If a bed frame is the foundation for your bedroom furniture, the best headboards are the main attractions. Just think: A grand velvet headboard can easily transform an ordinary bedroom into a work of art. Take this midcentury-modern Brooklyn town house, for example, with a bold color palette to match. Or, as illustrated through this vintage-inspired Colorado home, smatterings of printed upholstery can evoke old-world appeal in an instant. In short, no matter the interior design style in your space, a headboard offers a little something to enhance any aesthetic.
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Instead of hunting in-store, we’ve done the heavy lifting to find you bestsellers worth shopping from our favorite online furniture destinations. From metal options to artisanal tufted designs, shop all of our favorites to accent your bedroom.
For consistency, all of the prices reflect queen size headboards. However, many retailers offer sizes up to California king.
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Best Classic Headboard
Serena & Lily Loire Headboard
- Material: SFI-certified engineered hardwood frame
- Dimensions: 67″W x 60″H
This heirloom-quality find is just what you need to decorate a traditional bedroom. Delicate piping and artful arches will take you back a century in time. With over 150 fabrics to choose from, you can also customize it to fit your room’s color scheme.
A Curated Wall-Mount Headboard
BSHOMGI Wall Mounted Headboard
- Material: Iron, linen, polyester, engineered wood
- Dimensions: 62.99″W x 21.6″H x 2.75″D
An upholstered headboard with a touch of industrial appeal, this one stands out for its metal wall-mounted design. Although this headboard is available in linen upholstery to contrast against the black metal, there are several other materials to choose from, like faux leather and velvet.
The Vintage-Inspired Pick
GreenRow Rosalie Upholstered Headboard
- Material: 100% mango wood, walnut-finished frame, 100% cotton fabric with 100% natural latex fill
- Dimensions: 63.5″W x 3″D x 65″H
Who says vintage has to be old-fashioned? This heritage fabric headboard offers a modern touch. Here, the nailhead trim and traditional striped fabric go hand in hand for a statement yet classic bedroom. With a 100% cotton and FSC-certified solid wood frame and natural latex fill, the headboard is also a sustainable choice.
A Statement Bed Backdrop
West Elm Bodi Extended Headboard
- Material: 100% polyester, padded engineered wood frame
- Dimensions: 114″W x 3″D x 42″H
For a statement bed backdrop, you can’t go wrong here. Two panels stretch 24 inches wide and can mount to the wall at any height. The extended headboard’s piping adds just the right amount of detail to make it unique without overpowering the rest of the decor in your space.
Best Luxury Upholstered Headrest
Sheep Headboard by Studio AHEAD
- Material: Felt, wool
- Dimensions: 66”W x 5”D x 41.5”H
Some of the best designer headboards for luxury bedrooms are found on 1stDibs, like this limited-edition sheep headboard created by Studio AHEAD. The design itself gains inspiration from the smooth lines of stones that wash up on California’s Muir Beach. The end result is a soft, sculptural piece upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt that looks like an art gallery-worthy find. While it’s made to fit a queen-size bed, additional sizes are available upon request.
More AD-Approved Headboards
Serena & Lily Buchanan Headboard
- Material: Perennials basketweave fabric
- Dimensions: 67″W x 3″D x 58″H inches
Designed to mirror the look of a crescent moon, this headboard is destined to encourage sweet dreams. We are particularly fond of the soy-based foam padding that offers a soft touch to complement a cozy bedroom. While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.
Contrada Upholstered Headboard by AllModern
- Material: Foam, polyester, solid wood
- Dimensions: 51″H x 62″W x 4″D
This artisanal tufted panel headboard is what bold design is all about. The vertical ribbed detailing makes an immediate impression, and your choice of over 20 fabrics will give it even more of a one-of-a-kind look.
Noel Headboard by Article
- Material: Velvet
- 68.5″W x 3.5″D x 48.5″H
Take up the pistachio green trend with this sumptuous velvet headboard in the same color family. We love it for its splashy yet subtle color that serves as a playful neutral. Plus, its three-column design is a great fit for any bedroom outfitted with geometric, clean lines.
Lulu and Georgia Aliyah Headboard
- Material: Solid pinewood, polyurethane, polyester fill
- Dimensions: 62″W x 5″D x 51″H
For a modern touch, consider a channel-stiched frame. This is an easy focal point for a bedroom while complementing the surrounding decor and furniture like nightstands and dressers.
August Grove Metal Headboard
- Material: Solid pinewood, polyurethane, polyester fill
- Dimensions: 62″W x 5″D x 51″H
A metal headboard with a Victorian-meets-farmhouse twist, this headboard is anything but boring. Unlike a tufted headboard, this one evokes a more refined, industrial feel with vintage appeal.
FAQs
How Do I Pair a Sculptural Headboard With My Decor?
The best way to design a room with a sculptural headboard is by paying attention to the balance. To avoid a cluttered feel when you walk in your room, consider understated pieces of decor, furniture, and bedding that can enhance the look of the headboard. Think neutral sheet sets and nightstands with clean lines to keep the headboard as the center of attention.
What Materials Make the Best Statement Headboards?
Heritage woods and bespoke velvet panels are some of our favorite materials to turn to for a statement headboard. A wood headboard offers a lived-in, natural aesthetic to a bedroom. The latter evokes a sumptuous look and texture to a room. However, there are so many materials to choose from, so we recommend looking to your overall bedroom aesthetic to ultimately decide on the one that’s best for you. For example, a bouclé headboard is a great choice for a cozy feel. Or consider a rattan headboard for a boho-inspired bedroom.