What your headboard says about you

The old soul

Are you an old soul who lives for old vinyl or antiques? You’ll love this headboard designed by Renesa Architecture Design Studio and Monica Gaur. Upholstered in an earthy yet intricate Sabyasachi for Nilaya fabric, the curved form and hand-illustrated jungle scenes harken back to the beauty of Indian artistry.

Modern monk

If zen gardens and water gushing over pebbles sound like your perfect Sunday afternoon, this headboard by Purple Backyard is for you. With gentle organic curves and tactile upholstery, it brings a softness to your bedroom. Interestingly, this headboard also serves as a subtle acoustic panel, making the space feel more snug!

The archivist

Dumbledore would have loved this solid wood headboard, especially because of the home that houses it. Inside each of the seven bedrooms in a refurbished colonial-era residence by Aditi Sharma Design Studio are different headboards, and this one is especially intriguing. Set against a vintage wallpaper, the classic black silhouette stands out, creating a focal point in the room.

Fantasy fanatic

Would you rather live in the Hobbit world? Thanks to this headboard inside a home by Beetle Design Studio, you might actually feel like one. The undulating hand-finished ash-wood body paired with bouclé upholstery creates a meditative atmosphere.

Botanical nomad

You’ve landed in the midst of a safari. In a bedroom of a New Delhi residence by groupDCA, a balmy breeze and verandahs connect you to the outdoors. Crafted from timber and hand-braided cane, the headboard features gentle curves and an open weave, echoing the craftsmanship and simplicity of the home.

Time-travelling poet

Can’t get enough of ghazals and think you belong in a different time? Anam Taufik creates a world unto itself inside this bedroom in a Mumbai home. Woven in cane and crafted in timber, the headboard complements the textures and accents. The colourful floral upholstery reflects the delicate illustrations in the space.

Minimal maximalist

Sometimes, restraint plays up the maximalism. Studio Nola creates a tall blush pink upholstered headboard framed with a pastel pistachio. Against the backdrop of an intricate wallpaper, it creates a focal point within a play of patterns.

Main character

Have a flair for the dramatic? So does this headboard, designed by Chestnut home stylists. Fashioned to remind you of an heirloom, it is carved out of wood, tracing flowers and geometries reminiscent of age-old Indian art and painted in a chalky ivory tone.

Prima donna

A headboard that’s fit for the opera! Designed by Multitude of Sins (MOS), the regal maroon leather against the wood and silk zari panelling evokes a theatrical surprise. A perfect amalgamation of different styles and periods, this headboard commands a presence like no other.

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