If you're looking to update your sleeping space, you might find hanging headboards are a smart choice. These soft designs can bring a certain luxury and warmth, making your bedroom feel much more inviting.
Here are 20 different ways to consider this trend.
Tufted Teal Headboard Adds a Jewel-Tone Pop
Against white paneled walls, a tufted headboard in a rich teal hue stands out. This deep jewel tone introduces a strong point of color.
It works particularly well for a bedroom with an otherwise neutral color palette.
Leather Straps Hold Pillows as a Minimalist Headboard
Secured to the wall, simple leather straps create a minimalist headboard. Two wide, white pillows hang vertically, looped with thin, tan leather straps that attach with small wooden pegs.
Adjustable Wall Lamp Creates a Cozy Reading Nook
An industrial-style black metal swing-arm wall lamp mounts above the headboard, extending out over the bed with an articulated arm and shade, letting you direct focused light exactly where it's needed for reading.
Black Metal Rail with Leather Straps for Pillows
Install a simple black metal rail behind your bed. From this rail, black leather straps hang down, ready to secure decorative pillows or a lightweight throw.
Leather Pillows Hung as a Soft Headboard
Hang two large, plush leather pillows from a simple rod. The rich brown material adds warmth to the bed area, a softer choice than traditional headboards.
Leather Bolsters Hung on a Brass Rail Create a Soft Headboard
Large leather bolsters are secured by straps to a simple brass rail. This creates a soft headboard that runs the length of the bed.
Wooden Rail with Leather Straps Holds Bright Yellow Pillows
A simple wooden rail with leather straps holds two bright yellow pillows.
Leather Straps Suspend a Pillow for a Soft Headboard
If you want a soft, custom headboard, use simple leather straps secured to the wall to hold a large pillow. The natural material offers a warm contrast and keeps the pillow from shifting.
Wooden Dowel with Tassel Garland Adds Boho Charm
Hang a wooden dowel rod across your wall. From it, suspend multiple strands of cream-colored tassels, interspersed with small wooden beads.
Dark Fabric Headboard Hung with Leather Straps
Mounted to the wall with simple leather straps, a dark, textured fabric headboard provides a soft backdrop. The leather straps themselves add subtle warmth and detail.
Pillow Headboard with Rustic Wood Wall Adds Cozy Texture
Hung from a rustic wood plank wall, a plush, tufted headboard provides a soft backdrop, with layered pillows in neutral tones and small accents of teal velvet bringing extra dimension and comfort.
Orange Velvet Headboard Hung with Leather Straps
Hang a plush velvet headboard for a soft look. This burnt orange piece is suspended from the wall using simple leather straps.
Leather Straps Suspend a Lumbar Pillow for a Soft Headboard
Hang a lumbar pillow from the wall using simple leather straps secured to wall mounts. This makes a soft, comfortable headboard.
It's easy to adjust or swap out for different colors or textures.
Two Leather Pillows Hung Side-by-Side on a Black Rail
Two soft leather pillows hang individually from a sleek black rail. The rich brown leather brings some warmth and texture to the bed.
Pillow Headboard with Leather Straps Adds Softness
Linen-covered pillows hang on light-colored leather straps attached to the wall.
Brown Faux Leather Headboard Hung with Visible Straps
If you're seeking warmth and texture, consider a rich brown faux leather headboard. This large, rectangular piece hangs from the wall with prominent leather straps and metal loops.
Black Fabric Headboard Hung with Leather Straps
Hang a dark fabric headboard from leather straps to create a soft backdrop. Simple leather loops attach to the wall to suspend the thick panel.
White Padded Headboard Hung with Black Straps
Hung from the wall with simple black straps, a padded headboard provides a soft backrest. The contrasting straps add a graphic element against the white surface.
Denim Headboards Hung With Copper Wire and Leather Loops
Suspend a pair of upholstered headboards in a deep denim blue from the wall, using copper wire threaded through small leather loops to create a modern, geometric pattern above the bed, softening a two-toned wall.
Tufted Pillow Headboard Hung From a Wooden Shelf
Suspend a soft, tufted pillow headboard from a rustic wooden shelf above your bed. Simple ties hang the padded panel, which features visible brown buttons.
