Does this take the place of a head board

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My room is very small and a headboard would take up more space.Do you look at this and think it still needs a headboard?

Mary Sullivan · Answer

I've seen folks put headboards on the wall, without attaching them to the bed. I am not going to lie to you. It lacks a headboard. The thing is... would I have noticed it or felt a headboard was missing if I had viewed it without you having asked about it? I am not sure.

Chris aka monkey · Answer

@Carol because you ask, i would say yes it does...it does not need something massive and with the way you have decorated which i love, i would say something very light like a rattan one they are inexpensive at yard sales you could spray paint it any color you would like i think pale pink would look smashing,don't be in a rush have fun looking and don't settle for anything except what you love xx

Beverley Leonie · Answer

I am biased but I have never liked a bed, any bed, without a headboard. A room never reads cozy or complete without one.

Carole · Answer

It looks very pretty but I think you need to remember why we use headboards. If someone were sitting up in bed their head and back would be resting against the wall. This is not comfortable and even the cleanest person will leave a greasy mark on your walls after doing this several times. Our hair and skin is full of natural oils and this will come off on your wall. I know this as we had no headboard in our bedroom for a while and my hubby left a dirty mark on the wallpaper where he would sit up in bed with just a pillow behind his lower back. The hanging items in your photo would also be in the way for anyone wanting to sit up in bed. I would recommend a headboard. Something like a raffia or cane headboard so you can still see through it but it would support pillows behind the back and keep the person from leaning on the wall when they sit up in bed would be my suggestion. White cane or raffia would be in keeping with your room I think. Check out ebay or Craigs list or try making your own headboard.

Carole · Answer

Another suggestion. Hang a rail on the wall behind the bed and hang some fancy pillows/cushions from tabs (like tab curtain tops) onto the rail. That way when someone wants to sit up they are leaning on the pillows/cushionsand not on your clean walls! More comfy for them, still looks attractive and in keeping with your room and design and no dirty walls!

Z · Answer

I think it's very pretty Carol. The only reason you would need a headboard would be if your pillow slipped between the bed and wall when you were propped up reading or while you were sleeping.

Marion Nesbitt · Answer

Needs a headboard of some type. I like Carole from Australia's suggestion. Think it would really be in keeping with the super fem style of your room.

Wanda · Answer

I think it still needs a headboard. . .possibly hand painted trifold doors or a privacy screen would work and you could decorate it any way you choose. (Also, if you use the doors UPSIDE down, you could add hooks and still be able to hang your well loved items, jewelry, etc. from them)

Wanda · Answer

You are most welcome

Julie Cassady · Answer

I did something like this for my daughter when she was younger, I did not use a headboard,  I hung material as a back drop to the netting.  I think it looks good just the way it is though.

Carol · Answer

Thanks Julie

Amy Ogden-Paparone · Answer

I like the way it looks just the way it is! I love the draped material giving the head of the bed a finished look. It says, come and lay on me and be so comfortable! I wouldn't change it. Especially if you like it! That's what a home is all about!

Carol · Answer

Thanks so much

Diane Arnold · Answer

I agree, it's beautiful and looks very comfortable. Nice job, I like your whimsical effect.

Jeanette S · Answer

Unless you are a person who reads in bed all the time, you really don't need a headboard. If I were a 'reader in bed', I would get one of those beds that raised up! HA! When I read, I sit in the den...in bed I lie down and rest to watch TV! Your area is BEAUTIFUL!

Carol · Answer

Thanks Jeanette.I do not read in bed.Spend to much time decorating LOL

Cindi · Answer

you could cover a piece of board, thin, about the length of your bed, by about 12 inches high, and cover it with foam and matrl of choice. Then attached it to your wall behind your bed, about a foot and half above the bed. To use as a head rest for pillows. Then your pillows you have while not in bed would cover it, just a thought

Wanda sinnema · Answer

I think It needs a headboard too. I just bought one on online from JCpenney..for our spare room on sale for about $100.00. White w/ pickets its only about 2-3 inches deep, takes up little room but finishes the look..PLUS, if there is an outlet at the end of the bed....It keeps the bed from hitting the cords.... in this case,,it was my computer and printer outlet.. I would say NO to the headboard if you enlarge the grouping just a bit,,

Carol · Answer

Thanks Wanda

C · Answer

Here's something that provides the look of a headboard, it won't take extra space and provides a comfortable way to sit up while reading :) I think it would look pretty with your sheer too

Carol · Answer

Love this.Thanks Carrie.Did you make this or buy it.

Nikki · Answer

I think its Very Cute! maybe a mantle type shelf under the pictures? I have seen before and loved the look but also think it is cute just as it is. :)

Carol · Answer

Thanks for the duggestion

Carol · Answer

Suggestion

Country Design Home · Answer

Hi Carol- I love what you did with the sweet draped sheer canopy! But it still doesn't look quite finished, I think because the things on the wall are too small? I would remove those and fill in the space with a large picture, poster or even a stick-on wall mural that will define the space. If you did want to purchase a headboard, Craigslist or a local thrift shop might be the answer.

Carol · Answer

Thanks sue appreciate the feedback

Cle942837 · Answer

It doesn't 'need' anything, it's darling! I love the handling glass baubles and the drape...BUT....I think a Japanese folding screen that has some vertical-ness, would add something to lean against if it's anchored flat....I have one I love but a window is in the way! That way you can get various widths...3 panel, 4 panel, etc....

SueBeeOC · Answer

No headboard needed! Love the drapery canopy!

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