A bed with a soft headboard is one of the latest trends in interior design, which is predicted to increase in popularity in the coming years. And that’s great news! Because the padded backrests are very comfortable for relaxing and reading in bed, and the woven upholstery opens up endless possibilities for decorating the bedroom.
In this article, we will look at different ways how a soft headboard can decorate your bedroom, give examples of a beautiful combination of materials, as well as step-by-step instructions for creating a soft headboard for a bed with your own hands.
How to choose a fashionable bed with a soft headboard
The combination of a padded headboard and thin legs is the most fashionable choice you can make today. As you know, Italians are the main experts in the field of furniture design, so to begin with, we will present you in the photo 2 Italian beds with a soft headboard from the latest collections from the brands Bonaldo and Bolzan Letti.
The lush headboard trim creates both a bold and charming effect, while contrasting very elegantly with the simple slim base of the bed. This option is worth looking up to, but it is not the only one. A very stylish and practical solution for the bedroom is a bed with a soft headboard and a wooden body.
Thin legs are preferred here as well. In addition to them, designers advise choosing natural fabric (linen, cotton) in natural shades – gray, beige, etc. This bed design will perfectly fit into the interior of the bedroom in loft, eco or retro style, as well as in modern and Scandinavian style. Versatile, but cool!
If you are more attracted to classic beds with a soft headboard, then pay attention to velvet fabrics, button trim and carved forms in the Moroccan classic style. Velvet is confidently returning to fashion, especially in bright, luxurious shades.
Double bed with upholstered headboard – 8 more photos
The bed, upholstered in fabric, always looks elegant. Whatever design you choose, remember that environmental friendliness of materials, tactile sensations and harmony of shades are important for the bedroom. Therefore, try to choose calm, pleasant combinations for body and soul, as in the following photos. To your attention – stylish double beds with a soft headboard!
Also read: Modern bedroom design – ideas and photos 2016
Bed with a high upholstered headboard in the interior
These stunning beds deserve a special mention. Choose a fabric of luxurious color (purple, emerald) or with a rich texture (velvet, suede, silk) for the upholstery, and your bed with a high upholstered headboard will instantly give the bedroom interior a luxurious effect.
Also read: Dressing room in the bedroom – the best ideas with photos
How to make a bed with your own hands with a soft headboard
Each thing brings twice as much joy if it is made with your own hands. And the bed in this case is no exception. To make a soft headboard for a bed with your own hands, you will need the following materials:
- Solid base – a sheet of plywood, chipboard, MDF or plastic;
- Polyurethane foam, foam rubber, latex or other foam material of the desired thickness (the thicker, the softer the bed with a soft headboard will be);
- Batting, felt, felt or synthetic winterizer (used as a layer between the upholstery and foam rubber);
- Upholstery fabric.
On a base made of wood or plastic (less often cardboard), a soft filler, a layer and an upholstery fabric are alternately laid. The first two layers are usually fixed with a stapler (photo below), upholstery fabric can be threaded.
The result is very beautiful:
At the end of our article, we attach a few photos with step-by-step instructions for implementation.
