Throughout my years as an interior decorator I’ve come across some extremely creative headboards. In this article I’ll discuss some different creative options for your headboard that you can use in your bedroom.
I try to keep my bedroom furniture in great shape and always functional. It doesn’t all always match though, but it works! Buying an entire bedroom set can get a bit too pricey these days but with the right ideas, it’s not too hard to design a bedroom with your own personal touch. Keeping the design of your bedroom sophisticated and unified can take some effort, but with a few affordable touch-ups it can easily be done.
Creative headboards are a great option that can add a nice touch to your room. It sounds like it’s a huge purchase, but it doesn’t have to be! Usually a nice creative headboard will be the center of attention in the bedroom and make an impact on the room. Some people change their headboard quite often, but this will depend on what type of headboard you use and how crafty you are!
Now let’s discuss some of the crafty options out there in making creative headboards. One of the oldest tricks in the book is converting an old door into a headboard. You’ll obviously need to be a bit handy for this, but I’ve seen it done and looking great. There are different places to find a solid wood door (try a recycling center) in your town. The door will probably need a good sanding and a few new coats of paint. Once you’ve painted the door and it’s looking as good as new (or a vintage look if that’s what you’re going for) you’ll need to get the brackets ready. Make sure you have brackets that you can mount the door/bed board on the wall. Now you have a creative bed board and a new look in your bedroom!
The next option maybe a bit harder to come by, but it’s a great way to make creative headboards as well. Try using an old bookshelf! I’ve seen old bookshelves turned into headboards and appear extremely sophisticated. Mount the bookshelf to the wall with the shelves facing the bed. This will allow you to decorate the shelves with whatever you desire. Candles, picture frames and lamps are a few ideas to decorate the shelves with.
Those are a few of the more affordable options for the creative people out there. Then there are high-end options out there for creative headboards. Of course they’ll require a lot more money, but if that’s no problem I’d go for a beautiful Italian leather headboard. There are many companies that will help you in creating your headboard and there are many options out there to choose from.
The nice part about creating your own headboard is it’s easy to change up. You can always change the color of paint or change the details in your shelves of the headboard. I hope this guide has helped you with some ideas on how to make some creative headboards and good luck with your project!