Headboard How-Tos

Headboard Appeal

An eye-catching antique screen gives this bed dramatic flair.

This beautifully carved screen, was reupholstered and mounted on the wall behind the bed. The almost-black finish of the screen inspired other choices in the room. The crown molding, baseboards, doors, and casements were painted black to mimic the piece. Black sets a framework for the rest of the softer colors and makes them stand out more. A pretty terra-cotta damask makes up the one-of-a-kind headboard. Its tone-on-tone design doesn't take away from the screen's carvings and intricate design. The headboard retains its dramatic presence -- which is the whole point after all.