The bed is, if not the main element of the house, one of the most important. That is why today we will review the different types of headboards that we can choose for a double bed, taking into account the latest trends. Because in addition to choosing the most suitable mattress for each person, it is important to have a headboard that adapts to our needs and style.

As with the rest of the decorative elements of the interior of a house, the headboards have been mutating in response to new lifestyles and trends in interior design. We have evolved from heavy wooden bed frames to freestanding headboards in many styles and materials.

Different Types of Headboards for Bed

Before choosing a headboard for our bed, the important thing is to take into account our needs, that it is practical and that it does not interfere with our rest. If we take these three points into account, it will be much easier for us to choose from the wide variety of models and materials.

In addition, today, there are other alternatives to the traditional headboard that can be very useful for certain people. Because this piece does not have to be a piece of furniture, in some cases, it can be replaced by other elements that we will see below. These are the types of headboards that we can currently install in our bedroom:

1. Painting

Many people choose to eliminate the conventional headboard and delimit the area with paint in a trend color. The result is most surprising and, above all, inexpensive.

2. Wallpaper

Another alternative is to install wallpaper on the headboard wall and, in this way, give the bed much more prominence. It is without a doubt one of our favorites.

3. Do it Yourself

If you don’t have many budgets, you can make your own handmade DIY headboard with scraps of wood from a pallet and make it to measure. On the internet, you can find a multitude of tutorials.

4. Padded Headboard

One of the most functional options is to go for a padded, smooth, or quilted upholstered headboard. There are many models in hundreds of colors and patterns. We recommend you do it to measure in specialized centers.

5. Under the Window

If your bedroom is small, a convenient alternative is to place the bed under the window and use it as a headboard.

6. Cannage and Rod Head

The latest trends (as we saw in the article ” How to decorate with cane furniture for the summer “) point to these two materials as the kings of the headboard this season. They are light, durable, and very inexpensive. Perfect for summer houses.

7. Tapestry

Another inexpensive way to save with the headboard is by hanging a scarf or tapestry on the wall. In this way, we will delimit the head area and give it a very personal touch. It is the perfect headboard for lovers of boho style.

8. With Shelf

The most functional solution of all is to build a headboard with a shelf to place things and thus have them at hand. It is the most expensive solution but without a doubt the most practical.

9. Without Headboard

In recent years, more and more people choose to do without the headboard and give more prominence to cushions and fabrics. In the end, it will be the cushions and pillows that will provide comfort to this area.