By Rami Moorosi
The ultimate yet practical accessory for your bedroom, which provides a great way to express yourself is definitely the headboard. With a little bit of research and planning you can make all the difference in choosing the right headboard for your bedroom.
Choosing the finish or material
Decide what type of finish you would like for your headboard for example upholstered leather or fabric, wood or metal. However, be sure you know the maintenance requirements that come with finish or material that you prefer. Hand-crafted timber headboards for example, like any other piece of wooden furniture needs regular treatment and protection. Upholstered headboards should be treated with a protective coating to prevent damage from accidental spills and unsightly marks.
Style selection
This is normally a big investment so look for a design that you fancy and can live with for a long time. Factors that will influence your decision will include:
Shape – make sure that this also ties in with the rest of your bedroom.
Size – larger headboards that are about 1.5m high can be used to create a bold statement.
Colour – if you have light colours on your wall, a dramatic focal point can be made with a darker contrasting colour.
Fabric – upholstered headboards have the advantage of allowing a lot creativity with detailing such as buttons, patterns, upholstery nails or upholstered edges.
Practical considerations
Look for a headboard that is not only comfortable to rest your head against but is also practical, resistant and hardy.
Ensure that the headboard is mounted at the correct height as well.
The simpler the design of the headboard is, the more possibility there is of creating different themes.
Go for good quality as these are not items that are replaced often.
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