Design Ideas for a Queen Size Bed

Four Poster

• A four poster bed can give a romantic feel to a room, or possibly a masculine one, depending on the design you choose. Drape the bed with sheer curtains on the railings and tie them back for a romantic design, while a masculine design might receive no treatment at all on the railings, or a box curtain arrangement. Some four poster beds come with canopies that may be composed of wood railings placed over the top, with or canopies made of fabric.

Upholstered

• Upholstered headboards come in a variety of designs and materials. Some designs may go straight across, while others resemble a camel hump or a crown. Materials may be woven--such as a leather design--or be a solid piece of fabric with a design, such as a damask or stripe. Some upholstered headboards contain tufts. Tufts are small pockets of fabric--usually in a diamond shape with buttons inside--that are tied back into the headboard.

Platform

• Reminiscent of the waterbed design, a platform raises the bed above the ground and is normally composed of wood. Rather than a placing the bed into a metal frame, the bed sits above pieces of wood. This design may include drawers below to store items--such as clothing or seasonal items--or a shelving unit in the headboard. Some modern designs give the platform bed a floating appearance.

Miscellaneous

• Many diverse materials can make up a headboard and footboard. Metallic wrought-iron frames work well with a queen bed as does a woven bamboo design. Reclaimed objects--such as doors, screens or windows--can be attached to walls or simply placed against the wall for a headboard design. Wood can be stained a new color, painted to match your existing décor, or even upholstered for a new look. And if there are budgetary concerns, you can hang a piece of fabric on the wall and frame it with wood trim to give the appearance of a headboard.