15 totally enviable headboards

by Michelle Gage

If you’re looking to make your bed the main focus (or regal shrine) of your bedroom, a good place to start is by finding the perfect headboard. With so many variations available (and DIY tutorials that work for any budget), there’s definitely a style that will work for any design aesthetic.

White carved roses border this rounded cane headboard, proving it’s all in the details.

An old barn door is the most perfect piece behind this bed.

A dark toned, live edge headboard is the epitome of cool.

A delicate upholstered headboard provides this room with a subtle sweetness.

A sharp orange crushed velvet headboard is a striking smash against this deep evergreen wall.

Romantic as can be, this tufted piece looks like it came straight from a far off chateau.

This white

looks as if it’s a peacock spreading its feathers. Showoff!

Antique windows is a rustic yet sophisticated backdrop to this comfortable and inviting bed.

This white and gold dipped iron twin is the standout of this space.

A luxe tufted navy velvet headboard is what dreams are made of.

An Americana colored print is small and subtle enough to almost act as a neutral in this room.

This carved headboard adds an instant old world feel and sense of travel and exploration to the space.

For a softer look, choose a draped princess canopy that screams extravagance.

A beautiful blue bed frame pops against these rose quartz walls.

Patent leather brings an unexpected texture—and pop of color if you choose a bright hue—to even the simplest bedroom.