This characterful and uniquely styled apartment for sale in Sweden (Styled by Emma Wallmén, photographed by Sylwan for Historiska Hem) has a light grey MDF kitchen that steals the show and acts as a true focal point in the open-plan apartment.
The bedroom features a DIY wood panel headboard that stands out in the space. The warm and inviting interior features a variety of warm tones and subtle pops of color
A grey MDF kitchen with a mirror kitchen cabinet
The soft grey MDF kitchen with built-in handles inside the cabinets adds a beautifully textured effect to the kitchen space. The countertop and backsplash are made of the same material as the cabinets for an integrated effect. One of the upper cabinets is replaced by an open cupboard with a mirrored back for a unique effect in the space.
The galley kitchen layout allows for lots of storage space and a spot for all the kitchen appliances.
Open shelving next to the kitchen dining table offers the perfect spot for magazines and dinnerware in front of the window.
A bedroom with beige walls and a DIY headboard
The DIY panel headboard that spreads from wall to wall in the bedroom is a true focal point in the interior. It offers a beautiful spot for displaying decor pieces and artworks above the bed.
The top and sides of the headboard are painted in the same beige paint color as the walls, while the middle of the panels are kept natural for a unique effect.
Beige, white, and wood accessories enhance the look of this custom bedroom setting.
A living room and dining area with a white sofa and beige walls
The beige walls in the living room are paired with a white sofa and a natural area rug for a warm and inviting color palette.
The area in front of the window is perfect for a narrow dining table paired with a seating bench against the wall to save floor space.
A careful selection of art prints and accessories paired with vintage dining chairs make this section of the living room unique and personal.
A kid’s room with a grey built-in wardrobe and storage underneath the bed
The kid’s room is decorated in muted colors and features a grey built-in wardrobe with leather pull handles.
The bed has storage drawers underneath it for extra storage space.
Store-bought and DIY bedroom headboard ideas come in all shapes and sizes. From taking your existing headboard and giving it a new life through a simple project, to creating a new headboard altogether. A headboard can transform your sleeping space and will add some depth and texture to the walls behind your bed.
In the list below, you can find the most unique headboard ideas out there to find inspiration for your next bedroom decor venture.
A Simple Half Circle Headboard Design With Vibrant Bedding
This rounded headboard uses simple materials to create an understated design that pairs with the existing decor perfectly. The rolled top edge on this headboard is a subtle detail that adds the needed dimension to the wall of the room.
The vibrant desert tones of the bedding feature elements that both contrast and match the headboard for a complete look.
A More Traditional Headboard Shape With Grey-Toned Fabric for a Relaxed Bedroom Style
This example shows that DIY headboard ideas can be inexpensive and feature a simple design, yet still be a perfect fit for the bedroom as a whole.
The smooth grey fabric used here allows the bed frame to melt into the background without making itself known. This is ideal for anyone looking for a relaxed, easy-going bedroom.
An Upholstered Headboard Using Corduroy Style Fabric for a Unique Design
DIY headboards can also serve as a way to upcycle other items in your home, helping to keep additional waste from landfills while also improving the appearance of your bedroom.
For a DIY headboard similar to this one, wrap a half circle of plywood with repurposed corduroy. Additional fabric scraps or other fillers can be used to add padding.
A White Squared Headboard With Dark Blue Walls for Understated Contrast
You can recreate DIY headboard ideas like this one with the help of an old door and a staple gun. Simply drape plain white fabric over the door and attach it with the staples. Pull the material taunt before attaching it for a smooth appearance.
Matching Headboard Materials and Pillows for an Elegant Bedroom Space
Using a matching pattern on both throw pillows and the headboard can create simple elegance in the room. In this particular example, the fabric used is a great source of visual texture in an overall simplistic space. This design in a guest room is sure to impress any overnight visitor.
An Oversized Headboard With Built-In Electronics for a Fully Integrated Space
This headboard extends beyond the constraints of the bed frame, allowing the incorporation of built-in electronic components. This design is great for anyone looking to hide wires and create a streamlined, stress-free atmosphere in their bedroom.
A made-to-order or DIY headboard like this could be customized to include built-in lamps, speakers, charging ports, lighting controls, and more!
This thin rail headboard adds a certain charm to this classic bedroom design. The design and coloring of this wooden headboard pairs wonderfully with the curtain rod and side table, as well as tones in the wallpaper.
Combined with the textiles of the bedding and other decor, the resulting countryside aesthetic creates a cozy atmosphere in the room.
The thin stripes on this DIY headboard provide a subtle, understated texture to this bright and airy bedroom.
This material provides just enough of a departure from the solid colors found throughout the room to draw the eye to the bed, ensuring that it’s the center of attention. The neutral colors here pair well with touches of black, allowing the room to flow naturally.
A Tufted Headboard for a Sophisticated Bedroom Space
This tufted headboard enhances the sophisticated appearance of the bedroom. With the wall paint creating a visual texture in slightly darker tones than the headboard itself, the headboard provides a mild highlight effect to the rest of the bed, creating a frame around the pillows that draws the eye and gives a chic appearance.
A Woven Headboard With a Dark Border for a Slight Island Touch
For a tropical getaway in your own home, try pairing a simple bed frame with a woven headboard. This headboard features dark edges, something that makes it stand out more from the sandy wall paint.
Plants and small pieces of eclectic furniture reinforce this rustic island air, as does the wood plank floor.
Similarly to the previous example, this headboard uses a woven pattern to create texture in the room, something that is magnified by the smooth, lighter color of the wall.
The lack of decor above the headboard also amplifies that contrast. This rattan pattern is a tighter and larger weave, removing the need for a darker border to help it stand out.
A Light Grey Upholstered Headboard for a Graceful Air
This style of headboard is the perfect way to add a touch of gracefulness to your bedroom. The light grey material is the epitome of sophistication and shows the cross-section of headboards that are both inexpensive and elegant.
This DIY headboard is fairly easy to recreate with a trip to the hardware store for some wood glue, a tape measure, some paint, and a large piece of plywood. The design acts as a simple frame upon which decorative items can be placed.
This provides additional storage space without becoming intrusive. Using the same dark green bedroom paint that covers the wall the headboard is placed against creates visual appeal and allows the bed to become the centerpiece of the room.
Wood Paneling for a Simple, Slightly Rustic Headboard
This wood DIY headboard is a simple design, stretching the length of the wall it’s placed against. In doing so, it helps to accentuate the unique layout of the bedroom while cementing the bed as the centerpiece.
Where other headboards may be lower, this headboard is at the desired height appropriate for making an impact.
Though many DIY headboard ideas require a level on ingenuity, you can create a faux headboard in seconds by placing matching oversized pillows against the wall at the head of the mattress.
This gives the bold appearance of a headboard without needing to follow a tutorial or making a trip to the local home center.
This DIY headboard uses material that matches the fabrics on the bed to create a cohesive design. The color palette of this room is full of neutrals, resulting in a contemporary style that won’t soon go out of fashion.
Combined with the light hanging from the ceiling as well as the sunlight coming through the window, the effect is warm and inviting.
Uniquely Shaped Wall Integrated into a Custom Headboard
When faced with decorating around a room with uncommon features, you can use those challenging aspects as part of the design.
This room works with its curved walls instead of against them, using them as a backdrop to the custom headboard as well as continuing their color across the headboard for a seamless look. The light sage green bedroom wall color accentuates both the headboard and the curved wall perfectly.
An Intricate Wood Pattern for a Beautiful Headboard
For a more detailed headboard, experiment with an intricate wood pattern made of rattan or bamboo. This type of headboard merges contemporary and traditional design ideals into a fresh, visually interesting take. The earthy color palette used here makes the wood seem even more at home.
A Lightly Scalloped Edge Headboard Against Classic Floral Wallpaper
Where other DIY headboards focus on detailing or finish, this example pulls in both a stunning color as well as a lightly detailed top edge. The scalloping here complements the classic aesthetic of this bedroom, a look that is created by the vintage wallpaper, chandelier, floor, and side tables.
A Round, Half Circle Suede Headboard for Bold Contrast
This bold suede headboard fills the space of this wall nook perfectly, appearing as if the room was built around it. The shape, color, and material of this headboard are all unique, making it clear this room was a custom project overall.
A Stunning Headboard Made of Large, Intricate Rattan
As we wind down our list of headboard ideas, it’s important to touch on a headboard design that makes a statement. This large, patterned headboard makes for a stunning impression of the bed when entering the room. The limewash wall behind it adds further depth to the space.
This headboard is a perfect example of breathing new life into a vintage find. Its art deco styling is truly timeless, appearing right at home surrounded by industrial-styled Edison bulbs and a statement chandelier. A smooth wall behind the headboard is ideal in this situation, though the right wallpaper will work as well.
A DIY Headboard made out of a Brass Sheet for a Glam Look
This sage-green bedroom is decorated with an eye-catching DIY headboard made out of a full sheet of brass that will acquire a beautiful patina over time. By attaching clip lamps in two different colors to the headboard and decorating the bed with a mix of colors, the bedroom will gets a subtle eclectic look.
I’m a big fan of a great statement wallpaper wall and think it can add depth and personality to an interior that goes way further than adding paint to a room. The times that wallpapers were associated with your grandma’s home are long gone and it became a quick and easy way to transform your home and give it a new look. I have always been curious to see what’s the effect of a great wallpaper design in my own home, which is why I was so happy to team up with the lovely people from Eijffinger to try out two of my favorites from their collection in my bedroom.
Founded by Anna Eijffinger and her husband Theo in 1875 in the Netherlands, the brand has a long tradition of producing wallpaper while always being interested in the latest decorating trends, the latest colors, designs, and material innovations.
A wallpaper headboard
I live in a rental apartment here in Munich and I’m not allowed to hang wallpaper on the walls (one more reason I hope to own my own place one day). This didn’t mean I can’t be creative with the walls and change the look and personality of the room though and I went ahead and picked my two favorite designs to create two different headboards for my bed.
I went for two distinct looks, a light one with a subtle print (Geonature) and a darker, bold design (Terra) which I mounted on an MDF board that I got at my local hardware store. The Eijffinger Smartpaper doesn’t require you to apply the paste on the wallpaper itself, you can just add the paste on the wall (or board in my case) with a roller and apply the paper onto the wall, no need for a table. I always thought that applying wallpaper was difficult and hard work, but trying it out for this DIY made me realize it is not at all!
I used the boards as a headboard for my bed and got creative with styling the different looks. The Geonature design is very light and subtle, yet adds a graphic touch that is very delicate. I styled it with light and cool objects, which gave the bedroom a very fresh and clean look. The Terra design is way bolder and more graphic, which makes it much more of a statement in a room. I love the gold details in the paper, which add a subtle shine that looks luxurious and sophisticated. I styled this look with darker textiles and tints of wood which bring out the warm elements in the paper even more.
I’m amazed by how little effort I was able to completely change the look of my bedroom. I think working with a board like this is great for anyone who can’t hang wallpaper and wants to add a bolder touch to a room. It can also be a great way to find out if a certain design would work in a room and being that the Eijffinger Smartpaper is removable by just pulling it off, I can even use the same boards multiple times to create a different setting in my bedroom.
This blog post was created in collaboration with Eijffinger, however, all opinions are my own of course. You can get inspiration on Eijffinger’s Pinterest page in case you are looking to change the look of your home. My readers from Belgium and the Netherlands can buy the designs straight from their webshop. Readers from other countries can find a store nearby in the Store Locator.
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I think this is such a great solution for a headboard. The construction is made out of Ikea elements and painted in the same color as the wall. I like that you can use the top of the headboard for decoration items as well, for a look that can always change.
This turn-of-the-century apartment for sale in Sweden (Styled by Lindholm Design, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem) has a modern kitchen paired with a mixture of modern and antique furniture pieces for a unique and characterful look.
The spacious living room looks very cozy and inviting. A bookshelf custom-built around the bedroom doorway is a nice feature to enhance the space with. The modern white shaker kitchen with grey stone countertops is paired with a vintage dining table and wall cabinet in warm wood tones for an inviting setting.
A cozy living room with vintage furniture pieces and a bookshelf built around the door
The warm and cozy living room features a grey fabric sofa paired with camel linen curtains in front of the window that warm up the daylight coming in.
The sofa is decorated with red, pink, and blue pillowcases, a color palette also used in the art print next to it. Three different vintage lounge chairs decorate the area in front of the sofa and a vintage TV sideboard adds a warm wood tone to the setting.
The custom bookshelf built around the door continues on the small wall next to the fireplace and offers a custom solution for books without taking up too much floor space in the living room.
A modern shaker kitchen with a vintage dining table and chairs
The vintage and antique look of the apartment is continued in the kitchen, where a beautiful round vintage dining table in a warm wood tone is paired with wood chairs in the same tone and a tulip pendant lamp hanging in the center of the table.
The vintage glass cabinet hanging on the wall paired with the selection of art prints finishes off the look of this dining area perfectly.
The L-shaped kitchen layout wraps around the room leaving enough space for the dining area in the middle. The white shaker cabinets are paired with a grey stone countertop including a small backsplash by the wall. The steel backsplash behind the stove offers some extra wall protection while cooking.
A part of the kitchen wall is spared out and made into open shelving for wine and spices, all easily reachable.
A cozy bedroom with a home office spot next to the wardrobe
The bedroom has beige walls and brown linen curtains for a warm and cozy look. The wardrobe is painted in the same color as the walls, making it blend into the space.
The bed features a red fabric headboard and a mix of warm textiles. The two vintage side tables with a white marble top fit this romantic bedroom setting perfectly.
The wardrobe is built from floor to ceiling, offering lots of valuable storage space in the bedroom.
In between the wardrobe and the window, there is a small spot available for a vintage table that can be used as a home office spot or makeup table. The large round wall mirror makes this small section of the bedroom look bigger.
Red floral wallpaper in an entryway with an assymetric floorplan
A small kid’s room with warm beige walls and tones of red
This cozy turn-of-the-century apartment for sale in Sweden (Styled by Petra Yngfalk, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem) has a gorgeous blue-grey shaker kitchen with butcher block countertops. The countertops’ warm wood resembles the hardwood floor’s tone and the vintage dining table by the window. At the same time, the blue cabinet color comes back in the painted dining chairs around the table.
The living room features a few pieces of blue accent furniture to make a visual connection to the kitchen design. From the living room, you can access the fully painted bedroom in a bold terracotta tone.
Blue-grey kitchen cabinets in a classic shaker kitchen with an island in the middle
The shaker classic shaker kitchen with blue cabinets, wood hardware, and butcher block countertops brings a lovely mix of cool and warm tones to the space with beige walls.
The white shiplap backsplash protects the kitchen walls and provides the cooking space with a farmhouse look.
Stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink with a gold faucet further enhance the delicate farmhouse aesthetic.
The kitchen stops right in front of the window, while the countertop is continued, leaving out a space underneath to store an extra stool for the table.
The kitchen island in the middle includes multiple storage drawers, while the extra countertop space is great for prepping dinner.
The vintage dining table behind the kitchen island is paired with vintage dining chairs painted in a blue that’s a few tones lighter than the kitchen cabinets. The dining area gallery wall adds a beautiful classic element to the space next to the white porcelain fireplace.
Next to the large kitchen cupboards holding the fridge and storage areas, you can find an old doorway turned into open shelving for kitchen accessories.
A living room with beige walls, a gallery wall, and blue accents
The subtle yet classical living room style features a vintage cabinet in between the windows, paired with a white sofa and a gallery wall.
The blue fabric on the lounge chairs comes back in the blue textiles on the couch and the blue tones in the gallery wall for a color palette that complements the one in the kitchen.
A terracotta bedroom with beige and yellow textiles on the bed
Through the historic double interior doors, you can take a peek from the living room into the bedroom. The color palettes of both rooms are distinctly different, yet they pair well together at the same time.
The beige and yellow textiles on the bed and headboard stand out against the bold backdrop of the terracotta paint color.
The built-in wardrobe is painted in the same color as the walls to make it blend into the room.
A kid’s room with a vintage desk in front of the window
A checkered floor and floral wallpaper in the entryway
A checkered bathroom floor paired with white wall tiles in the bathroom
This light-flooded apartment for sale in Sweden (Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Peter Pousard for Alvhem) is fully painted in off-white, which reflects the daylight coming through the windows in a lovely way. The minimal interior decor is enhanced with a nice selection of vintage pieces throughout.
A living and dining room with off-white walls and vintage furniture pieces
The off-white wall color in the living room makes the white ceilings and white historic fireplace stand out in a subtle, yet powerful way. The rattan armchair and the warm wood vintage dresser next to the fireplace add a darker tone to the color palette, making them stand out.
An off-white painted vintage dining table is paired with bentwood chairs in the same tone that blends in with the wall color in the background.
The white couch paired with a white area rug brightens up the hardwood flooring and makes the other furniture pieces stand out in the space.
A classic white kitchen with black countertops
The corner layout of this white IKEA Bodbyn kitchen fits exactly in the small space that lies between the guest bedroom and the living room. The black stone countertops add a welcome touch of contrast to this space.
A guest room and home office combined
The small room next to the kitchen is used as a home office space with a beautiful vintage secretary desk. A small bed fits opposite the desk, making this space multi-functional.
The subtle wallpaper design in this small room is paired with a lace curtain, making this room elegant and romantic.
A bedroom with light grey walls and a distressed headboard
The subtle light grey wall color makes the ceiling and the white linen curtains in front of the window stand out subtly. The distressed headboard adds a beautiful rustic touch to the space and the wall shelf on top is perfect for holding books.
A small antique apothecary cabinet on the wall adds a beautiful vintage touch and also provides the space with a mirror at the same time.
A hallway with a small home office space
Right next to the entryway, there is a tiny room, which is used for another home office spot.
The DIY desk is cut to fit the corner of the room and to fit the limited floor space perfectly.
This minimally styled historic apartment for sale in Sweden (Styled by Petra Yngfalk, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem) consists of a living kitchen and one bedroom, which are both styled in a contemporary yet cozy way with a unique touch.
The kitchen is built wall to wall and floor to ceiling, allowing for ample storage space and a clean and minimal effect in the room. The dining and living areas are located opposite the kitchen module, with an area rug separating the living and dining areas visually from each other.
A white living kitchen with a modern and minimal look
The modern white kitchen fills the entire wall in the room, with high upper cabinets for lots of storage space. The white cabinets are paired with a white marble countertop and a glossy vertical tile backsplash to finish off the look.
The ceiling is lowered on top of the kitchen cabinets and recessed lighting is included for optimal worktop lighting.
A large dining table with soft wood dining chairs finds its’ place in front of the two large windows.
The larger kitchen cupboards for large kitchen appliances are separated from the main kitchen module and placed on the other side next to the doorway.
The sofa area features a beige couch paired with an off-white area rug, a beige travertine coffee table, and a green velvet lounge chair that is a true focal point in the space.
The area rug visually separates the sofa and dining area from each other.
A small bedroom decorated in a beige color palette
The second room holds a small sleeping space, which is painted with a beige wall color, paired with tick beige curtains on both sides of the window.
A custom white headboard with integrated wall lamps and bedside tables provides the space with a finished and modern look.
A modern bathroom with beige bathroom tiles and chrome fixtures
The bathroom is finished with large brown wall tiles, a glass shower wall, and chrome bathroom fixtures for a modern look and feel.
A hallway with a built-in wardrobe with mirrored doors
The built-in wardrobe inside the hallway is finished with large mirrored cabinet doors that reflect the space and make it appear so much bigger and lighter.
This modern renovation project done by Norm Architects (photographed by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen) is located in what used to be a torpedo boat hall from the nineties. The thoughtful interior of the apartment celebrates the historical significance and contemporary relevance of the original building.
In this modern renovation project, Scandinavian and Japanese design elements are merged for a tranquil and harmonious look that pairs well with the original steel structure of the building.
Natural oak wood cabinets and a stone island in a modern kitchen
The existing steel structure of the boat hall is enhanced by a custom kitchen design with natural oak wood cabinets and a modern kitchen island made of stone. These two materials add a rich, warm, and organic texture to elevate the space with timeless durability.
The oak wood and stone combination comes back in a custom wall shelf with a sliding door, which is ideal to place a few carefully selected decor objects.
An elegant and minimal living room underneath a modern steel staircase
The modern staircase features a sleek side panel in the same color as the wall behind it, making it blend in, while still serving as a striking sculptural element. The steps are made of oak wood, making a visual connection to the other oak elements in the renovation.
A minimal bedroom with an oak headboard and minimal storage
The upstairs bedroom features oak flooring, paired with a minimal oak headboard and custom white storage cabinets on top.
Simple black wall lamps and bedside tables made out of stone mimic the material palette of the downstairs kitchen.
A modern bathroom with a traditional washi paper screen
The modern bathroom features a custom stone sink built in between custom storage cabinets. The real focal point of this modern bathroom, however, is the traditional washi paper screen with an oak wood frame, which creates a serene and relaxing ambiance perfect for a bathroom.
While a completely white color palette might sound boring to some of you, I think this beautiful apartment (for sale via Bolaget) proves that you don’t necessarily need colors to make an interior look cozy and inviting. The color palette of this space is mainly white, mixed with natural wood tones and a few pops of beige.
The off-white kitchen with beige limestone countertops stands out against the crisp white walls, while the white sofas in the living room blend in with the wall color. The big walnut coffee table adds a beautiful contrast to the living room setting, which is reflected in the full-size mirror on the wall opposite the windows.
The bedroom shares the same color palette as the other rooms, with a mixture of white and off-white bedding on the bed and a large off-white custom wardrobe spread across the wall.
A minimal white living room with walnut accents
The two white sofas in the living room stand out on top of the off-white living room rug adding a cozy texture to the space. The organically shaped walnut coffee table and the walnut String TV shelf add a few darker tones to the setting.
The large arched mirror on the wall opposite the windows makes the space look much bigger. Along with the wall lamp in between the windows, it’s also the only wall decor present in this space.
An off-white kitchen with beige limestone countertops
The minimal and modern off-white kitchen stands out sightly against the white kitchen walls for a subtle effect. The lack of hardware on the cabinets enhances the minimal look.
A round dining table in the middle of the space is paired with a white fabric lampshade and off-white dining chairs that match the modest palette on this asymmetric floor plan.
The kitchen is custom-built into an awkward corner by the window, allowing for ample countertop space and a spot for the coffee machine.
The other side of the kitchen includes a low cupboard paired with a mirror on the wall, reflecting the daylight into this low-lit area of the kitchen.
Two oak wood wall shelves by the table are perfect for keeping glasses and a few subtle decor pieces.
A white bedroom with a built-in wardrobe
Following the rest of the apartment, the bedroom has a clean and minimal interior style as well. The arched mirror reflects the other room and gives the space some dimension.
The bed is made with a combination of white and off-white textiles, paired with beige black-out curtains, a teddy fabric headboard, and a fabric lampshade.
The custom wardrobe goes wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling, allowing lots of storage space. The cabinetry is the same as the one in the kitchen for a cohesive effect.
A curved bathroom with vertical subway tiles
The curved walls of the bathroom are perfect to include a shower behind the pillar. The vertical subway tiles accentuate the height of the bathroom space.
The oak wood vanity adds a natural touch to the setting and comes back in the larger cupboard on the wall.
A separate laundry room with the same cabinetry as the kitchen
A small hallway section as part of the kitchen layout
