20 Best Headboard Ideas That Instantly Update Your Bedroom
Starting at the top sets the tone for your space.
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When it comes to decorating your home, it can get overwhelming. There are so many details to think about, and boy, can it get expensive quick! That's why tackling one room at a time (and sometimes one idea at a time) makes it so much more manageable on our brains and wallets. And if you're ready to finally tackle your bedroom, there's probably no easier place to start than the bed itself. It's the focal point of the room. Heck, it's the whole point of the room!
While you can swap out your bedding sets and update your cotton sheets, the best thing to do is start at the top: your headboard! It can instantly update your space and set the tone for whatever you want to add next. Not sure what you want? These 20 headboard ideas are a good place to start. From classics like tufted fabric and sleek mid-century modern to trendier ideas like boho half moon shapes, there will be something for every taste.
You'll find affordable options you can simply add to your cart, as well as DIY headboard ideas that will take a little more time but perhaps less money. Sometimes a coat of paint or hanging cushions are all that you need to update your existing headboard. You'll even find a few ideas here from Ree Drummond's various projects over the years, including both the Boarding House and Sister House. So get ready to turn your bedroom into the oasis of your dreams―it's only a headboard away!
Once you finish your bedroom, move onto the rest of the house:
Colorful Wood Headboard
Did you know that Ree included the bedroom when she developed her popular furniture line at Walmart? Yup, and here's the pretty teal headboard to prove it! If you're not ready for color, she also offers it in white.
Classic Tufted Headboard
Tufted headboards add a contrast in texture and added comfort just in case you bang your head (hey, it happens!). Going with a neutral allows you to play with wall paint all you want to add color.
Get more at Design Improvised.
Shiplap Headboard
Shiplap is super popular these days, and we're so here for it! What we love about this option is that it is painted black for some seriously cool contrast. Though if you prefer white, it will be just as clean and crisp.
Get the tutorial at Bless This Nest.
Painted White Headboard
Speaking of white, sometimes all you need is a few coats of paint on an existing frame to instantly refresh your space. Check out all the before and after photos from this blogger for more inspo!
Get more at Fynes Designs.
Leather Headboard
Modern and yet classic all the same, a leather headboard will add such sophistication to your room. This version comes fully assembled and is easy to hang on the wall above your mattress.
Stacked Wood Headboard
What a welcome you'll find at the Boarding House! This extra tall wood frame pulls double duty of being both a headboard and wall décor. All you need to do is add a fun color as an accent wall and you're done decorating!
Nailhead Trimmed Headboard
Nailheads are a subtle yet stylish detail to add to a headboard. Instead of buying an expensive one from a store, you can DIY your own for a fraction of the cost. Time to get crafty!
Get the tutorial at Blooming Homestead.
Double Headboard
Why have one headboard when you can have two? There's so much to love about this look between the color, the fabric, and the design. Plus it helps you designate your side of the bed!
Get more at Up to Date Interiors.
Hung Cushion Headboard
The great thing about this DIY headboard is that you can swap out the pillows or eliminate them altogether for a completely different look very quickly. Removable pillows also makes them easier to clean.
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
Barn Door Headboard
If farmhouse décor is your thing, then a barn door style headboard is the way to go! The hardest part is deciding on which color to go with: gray, distressed white, or classic rustic brown.
Neutral Headboard
When Ree and her sister Betsy designed Sister House, they added both modern and vintage elements to each room. In the master bedroom, they opted for a neutral fabric headboard so that other elements on and around the bed could be easily switched out.
Wood Slat Headboard
Another modern and yet rustic way to go is this wood slat DIY. It gives off a Scandinavian vibe that could go with just about anything.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Mid-Century Modern Headboard
Looking for something simple and classic but still very stylish? Go for mid-century modern! It's clean and will go with practically every kind of bedding you want to add. It's a very popular look, too, so you'll find options in all price ranges.
Painted Rainbow Headboard
Love color? Then paint the rainbow! This colorful arch is painted directly on the wall, so you don't have to worry about buying another piece of furniture.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Boho Half Moon Headboard
Talk about a statement! Even in a neutral shade, your eyes will immediately be drawn to this stunner of a headboard. Choose various rustic shades for your bedding to complete this boho look.
Floral Fabric Headboard
Grab that old headboard and update it with fabric! You can even design your own pattern like this blogger did for the ultimate in customization. Go as whimsical as you want!
Get the tutorial at Home Made by Carmona.
Victorian Headboard
You don't have to live in an old Victorian house to channel that ornate, vintage style. All you need is a headboard to evoke the look! Don't be afraid to search flea markets and consignment shops to find something affordable.
Scandinavian Headboard
Clean, crisp, and straightforward, you can't go wrong with a Scandinavian-inspired headboard. They're easy to make yourself, as long as you know how to stain and treat wood. Typically, they are lighter shades, but go with whatever stain you like best!
Channel Tufted Headboard
Switch up how your headboard is tufted for a totally different look. Here, this channel tufting feels like the perfect marriage of fabric and shiplap headboards. And you can make it yourself!
Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
Metal Headboard
With all the fabric and wood on this list, you were probably wondering if there was another option. And voila, there is! You can't really go wrong with a classic black metal frame.
AnnMarie Mattila is the Senior Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of topics from food and cooking to home, beauty, style, and more.
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