Choosing the best headboard material to give a vintage look to our bedroom
The most important component that commands the theme of the bedroom is the headboard. This centerpiece not only dictates the overall theme of the room but also the levels of comfort. Choosing an appropriate headboard is really a herculean task given the variety of designs that are available in the market. It has been often noticed that some of the designs that might look elegant in nature do not come with quality material. So, a customer has to make a compromise in this regard. That said, the most preferred headboard is the button headboard as it comes with various types of designs and material as well.
Which material is the best?
The price of a headboard usually determines its overall sales. However, customers survey the type of material that has been used in the headboard. In most of the cases, the prime material that is used is wood. Wood is the most common material and can be designed depending on the customer choice. Oakwood, Pine wood and Birchwood are the most preferred materials that are used for constructing a headboard in Newzealand. The use of wood as a headboard has multiple advantages. Firstly, wood is a durable material and can be painted as well as polished at any point of time. The colour can be adjusted in accordance with the theme of the bedroom. This is not possible when we use a material other than wood which cannot be painted or polished. Another advantage of using wood as a material is that it is scratch proof. Even if some minor scratches occur over a period of time, lacquer can be applied to bring back the original finish.
We may also use metal as the prime material for a headboard. When it comes to using metals, cast iron is usually our first choice. Cast iron is used because it can be moulded into a variety of shapes and sizes depending upon the choice of the customer as well as the dimensions of the bedroom. Wrought iron can also be used for constructing a headboard and it gives our bedroom a traditional look.
When it comes to modern day lifestyle, customers usually prefer fabric headboards. This is because fabric headboard is not only comfortable but is available in a variety of designs. Fabric headboard includes materials like linen, cotton as well as rayon. Most of the fabric headboards are non-washable but they can be cleaned with a soft dry brush and have anti dust properties. Fabric headboards give our bedroom a vintage look and allow the design of cushions and curtains to be aligned with the headboard. Fabric material is the most common type of material in Southeast Asia as well as New Zealand and Australia.
The final choice
Although every headboard material has its pros and cons but customer should make his choice taking into consideration the material quality as well as the long term usage.
