Do you want to complete your bedding with a headboard? Beyond the functional aspect and the comfort that you will gain, a headboard allows you to dress your bedroom. On condition, however, that you choose its color carefully. We explain how to do it in this article.
Set the desired mood
The first thing to consider before choosing the color of your headboard is the atmosphere you want to give to your bedroom.
Warm, modern, elegant: depending on the desired atmosphere, you will choose a different color.
- Want a soothing and warm bedroom? Go for green or blue.
- Do you prefer to bet on elegance? Opt for a taupe or cream colored headboard.
- Do you want originality and an energizing bedroom? Dare to go for ruby red!
Every desire has its own color. It's up to you to choose.
Match with existing decor
Beyond the desired ambiance, it is essential to take into consideration the decoration of your bedroom to choose the right color for your headboard .
Indeed, to avoid any “fashion faux pas”, you must absolutely match your new headboard to the existing decor.
Choose a headboard color that will either add contrast or complement the color of your walls.
Also, don't neglect the color of the elements already existing in the room: curtains, cushions, etc.
Also choose a color that will blend harmoniously with the style of the room : classic, modern, refined.
If your headboard purchase is part of a larger bedroom renovation project, don't forget to choose your headboard model and color at the same time as the rest of the furniture. This will allow you to ensure perfect consistency in the decoration of the room.
Trust your tastes
It may seem obvious, but choosing the right color for your headboard can sometimes be more complex than it seems.
There are several criteria to consider in making the right choice, but don't neglect one of the most important elements: your preferences.
Your headboard is meant to accompany you for many years. It is not a decorative element that you change often.
It is therefore essential to choose a color that you like. Otherwise, you risk getting bored.
When it comes to decorating, following trends is great. But finding a bedroom in which you feel truly comfortable every night is even better.
Another option is to choose several colors! At Letti Letti, for example, all our headboard models have a removable cover. In addition to the ease of maintenance, the advantage of a removable headboard is that you can choose several different colors and swap them whenever you want, according to your desires.
Take into account the dimensions of the room
There is another element that you can take into account when choosing the right color for your headboard : the size of your bedroom.
Indeed, colors have the power to modify the perception of space in a room.
For example, in a small bedroom, you will prefer light colours, which allow the room to be aired and visually enlarged. In this case, you have two options: either increase the brightness of the room with a light-coloured headboard; or create a contrast and choose a darker colour.
Conversely, in a large bedroom, you usually have more freedom to decorate your room with darker, or even bolder, colors.
Take into account the brightness of the room
Just like the size of your room, its level of brightness will generally have a direct impact on the choice of colors to favor.
Again, if your room has little natural light, it is advisable to opt for light-colored walls. For your headboard , you can enhance the brightness of the room by opting for cream or taupe; or contrast with the color of the walls with a more pronounced color, such as olive green or navy blue, for example.
On the other hand, if your bedroom benefits from bright and even natural light: you have much greater freedom in choosing the colours of your walls, but also of your furniture and more specifically in choosing the colour for your headboard .
Did you know?
At Letti Letti, all our headboards are available in several colours. This way, you can choose a headboard that suits you by adapting the colour of the fabric and piping, according to your wishes.