The full size headboard and bed is a wonderful addition to a small bedroom, guest room, or children’s bedroom. Offering enough sleeping surface for a couple, the full size bed has also got the compact size for small rooms. The headboard is a fabulous way to add loads of visual interest to a bedroom. Especially great for small bedrooms, the headboard can take the place of art on the wall. Your choice is nearly limitless when it comes to style, with headboards available in traditional, relaxed contemporary, cool modern, even fun and quirky designs that can be customized. There are also many ways you can make your own or at least personalize the final product. Here are few ideas and tips to keep in mind as you search for the perfect headboard for your full size bed:
Overall Room Design
Keep the décor of the entire room in mind as you choose your headboard for your full size bed. These days, headboards tend to the be the focal point of the room so make sure the choice is just right and then plan the rest of the room accordingly.
Headboard Design Styles
- Upholstered headboard: this is a relatively new trend that has become very popular. They are available at online furniture stores, your local showroom and can also be made by the crafty DIY-er. Upholstered headboards are comfy to sit up against in bed and make for a striking design element. Generally these are attached directly to the wall.
- Wood, metal and leather headboards: these tend to be more traditional choices. Think ornate carvings, brass beds or leather headboards that add richness to the room’s ambience. Many of these attach to your bed’s existing metal frame.
- Headboards with built in shelving and electrical: a perfect choice for small rooms, these attach directly to the wall, maximizing space. They often take the place of the bedside table, come with (or can be upgraded to include) lighting and electrical outlets for your phone chargers and alarm clocks.
- Customized: many people are using artist canvases as headboards, printing huge versions of their favourite photo on them through the many online photo services that now offer this. The more artistic are creating the artwork for their headboards themselves, painting murals or using stencils. This can be a great choice for a kid’s bedroom.
Don’t Forget:
- Consider how the headboard will attach to your full size bed. If it attaches to the wall, make sure you’re happy with the bed’s placement, as it will be harder to move once installed.
- If you are customizing your headboard– or hiring someone to do this for you – make sure your measurements are correct. Always measure twice to cut once!
- Accessories are important. Choosing the right bedding and throw pillows to accentuate the headboard will tie the room together giving you the wow factor you’re looking for.