The headboard is the largest continuous surface in the bedroom and thus determines the impression of the entire room. It provides a back wall for the bed, dampens sound, and transforms a mattress into a piece of furniture. Eichholtz headboards feature deep velvet and linen covers, fine quilting, and brass details.
Height and Width
A headboard makes an impact when it extends significantly beyond the mattress. As a guideline: 50 to 70 centimeters above the top edge of the mattress in rooms with normal ceiling height; in high-ceilinged rooms, it can be even more. For width, there are two clean solutions: exactly as wide as the bed, or deliberately wider so that the nightstands stand in front of it. The intermediate solution, a few centimeters overhang, looks accidental.
Fabric, Quilting, and Everyday Use
Velvet is the classic choice for the bedroom: it absorbs light, appears deep, and feels warm. Linen and bouclé are more understated and suit calm, bright rooms. Quilting gives the surface structure without introducing patterns. If you lean against it in the evening, you should choose a cover that can be vacuumed and spot-cleaned, and opt for darker tones. Color-wise, the headboard should form a family with pillows and rugs, not three different directions.
Lighting at the Headboard
A high headboard changes the lighting plan. Wall lights must be placed above it, otherwise they will shine into the fabric, which usually means 110 to 130 centimeters above the floor. If there is no space, a table lamp on the nightstand can take over. How to cleanly separate general, zone, and accent lighting is explained in the guide Luxury Lighting.
Headboard Without a New Bed
A headboard can almost always be retrofitted, either mounted on the wall or placed behind the existing bed frame. The only important thing is that there is no gap between the mattress and the headboard where pillows could slip. This is the most affordable way to upgrade an unremarkable bedroom without replacing the bed. A bench at the foot of the bed completes the composition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How high should a headboard be?
About 50 to 70 centimeters above the mattress. In rooms with high ceilings, it can be taller, otherwise it will look lost.
Should the headboard be wider than the bed?
Either exactly as wide or significantly wider, so that the nightstands stand in front of it. A small overhang looks unintentional.
Which fabric is suitable for a headboard?
Velvet for depth and warmth, linen and bouclé for calm, bright rooms. If you lean against it daily, darker, vacuumable covers are better.
Personal advice
We advise you personally and online. Send us your room dimensions or a photo at info@casa-luxury.de and we will put together a suitable selection for you.
Eichholtz Headboards: Models from the Current Collection
A selection of available models. Each image leads to the product page with dimensions, material, and delivery time.
Further in the guide: Eichholtz Bedside Tables · Eichholtz Benches · Eichholtz Cushions · Luxurious Bedroom Furnishings