Bed Headboards – Do You Really Need One?
They are considered a necessary part of the bed, but headboards can be optional or designed in a way that they provide maximum functionality. This article delves into the subject of headboards, whether you need them, and how to make them glam up your bedroom décor. A brief history of headboards Headboards date back to the Victorian era, when they were added between the wall and the head of the bed. Due to a lack of insulation in the overall construction of the house, the walls could get extremely cold during the winter seasons. People would unwittingly touch their heads to the wall in their sleep, and wake up with headaches or discomfort during the cold season. The first headboards were often crude in design, made out of a non-conducting material like plywood, and draped with a cursory sheet or curtain to make it comfortable on contact. Later, the headboard was modified into a softer variant, with a cushioned or quilted top. This was used to prevent the pillow from edging into the g