A vintage wood-carved headboard leans against a moody dark olive green wall with warm-toned arrangements of pampas and bunny tail stems framing it. The warm undertones of the floral arrangements bring out the subtle warmth of the cream paint along the headboard.
28 Cozy Bedrooms With Neutral Cream Headboard Upholstery Ideas
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Published: May 6, 2023
Updated: November 25, 2023
A lot of design enthusiasts like to tackle projects at home on their own. If you are looking for a new DIY project to sink your teeth into, why not give headboard upholstery a try?
After you take a look through the design inspiration we have curated below, you’ll see how great a project like this can be for beginners. It can be as simple as wrapping a prefabricated wood frame in upholstery fabric and adding piping or buttons to dress it up a bit. You can also add foam batting as fill to create an ultra-soft headboard. To ensure you end up with a finished product that you like though, we’d suggest prioritizing a high-quality upholstery fabric that will hold up against wear and tear and be fairly easy to spot-clean. Furthermore, try picking a color of fabric that will not clash with any other décor you have, or plan to have, in the future. Think of neutral colors like cream, white, taupe, or gray.
For inspiration for headboard upholstery styles, check out our carefully selected ideas. We’ve purposely chosen rooms with a cream headboard so you can see how using a neutral tone makes a huge difference.
02 of Padded Cream Headboard for a Modern Farmhouse Bedroom
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Neutral cream fabric is used to wrap and cushion a full-sized headboard. The color block quilt and woven lumbar pillow share similar undertones of a warm white. Black farmhouse sconce lights are placed on either side of the bed frame over two reclaimed wood nightstands.
03 of French Upholstery Color Ideas for a Neutral Bedroom
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Using a cream fabric on this French upholstered headboard ties it together with the white cotton bedding and the juju hat wall decor hung overhead. A rustic wood bench is positioned at the foot of the bed to add a rustic feel to the glamorous modern farmhouse space.
04 of Modern Minimalist Upholstery in Neutral Bedroom
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This simple upholstery style makes the neutral headboard of this bedframe look modern and minimalist, a look that coordinates nicely with the neutral colors and modest decor throughout the rest of the room. A tan and white farmhouse rug adds some varying textures and colors that warm the space.
05 of Cream Upholstery Fabric for a Bedroom Headboard
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Pure white bedroom wall paint is spread across the wall behind a cream upholstered headboard with padded cushions. A cool gray and white bed set with geometric farmhouse patterning dresses the bed. A black wood nightstand is positioned beside it with a glass bubble table lamp.
06 of Feminine Bedroom With a Vintage Headboard
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An arching vintage wood frame outlines a creamy polka-dotted upholstery fabric within a headboard along a soft blush pink wall with white feminine lettering and butterfly wall art. The bedding coordinates with the neutral white and pink color scheme with a touched pink sham and textured gray lumbar pillows.
07 of Autumnal Bouquet in Traditional Bedroom
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A fiery red arrangement of fall maple leaves in a white vase is set beside an upholstered headboard with a soft neutral cream fabric. The bed itself is made up of a floral textured duvet set in pure white. The rustic wood nightstand contains small farmhouse gourds.
08 of Cream Headboard With Southwestern Bedding
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For a modern and feminine look, you can incorporate a tufted upholstered headboard like the one shown here with buttons and a neutral cream color. The warm undertones of the cream fabric coordinate with the southwestern vintage look of the woven accent pillows and throws placed across the bed.
09 of French Upholstered Tufted Headboard
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The neutral cream color of this French upholstered headboard goes perfectly with the buffalo plaid euro shams placed along the bed with the neutral sheet set. The edge of the headboard features a glamorous studded feature which adds a touch of femininity to the space.
10 of Neutral Boho Headboard Inspiration
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A cream-colored wedge pillow is fastened to the top of a boho bamboo bedframe and used as a headboard in this neutral bedroom with leather button straps. The board and batten accent wall behind the bed adds a modern feel, while the rusty orange bed sheets add extra warmth.
11 of Feminine Bedroom With Creamy Headboard Upholstery
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The warm undertones of the upholstery fabric on this headboard coordinate with the glamorous vibe coming from the metallic table lamp and glass mirrored nightstand placed beside the bed. A feminine pink muslin cotton throw with tassel drapes over the edge of the bed.
12 of Arching Headboard Ideas With Cream Upholstery Fabric
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Gold studs outline the curvature of this modern farmhouse headboard and add a pop of metallic color to the neutral cream fabric. A farmhouse black sconce light is hung over the wood nightstand with gold accents that match the studs in the headboard.
13 of Sleek Cream Headboard Design for a Modern Bedroom
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A tall padded cream headboard is placed along a white bedroom wall with a wood-framed portrait hung over the center. Plain white euro shams are positioned along the bed for added coziness, and a rug with brown tones is layered beneath the bed to contrast the brighter neutral colors.
14 of Cream Headboard Inspiration for a Modern Farmhouse Bedroom
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A tufted french upholstered headboard is wrapped in a cream linen fabric that matches the warm neutral tones of the room surrounding it. A set of taupe farmhouse accent pillows and a denim blue striped pillow add a vintage look that coordinates nicely with the wood panel shiplap accent wall.
15 of Easy Upholstery Ideas With Neutral Cream Fabric
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A classic neutral cream-colored fabric is used to wrap a queen-sized headboard in this nautical farmhouse bedroom. The white-framed ocean painting over the headboard coordinates with the seafoam green nightstand with a modern gold sconce light and a wood serving tray with a grey vase of wheat stems.
16 of Neutral Cream Upholstery for a Modern Headboard
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A girl’s boho bedroom is accented with a cream upholstered headboard featuring buttons and gold studs along the supports. A set of wall sconces with gold bases match the upholstery studs, along with a geometric gold-framed mirror hung over the headboard.
17 of Thickly Padded Upholstered Headboard With Cream Fabric
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A boho golden sundial wall mirror is centered over a tufted headboard with thick padding and neutral cream fabric. A modern white table lamp with gold accents along the bottom is placed over a white end table next to the white bedding with cream and gold color blocks.
18 of Feminine Farmhouse Bedding Ideas
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A fluffy white comforter is paired with a brown waffle knit throw and ruffled gray and woven white pillows. To add a glamorous feminine feel, a tufted headboard with neutral cream fabric leans against the wall, and a mirrored crystal pendant light hangs over the bed.
19 of Cream Paint Colors for a Feminine Bedroom
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A creamy white wood headboard adds a nice neutral backdrop for the bright pink and yellow feminine colors of the bedding in this blush pink bedroom. The soft pink wall paint is accented with a gold framed art piece and a white nightstand with gold hardware.
20 of Vintage Glam Headboard With Cream Padded Upholstery
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A white arching wood headboard is wrapped with a padded cream upholstery fabric in the center with gold studs outlining the padding. Vintage euro shams and floral accent pillows add a Victorian look to the bedroom that ties in with the gold-toned sheets and lamp.
21 of Cream Padded Headboard With Vintage Chandelier
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The warm cream tone of the fabric on this arching headboard adds a soft feminine look to a modern white farmhouse bedroom. The subtle glam look from the headboard is matched by the vintage candelabra chandelier with white distressed paint.
22 of Wall with Gold Bedroom Sconce
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This beige tufted headboard is clad in white and beige bedding and is paired with a white bedside table. The table is lit by a gold and white sconce mounted to a black wall.A wooden bench displaying stacked books rests at the foot of the bed.
23 of Striped Wallpaper in Neutral Bedroom
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An upholstered headboard features a curved edge that hugs the side of a cozy white bed with fluffy euro pillows and tasseled farmhouse throws. A white candle burns on top of an ashy wood end table with a large glass vase of white yarrow flowers. Muted, striped wallpaper is displayed on the accent wall behind the bed.
24 of Modern Bedroom With Neutral Fabric
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Black and white floral quilted bedding is draped over a white cotton bedsheet with earthy neutral-toned accent pillows in olive, cream, and tan leather. The warm cream color of the headboard matches the warm undertones of the bedding and pulls the modern neutral look together.
25 of Plush Neutral Carpet Idea in Bedroom
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This farmhouse bedroom features plush wall-to-wall carpet in a neutral brown color. There is a cream and blue patterned rug layered on top of the carpet. A fabric bedframe sits against a white shiplap accent wall, creating a beautiful focal point. The bed is styled with a striped white and navy duvet and quilted olive green pillows.
26 of Cozy Neutral Bedding Ideas With an Arching Headboard
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A board and batten accent wall with warm white paint is installed behind an arching headboard with a cream upholstery fabric and a matching warm neutral bed set. The black waffle knit throw and geometric woven rug add contrast to the bright white room.
27 of Tufted White Headboard Against a Cream-colored Wall
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A tufted white headboard is placed against a cream-colored bedroom wall. Gray and white pillows sit on the light grey sheets. A wooden bench is placed on the beige carpet.
28 of Neutral Headboard Upholstery With French Buttoning
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A bright white duvet set is dressed up with a set of striped button accent pillows, tufted tassel lumbar cushions, and an upholstered headboard with padding. The white shiplap wall behind the bed is decorated with large black curvy letters and an evergreen garland.
