Wood Headboards For King Size Beds

The difference between a regular king size bed and a great king-size bed is all in one word: headboard. These wood headboards for king-size beds are the addition to your bed you have been waiting for. Why should you have to put your pillow against a wall, when a gorgeous wood headboard is available and waiting for you to pick it out. Look for your next wood headboard in our collection.

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Solid walnut headboard
The headboard for your king-size bed doesn't have to be expensive! Why not do it yourself? The owner of this headboard surely managed to keep it a budget solution for a truly luxurious bed. Made from solid wood, we're sure it will last centuries to come.

King size headboard for jackie
Furnish your bedroom with the traditional, wooden headboard, which is made of panels and fits to king size bed. If you are a fan of wooden accents, you have to choose this product.

Headboards made from distressed old
Splash your master bedroom with rustic accents and country appearance, thanks to this weathered wood headboard. It's suitable for king size beds and has a slightly widened top that you can use for displaying decorations.

Queen custom made bed all sizes
A perfect headboard for creating a king size bed. King size beds do not have to cost a fortune! All you have to do is make one yourself, with the use of ready materials like this headboard. Solid, quality wood ensures stability and comfort.

Kallisto Wood Headboard
It is very interesting and inventive headboard to the bed. It is made of wood and has a very interesting laid out cupboards and shelves. As a result, it can sort out the pop stuff or just hide a book which is read before bedtime.

Barn wood full headboard created to your
A simple contemporary headboard for large beds. It's hand-crafted of reclaimed barn planks and posts in browns with a natural finish. It has straight angular legs and a full panel with a vertically slatted pattern.

Bedford King Wood Headboard
Elegant large headboard for king beds. It's made of wood with an ebony-black finish both on a front and a back. It features 2 smaller side panels and 1 bigger in the middle as well as a moulding top. It should be dry wiped.

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King size beds are large and sturdy. To be in step with these characteristics, the headboards on them need to make a bold statement. Solid wood headboards for king size beds do just this by shouting strength and staying power.

You won’t find a delicate filigree-metal-style among them. Instead, even the ones constructed of simple planks project a forceful image. The planks, sometimes in a vertical arrangement, could be the color of either light oak or chocolate brown.

What are the purposes of wooden headboards?

Though the focus here is on how wood headboards enhance the decor of your bedroom, remember that their other purposes are to:

Protect the wall from dirt and damage
Provide a place for pillows to rest on

Some wood headboards for king size beds serve dual needs. Take, for example, one that has an extra-wide top for displaying mementos, framed photos, and other items. Another piece has a canopy platform for hanging curtains or drapes.

Time for a historical note. Wealthy ancient Egyptians used headboards as a sign of their wealth. Ancient Greeks and Romans used them as protection from cool air.

What are the different styles of wood headboards for king size beds?

Some wood headboards for king size beds are made of pallet boards placed vertically and painted in several colors. If you have an unconventional decorating style or personality, perhaps this is for you. Another possibility is one made of wood boards so tall that it looks like paneling above your bed.

A fresh look in painted white board combines the elements of siding with louvered windows. It would suit an avant-garde artist’s abode or a home that’s eclectically furnished.

Do you like the homey and simple look of the bedrooms of some hard-working farmers past and present? There are headboards in the rustic style to choose from.

If you want a wood headboard similar to the ones that European royalty used, consider an elaborate one in mahogany-colored wood. It’s curved, with carved open woodwork that does not convey fragility. Rather, it allows the boldness of the piece to dissipate.

How to build a DIY headboard for a king-size bed?

Wood headboards for king size beds are available for four-poster beds and platform beds. If you want to have the satisfaction of building your own, you can do so with some of them. For a platform bed, one of these projects uses discarded wood boards. Pull out all the stops by making six drawers to go with it.

A related project for a bed that uses slats or rails employs discarded wood boards too. It requires arranging dark- and light-colored boards in a diagonal or chevron pattern.

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Sonoma King Wood Headboard
Sturdy and stylish King Size Headboard in Black Finish provides laminated composite wood construction with MDF tops. Functional and durable, the headboard offers a variety of open storage compartments.

Pallet wood headboard
There is a milion ideas how reuse the old pallets in the home's stylization. For sure the pallets could be used as a headboard for the kingsize bed. I would rather repaint it in white, because now it look a little bit worn-out.

If you want to make your bedroom to emanate with country accents, this king size bed will be a nice way to do that. Includes sturdy wood construction, a canopy platform, and a wooden plank headboard in a distressed finish.

Headboard for king size

Ready to decorate a rustic bedroom, this wooden furniture set comprises a nicely sanded king size platform, a headboard of analogical size and a pair of nightstands. All finished in an off-white, rustic wood.

This headboard represents a rustic style and it looks perfectly with king-size beds. It is made of solid mahogany wood with a cherry finish. The product is 52 inches high x 82 inches wide x 4.25 inches deep.

Farmhouse stylization in bedroom decor. This wooden headboard is suitable for king size beds. It is connected with a strong frame made of the same wood. Strong and stylish construction matches different types of beds.

This unique headboard is a simple design with floating boards composed in an impressive whole. Beautiful finish in warm chocolate brown is elegant and very stylish, giving the interior some nice character.

Mom’s Fancy Farmhouse Bed

A stark rectangular headboard for large platform beds. It's handmade of length and width-varied horizontal planks of reclaimed wood (from pallets!) with a natural stained finish. It has a flat top and has to be screwed to a bed frame.

With such a wood headboard for king size bed, the barren bedroom is transformed into a very fashionable arrangement. All thanks to a wooden panel made of raw poplar wood - which is fantastic, flat on a high headrest for an ordinary bed.

A great proposition for all those, who want to achieve a cosy, rustic decor in their bedrooms. This enchanting headboard is a DIY project, made entirely from pallets. It fits well all king size beds.

Wooden headboard that is paired with a king size bed. Its upper area includes some curves and corners for more aesthetic appearance. This durable headboard is based on vertical slats for a better support.

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I was wondering how to refresh my bedroom without spending too much money. I decide to change the headboard. This one is wooden and is excellent for king size bed.

Platform bed made of wood with antique finish. Base has drawers for storing beddings, clothes and other needed items. High headboard consists of vertically arranged strips.

King size knotty pine headboard

Here is our completed Reclaimed Wood Headboard.

Lafayette Wood Headboard

How to make your own king size headboard

Reclaimed Wood Headboard Panel for King Bed (82.5" X 37.5") made of Recycled, Rustic Barn Wood. Wallmounted. Your Choice of Accent Colors

White Wooden Headboards For King Size Beds

Rustic Oak Bed with Custom Headboard and Footboard

The large headboard can change everything in the bedroom. This one has got the traditional style, wooden construction, dark brown finish and it's suitable with the king size bed.

I like to keep my favourite books within hand's reach in my bedroom, so this headboard and bookcase combination suits my taste flawlessly. Dark wood is a versatile material that fits many styles, and here it's brightened with some orange bedding accents.

A fantastic solution for the classic wooden headboard and king size bed frame - is to add quilted upholstery to it. Dark cherry wood perfectly blends with the gray quilted leather fabric.In addition, the bed includes built-in elegant drawers.