27 Elegant Bedrooms with Distinct Fabric Headboards (Pictures)

Welcome to our gallery featuring dazzling bedrooms with soft upholstered headboards.

The fabric headboard is an alternative to the traditional wooden headboard. This look allows designers to give color and personality to a bed, beyond mere frame work.

Headboards were historically created for much more than a pretty sight. The footboard, however, was created for a balanced look, and is a beautiful addition only.

Wooden headboards were created to shield sleepers from drafts and cold air blowing through poorly insulated buildings. The wood in the headboard would create a barrier to make the cold air fall to the floor, rather than the bed.

Today, buildings are much better insulated, and the issue of cold drafts in the bedroom is not a problem. Instead, we’ve moved from intricately designed wooden headboards, to a new route: upholstered headboards.

The fabric on the headboard can be completely personalized depending on the bedroom. Whether you’re looking for a neutral tone or a bright splash of color, you can pick and choose with fabric headboards.

The great thing about fabric headboards is that you can choose any pattern you can imagine. For example, if you have a kid’s room that needs some fun patterns, try putting a pink and white zebra fabric headboard up!

If you’re looking for a regal and modern look for the primary bedroom, pick out a sleek black or white fabric. The choice is yours!

Next time you’re looking for a headboard, make sure to weigh the options of fabric and wooden headboards carefully and pick one to best fit the theme of the room.

We hope you love this gallery as much as we do!

This gorgeous bedroom has a large bed in the center of the room. This fabric headboard is a neutral taupe color, and contrasts with the playful patterned green comforter and pillows.

See more of this home here. Designed by Garrison Hullinger Interior Design.

A colorful bed and dark hardwood flooring contrast beautifully in this bedroom. The fabric headboard has a very fine pattern and is complemented by the bold pattern of the bed linens.

This bedroom is elegant and an entire wall is made up of glazing. The tufted headboard on the king sized bed is a pure white color that contrasts with neutral colored walls.

See more of this home here. Designed by McClean Design.

A minimalist bedroom with a chic colored headboard, walls, and bed linens to create a polished look.

See more of this home here. Designed by Roselind Wilson Design

This bed has an oversized button tufted headboard with a neutral color scheme. The entire bedroom is elegant with mostly neutral color hues.

See more of this home here. Designed by Webb & Brown Neaves.

This bedroom has a fun and summer-like color scheme. The tall fabric headboard is a beautiful sea foam green to complement the oranges and reds in the room.

See more of this home here. Designed by Garrison Hullinger Interior Design.

This beautiful country styled bedroom has a subtle upholstered headboard. Soft touches of blue and yellow add a tranquil atmosphere to this space.

See more of this home here. Designed by Garrison Hullinger Interior Design.

This contemporary bedroom has hints of gold throughout. A large button-tufted headboard creates a rich brown contrast with the hints of gold and cream.

See more of this home here. Designed by David James Architects. Constructed by Husen Developments.

This bed features a deep brown fabric and nailhead trim headboard. It contrasts beautifully with green printed pillows and rich linens.

See more of this home here. Designed by Kerrie Kelly Design Lab.

The headboard on this king size bed is subtle, and matches the coloring of the walls. The eye is drawn to the various blues and purples of the bed linens.

See more of this collection here. Designed by Emily Gilbert.

This bedroom is perfect for children! The soft tones in the headboard and walls give the bright greens and purples a powerful contrast.

See more of this home here. Designed by Clean Design.

This beautiful bedroom is paired with a rich dark leatherette headboard for a polished look.

This bedroom is full of deep royal purple with accents of sheer and polished whites. Even the fabric headboard is a beautiful purple color that stands against the white linens.

See more of this home here. Designed by Brain Factory.

This luxurious bedroom is simply stunning with it’s neutral color scheme. The headboard slightly encases the bed for a unique shape.

See more of this home here. Designed by Clay Construction.

This bedroom is bold and fierce with splashes of bright pinks and reds. The upholstered headboard has a subtle taupe color, allowing the brilliant colors of the room shine.

See more of this home here. Designed by DKOR Interiors.

This bedroom has an elegant and gentle appearance. The headboard in this space has a seamed design, a unique diversion from the classic button-tufted look.

See more of this home here. Designed by Roselind Wilson Design.

This home is absolutely breathtaking, with a bedroom enclosed in glass, and a view of the open sea. The fabric headboard contrasts with the deep natural wood walls of the bed space.

See more of this home here. Designed by SAOTA.

This beautiful bedroom is full of bold colors and patterns. The fabric headboards here are a fierce royal purple.

See more of this home here. Designed by Jerry Jacobs Design.

This bedroom has a chic button-tufted headboard with a flawless snow white color scheme. A midnight blue color accents the rest of the room for a polished and refined design.

See more of this home here. Designed by Krista Watterworth Interior Design.

This luxurious bed has hints of plum and white against the rich chocolate color of the headboard. The stunning space includes live plants and richly stained hardwoods.

A bedroom offering soft blues, greens, and greys with a floral wallpaper. The bed is complete with a tall button-tufted, soft brown headboard.

See more of this home here. Designed by Roselind Wilson Design.

A chic bedroom with a polished metallic gray color scheme. An oversized headboard continues this theme, while the matching bedside tables have a subtle snakeskin pattern.

See more of this home here. Designed by Oliver Burns.

A bedroom in soft pinks contrasts with the glass bed frame and white linens. An animal print throw provides a bit of edginess.

See more of this home here. Designed by Oliver Burns.

A dark hardwood and crisp white headboard is a gorgeous contrast to the neutral bed lines and drapery.

Hints of soft golds and browns can be found all over this breathtaking bedroom– even in the button tufted headboard. The deep color accents draw the eye – and feet, toward the social area of the room.

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