clean + Contemporary
This clean, contemporary bedroom features a neutral, upholstered fabric headboard and white bedding and accessories.
Repurpose a Picture Frame
This small bedroom features a bed with a blue upholstered headboard surrounded by an ornate gold picture frame to make it pop.
Drama
The gold frame on this velvet tufted headboard makes it scream with elegance, and it beautifully matches the pretty wallpaper.
Natural Slatted Wood
This bedroom's simple wood bed and white nightstands serve as the blank canvas on which to layer fun nautical patterns and bold colors.
Soothing Suite
Now this is a master suite that encourages sleep. Neutral walls help soften the space, while a patterned pillow, plaid throw and striped rug ensure that the owners feel totally at ease. The tufted headboard adds a luxe touch that complements the gold floor lamp.
Double-Decker
One or two strong, dark elements in an otherwise airy room have the effect of grounding the space. Here, it's the leather upholstered bed and nightstands.
White Lace
This iron canopy bed features a gorgeous white-patterned headboard with matching bedding. The pale blue walls keep the space soft and serene while allowing the beautiful bed to take center stage in the room.
Hollywood-Glam
A large tufted headboard set against a mirrored wall creates a glamorous feel fit for a movie star.
Blue Iron
The antique metal bed is the focal point as well as the color inspiration for this lively teenage girl's bedroom.
Luxurious Leather
A purple-gray wall adds a beautiful accent hue to the bright, sunny look of this bedroom. A white tufted, leather headboard connects to a matching bed frame topped with white linens and pillows complementing the accent wall.
Long on Leather
This handsome leather headboard reaches all the way to both side walls which helps make the space appear larger.
Blue Cottage
A sweet metal bed painted white brings shabby chic charm to this bedroom. The mixed pattern accent pillows and vintage mirrors hung above the bed are the perfect accompaniments.
Panels + Textures
This gray leather headboard reaches all the way up to the ceiling along with the wood panels creating an eye-catching wall of shapes and textures
