Considerations For Choosing A Wooden Headboard
If you've decided that you want to mount a headboard on the wall at the head of your bed, your first priority will be to decide on the style that you want. Furniture stores have extensive selections of headboards, offering products that are plush velvet, functional with shelves, and simple and wooden. For many people, a wooden headboard can be most appealing, and this may be the direction that you want to go, too. In order to choose the right wooden headboard, you'll have to consider the following points.
Does It Match?
Take a look around your master bedroom to note what types of wood are present. You might have hardwood flooring, for example. Or, even if you have carpet, there might be a number of pieces of wooden furniture. You'll want to choose a wooden headboard that is as close of a match as possible to the existing wood in your room — or that complements the wood without being an exact match. For example, if you have dark brown hardwood flooring, a dark brown wooden headboard will likely be a better choice than one with light finish on it.
Does It Suit Your Style?
You'll also want to assess your bedroom and get a sense of whether it's decorated in a rustic style, a modern style, or something in between. You can keep this idea in mind as you browse the furniture store for a headboard, as it's important for this new piece of bedroom furniture to suit your bedroom's style. For example, if most of your bedroom is set up in a modern way, it can be a poor idea to choose a rustic-looking headboard. Similarly, a rustic-styled bedroom calls for a rustic headboard, not a modern one.
Does It Feel Comfortable?
It's easy to overlook comfort when you're assessing how well a headboard will suit your master bedroom, but comfort is important to think about. If you spend a lot of time reading or watching TV in bed, there's a good chance that you'll be leaning against the headboard. While you'll probably prop yourself up with some pillows, you want to ensure that the headboard offers comfortable back support for you. Some headboards are more comfortable than others. For example, one with a simple, smooth design might be a better choice than one with a wooden ledge that would dig into your back — even through the pillows that you're using.
For further tips, reach out to a local furniture store.
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