Headboards
Choosing a headboard shape
Arches and scallops, and how each one changes the feel of a bedroom.
A headboard is often the first thing you see as you walk into a bedroom, and the last thing you lean back against at night. Its shape quietly sets the mood of the whole room, which is why we offer just two, each one drawn and refined until it felt exactly right.
The arch
Soft, calm and timeless. One gentle curve rises between rounded shoulders, framing the bed without ever shouting for attention. The arch is restful and elegant, lovely in main bedrooms and panelled or traditional rooms, and it shines on wider beds, where the curve has room to breathe. We love it upholstered in natural or olive linen.
The scallop
A little more playful, with a raised centre and softly scalloped shoulders. It brings character and a touch of whimsy, and its broad face makes the perfect canvas for a hand-painted design: a galloping horse, perhaps, or a single winter branch. The scallop is wonderful in guest rooms, cottages and children’s rooms, anywhere the headboard is the heart of the room.
Still undecided?
Stand in the doorway of your bedroom and notice how it feels. If you want calm, the arch is a beautiful choice. If you want a little joy and character, look to the scallop. And if you still cannot choose, we will happily talk it through with you.
Happiness in the quietest of moments.
Our little guide, The quiet bedroom, goes into size, linen and colour too.
Which shape suits you?
