The 24 Best Headboards of 2024
The bed is the main attraction of a bedroom. While many beds come with a headboard, others are simple platforms, which means you need to purchase a headboard separately.
“Headboards make the bed,” says interior designer Isabel Ladd. “They define the bed, give importance to a space, and add interest to a wall.”
To find the best headboards, we thoroughly researched the market and analyzed aesthetic factors like style and material, as well as practical details like assembly and adjustability. In addition to Ladd, we also consulted interior designer Victoria Holly to share her best tips for selecting a headboard.
Best Upholstered
If you want a classic headboard that adds a touch of visual intrigue to your bedroom, this upholstered option from Pottery Barn is it. The headboard has a low-profile rectangular shape and 33 fabric options, ranging from boucle to chenille.
This tufted headboard is available in five styles—vertical, horizontal, grid, border, and diamond. Nearly every aspect of the headboard is customizable, from the bounty of fabrics to the two height options.
This sophisticated velvet headboard adds deco glam to your bedroom. The scalloped, channel-tufted arch draws in the eye—especially if you pick the navy blue, teal, or dusty rose color.
With a classic diamond-pattern tufted headboard, this piece of furniture works well in traditional-style bedrooms. It's padded with dense foam for additional comfort and can be adjusted to various heights.
Best Storage
This storage headboard, is perfect for small space dwellers and organization fanatics alike. The slatted pattern adds texture to your room, while the open shelving on each side eliminates the need for a nightstand.
This headboard has adjustable shelving on each side, perfect for a glass of water, wireless charging pad, or stack of books. Not only does the headboard provide ample storage space, but it also eliminates the need for a nightstand.
Similar to a bookshelf or a hutch, this headboard provides plenty of storage space above your bed, from five interior shelves to the lengthy top surface. Plus, you can adjust and customize the height of the interior shelves.
This is a heavy-duty storage headboard, weighing in at a hefty 69 pounds. Thankfully, it's sturdy enough to stand alone, so you don't need to attach it to your bed frame (though that option is available for added stability).
Best Wood
For those looking for a traditional wood aesthetic—this headboard has an elegant, sturdy design. It's made of mahogany with cherry veneers, while picture-frame moldings and carved posts add a sophisticated touch.
Wood headboards can be visually heavy, but this one from Harriet Bee has a lightweight aesthetic. Rather than solid wood, it's made from a series of slats connected by a gentle arch and is available in walnut, white, espresso, or gray.