Headboards act as both practical and a visually intriguing design aspect in your bedroom. Not only will a headboard help to protect your walls from scuffs, scratches, and natural oils from your hair while you sleep, it also helps to keep pillows in place and add a cosy touch to your sleeping space. Whilst having a headboard isn’t totally necessary, it can create a focal point for your bedroom and add an extra layer of comfort, especially if it’s an upholstered design. This makes it ideal for if you’re reading and need to sit up, or if you’re propping up pillows for further neck support.
If you’re worried about your headboard taking up too much space, or you can’t find one that you like, you can always create your own using wall panels. It’s very simple to do and offers an aesthetic choice that is more unique to your preferences as there are plenty of options for customisation. In this blog, we’ll take you through some of our favourite panelled headboard ideas using our products.
Create a luxury headboard with upholstered panels
Upholstered wall panels bring sophisticated charm and elegance to your room, as well as comfort and warmth. The softness of these panels can also help to absorb some sound, so if you have a room that echoes or you are likely to be woken up by noises around the house, these can be a great choice. We recommend the Vox Vilo Oval Upholstered panels, and are particularly fond of the bottle green colour.
You can mount these panels easily on the wall and watch as they transform the ambience of your space. The contemporary design blends seamlessly with any interior style, making it a versatile choice. You can make the headboard just a little wider than the width of your bed, or cover the full width of the wall for more drama.
Vox Vilo Upholstered Panel in Bottle Green
Children’s bedroom headboard ideas
We also like the Vox Vilo panels for children’s rooms, especially when using fun colours like light pinks or deep blues. These can help to create a thematic room for your child, for example if they like the ocean you could create a blue themed room complete with a blue headboard, or if they prefer fairytale landscapes you can incorporate light and pastel tones. The softness of these panels makes them a great choice for a child’s room, and they add a comforting texture to help lull your child to sleep. If they have a bed that is pushed against a wall, we would recommend lining the wall with panels so that walls stay protected and your child doesn’t roll into a hard or cold surface whilst they’re sleeping.
The two options below also offer different styles, including oval and geometric so that you can find something that works with any space - especially as children’s rooms tend to be smaller and can be difficult to work with.
Vox Vilo Upholstered Panels in Powder Pink
Using soft wall panels to create a full wall headboard
An oversized headboard is a simple way to add plenty of drama to a room, whether that be from wall to wall or floor to ceiling, they make a bold statement piece that acts as a focal point as you enter the bedroom. Having a full wall headboard can also make the space more inviting, evoking feelings of cosiness for a relaxing sanctuary. The image below showcases the Vox Vilo Upholstered Panel Regular in Grey which covers the wall from floor to ceiling. This is a great way to add character to a room without taking up lots of space with an ornate or plush bed frame. The grey colour also works seamlessly with almost any decor, so you can enjoy a complete transformation in the ambiance of your room without having to do a complete overhaul of your style.
Vox Vilo Upholstered Panel Regular in Grey
How to create a wood panelling headboard
If you’re not a fan of the upholstered look, this isn’t your only option. You can also create a headboard with our slat panel range. These panels have acoustic properties to help absorb noise, so you can curate a quieter and more relaxed sleeping environment, whilst creating visual and textural intrigue during the day. The wooden look is best suited to natural and minimal design themes, which depend on incorporating muted or monochrome styles, clean lines, and natural materials.
The acoustic slat panels are ideal for creating a full wall headboard, and the vertical lines will give the illusion of a taller space whilst simultaneously adding that rustic warmth that wood provides. The slat wall collection is available in a variety of different colourways, such as in the natural oak variation below, but you’ll also be able to find darker and lighter natural wood effect options to work with your design vision.
Even better, the panels are easy to install and maintain. There’s no cutting, sanding, or painting to do as they come ready to be mounted straight onto the wall. And though they don’t have the same softness as upholstered wall panels, they are easier to dust and clean as they only require a quick wipe down every now and then. For more information on how to install a slat wall panel, you can visit our dedicated blog to guide you through each step.
Strivo Plus Wide Acoustic Slat Wall Panel in Natural Oak
Bring your bedroom to life with The Panel Company
The versatility of panels is outstanding and they can really help to improve your space. It doesn’t matter if you’re creating a headboard or a feature wall, they can be used in a myriad of ways to curate a unique space that has depth, texture, and visual intrigue. Above all, panels are an easy and affordable way to add character to your bedroom. For more inspiration on what you can do with them, we invite you to browse through our entire bedroom wall panels collection.
