13 Designs for Your Upholstered Headboard
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A simple rectangular shape is one of the easiest silhouettes you can choose. This is a great option for a bright color, a room that already has a lot of other competing shapes, or a busier fabric print.
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You can also bring a rectangle to new heights; in this case almost up to the ceiling. Diamond patterned tufting adds an extra detail, while the wood border provides a frame and a dark accent.
by Beth Dotolo, RID, ASID 
This upholstered headboard is soft, yet has clean lines. Its stepped silhouette is enhanced by an inset of upholstery nails. You can choose from a range of metallic finishes for this accent.
by Michelle Hinckley
A range of camel-back arches are popular options; this one contains some small whimsical details.
by Vendome Press
This curved shape is playful and sophisticated. The shape plays off the pattern of the vines on the wallpaper.
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Somewhere between the rectangular and whimsically curved headboards is a simpler model with subtly curved notches. This extra-tall headboard with small notches is a good choice for a twin bed; it keeps it from getting lost in the corner of the room.
by Erika Bierman Photography
The curved notches on this headboard align perfectly with the oval windows, strengthening the relationship between the bed and the wall and giving the room a very custom look.
by sherry hart
This one has a mix of curved and angular notches. No matter which silhouette you choose, opting for an upholstery nail inset will emphasize the headboard's shape.
by Domicile Interior Design
An extended headboard can create a partial accent wall and increase the bed's presence. Getting the scale right is important; mock up the room with the fabric before committing to the upholsterer.
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You may take a cue from your living room chairs and go with a wingback shape. The sides will envelope you, or at least your pillows. The height of these headboards gives them a strong presence.
by Walsh Design Group, Inc.
A wingback headboard can add just a dash of softness to a neatly tailored bedscape.
by Tobi Fairley
A metallic frame adds drama to this emerald tufted upholstery. This framed headboard option also works well with other metallic finishes and with wood.
by Emily Johnston Larkin
This Victorian silhouette is a fun addition to this girly Parisian room.
by Dwellings
Finally, if an upholstered headboard is not in the budget, try a decal. In fact, this is a great way to test out a silhouette before committing; many shapes are available.
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