Bed Decorating Ideas Without Headboard

No Headboard, No Problem: 7 Other Ideas for Framing a Bed

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Headboards can be a boon to a bedroom, creating a focal point and even adding a storage spot for books. But they've got downsides: They can be expensive to buy, and the DIY route requires a time commitment.
For those who are decorating on a budget, or who just want to try something a little off the beaten path, there are alternatives to headboards to help make the space above your bed eye-catching. Here are seven ideas.

Duvet Cover-Turned-Headboard

You read that right: This is actually a duvet cover from H&M Home that has been turned into a beautiful headboard. Amara mounted it onto a piece of vinyl and painted the surrounding walls navy for a high-end look.

Bright Half-Circle

Try painting a half circle on your wall in a bright hue to replace a headboard, as seen in Trish Martin's home.

Oversized Art

How about hanging a massive piece of art behind your bed in place of a headboard? This idea looks stunning in Tracey Hairston's home.

Geometric Shapes

Try painting a rectangular headboard, as seen on Mille M2. It's a great way to define your bed, and doesn't take up any space at all.

(Image credit: El Ramla Hamra)

Serving Platters Repurposed

Check out how El Ramla Hamra repurposed oversized serving platters by mounting them to the wall to serve as a headboard. Unconventional, yes, but also very beautiful.

Paint and a Gallery Wall

If you look closely you'll notice that the bed in this bedroom from Femina actually does have a headboard, but that doesn't mean this gallery wall, with the painted backdrop behind, wouldn't work equally well as a defining element for a bed without a headboard.

(Image credit: Planete Deco)

A Door's New Home

This bedroom from Planete Deco actually makes use of a door as a headboard. How crafty!

Additional reporting by Carolin Lehmann

Nancy Mitchell

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As a Senior Writer at Apartment Therapy, Nancy splits her time among looking at beautiful pictures, writing about design, and photographing stylish apartments in and around NYC. It's not a bad gig.

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