How To Choose Headboards For Your Beds

Oct 16
08:00

2011

Olga Bodassova

Olga Bodassova

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Over 90% of people buying beds are also looking into buying headboards. Nowadays there is a huge selection of headboards to choose from: wooden, metal, padded, wall-mounted, etc. But what is the purpose of bed headboard and what to pay attention to, when buying one? Our article helps you to decide which headboard would better suit your needs and better fit into your bedroom.

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The majority of people buying beds,How To Choose Headboards For Your Beds Articles are also looking into purchasing headboards too. But why are we buying them and what is the purpose of these bedroom furniture pieces?

In the old days, headboards were playing a very primitive role. Headboards were just a separators, between the actual bed and a wall. They were protecting sleepers from a cold and dump walls. As there were no dehumidifiers or even heaters, the walls were always cold and dump. To feel warmer and more comfortable in bed, people were putting headboards to their beds.

Nowadays, with all those modern technologies, the purpose of headboards has slightly changed. Some people still buy headboards to prevent themselves from the discomfort of the cold and dump walls. But mainly, headboards play the decorative role. Some use headboards as an extra storage, some as a perfect backrest or just an eye catching centerpiece of the bedroom.

What types of headboards are there?

There are quite a few types of headboards available on the market today. You can choose from wooden, metal, soft surfaced, wall-mounted headboards or the ones that are used as an extra storage, for example, as bookshelves.

Whether you are looking for the headboards for king size beds, or any other beds, wooden headboards would be a very traditional choice. Traditional, although, doesn't mean old or tacky. By the way, now you can find some really amazing wooden headboards. The actual choice would depend on your preferences and also your budget. You can get a cheaper version, like pine, or go for more expensive options, such as oak, walnut or even cherry. And if you have quite an impressive size bedroom , you can also opt for a gorgeous four-poster headboards for king size beds.

Metal headboards are usually made of poles and bars. It is very rare that the headboard is made of one solid fragment of metal. Aluminum headboards are cheaper and most common, when wrought iron give headboards antique / burlesque look.

Soft surfaced, or padded, headboards would be an ideal backrest. Very good choice for those, who love reading or watching TV in bed.

Wall-Mounted headboard are attached directly to the wall, not the bed frame. These can be a very good space savers. Ideal for smaller bedrooms.

If you decide to buy headboards for king size beds, then you need to pay lots of attention on how much space they take. As king size beds, take lots of space themselves. Therefore, please make sure that you are happy with the dimensions of the headboard and the amount of space left in the bedroom.

Also, to save yourself some cash, do a bit of a research. Make sure, you check a few places and compare their prices, before making a decision. It is worth looking into some internet shops and Amazon, in particular. But make yourself aware of their return policy, just in case if you don't like what you get.