We spend around a third of our lives asleep, so it's only right we give our bed a show-stopping, statement look. Adding a headboard to your sleeping setup can help bring your room together, and it can also make sitting up in bed more comfortable (breakfast in bed anyone?) so it's a practical as well as decorative addition.
We're spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing fabrics and designs, with everything from fun rattan headboards for a boho feel, to plush velvet headboards for a more glamorous touch on offer.
To help you find the perfect headboard for your bed, we've scoured our favourite online homeware shops and put together a list of 10 headboards for all styles, colour schemes and budgets.
So take a browse below, and give your understated divan bed base an effortless yet eye-catching makeover.
For even more of a wow factor, why not treat yourself to a four poster bed?
Best headboards for 2024
Bentley Designs Hampstead Slatted Headboard
For a chic country vibe, a wooden slatted headboard can work really well. Wooden headboards are also great if you want the headboard to look part of the bed, rather than an additional decorative feature.
The soft grey and walnut colour combination of this wooden headboard design from Bentley Designs offers a gentle, soothing feel - perfect for a neutral beige or sage colour scheme. It would also look effective against a navy wall for a contrasting look.
The top of this particular design is flat and wide enough to function as a makeshift bedside table - a handy space for a coffee mug or book.
This design is to be fitted to a double bed.
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Walter Faux Linen Headboard
Add this cheery and vibrant headboard to your bedroom for an instant burst of sunshine! We love the arch shape, and it's an easy way to add colour to your room without the hassle of painting.
If you're not a fan of the bright yellow, there are also lovely blue and grey shades available.
Margo Velvet Headboard
There are lots of velvet headboards around, but this gorgeous design from Dunelm caught our eye. The creamy green colour and elegant shape paired with the decorative piping makes it a lovely option.
This double design fixes to the wall so you can decide how much of the headboard is on display. Pair with cream linen cushions and burnt orange décor for a dreamy and relaxed vibe.
Cox & Cox Navy Scandi Headboard
- Buy now from Cox & Cox (£425.00)
Cox & Cox is a safe bet when looking to achieve a natural, relaxed and beachy aesthetic, and this Scandi navy headboard certainly fits that brief. Add this simple yet effective navy headboard to a white bedroom for the ultimate coastal grandma vibe.
You can buy this style in double, king and super king, and if you'd prefer a more muted colour, check out the grey edition.
For more Scandi décor inspiration, browse our Scandi style 101 guide.
Olivia Mink Premium Headboard With Studs
- Buy now from Rowen Homes (£499.00)
If you're looking to inject some luxurious glamour into your home - and create a boutique hotel vibe - Rowan Homes has an array of bespoke headboards for the job. We were taken with this studded headboard with its soft touch finish and warming mink colour. Pair with soothing pinks and browns for a calming and welcoming feel.
Available in double, king and super king.
Flores Vintage Rattan Headboard
- Buy now from La Redoute (
£250.00£200.00)
Rattan is another popular choice for headboards and it looks wonderful in bright, airy rooms with lots of sunlight. We love the fun flowery shape, and the honey colour is sure to match an array of patterned and colourful duvet covers so you can easily redecorate around this stylish design.
What's even better, you can now enjoy a 20% reduction.
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Flora Azure Velvet Headboard
- Buy now from Oliver Bonas (£545.00)
If, like us, you're a huge Oliver Bonas fan, you'll likely have seen this striking headboard before. While the homeware brand continuously releases new furniture for us to admire, this velvet bed headboard has become a bit of staple, and we're hoping it doesn't go anywhere! The pink is perfect for adding a splash of colour to a pared back, white bedroom, or it would work just as well in a busy and colourful space for a maximalist and eclectic look.
For a bolder colour, opt for the petrol blue design.
Find some matching velvet décor in our round-up of the best velvet furniture ideas.
Silentnight Sleep Genius Strutted Headboard
This simple yet smart looking headboard from Silentnight is for a single bed. Its understated style means it would work well in an office with a spare bed, and the addition of the classic buttons makes it a timeless choice you can use for years to come.
Match with a divan bed for a more comfortable and stylish sleeping setup.
Wilton Headboard, Natural
For a solid headboard that'll slot into any décor and colour scheme with ease, this John Lewis design is sure to do the trick. Offering a lovely natural finish, it'll work in all kinds of bedrooms, from the cosy and traditional to the more contemporary. As it's part of the brand's more affordable Anyday range, it's not too pricey either.
Measuring 119.5cm x 127cm, this headboard is designed for a small double bed.
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Chenille Headboard
A soft headboard can make for a comfortable backdrop to a chilled morning reading, or perhaps a lazy day working from home. This chenille headboard available from Amazon is sure to help create a cosy feel to your bedroom, and grey works with a number of wall colours. There are however plenty of colours to choose from, including red, purple and beige so you can find the right match for your décor scheme.
You can order this headboard in a range of sizes, from single to super king and at under £60 for a double, we'd say it's a bargain find.
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