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Bored with your  Headboard? Awaken Your Imagination   

The  bed is the centerpiece of almost every bedroom.  It takes up the most  room, it’s where your eye is naturally drawn to, and it’s the place where you  spend a third of your day.  Yet despite all the attention on beds,  headboards are often humdrum, predictable pieces of furniture.  So why not  add some style and personality to your headboard?  All you need is a  little imagination.  Here are a few ideas  to get you thinking:

Fabulous  Fabric
Fabric is a great way to add intrigue to the focal point of your  bedroom.  Instead of a standard headboard, consider hanging a family quilt  on a curtain rod for a quaint, farmhouse effect. Even a striking curtain can  extend the eye upwards and bring your bedroom style to new heights.  Or add  some panache with a few decorative hooks.

Right Frame of Mind
A  framed piece of appealing art can add vertical interest above any bed.   Consider a series of framed photographs to help personalize your bedroom,  and emphasize them with subtle wall lighting.  Go for glamour with a  framed antique mirror that can also help create the impression of extra space.

Shabby Chic
If  you’re going for a look that mixes urban trend with a traditional tone, think  shabby chic. Old doors, window shutters, mantle pieces, and uneven planks of  wood can all be repurposed into vintage-looking headboards.  Either  refinish wood with its natural colour or use light blues, browns, or whites to  create a dreamy combination of rustic and elegance.

Artsy, Optical Illusion
Want  to really think outside the box-spring? Why not create a new headboard right on  the wall?  Great for kids rooms, guest rooms, or just to save space,  simply paint a faux headboard on the wall in a colour that stands out.   Get even more creative with chalk paint and draw yourself a new headboard  whenever you wish!

With  the right mix of imaginative colour, design, and style, you’ll have the bedroom  of your dreams!