Headboards for a Queen Bed

A bed without a headboard tends to look unfinished and a little temporary, like a mattress waiting for the rest of the furniture to arrive. Adding one changes the wall more than the bed, and costs far less than a whole new bed frame.

How it attaches comes first. Most headboards bolt to the bed frame, while others hang on the wall, which suits a platform bed or an adjustable base. Upholstered headboards are soft to lean against while reading, wood and cane look lighter and more architectural, and bookcase and storage designs give a bed without nightstands somewhere to put a phone and a glass of water.

It also helps to know how tall and how wide it should be, especially under a low window or a sloped ceiling.

Befurtori Channel-Tufted Velvet Headboard

Vertical channels of black velvet rise to a gently shaped top, giving this Befurtori headboard the look of a vintage cinema seat. It makes a strong statement against a pale wall, and it suits a glamorous bedroom with brass lamps and crisp white bedding.

It can bolt to the bed frame or hang on the wall, which makes it a practical choice for an adjustable base that moves on its own. Its padded channels make a soft place to sit up with a book.

La Redoute MADARA Oak and Cane Headboard

The MADARA sets three panels of woven cane in a pale oak frame with rounded corners, a design that recalls French bistro chairs and mid-century bedrooms. The open weave lets the wall show through, so the bed looks light even in a small room.

It hangs on the wall, which suits a low platform bed or a mattress on a simple base. White linen and soft terracotta or sage tones look lovely against the warm wood.

FORTUNETEC Fluted Wood Headboard

Rows of fluting run across the FORTUNETEC panel, catching light and shadow in fine vertical lines, and wingback sides wrap gently toward the pillows. In oak, it brings a modern farmhouse or Japandi look to a plain bedroom.

The fluted surface adds texture without any fabric, so it stays easy to keep dust-free. It can mount on the wall or on the bed frame.

AM.PM KACHKA Upholstered Fabric Headboard

Stretching beyond the bed on both sides, the KACHKA is made of wide horizontal rolls of padded fabric with a deeply cushioned, sofa-like look. That width turns the whole wall into a soft backdrop, with room for nightstands to tuck in against it.

The melange fabric includes a little wool, which gives the greige color a gentle, heathered texture. It fixes to the wall, so it works with any bed base.

Garvee Gaomon Storage Headboard

A brown wood-look panel set in a black iron frame gives the Gaomon headboard a retro industrial look, with a small rail along the top. The open shelf holds a phone, glasses, and an alarm clock, which helps in a bedroom too narrow for nightstands.

Built-in outlets and charging ports keep devices powered within reach of the pillow, and LED lights add a soft glow in the evening.

AYEASY Bookcase Headboard With Charging Station

Turn the wall behind the bed into a small library with the AYEASY headboard, which has shelves and cubbies built in. Books, a plant, a clock, and a pair of glasses all find a place, which helps in a studio apartment or a small guest room.

Outlets and USB ports keep phones and a reading lamp powered, and two LED lights make it easy to read without a bedside lamp. In white, it fits easily into a bright room.

AM.PM HAMPSTED Linen Headboard

An old English armchair comes to mind with the HAMPSTED, thanks to its deep buttons, studded edge, and classic, tailored look. Covered in linen, it has a relaxed texture that keeps the style from feeling stiff.

Its tall shape gives a bedroom with high ceilings a sense of height and makes the bed the clear focal point. It suits a room with antique furniture, floral curtains, or a painted chest of drawers.

Monarch Button-Tufted Leather-Look Headboard

The Monarch has buttoned brown leather-look upholstery with the warm, clubby feel of a library chair. It suits a bedroom with dark wood, plaid wool, or a vintage rug, and it makes a cozy backdrop for reading in bed.

Its padded surface makes a soft place to lean back, and it bolts to an existing bed frame, so an old bed can look new in an afternoon.

Befurtori Tufted Velvet Headboard With Wood Legs

Diamond tufting and a curved top give this light gray velvet headboard a soft, classic elegance. The pale color keeps it gentle in a small bedroom, and it pairs well with white bedding and silver or crystal lamps.

It can bolt to the bed frame, hang on the wall, or simply stand against it, so it suits a renter who prefers not to drill. Wood legs keep it steady on the floor.

La Redoute TIO Rattan Sunburst Headboard

Rattan loops fan out from the center of the TIO like the rays of a rising sun, giving the bed a relaxed, sunny character. It belongs in a beach house, a boho bedroom, or a guest room that should feel like a holiday.

The open design keeps the wall visible, so the headboard looks airy even with a full bed in front of it. White bedding and a striped blanket suit its natural color.