Contributing

What can I use instead of a bedhead?

What can I use instead of a bedhead?

  • Reclaimed Wood. Reclaimed wood make a wonderful alternative to traditional headboards and they are relatively easy to make if you are crafty.
  • Painted Murals.
  • Curtains and Tapestries.
  • Open Books.
  • Barn Doors and Window Shutters.
  • Coastal Theme.
  • Decorative Wall Paper and Wall Decals.
  • Shelves.

How do bed heads attach to beds?

If you have a bed base and mattress – also known as an ensemble – you’re a prime candidate for a bedhead. “Most people attach the bedhead to the bed base using a bracket slotting system,” says Amanda Balech, national product and marketing manager for Harvey Norman bedding about the company’s upholstered range.

Are bed heads necessary?

There’s no requirement that you have a headboard for your bed. However, headboards can provide extra support, prevent wall damage, and elevate your bedroom decor. So, do you need a headboard? Today, many headboards serve more of a decorative role than a functional one.

How can I sleep without a headboard?

13 Ideas for Styling a Bed with No Headboard

  1. Create a Feature Wall with Wallpaper or a Wall Mural.
  2. Use a Giant Macrame Wall Hanging.
  3. Hang Tapestry behind the bed.
  4. Paint an Accent Wall in One Colour.
  5. Create a Colour-blocked Accent Wall.
  6. Frame the Bedhead with a Painted Circle.

How do you sit on a bed without a headboard?

Push the bookcase up against the wall and shove the bed up against the front of the bookcase—some of the lower shelves will be covered by the bed and can be used for storage purposes. Use pillows—especially the reading pillow for back support when you’re sitting up.

Do headboards fit any bed?

Yes, a headboard can be attached to any bed frame provided they are size compatible. For example, a twin headboard can be attached to a twin platform bed, bunk bed, or four-poster bed, but a twin headboard cannot be attached to a full size bed frame.

Are headboards attached to the bed?

Headboards work by attaching to the wall behind your bed, to the bed itself, or being freestanding behind the bed. Headboards can help decorate your bedroom, make your bed more comfortable, and provide storage space.

What are the benefits of a headboard?

A headboard gives support to your bed, but most importantly it protects your wall against abrasion. As well as a headboard’s practical uses, a headboard can also give your bedroom a very personal touch.

What’s the point of a headboard?