Have you ever gone to decorate your bedroom and realized something felt missing? Even if you have all the right dressers, beds, and other furniture you need, your room won’t necessarily feel complete. As the title suggests, perhaps what you really need to tie your bedroom together is a headboard; but don’t go picking just any piece of wood that you can attach to your bed! It is easy to overlook a headboard’s appearance when picking one out, or foregoing it entirely. But building a truly great bedroom means you can’t take the easy way out. Tufted headboards are not only functional but stylish as well, and can give your bedroom the finished feeling you’re missing.
Style And Substance
Tufted headboards are a great way to decorate a bedroom without taking up more space; like a wall accent but more functional. Personally, I prefer upholstered headboards over plain wood ones regardless. I can prop myself up and have my back supported while I read in bed or check my emails. It keeps me in good posture while avoiding the stiffness of laying myself against a wall. Plus, it’s firmer than a pillow behind and keeps me from slouching down unconsciously.
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Embrace “Over The Top” Headboards
If you’re used to having a simple wooden frame around your bed, tufted headboards might look a little over-the-top. Take advantage of that! A statement headboard is a great way to dress up your room. You can do so much better than a plain wall! Buttons add character and give your space a unique feel that a regular headboard can’t provide. How you pair this detail with the rest of your bedroom can really make the look, whether the tufted headboard is the centerpiece or part of a collection of tufted furniture.
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Dress It Up Or Tone It Down
Don’t want to go too out of your comfort zone in the bedroom? Be picky about the upholstery when you’re perusing potential headboards. The tufting will give your space a bold, classic feel, but you can fine tune it to fit your existing decor. Velvet upholstery will have the most luxe look, while leather is sleek and modern – especially in a bold jewel tone. Tone the look down with simple linen upholstery in a natural neutral. The same goes for detail work. Nailhead finishing will give you a touch of elegance; chrome or gold details will give you a more modern punch; otherwise-unadorned tufting can actually feel quite homey.
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Don’t Be Square
If you really want to amp up the appearance of a tufted headboard, though, look for one that’s shaped. The more detail the better. Think lots of woodwork or metal detail that will really make the headboard the star of your space. Even so, this look isn’t limited to any one particular style. A shaped headboard can get you a feel that’s Art Deco, Baroque, or even something a little more fantastical. If you have a daughter who wants a princess-themed pink bedroom, a pink tufted headboard with curved edges is a perfect fit. The headboard will carry the bulk of the style, giving her space to add stuffed animals on top and leaving plenty of floor space for play.
Tuft More Than Just Your Headboard
If you find yourself really enjoying the tufted style, you don’t have to stop at the headboard. Have some extra space in your bedroom? Look for matching, complementing, or contrasting tufted furniture that fits your theme like an armchair or bench. This definitely adds a delicate angle to the room while also being functional like the tufted headboard, in that it opens up more sitting or storage space that isn’t just floor. A neutral color rug or canopy can also frame your headboard to create a specific mood for ideal sleeping or relaxing in a soft, but firm embrace that only a tufted surface can provide.
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Button tufting is very much an element of traditional design. But tufted headboards have made their way solidly into the mainstream of contemporary design. And that means you have many more options than just historically accurate antiques. So if you’re looking for way to add style and pizazz to your bedroom without crowding your space, tufted headboards might be just what you’re looking for.
