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Try out a wooden frame with a tall headboard for more visual interest, or a storage bed with pull-out drawers for more organization.
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Cherry blossom graphics cover the oversize headboards of each bed as the focal point in an otherwise minimal space, while suites include floor-to-ceiling graphic murals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Fabric Headboards One of the more surprising options at your fingertips is a headboard.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Mixing materials, finishes, and eras—like pairing a wood nightstand with an upholstered headboard—creates depth and warmth.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Cherry blossom graphics cover the oversize headboards of each bed as the focal point in an otherwise minimal space, while suites include floor-to-ceiling graphic murals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Fabric Headboards One of the more surprising options at your fingertips is a headboard.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Mixing materials, finishes, and eras—like pairing a wood nightstand with an upholstered headboard—creates depth and warmth.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Headboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headboard. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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headboard
noun
head·board
-ˌbō(ə)rd 
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a board forming the head (as of a bed)
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