Design and decor of the headboard in the bedroom
The bed is the most important part of any bedroom; the appearance of the room depends on its design. Furniture in this room, as in any other, should not only be ergonomic, comfortable and convenient, but also visually attractive.
An important detail of the bed is its headboard, which acts as a decorative element and decorates the interior. There are many options for how to decorate the headboard with your own hands, among which you can choose the most suitable one for the room.
How to decorate a headboard with your own hands
If the installed bed model has a simple headboard, you can decorate it yourself. The decor is made using various materials - wood, metal, textiles and others.
Important! Before you start decorating the headboard yourself, you should determine its functional purpose. For those who spend a lot of time reading books or watching TV in bed, it is best to use a soft headboard, for which upholstery fabric or eco-leather is used.
There are several options for decorating the headboard with your own hands:
- Using wallpaper or paint. One of the easiest ways to paint or paste over the wall behind the bed. To create a beautiful and original interior, it is recommended to use a color in harmony with the shade of the walls. Wall murals are often used. Such decor fits perfectly into the design of any room style, emphasizing its individuality and originality.
- Stucco molding. Looks great in classic, baroque and other bedrooms. You can also use one of the modern design techniques - use 3D gypsum panels, which will allow you to get an interesting visual effect.
- Paintings, photographs, mirrors are used to decorate the wall above the headboard. With the right lighting, they will look beautiful and modern.
In addition to the above options, natural materials are often used to decorate the back - you can decorate it with bricks, wood, stone, bamboo.
Making a wooden headboard
Wood is one of the sustainable materials, which is why it is often used to make the headboard in the bedroom. You can make your own back from boards, pallets, plywood and other materials.
Important! In order for the resulting structure to serve for a long time and fit into the interior, you first need to make a drawing of the future product and accurately calculate all dimensions.
To make a hard wood headboard you will need:
- wooden base;
- fasteners;
- sandpaper;
- pencil on wood;
- screwdriver, hammer, tape measure.
A sketch is drawn on the wooden profile, on which the points of future fastenings are marked. After that, the product is cut along the contour, holes are made in the designated places. All roughness is carefully sanded. This blank can be varnished. After it is completely dry, the structure is attached to the bed.
Headboard covers
To make your own headboard cover, you need to choose a suitable upholstery material that will be in harmony with the color of the wallpaper and furniture.
Important! It is recommended to pre-wash the fabric for the headboard at a temperature of up to 40 degrees so that it shrinks, only then proceed to the manufacture of the cover.
After carrying out all the necessary measurements and making a pattern, the fabric is sewn. To make the product easy to care for, it is recommended to make it with a zipper attached to one side. In advance, you should think about the filler that will be applied. It can be laid after putting on the cover.
To give the product an unusual look, you can use decorations in the form of decorative stitches, unusual buttons and buttons.
Interesting design ideas
In addition to decorating the back in simple ways, there are various design options:
- the use of carved shelves and sections;
- decoration with pillows;
- use for decorating brickwork;
- carved wooden lattice;
- combining the headboard with the ceiling.
Some people prefer pretentious shapes that emphasize the originality of the room. You can use bright shades of the upholstery, which will allow the product to become an accent in the interior. Gilding the surface will add sophistication to the bed, and the oddly shaped buttons will create a luxurious look throughout the bedroom.
The headboard can be made of any material, in different shades and sizes. It is important that it fits into the interior of the bedroom, does not clutter up the space and complements the design of the room.
Video: do-it-yourself soft headboard