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Best headboards for reclaimed wood wall

4 months ago

I love contradictions. Like an elegant headboard against a rustic wood wall. I love the elegance of the Frontgate Angelina bed. The problem is the height is 60" and covers too much of the rustic wood wall. If I get a lower profile headboard it will be shorter than my nightstands. Would a slotted metal headboard give me elegance and visibility?What to do?

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BeverlyFLADeziner

4 months ago

I'd select an upholstered headboard and call it done instead of this contrived assembly.

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jackowskib
4 months ago
I like that Angelina headboard, and can imagine it nicely in your space. I just prefer to not have the foot board though.
tlynn1960
4 months ago
60" is fine-there's still a lot of wood wall visible and the headboard will mitigate the wall's busy vibe. I'd paint all the other walls one cohesive color-two wall colors plus a wood wall covering needs editing. If you decide you want a metal headboard, then check out Room and Board's Jennings bed. I have it and enjoy its simplicity. R&B's delivery is top notch.
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S M
4 months ago
If you’re considering a metal bed, check out Wesley Allen. They offer their iron beds in a ton of finishes and also have a line of upholstered beds
jyyanks
4 months ago
I like the Angelina headboard. Totally breaks up the space and matches with rest of your decor.
Kendrah
4 months ago
The wood is the star of the show now, but would look great instead as an accent to that beautiful bed. Tape up pieces of white poster board the same size as the Angelina. I think you will find that the wood shows as a beautiful accent without dominating the look, especially because it will show through the metal slots. It is a really brilliant choice that not many would have thought of.
ShadyWillowFarm
4 months ago
You want the bed to be the star of the show, not the wall.
Paul F.
4 months ago
No one is going to be looking at the bed.
Emily
4 months ago
I like the elegance of the Frontgate bed, but agree that it will cover up too much of your wall. Something like this upholstered bed from Wayfair, which is only 41.75" h may be a better choice for your room. Not to tall, but is definitely tall enough to be above the nightstands. I don't think a slotted metal headboard would stand out very much on your wall.
thinkdesignlive
4 months ago
Beverly’s mock up shows how the bed in question is too overly detailed for your wall. I love the dark navy bed vs a white upholstered bed on that dark wall! Seems more grounded.
Paul F.
4 months ago
Not sure the cold blue wall was the best color. Couldn't the wall be the headboard and you get your contradiction with the styling of the bed?
ShadyWillowFarm
4 months ago
@Paul F. - they’d be looking at the bed if I was on it.😘
Kendrah
4 months ago
Beverly’s mock up is surely helpful. I hadn’t realized how splotchy some of the boards are. They look super busy and swallow up the bed. Solid upholstery all the way.

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