We bought a new bed for our room a few weeks ago and I am so thrilled with the change.
I wanted something softer/lighter and more tailored then the bed we previously had. I seriously looked for about two months at beds and I went back and forth on price and on getting just a headboard vs. getting a full bed with a headboard and footboard.
I visited every furniture store in my area and spent hours browsing online. I finally stumbled upon a gorgeous bed on Instagram that an interior designer had posted and you will never believe it… the bed was from Walmart. I say that with incredulity because it looked so put together and expensive. Never would I have thought it was $200 and from Walmart!
I actually looked at beds that were upwards of $800 and in a very similar style and I just kept coming back to the Walmart bed. Our main reservation was that my husband did not want a metal frame for the bed. He prefers a fully upholstered headboard, sideboards and footboards. He thinks a metal frame sets him back to his first apartment and next I will come home with an old futon and bean bag chair 😉 But I actually started to like the idea of no footboard, after all I want to put an upholstered bench at the end of the bed anyway. So we finally pulled the trigger and now I am just thrilled with the decision.
(Here is an Instagram I posted right after we got our bed. As you can see, Milo is happy with the update.)
So I thought I’d put together a little list of ten different upholstered bed options for you to consider as well. These are all extremely reasonably priced and there are lots of color and style choices to consider. I would totally recommend our headboard and I believe this is the same one I bought right here.
I am basing the prices below off the King size bed but if you have a Queen size or you are looking for the kids’ rooms, your price will be even lower. Also please note some of these are on sale as of posting so prices may vary.
Here goes:
- Upholstered Gray Headboard with Nailhead trim $320.00
- Tufted Wingback Headboard (4 color choices) $240-280 depending on color choice *sale price as of posting.
- Tufted Headboard (only available in King size in linen color) $280
- Better Homes and Gardens Linen Headboard $159 (!) three colors but only navy in stock as of posting in King size
- Pale Blue Velvet Headboard $270 – I really want to get this one for my daughter’s room
- Taupe Headboard with black trim $259
- Dark Gray Linen Headboard $320
- Quatrefoil Navy headboard $229
- Velvet Headboard (several color choices $320)
- Tufted Headboard $279
So again you will also need to purchase a frame but why not check some of these headboards out if you also need a room refresh!
Once we ditched our old bed and went with just this linen headboard and metal frame, the bedroom feels so much more spacious and airy. Our old bed was a dark brown color with a footboard and it made such a huge difference.
Now I am on the hunt for a perfect bench for the end of the bed.
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Ann A. says
Thanks Charlene! I got one similar to yours for $209 plus tax with free shipping! http://www.walmart.com/ip/York-King-California-King-Tufted-Wing-Headboard-Linen/39131446
Charlene says
How weird I think that is the same one! They are both called York. Ok perfect I’ll add that in. What is your review on the headboard Ann? I’m sure others would love to know what you think 🙂
Annye says
I may have found a bench for you at overstock.com, Charlene: a tufted version with turned wood legs in a soft gray or this gorgeous blue:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/ABBYSON-LIVING-Audrey-Navy-Blue-Velvet-Tufted-Cocktail-Bench/9829909/product.html?refccid=FPHMWR5IHIA3GNCG5U3B55OF6U&searchidx=37
It’s on liquidation for just under $200 with free shipping, which seems like a good deal to me, but they have several other styles if you don’t like this one.
Annye says
Oops; I guess the other version is ivory (it just looked gray in the photo). I also forgot to mention they’re covered in velvet fabric — so lush! If only they offered a rich red color….
Charlene says
Oh I absolutely love the velvet and that bright blue color! Thanks Annye- what a gorgeous find!
Alex says
I bought the Cleveland from Wayfair. I love it.
http://www.wayfair.com/Upholstered-Headboard-THRE1904-THRE1904.html
Charlene says
Very pretty Alex!
Annye says
I don’t know whether you’ll find this comment, Charlene, but that bright blue velvet bench is now even lower — $179.59 — during Overstock’s Presidents’ Day sale.
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/ABBYSON-LIVING-Audrey-Navy-Blue-Velvet-Tufted-Cocktail-Bench/9829909/product.html?refccid=F7ASIPDUCLPZ7LKGPMT3HQP5EY&searchidx=41
I think it would look amazing with your new bedding and headboard!
AMP says
I love this Dark Gray Linen Headboard.