A wooden bed headboard is an easy way to give your bedroom a new and modern look. A beautifully crafted bed headboard is a real eye-catcher, while at the same time it adds rhythm to your bedroom decor by "tying" the bed into its place.
In this article, you will learn how to build a wooden bed headboard using easy-to-install wooden panels. They allow you to create different patterns on your bed headboard, such as timeless brickwork or a trendy herringbone pattern. If you really get into it, you can use the panels to create an entire effect wall instead of just a bed headboard!
A bed headboard made of wood panels is also a very worry-free solution, as wood is easy to refinish if you want to renew the look of your bedroom over the years. Sand and finish the wood panel and your bed headboard will come to life again!
PALA panels are installed with adhesive, so they can be installed by anyone. The other panels are installed with concealed nails, so there are no visible nail heads!
Tip: Read our comprehensive article on bedroom decorating.
Why is wood a good material for the bedroom?
1) Wood is good for you
Wood is nature's own material, and looking at and touching it is scientifically proven to be good for people. Numerous studies show that surrounding wooden surfaces can reduce stress levels and lower blood pressure. In addition, the acoustic properties of wood help to balance the sound in a room. Wood is therefore the perfect material for bedroom furnishings.
2) Wood reflects light beautifully
Wood reflects light beautifully. The light it reflects is not dazzling either, but makes the surface of the wood come alive. You should pay attention to how the light is reflected in the room at different times of the day, because the wood surface comes to life more beautifully in the light. Wooden panels also add a beautiful dimension to a room, as indirect light creates beautiful shadows in the gaps between the panels.
3) Wood is the ecological choice
Wood absorbs carbon dioxide, which is why its carbon footprint is actually negative. We've produced a comprehensive article on the importance of building and furnishing with wood, which you should definitely read.
Create a beautiful wooden bed headboard with these panels
The PALA panel is the most common panel used by our customers and designers to create beautiful bed headboards for homes. PALA is a decorative panel that can be installed with adhesive, making it very easy to install. Below you will find a video on how to install the PALA panel. Please note that you need both right and left handed PALA panels for the herringbone pattern.
The curved wood grain pattern on the surface of the KOO interior panel and the rhythmic patterns on the surface accentuate the real wood. The panel is fixed with a concealed fastening, so that the nail heads are not visible. The panel's classic finish creates a smooth, streamlined look that will stand up to wear and tear and changing trends.
But what does a bed headboard with lights look like? In this beautiful bed headboard designed by Heli Hämeenniemi below, the wooden bed headboard has been accentuated with lights. Notice also how the night lights add dimension to the wall with indirect light in the form of shadows. Indeed, the surface of the USVA interior panel is specifically designed to live with light. The clear, straight lines and micro-sanded surface of the wall panel bring out the character of the wood beautifully. The panel is fixed with nails, which are hidden under the next panel.
Designed by Ristomatti Ratia, the VIRE panel adds modern elegance and vibrancy to the interior. The undulating, three-dimensional surface plays with shadows and changes shape depending on the viewing direction. So if you're more excited about interior panels when designing your bed headboard, take a look here to see some of the great effect walls they've created! The VIRE panel is also fixed with concealed nails.
Create a wooden bed headboard with these instructions
1. Design the bed headboard pattern.
Sit down for a moment and think about what kind of pattern would suit your bedroom. Do you want a bed headboard made of finger-jointed panels, pieces of wood paneling or longer wooden panels? The most popular patterns for bed headboards are brickwork and herringbone. Get more ideas in our interior trends report!
2. Choose a panel colour.
Panels that are well suited for bedside use, such as PALA, USVA, KOOand VIRE, are available in a wide range of colours. Find out which panel colours you like by following the links above!
3. Buy the panel from a hardware store.
You don't need many panels for the bed headboard, so transporting materials is easy. Remember to also buy Siparila Fix adhesive for fixing if you are using a PALA panel.
4. Install the panels on the wall.
Adhesive panels are easy to fix to concrete and stone surfaces, as well as to clean wood or plasterboard. Nail and hook panels can be installed over wood or plasterboard. You should draw a few auxiliary lines on the wall to ensure that the panels run straight.
5. The bed headboard is ready!
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