Headboards are not generally made of fabric. A fabric headboard is more likely to be a fabric covered headboard or one that has been upholstered. Covering a headboard gives it a homey feel, adding warmth and softness to the bedroom, especially if there is a lot of heavy furniture.
Adding a fabric headboard is also a nice way to incorporate another fabric treatment into the room. Perhaps the window treatments and bedding are of different fabrics, so the headboard could be done in the same fabric as the window treatments to connect the two and provide some balance. Another idea would be to use the same fabric for a duvet cover and headboard while using another fabric for pillow shams to create some contrast.
Many times a fabric headboard will be padded and then upholstered. While such items can be purchased, many do-it-yourself decorators are able to make a fabric headboard of their own. Decorating shows, websites, and magazines frequently offer step by step instructions for turning an old headboard into a great new decor element.
Creating a fabric headboard is a great way to decorate a new space on a budget. Used furniture stores often carry quality pieces that can be redecorated to fit the style of the rest of the room, for a fraction of the cost of a new headboard. Making a fabric headboard is also affordable option for redecorating, because it allows one to revamp and re-use an existing piece of furniture instead of replacing it.
There is also the option of constructing a fabric headboard. This is a good way to create an attractive decor element using a staple gun and common items like a board, some batting, and a nice piece of fabric. A simple DIY headboard allows the homeowner to dress up a room in his or her unique style and at a reasonable price. A fabric headboard will also work in an apartment or dorm room where space is at a premium and a large bed may not be appropriate.
There are some very creative headboard alternatives that can help carry the theme of a room throughout the space. Of course, the person doing the decorating can come up with ideas of his or her own. A good example might be a child’s outdoor theme, with sky blue walls and clouds, which could be enhanced by adding a rainbow in the form of a fabric headboard. There are many unique headboard ideas and various ways to use them to make a bedroom even more special.