Once you have chosen the bed that is right for you, of the right size, bed frame, colour and mattress, you may also chose to fit a headboard to it. Headboards are a type of detachable bed accessory fitting to the top end of a bed. They can function as a decorative finish to the bed or as a functional addition to lean against when reading or watching television.
Decorative headboards, which may be too light or difficult to lean against, as in the case of a series of vertical bars, can transform the look of the bedroom space or act well in conjunction with existing furniture. Many headboards are suggested for addition to particular beds. When choosing your own combination, ensure the headboard and the bed will match, and that this combination works well in the bedroom.
Headboards can be made of the same range of materials as beds themselves, such as wood, cast metal and aluminium. Padded headboards, in which an additional layer of soft material fits over the solid framework, are the most common type of functional headboard. These are comfortable to sit against or to put pillows alongside. Padded headboards are commonly finished with decorated, patterned fabric or leather, fitting well with leather beds.
Headboards for children’s beds are often highly expressive and decorated, giving that little extra touch to a child’s bedroom. Of course, making the right choice depending on individual wishes is important for children as well as adults.