One of our readers, Lauri, wrote in and asked:
“Do you have any unusual ideas for “King” size headboards, other than just the traditional ones the stores offer? Thanks! I just recently discovered your website and I LOVE it!”
Thank you, Lauri, for asking a great question. I am happy to help you come up with some unique solutions to your dilemma. Our vendors offer a lot of lovely headboards, but I think it’s great that you want to try something fun and unusual. First of all, let’s think about the function of the headboard. While exploring your options, keep a couple of things in mind: Headboards provide support when sitting up in bed as well as a nice decorative touch to balance out your room. With that in mind, here are some fun choices.
Paint or Paper - A simple trick that you see a lot in show houses and magazines is to paint or wallpaper something directly onto your wall. Here is a post a while ago about wall decals. The options are unlimited and it’s an inexpensive way to go. A large photo of a flower has big impact!
Found Objects - You can use virtually anything you can find at a flea market or antique shop. Don’t worry about it being exactly the right width, though wider is better than smaller. An old door on its side, a beautiful screen, or even a surfboard makes some surprising and fun headboards.
Artwork - Sometimes you don’t need a headboard at all. A nice collection of well-framed artwork against a dramatic wall color is a showcase in itself. Just make sure you hang it high enough so that you are not leaning against it.
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