COMMON BEDROOM STYLES:



Simple & Linear

If your bedroom is dominated by clean lines and solid neutrals, a hot pink curvy headboard may look slightly out of place. Your best bet would be to choose a rectangular headboard in a neutral color that provides an attractive contrast to the paint color on the background wall. For example, medium to dark gray really pops against lighter hues such as creams and ivories. If you’re craving some detail, you can opt for a vertical or horizontal channel on your headboard, but steer clear of wavy lines or swirly patterns as these may disrupt the linear unity of the room.

Grandeur and Romantic

Stately bedrooms, particulary those found in older homes, are usually decorated in tones of brown, cream and gold. This color palatte pairs well with muted colors in the same family such as beige and champagne. If your bedspread is adorned with tassels, ruffles and silks, you may want to keep your headboard relatively simple in texture and pattern to keep the room from looking too busy. As for height, a tall headboard adds to the room’s splendor and fits right in with a king-sized bed. This is also the perfect opportunity for curvy lines and wings as both of these features are romantic and majestic.

Chic and Feminine

In a bedroom starring florals and rose golds, the ideal color palette is subtle neutrals such as pearl whites and silver grays. If you want to add some color, stick with blush tones and sage greens. You definitely want to avoid bright colors in this space as these would certainly stand out in a negative way. Since feminine bedrooms tend to be somewhat ornate, you have plenty of room to play with some detail, such as tufting and pewter nail trim. Just be sure to keep the level of adornment in balance with the rest of the room.

Whimsical and Specific

If your bedroom follows a specific theme or color scheme, then you want your headboard to complement that. This is another scenario where bright, bold colors are certainly welcome. Patterns can also be used here, but be careful not to use two busy patterns in one area or they will probably clash. Details such as channeling, nail trim and wings may also work in this setting as long as they tie in with the overall feel of the room. A good rule of thumb is to pick your favorite pieces in your room and try to reflect those details in your headboard.

Bold & Texturized

A bold, colorful wall lends itself to a neutral- colored headboard such as ivory or charcoal gray. Furthermore, texture matches texture, so if you have a rippled duvet cover or ridged wall art, you may want to incorporate some tufting and nail trim on your headboard. These touches will add personality and help your headboard blend right in with its detailed surroundings. This makes for a very balanced, attractive bedroom.

Zany & Vibrant

Some bedrooms just don’t want to play by the rules, which is perfectly fine and can also be really fun! Bright colors, abstract art and wild patterns can make for a truly intriguing look that is all your own. In this setting, you may want your headboard to be just a wild as its surroundings or maybe even the focal point of the room. If this is the case, we encourage you to go for bright colors and funky patterns for your headboard upholstery. This will look especially great if you can pull out the shapes and colors in other areas of the room, such as in your wall art and light fixtures. As for detail and texture, there are no real rules here, but the more you can “unify the unconventional”, the better. For example, if you have some cool stainless steel art hanging on the wall, it might look awesome to accent your headboard with metallic nail trim.