One of my favorite casual details in the Room of the Week is the simple textile draped over the neutral headboard. It adds a cozy layer, a shot of color and relaxes the shape of the headboard. I can think of so many scenarios where this could be the perfect design solution:
- to update a hand-me-down bed frame for a current look
- to make a more mature headboard look appropriate in a child’s room
- change up your room temporarily as the seasons change, without spending lots of money
- to cover up a wood headboard for a softer change
- to fancy up a plain, but functional, headboard
This casual trick can work with almost any design style (thought maybe not in a very traditional formal bedroom). Here are just a few examples….
SOURCES: WEST ELM UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD | SCENARIO 1 | SCENARIO 2 | SCENARIO 3 | SCENARIO 4
Quilts, small throw blankets, vintage scarves, or even a pretty piece of fabric (try a tablecloth or curtain) will work perfectly. I love to use this little decorating trick when I want a quick update to the upholstered headboard in my guest room.
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This gets my mind rolling. I LURVE that UO blanket. Thanks for sharing that. Now I’m also inspired to throw a kilim or morrocan rug over a headboard. It’s a great “save” option if you can’t afford a large rug, but want the color and texture. Fabulous inspiration, as always 🙂
A rug is such a great idea…I didn’t even think of that! I always see cute small rugs and wonder what I would do with them…your idea could totally work! Thanks for your comment!