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Last updated: 31 January 2025
Transform your bedroom with a stylish built-in headboard wall
From smart storage to integrated lighting, we share how to create the ultimate built-in headboard wall for your boudoir.
A built-in headboard wall is more than just a decorative addition and a place to rest against in bed. Packing in plenty of storage, incorporating integrated lighting, and with endless style choices, a headboard wall takes bedroom decor to the next level.
The House with the Blue Shutters' guest room features a built-in headboard wall that creates a stylish and cosy look:
Complete with recessed shelving, warm lighting, and neat panelling, let's explore how to create something equally as showstopping in your own home.
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The benefits of a built-in headboard
There's no shortage of reasons why built-in headboard walls are growing in popularity:
Chic and stylish: A custom-built headboard means no compromise. It's crafted to your specifications, creating a high-end look that blends with your bedroom decor
Smart storage: Choose recessed alcoves, shelving, or concealed compartments for books, decorative items, and nighttime essentials
Integrated lighting: Take the headache out of choosing bedside lamps and keep surfaces free of clutter with recessed downlights, LED strips, or wired-in wall sconces
Space saving: In a smaller bedroom, a built-in headboard wall removes the need for bedside tables, freeing up floor space
Tailor-made: Select materials, finishes, and features that align with your taste, whether that's high-end lux, rustic vibes, or minimalist decor
Built-in headboard ideas
One of the many benefits of a custom, built-in headboard wall is the ability to make it unique to your taste and needs.
A panelled and painted headboard wall offers a timeless, elegant aesthetic
Go for a fully upholstered look with padded fabric or leather panels for a plush, hotel-inspired feel
Choose clean lines with integrated shelving for a minimalist, sleek design
Add mirrored or metallic finishes and floating bedside tables for a high-end look
Incorporate organic textures such as natural wood, rattan, and reclaimed timber for a warm and cosy vibe
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How to get a built-in headboard in your home
Inspired to create a built-in headboard wall in your home? Here's how to get started:
Create your vision: Save inspirational images you find online or in magazines, or sketch your headboard wall ideas to share with your carpenter
Decide on your finish: If painting, eggshell offers a durable, low-sheen finish; a local upholsterer can help if you want upholstered panels
Find your tradespeople: An experienced local carpenter will create a custom design to fit your space and style perfectly. A qualified electrician is needed for lighting installation
Tip: If you want integrated lighting in your headboard wall, brief your carpenter so they can incorporate cutouts during the build
Find experienced tradespeople for your project
A skilled carpenter will craft a bespoke, built-in headboard wall that's practical, stylish, and timeless. A qualified electrician will ensure the safe and competent installation of any integrated lighting you require.
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