As of late, we have been frequently asked about upholstered headboards. Now, upholstered headboards (or U.H's in the future) are not a new trend. They have been around for several years and are a great alternative to solid wood beds. One of the reasons they are so popular is that a person with some basic craft skills can make one. The internet is full of step-by-step tutorials for all different types. Some are made with wood, some are made with cardboard. Some are tufted, use nailhead, and some are stenciled. Stenciling has become a huge trend, (if you remember the previous post). U.H's are also typically less expensive then a solid wood bed and take up less room. Now, if you go with an U.H. and select mohair, you may end up spending about the same as a wood bed. Also, many U.H's can be mounted to the wall which means they are up off the floor. Of course, you can always add feet for a personal touch. U.P's can be re-upholstered for a fraction of the cost (typically) of purchasing a new solid wood bed when it's time to freshen up your design.
U.P's are also popular with pillow haters. Despite photos of well dressed beds filled with euro shams, bolster pillows and accent toss pillows, many people prefer the cleaner, simpler look of just the sleeping pillows, and the U.H's gives the added look of a textured pillow without the fuss. Plus they are more comfortable to lean back into than solid wood.
Due to the popularity of U.H's you can find them at local furniture stores with a wide variety of textiles to choose from. If you don't find something to suit your taste, contact your interior designer for a custom made, one of a kind, knockout upholstered headboard. And don't forget to send us a photo!
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