If you’ve ever tried to find just the right farmhouse headboard for your master or guest bedroom, you know there are an absolute ton of options.
When I first started searching for ideas I narrowed things down based on the material I wanted:
Was my headboard going to be wood, metal, or fabric?
Wood is, of course, synonymous with rustic, cottage, country and farmhouse furniture.
Farmhouse decor often celebrates the beauty of natural wood, showcasing the imperfections of natural, reclaimed, distressed, or weathered materials.
In industrial farmhouse decor, there’s a trend of combining wood with metal for a rugged yet modern look.
Whether it’s the vintage charm of antique brass, the warmth of copper, or the industrial edge of black iron these elements all blend seamlessly with the farmhouse aesthetic.
And c’mon, most of you won’t say no to a warm and cozy bedroom!
And it starts with the headboard where a padded or plush feel is the trademark of some farmhouse styles
Here are some styles to get you inspired. I’ll bet more than one will spark your next step toward completing your dream bedroom.
Aged Look Paneled Farmhouse Headboard
This headboard would feel stately even on its own, without the rest of the bed frame. When you use a larger headboard like this, integrate it with the walls and accompanying furniture to avoid it taking over your neutral room. Here you see it blending in with the back wall; painted in a similar color and mimicking the slatted texture on the wall. Remember, sometimes it's a good idea to establish your farmhouse look with the practicality and simplicity the style is rooted in.
Antique French Door Headboard
One of the best parts about farmhouse decor is how much opportunity there is to use reclaimed wood. And with headboards, doors are a central figure! Use vintage doors that are naturally aged for the most authentic look. Adding complimentary knobs and handles makes it clear you’re repurposing doors (on purpose!). Shelving can be affixed to further decorate the doors for that magazine worthy appearance. I recommend adding a clear coat to preserve the paint and to keep chips from flaking off in your bed!Arched Farmhouse Headboard
Because this headboard style is a popular one, you have plenty of options to buy products that replicate vintage furniture. Buying “new” can help ensure you get solid materials that are going to stay together. In this case, we see just a touch of sophistication in the arched shape and rounded end posts. The big allure is using two-tone coloring that helps blend with other wood within the room, such as table tops, picture frames and wood flooring.Black Walnut Open Framed Metal Headboard
Using open-framed metal headboards in a farmhouse-styled bedroom can add a distinctive and charming touch, blending the rustic and industrial elements often associated with farmhouse decor. I love using a darker metal as a contrast to softer, wood elements in a farmhouse bedroom. Balance the sleekness of the metal with soft, textured bedding such as classic cotton or linen.Corrugated Metal Headboard
Old, corrugated metal sheets are beyond versatile. And they’re imperfectly charming! Hunt for reclaimed metal at salvage yards or repurpose old roofing materials for an eco-friendly touch. You can distress the metal with sandpaper or discolor it with diluted paint to enhance a worn, rusted look. Secure the sheets to a matching rustic wooden frame for a seamless blend of ruggedness and coziness.Country Faux Whitewashed Farmhouse Headboard
You can never go wrong with the ol’ “X” symbol in your country-style bedroom. It instantly infuses the headboard with charm and symmetry. The faux whitewash and visible metal brackets and bolts marry farm and industrial themes perfectly (and capture the farmhouse look right from the store! I recommend adding greenery via potted plants or wooden decor elements to bring in natural freshness to complement a fabricated piece like this.Custom Made Barn Door Farmhouse Headboard
Make it yourself, or pay a “maker” to put one of these beauties together. When ready, position your headboard so it’s the focal point of the bedroom. When not painting, and revealing the imperfections and unevenness of the naked wood, I would mount this headboard up against neutral walls to showcase the natural tones. Choose simple bedding, that coordinates with matching wood furniture and a natural fiber rug beneath. You can consider floor-length curtains for a little extra flair. I love rustic elegance and farmhouse warmth, which this piece accomplishes so well.Decorative Vintage Window Headboard
Here's a creative way to get a unique headboard that no one else has! It's amazing how much forgiveness you have when combining multiple elements in the farmhouse style. Who knew a window, some table legs and pendant lanterns could come together so attractively on the wall above your bed? The symmetry of it all works, especially when you use the natural shelf above to add decorative treatments for a completely finished look.DIY Leather Farmhouse Headboard
Creating a simple white leather headboard for your farmhouse-styled bedroom is a brilliant choice, as it blends modern comfort and rustic charm. Leather is a nice approach, but it can feel like a lot if it isn’t balanced with other materials. Wood, cotton, and greenery work great, and can be used throughout your room in vintage styled accessories. If you’re after a minimalist look, this headboard really does the trick while feeling personal in your farmhouse-inspired space.Double Barn X Doors for Queen Farmhouse Headboard
What an example of something that looks absolutely amazing but is much easier to build than you think. This is glorious, and I'm not sure what to stare at more; the cute little lights, the beautiful dark finish across the trim boards, or the "Xs" contrasting so dramatically with the worn white panels behind. Modern farmhouse, baby!Farmhouse Headboard Salvaged from an Old Church
There's repurposing and then there is this! Using real artifacts or elements from actual buildings for your farmhouse headboard just goes beyond anything you can buy or build - at least when you're after both history and authenticity.Finished Wood and Metal Farmhouse Headboard
This is a standout piece that encapsulates the best of both natural and industrial elements, creating a distinctive farmhouse-inspired look. The smooth, stained wood showcases a rich grain pattern, adding a touch of natural beauty that is quintessentially farmhouse.Multi-Pane Farmhouse Door Headboard
Doors from yesteryear make the best farmhouse headboards. They're usually easy to find and offer the warmth and simplicity of country living. You can choose doors with or without window panes (be sure to remove glass first if they align with your pillows!). Then paint and weather the finish to your preferred look.Modern Farmhouse Headboard with Vertical Slats
Cozy and functional, wouldn't you say? This white farmhouse headboard is made more interesting as it boasted its raised vertical slats with matching shadows. The contrasting hardware and light fixtures pop in a neutral, monochrome color scheme.Modern Farmhouse Lighted Headboard
This modern king farmhouse headboard comes with wide, overlapping wood panels that mimic a reclaimed-wood look. The cleverly placed accent lighting installed behind the boards along with the reflective chrome strips gives you an eye-catching modern twist. With these unique qualities, this headboard gives you versatility as you can pair it with a variety of styled accents in the rest of your room.Hand-Carved Painted Farmhouse Headboard
This meticulously carved backdrop for your bed is a step on the wild side of old country decor. A styled piece like this is both elegant and nostalgic and a wonderful way to add artisanal character to your bedroom. Since this headboard is so captivating, I would use a neutral color palette around it to really let it shine. White, creams or soft earth tones will work well. Coordinate it with other vintage looking accents like weathered furniture or antique-inspired decor.Plush Padded Farmhouse Headboard
If you have a lot of wood furniture in your home, a plush headboard can be nice to mix things up. While heavily padded pieces aren’t necessarily hallmarks of the farmhouse decor style, they do have their place and can help emphasize the warm, inviting, and down-to-earth atmosphere in your farmhouse-themed home.Rattan Farmhouse Headboard
Rattan’s woven texture brings an organic feel, seamlessly blending with a farmhouse's earthy aesthetic. The neutral tones and open weave design create an airy feel, enhancing the room's warmth. This particular rattan piece offers a comfortable and casual vibe, making it the perfect addition to your farmhouse retreat.Repurposed Metal Gate Headboard
Here's a reminder that you really can repurpose just about anything found on a country farm. An old metal gate to keep the horses and cattle in? Yep, it works charmingly, especially when you add in other related elements like the barn lights and old storage trunk.Rolling Barndoor Headboard
This vintage barn door gets a major face lift with the addition of a rail and reels anchoring the top. Add other wooded pieces to your room to compliment. A black and white palette gives this one a modern beat while staying cozy simple.Shiplap Farmhouse Headboard
I adore headboards made with flat boards, like shiplap. You get to trim them up and have an instant canvas to add lighting! Wiring is easy to conceal, and the added function and design pop of the lighting sconces sells me every time.Simple Fence Slats Headboard with Lights
Probably one of the easiest DIY farmhouse headboard projects you'll find. You don't even need instructions! Repurpose an old, forgotten fence or pick up some new fencing boards and make your own distressing look.Tall Tufted Headboard in a Farmhouse Master Bedroom
Another tuffty offering a bit of glam to this farmhouse master. Cozy comfort in full gear!Vintage Iron Headboard
This is a metal bed done in an oil-rubbed bronze finish. This metal farmhouse-style headboard opens up a world of coordinating possibilities. Here, the dark piping marries beautifully with the metal pendants flanking the bed. Use a low-profile box spring or attach just the headboard higher up on the wall to reveal it even more!Vintage Framed Headboard Using Beadboard
A stately headboard that's seen better days. But that's exactly the point! The naturally distressed finish provides the character in this blast from the past farmhouse room.Vintage Metal King Farmhouse Headboard
To faux or not to faux? I say yes! An authentic metal headboard like this is hard to come by and difficult to make unless you really know what you're doing. With the industrial influence, you have even more leeway when it comes to supportive decor elements. Deeper, more saturated colors make this bed feel clean and inviting.Washed Gray Wood Headboard
A whitewashing treatment is a DIY cornerstone when creating an aged wood style. What takes decades to accomplish in nature, only takes minutes to produce in your garage. What’s more, you don’t need any fancy designs for this headboard - just a few pieces of sturdy wood and a simple design do it. The subtle distressing is what adds all the character, telling a story of rustic elegance. It invites you to curl up in your bed every time you enter your room.White Shutters Farmhouse Headboard
Crafted from old plantation shutters this headboard is a treasure all its own. The repurposed shutters evoke a sense of sustainability. Paint the wall behind these to help bring out the chips and raw wood in the shutters more, and throttle up your vintage country look.Wide Farmhouse Headboard with Sconces
This extra wide, rustic headboard looks so smooth and natural as it seemingly wraps around anyone who climbs into the bed. Keeping a low profile for your headboard is always an option. This one affords mounted lighting, electrical, and USB hookups so conveniently placed.
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