Vintage suitcases and wood crate with faux lemon tree are positioned beside a metal framed daybed. Gray and white patterned armchair sits next to a decorative farmhouse door with lemon wreath. White rug lays upon wood flooring.
31 Fascinating Ideas for Incorporating a Metal Headboard
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Published: October 13, 2022
Updated: December 3, 2023
A metal headboard is all you need to guarantee your bedroom a luxurious vintage look. If there is one feature that has stood the test of time, you have just stumbled upon it. Metal headboards have abundant design power and will be a bold addition to any bedroom. Whether you need a strong, sturdy looking bedframe or a dainty vintage headboard, these effective features are here to serve.
If you are looking to create a classic bedroom aesthetic, then metal headboards are the epitome of elegant vintage décor. But that is not all these frames are good for, you can pair them with any kind of décor, and they will become an irreplaceable addition to the space. Most importantly, there are many styles ranging from thick metal bars, spindle, or intricate dainty designs. Scroll down and take a look at some incredible ways a metal headboard can enhance your bedroom.
02 of Wood Nightstand and Black Metal Headboard
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Light gray bedroom wall showcases a black full metal headboard beneath a framed picture. Black table lamp with white shade accessorizes a wood nightstand with cane webbing drawer. Green and white bedding is paired with gray and brown throw pillows.
03 of Neutral Bedroom with Wood Night Table
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Beige bedroom wall hosts a brass sconce with white shade and large windows. Metal headboard sits in front of the window paired with beige drapes and neutral bedding. Wood nightstand is tucked into a corner with a brass frame and flowers.
04 of Black Spindle Bedframe in Neutral Bedroom
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White shiplap bedroom wall is occupied by a metal headboard queen bed with black spindle bedframe. Textured gray bedding is paired with a white tasseled blanket. Small white night table with woven basket is perched upon neutral carpet.
05 of Christmas Bedroom with Festive Plaid Bedding
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This bright bedroom features light blue wainscoting on a white wall with an off-white carpet. A green garland is draped over the headboard of a black metal bed that is pushed against the wall. A red, white, and green plaid comforter set and pillows cover the bed.
06 of Black and White Bedding in Contrast Bedroom
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This white bedroom features a metal headboard king bed placed upon dark wood flooring. Black bedframe with black and white bedding adds a bold contrast to white walls. White nightstand beside window displays a blue table lamp with a beaded white shade.
07 of Wood Shutters in White Shiplap Bedroom
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Wood shutters are layered against a white shiplap bedroom wall behind a white king metal headboard. White wall hosts a window with beige drapes and wood wall decor. The room is illuminated by a vintage chandelier and white pendant lighting.
08 of Halloween Décor with Birch Accent Wall
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This girly bedroom is decorated for Halloween with a standing skeleton next to a bed with brass headboard. The back wall is a a light wood shiplap and hung with pink ghost bunting and flying bats, along with blush pink wood signs. A metal and crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling above the bed.
09 of Rustic Frame with Foliage Above Bed
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White rustic wood frame is draped in artificial foliage garland and fixed over a black metal headboard. The bed is pushed against a white shiplap wall and covered in white bedding with floral accent pillow. Circular wood nightstand stands beside the bed.
10 of Metal Chandelier in White Drape Bedroom
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Black metal headboard and footboard are paired with a matching black metal chandelier above bed. Black nightstands are settled in front of white draped windows on either side of the bed. Wood flooring is complimented by a patterned brown rug.
11 of Rustic Wood Chest with Black Metal Footboard
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White shiplap surrounds a wood framed window in this slanted ceiling bedroom. Black metal headboard and footboard are complimented by white bedding. Rustic wood chest is placed at the foot of the bed while white nightstands sit on the remaining sides.
12 of Vintage Embellished Metal Headboard and Footboard
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Vintage metal headboard queen bed is embellished with an intricate design on both the headboard and footboard. Beige throw pillows rest on white bedding along with a tasseled white blanket. Circular brass mirrors are displayed over white night tables.
13 of Metal Headboard Against Wood Herringbone Wall
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Wood herringbone bedroom wall with rustic sign is displayed behind a black metal headboard. Auburn accent pillows are arranged on the bed in a sea of textured cream throw pillows. A wood light fixture and taupe walls complete the space.
14 of White and Gray Bedroom with Slanted Ceiling
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Two-toned white and grey walls are featured in this slanted ceiling bedroom. A black framed window welcomes natural light onto a black spindle bedframe with white and gray bedding. Black and white tasseled rug and woven basket rest on wood flooring.
15 of Rustic White Dresser and White Wainscoting
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A white metal bed is pushed against a wall with white wainscoting and a delicate white wallpaper. Two green wreaths and a chalkboard hanging from the wall over the bed and a rustic white dresser sitting on the warm wood floor. A garland of greens is draped over the headboard of the bed.
16 of Silhouette Wall Décor Over Metal Bedframe
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Black metal headboard and footboard add character to a single bed with white bedding. Framed silhouettes are displayed on white walls joined by farmhouse decor. Black nightstand with drawers is placed beside the bed.
17 of Wood Wall Décor in Light Gray Bedroom
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Light gray bedroom walls showcase farmhouse wood frame and wall hooks affixed to a wood plaque. Spindle bedframe is paired with white and gray bedding. Black table lamp with beaded shade is perched atop a white nightstand.
18 of Airplane Themed Bedroom with Gray Window Shades
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Two vintage black metal headboards are pushed against a bedroom wall with large windows and gray shades. White and gray bedding covers both beds joined by patchwork blankets. Wood framed airplane pictures accessorize an off-white wall.
19 of Floral Wallpaper Ceiling and Full Metal Headboard
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Floral wallpaper is installed on a slanted bedroom ceiling over a single bed with full metal headboard. The bed is tucked between two black nightstands with identical white shaded lamps. White and gray bedding is complete with a pink tasseled accent pillow.
20 of Seasonal Bedroom with Antique Wall Clock
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Antique clock rests against a white shiplap bedroom wall in this seasonal bedroom. Flocked garland is looped around a black metal headboard. Gray and white bedding is complimented by a red accent pillow with large snowflake.
21 of Spindle Bedframe Beneath Wood Framed Window
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This farmhouse bedroom includes a black spindle headboard beneath a wood framed window. White shiplap covers the walls adorned with simple wood framed pictures. Brown and white vase sits on a white night table with drawers.
22 of White Board and Batten Bedroom Walls
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White board and batten bedroom wall hosts a vintage framed painting and a black sconce. Black metal headboard stands before the wall covered with white bedding and a single green accent pillow. Wood nightstand is accentuated by an arrangement of flowers.
23 of Black Metal Canopy Bed with Neutral Bedding
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Vintage patterned rug lays under a black metal canopy bed with beige upholstered headboard. Intricate black wall sconces with white shades are installed over white night tables on either side of the bed. Neutral bedding and drapes create a calm aesthetic.
24 of Emerald Green Drapes Around King Bed
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Metal headboard king bed is framed by emerald green drapes displayed over windows. Wood night table with herringbone design hosts a white shaded lamp. A colorful patterned rug lays beneath the bed joined by a wood bench and matching patterned pouf.
25 of Shiplap Bedroom with Rustic Farmhouse Wall Décor
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Wood nightstand and black metal bedframe are pushed against a rustic white shiplap wall. Wood floating shelf joins farmhouse wall decor to complete the rustic theme of this room. Neutral bedding is spread over the bed paired with a wicker basket.
26 of Floral Accent Pillow on Vintage Bedframe
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Vintage metal headboard and footboard are featured in this neutral bedroom beneath a single white wall plaque. The bedframe hosts a collection of white throw pillows atop white bedding paired with a colorful floral accent pillow.
27 of Sliding Barn Door Bedroom with Bench
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Rustic white painted wood bench accompanies a black metal spindle bed with white and gray bedding. A white and gray tassel bedroom area rug is laid under the bed in front of a stained wood sliding barn door.
28 of Full Length Standing Mirror and Vintage Nightstands
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Vintage metal headboard king bed is showcased in this bedroom surrounded by olive green walls. Full length standing mirror is nestled in the corner beside a vintage cream nightstand. Skirted green bed set covers the bed paired with gray and white pillows.
29 of Tray Ceiling in Light Blue Bedroom
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Light blue bedroom is complete with white crown molding and a tray ceiling. Embroidered taupe floral bedding rests on a black metal bed frame beneath framed pictures. Rustic table lamp with white shade is perched upon a dark wood nightstand with drawers.
30 of Identical Beds with Vintage Metal Headboards
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Two identical beds with vintage metal headboards are pushed against a white board and batten bedroom wall. The beds are accessorized by white, gray, black and orange bedding. Woven benches with wood frames are positioned at the foot of each bed.
31 of Sage Green Nightstand in Shiplap Bedroom
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Black metal headboard adds a sturdy touch to this dainty shiplap bedroom. Sage green nightstand with wood top is placed beside the bed and matches a single green accent pillow. Black sconce is affixed to the wall above pink and white bedding.
