{"id":4993,"date":"2016-01-05T10:22:21","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T10:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4993"},"modified":"2016-01-05T10:22:21","modified_gmt":"2016-01-05T10:22:21","slug":"fresh-take-on-headboards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/fresh-take-on-headboards\/","title":{"rendered":"A fresh take on headboards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What do headboards bring to bedroom design? Well, on a practical level they can provide integral storage, a handy shelf and a comfortable resting place. On an aesthetic level, they can draw the eye to the main player of the room &#8211; the bed &#8211; as well as frame it and anchor it within your overall design.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whilst many modern and traditional headboards are widely available, we love the idea of creating your own to bring an unexpected twist to your bed. From re-purposing reclaimed wood and old doors, to using mirrors, fabric, paint and chalk, getting creative with your headboard allows you to make a real design statement in your bedroom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fireplaces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes it\u2019s a shame to cover up a period fireplace, but if it limits where you can position your bed, then this is a great solution. Not only does it make an amazing headboard, but you also gain a handy shelf above your bed too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If yours is an original feature, then it\u2019s probably best to block off the fireplace to limit drafts and spiders. If you don\u2019t have an existing fireplace, then a reclaimed mantelpiece can be attached to the wall to create the same effect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/mantlepiece-headboard-1.jpg\" alt=\"mantlepiece-headboard\" width=\"340\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/mantlepiece-headboard-1.jpg 344w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/mantlepiece-headboard-1-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mirrors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An oversized ornate mirror can add dramatic effect as well as help bounce light around your bedroom when used as a headboard. Just paint the frame to match or complement your room design and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively you could forget the mirror altogether and just utilise the frame instead. Use it to frame patterned fabric, wallpaper or a block of painted colour that contrasts with the rest of your colour scheme. The possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/mirror-headboard-1.jpg\" alt=\"mirror-headboard\" width=\"340\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/mirror-headboard-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/mirror-headboard-1-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a beachy or rustic feel, reclaimed wood brings warmth and a natural feel to headboards. With a little love and attention, planks of wood, old doors and discarded pallets can give a new twist to this bedroom staple.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/43\/a5\/69\/43a569094d26a777b3b7eacbfc06546a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"556\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/c3\/5a\/84\/c35a841309fe6d4acae0c81e783da9f5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"555\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tiles and 3D decorative wall panels <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Creating a headboard made from tactile <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/acatalog\/leather-tiles-for-floors-and-walls.html\" \"rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"blank\">leather tiles<\/a> is easy and really effective. The tiles can be adhered directly to the wall to create a headboard of massive proportions that truly defines the sleeping area.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/leather-headboard-1.jpg\" alt=\"leather-headboard\" width=\"370\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/leather-headboard-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/leather-headboard-1-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Not a fan of leather? Then how about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/acatalog\/3D-decorative-wall-panels.html\" \"rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"blank\">3D decorative wall panels<\/a> as an alternative? Again these come in tile form and can easily be adhered to the wall to bring scale. Just add lighting to exploit their pattern and texture.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4999\" style=\"width: 380px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4999\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/wavy-3d-wall-panels-1.jpg\" alt=\"wavy-3d-wall-panels\" width=\"370\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/wavy-3d-wall-panels-1.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/wavy-3d-wall-panels-1-263x300.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/acatalog\/3D-Wavy-Wall-Panels.html\" \"rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"blank\">3D Wavy Wall Panels<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chalk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s another great idea. Using a chalkboard as your headboard allows you to write your own inspiring wakeup call or clearly convey which side of the bed is yours. It\u2019s also pretty handy for jotting down your to do list for the next day or any thoughts that fill your head just before you nod off.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/chalkboard-headboard-1.jpg\" alt=\"chalkboard-headboard\" width=\"370\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/chalkboard-headboard-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/chalkboard-headboard-1-300x297.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, paint your wall with blackboard paint and get creative with a chalk interpretation of a headboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/chalk-headboard-1.jpg\" alt=\"chalk-headboard\" width=\"370\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/chalk-headboard-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/chalk-headboard-1-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shutters and screens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Love shutters but don\u2019t have windows that will do them justice? Then fix them to the wall to make a charming headboard instead.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/ac\/ce\/a4\/accea419622c07509f51a8e734db99de.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"555\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For those of you who don\u2019t require your freestanding screen to hide your clutter or your modesty, positioning them at the head of your bed brings another take on the headboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/screen-headboard-1.jpg\" alt=\"screen-headboard\" width=\"370\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/screen-headboard-1.jpg 398w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/screen-headboard-1-239x300.jpg 239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fabric<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And finally if you\u2019re quite content with your existing headboard, but fancy changing things up a bit, recover with lively fabric or sumptuous velvet to refresh your room design.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/3a\/51\/01\/3a510112235fdb79b3e4210f091ba9b9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"465\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do headboards bring to bedroom design? 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