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Decorative Headboard: An Interesting Focal Point

Thursday, January 24th, 2019

Drexel Bedroom Queen Headboard 153-312HB

Can you imagine a world where there weren’t any headboards? You might answer to the affirmative but did you ever stop to consider what the reason is behind the creation of this interesting part of furniture?

 

Many might say that the headboard is there to make the bed look more aesthetically pleasing, however, it is much more than this. Did you know that it can serve as a back support, as a buffer for a cold wall, and it is even believed to help with Feng Shui.

 

The Headboard History

 

Let’s backtrack a little. The headboard has a long history. In fact, it has gone through so many changes over the years. It was originally made to act as a barrier against the cold, meaning, it was chiefly made so that the person who sleeps will remain warm.

 

Headboards were originally just made of wood because it is less conductive, thermally. They used to have thick end pillars so that there’s ample space between the bed and the wall. This also allows the cold air to fall to the floor instead of the bed.

 

Not everyone had a headboard in the old days. It was a symbol of belonging to a higher social class. And the more elaborate the designs, the more expensive the headboards were. The poor families created theirs from cloth and straw.

 

Extra support and cushions were born when this bed part reached Ancient Greece. Pretty soon, there were already headboards made of silver, ebony, and even gold. Back then, the headboards were mainly for showing off rather than used for comfort.

 

Designing Headboards

 

If you’re wishing to alter the look of your bedroom but are still not sure where to start, then you can always begin with a statement headboard. This will easily set the tone for the entire bedroom.

 

First, you can introduce pattern through the headboard. Patterns on the headboard will surely become the focal point in the room. Alternatively, a plain headboard is an effective way to break up a rather bold wallpaper. Imagine a monochrome room where the square headboard mimics the geometric designs on the wallpaper; just add some pillows and a sleek bedside table and you’re done.

 

You can also look for wicker, rattan, and bamboo style headboard which will serve as retro style pieces. Any of these will render a Boho look for your bedroom. Should you grow tired of this look, then you can always paint the piece with a different color.

 

The headboard can also be the creative piece in a mainly white room. Pick a fabric with striking pattern and have this repeated on pillows and throws. Dot the shades that you used on these pieces throughout the room. Use white linen to cover your bed and highlight the accessories that you have chosen.

 

If you want to create the headboard using your favorite fabric, you can make one or cover an already existing frame.

 

Take note that the headboard can also be contemporary. Octagonal tiles can also be installed on the wall. These will serve as a the decorative element which will also be perceived as the headboard. You can also use stencils or wooden planks.

 

Add more glamour to the bedroom by using tactile fabrics like velvet. Vintage style headboard is a luxurious addition to any bedroom. This can come in any rich or bold color such as moss green, chartreuse or even fuchsia.

 

Lastly, you can also use the headboard as a storage panel. This box shelf can be a place to put your glass of water in the evening or even a home for some of your favorite books.

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Clever Use of Room Dividers

Tuesday, March 15th, 2016

FFDM's Brentwood Collection features these lovely wooden ensemble. 'Notice how the book shelf also served as a divider for the room?

FFDM’s Brentwood Collection features these lovely wooden ensemble. ‘Notice how the book shelf also served as a divider for the room?

Having a small home shouldn’t be considered a burden. The small square footage given to you can still be a blessing. You just need to find out how to configure the space and designate the areas that would go therein. Your goal now is to find flexible solutions that would not eat up that all too valuable space in your home. There are many clever ways of using room dividers to partition off parts in your home.

Hickory White Living Room Chaise 4239-02: Chaises are also an awesome "not-obvious" dividers.

Hickory White Living Room Chaise 4239-02: Chaises are also an awesome “not-so-obvious” dividers.

Room Divider Use

  • There are folding screens that are available in casters which you can easily move around. These take up very little visual weight so they can be useful inside small spaces.
  • You can also effectively use wallpapers to signal the end part of a room and the beginning of another. Use patterns that are easy on the eyes such as a nature theme. Find light-colored wallpapers to balance the black paint, say, in an adjacent room.
  • Do not visually close things off. Play using different levels inside a room. A child’s bedroom could be made more interesting by having an elevated bed.
  • A room divider is pretty much a wall that has been freed from its structural duties. Folding screens can be easily used to serve different purposes. They can divide space, bar passages, create privacy, even conceal not-so-pleasant views.
  • The room divider could also come with a lace design to make it look more chic. There are also tri-panelled models that can come with different motifs. They do not just delineate a room but also serve as beautiful backdrops especially if you have a well-chosen design.
  • Minus the nook, curtains have long served their purpose as a divider. Curtains can split any room in half. Just hang one on a conduit and you’ve set up a unique divider.
  • Sometimes, all that an individual needs is a narrow wall. You can have the feeling of spaciousness if you install a mirror facing a window. The entire wall can be mirrored or you can opt for the decorative ones that come in different fashionable materials.
  • A headboard can also double as a wall especially if the living room stands just right behind your bed(room). This kind of partition can also be applied if you have the master bath behind the headboard.
  • Find a bulky cabinet that will serve as a storage unit and as a divider in your cozy home. Extra seating can also be propped against the walls as you employ this kind of arrangement.
  • Invest in bookcases. These furniture pieces are not just a perfect home for your collections of books, framed photos, and knickknacks but also a divider between the living room and the bedroom.
  • Vertical spaces can be beautifully filled up by potted plants.
  • You can also be more innovative by stringing a thick rope from the ceiling down to the floor. This will provide a mental sectioning of the area. Jute rope should do the trick.
  • Another version of the rope trick is to create it with dowels.
  • Putting barn doors on sliders is also a unique way to divide any room. These are sturdy, beautiful doors that will surely catch the eye of your visitors.
  • Furniture pieces that have been placed back-to-back or right next to each other can also save space. Begin by putting a desk right by the shelving unit. You can also place a chaise right at the foot of your bed.
  • Hanging pots on a ceiling rack is also a unique way to divide the rest of the house from your kitchen.

These clever uses of home dividers will give you a sort of new wall in your home. Just imagine all the things that you can do with it. Have fun!

 

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