One of the biggest desires of those who are setting up a new bedroom is to choose the ideal bed for their needs. Comfort and style today go hand in hand and, therefore, another item came to be valued in this composition: the headboard. Most people didn't really care about this item, but now the fashion is to match it with the environment and with the other furniture in the room.
Currently, there are several types of design headboard available on the market, of the most different sizes, materials, colors, among other details. Despite being an item focused on comfort for when we want to lie back in bed, it has become synonymous with style and combinations of colors and textures for the bedroom, giving a more elegant look to the interior design. In other words, it has also become a decorative piece.
In most cases, box beds, which are the most used today, are the ones that best support this item. It is sold separately in most stores, in order to precisely match the buyer's environment. In the beds of older models, the headboards were already attached to them, but they were made of wood and did not provide a comfort or style function for the environment.
Now, the versatility and the infinity of options available in stores allow us to decorate our favorite environment in our own way.
History of bed headboards
To think that this item was invented now is a big mistake! Since Ancient Greece, the same has been used, but it was called a backrest instead of a headboard. The backrest was used to make meals in bed and to receive guests. In the coldest places, it was also used to stop the wind and cold.
In the Middle Ages, this item was already considered decorative, when it began to be extremely elaborate, carved in minute details, with fantastic finishes and even covered with fabrics, as we can find today.
Utility
As we can see, even the ancients already noticed that headboards are extremely useful for us. The main purpose is to protect us from hitting our head against the wall during the night and so that we can lie back on the bed in moments of relaxation, leaving the back and the rest of the torso comfortably supported. The cold can also be alleviated with headboards, especially those made of fabrics.
In addition, as a decorative symbol, the headboard serves as a space delimiter in the bedroom and as a design item, combining colors and textures with other objects and colors in the environment.
In order to make the correct choice of headboard, we take into account some important aspects: length of the bed, length of the room, height of the bedroom ceiling, use of the room and the desired comfort.
Important items for the ideal choice
To choose the ideal headboard for your box bed, it is necessary, first of all, to know the correct measurements of your bed so that the headboard follows its length. We currently have the following measurements available on the mattress market:
– Single box bed: 0.88 x 1.88m
– Double box bed: 1.38 x 1.88m
– Queen box bed: 1.58 x 1.98
– King box bed: 1.93 x 2.03 m
So, when you have the measurement in hand, it is important to take it to the headboard store salesperson so that he chooses the one that is proportional to the size of the bed.
Another important detail is that the headboard is in harmony with the size or length of the room. So, for narrower rooms, opt for a headboard that covers the entire width of the wall and is low. This gives the impression of greater amplitude for the environment.
For more compact rooms, that is, with a lower height (low ceiling height), tall headboards are the best option, as they give the impression of stretching the room. Medium-sized rooms, neither compact nor narrow, require a headboard that takes up the exact space around the bed.
The types of headboard
Now that you know which headboard proportion is the best for the size of your room and your bed, it's time to choose the type of custom made headboards. Here we go into a detail more linked to design and comfort.
Currently, we have pendant headboards available, which are plug-in, containing a hollow area where the box and mattress are positioned. Thus, it is fixed to the wall and has the space for the positioning of the bed. It is ideal for saving room space, but it must have the exact dimension.
Another model is padded, that is, with a padded appearance and fabric. It is very popular because it is quite comfortable to lean on, and may contain “buttons” fixed in a way or other geometric shapes. It is a classic option that gives a refined touch to the environment. We can also find other types of textures, such as leather, for example.
The rounded ones are more difficult to find, in contrast to the traditional straight ones. They have rounded corners, curving at the top.
Iron headboards are still purchased, as they bring a more vintage air to the environment, as well as being very flexible and neutral to match other decor styles.
How to choose between these types?
To make the ideal choice, you need to analyze your purpose and the style you want to bring to the environment. In the case of an environment with a more modern decoration, you can opt for horizontal models of headboards, that is, square and wider. Those who are looking for a classic style should choose higher options.
Regarding the texture, more modern decorations can match more with those made of leather, for example, while the more classic ones go well with the padded ones.
Also pay attention to the rest of the room decor. So, if the room has rustic pieces or furniture, for example, a wooden headboard with aged tones can perfectly compose the decoration of the environment. The more romantic and classic rooms combine with an upholstered option and in neutral colors, such as beige, white, brown, among others. Another option for this type of decoration is iron headboards.
For rooms with more “lively” decorations, such as those for children and teenagers, for example, a headboard with more “lively” tones, such as yellow, pink, blue, among others, can be a great option!
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