How to choose the right 6-point headboard

1. How to choose the right 6-point headboard? The headboard is the little extra soul of the sleeping area. Customizable at will, it has many advantages. Indeed, it will bring an additional decorative touch to your bedding , and can even include storage space to accommodate your belongings. You will pay attention to its style and size, so as not to detract from the look of the room. The finishes and colors will also influence your choice, as will the coating. Finally, we give you some tips and tricks to maintain it. 1 - What style of headboard? If historically the headboard was designed to insulate the sleeper from the cold of the wall, today it represents an additional decorative asset in a bedroom. Thus, you will choose it according to the rest of your furniture, and the general look of the room. There are 4 main types of headboard style : design, contemporary, baroque or even oriental. To qualify as a design, the backsplash must have certain characteristics. Sober lines, preferred materials, size, we explain how to find the rare pearl. The contemporary custom headboards, on the other hand, follows the effects of fashion. However, it retains some characteristic features: materials, colors, shapes, we tell you everything about this type of backsplash. The trip is invited to your room through the oriental headboard . We reveal its specificities to you. Finally, add some fantasy to your bedroom with a baroque headboard. To know everything about: the different styles of headboards 2 - What color for my headboard? Mostly, the united state chooses the color white or black for their headboard. And we understand them! These tones are indeed happily mixed with all the others. Black and white also give a contemporary touch to the room. On the other hand, it is advisable to follow a few basic rules to install a black or white backsplash in your bedroom without making a mistake. In what type of bedroom should a black or white headboard be installed? How to highlight it? You will find the answers to all these questions in our article headboard colors

2. 3 - What functions of the headboard? Protect from the cold, but also decorate the bedroom or act as additional storage, these are the main functions of the headboard The aesthetic function of the headboard: As you have already seen by reading our articles devoted to the style and colors of the headboard, it stands out as the charming asset of a bedroom. If you want to emphasize the elegance of your sleeping area even more, we advise you to opt for a padded or quilted headboard. Are you wondering about the difference between these two types of finishes? You will find the explanation in our article: High-end headboard The latter will also teach you how to choose your high luxury headboard. The storage functions of the headboard: In apartments that are too small, lack of space can be a serious problem. To face it, have you thought about the headboard with storage? There are several kinds, with cupboards and drawers, with bedside tables, or even with shelves . Thus, your travel memories, your books or even your underwear can easily be stored within reach. In our article on headboards with storage , we explain the strengths of each and how to choose them well. 4 - Choose the covering of your headboard To adapt to all types of decoration, the headboard is available in many materials. These include wood, leather, imitation leather, rattan or even fabric. You will have to make your choice taking into account the look of your room, but also according to the ease of maintenance of your backsplash. The price will obviously have its influence: you will not install a full grain leather headboard in a child's room. In our article on headboard materials , we present the advantages and disadvantages of each of these coverings. 5 - What dimensions to choose for your headboard? The headboard obviously has a decorative dimension in a bedroom. That's why you need to choose a model that is the right size . You wouldn't want to ruin the entire design of the room because it is too small, or conversely, disproportionate to it. Of course, you have to take into consideration the dimensions of the bed itself, both in width and in height. Next, you need to determine how wide your headboard should be. For this, different factors must be taken into account, such as the width of the bed or the style you want to give to your room. The height of the backsplash, standard or XXL is also to be taken care of. Finally, do you know how to place your headboard? For more details on the subject, see our article: Headboard dimensions 6 - Pay attention to the maintenance of a headboard Now that a beautiful headboard takes pride of place in your bedroom, you need to maintain it to keep it looking good as long as possible. It is not uncommon for spots to appear, linked for example to the production of sebum. Bad odors can also become embedded in fabrics.

3. Do you know how to maintain your headboard? Indeed, depending on the material it is made of, and the type of stain (dry, wet, oily, etc.) you will not use the same techniques or the same products. Cotton is obviously less fragile than leather, and wood also requires some special care, depending on whether it is painted, lacquered or waxed. We offer you all our tips and tricks to properly maintain your custom upholstered headboards.