Looking for a cheap headboard that doesn’t look cheap? After doing a TON of searching, I’ve gathered together the best inexpensive headboards I could find!
Whether it’s because you’re on a tight budget, you’re buying a headboard for a rental property, or you just prefer to spend your money on things other than furniture, you’ve found yourself searching for a cheap headboard. Most cheap headboards LOOK totally cheap and are often shoddily made. There’s no sense buying one that’s so cheap you’ll be replacing it within the year so I went on a mission to find headboards that were on the less expensive side but still seemed to be of decent quality and had good reviews. Today I’m sharing my best finds with you! (post includes some affiliate links – see my full disclosure statement {here}):
and here’s the more detailed scoop:
Inexpensive Headboards That Don’t Look Cheap
Headboard #1 (available {here}) comes in five color options and is such a beautiful shape. It’s made by Safavieh whose products I’ve had good luck with in the past.
Headboard #2 is a classic cast iron headboard (that unfortunately is no longer available) while headboard #3 is a classic slat headboard (it comes in white along with three other finishes). Both are great choices for bedrooms where you want to your headboard to be a more subdued backdrop so that other aspects of your bedroom design (wallpapered walls, bedding, etc.) can shine! Headboard #3 reminds me of the white headboard in my daughter’s blue & white bedroom (which is a 15+ years old one from Pottery Barn):
Headboard #4 (available {here} and {here}) is the best buy of the bunch at under $150 for a queen with 4 ½ stars and over 1900 reviews! It comes in several different color options, including this taupey gray:
Headboard #5 is a beautiful tufted wingback at a price you can’t beat and with overwhelmingly positive reviews. In addition to being offered in classic colors like beige and charcoal:
it comes in several colorful options such as navy, violet red, and olive green.
Two other options to throw into the inexpensive headboard category are to (#1) make your own! I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted for my daughter’s bedroom so I made this tall upholstered white headboard and shared the DIY headboard tutorial {here}.
And option #2 is to take an older wood headboard with an interesting shape such as this one:
and give it new life with paint like I did for the headboard in our master bedroom makeover:
And one final piece of advice – whether you’re buying a new headboard or an old one that you’re going to makeover, measure the height of the headboard to make sure that it’s tall enough so that a good amount of headboard is still showing once you have your bed pillows in front of it.
So those are my picks and tips for headboards! Are there any inexpensive bedroom furniture pieces that you guys own and would recommend? Be sure to tell us all about them!
Hope you all have a great week!
margaret daley says
black and white light fixture source?
Kris Jarrett says
I got it from Joss & Main but don’t think they carry it anymore. I also found it on Amazon – there’s a direct link to it near the end of my Shop page (www.drivenbydecor/shop)
Jasmine Lopez says
Kris,
I so appreciate you putting this list together. It made my eyes a little watery. Again, truly thank you so much. I can’t say it enough.
Kris Jarrett says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the post Jasmine!
Lisa says
Where can we find a dresser like the one you have? I love the detail on it.
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Lisa, I’ve looked but haven’t found anything like it. I got mine from Crate & Barrel but it was about ten years ago!
Vel says
Love them all, my fave is the #2 but I used#4 for my Basement Guest room!
Kris Jarrett says
Do you? I’ll have to pop over to your blog and see if I can find a pic of it!
lauren says
I am OBSESSED with your painted wood headboard, it is so beautiful. I don’t know how I haven’t seen it on your blog before. I’ve been wanting to do this, but am struggling to find the wooden headboard. would love to know how you found it, estate sale??
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Lauren! I found my headboard on Craigslist!!
Garden, Home and Party says
This is great, Kris. I love the #4 headboard and think it looks as good as some I’ve seen in higher priced headboards. There’s a couple dressers I like too. Thanks for this great source of affordable furniture.
xo,
Karen
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks as always for stopping by Karen!! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hailey says
I love # 3 headboard! You have a nice selection here! I like the nightstands too! My fav is the one with two drawers!
Kris Jarrett says
Glad you enjoyed the post Hailey!
Design Chic says
Love finding great furniture at affordable prices. Headboard #4 is a favorite but yours is amazing! Can’t believe the difference in a little paint! Happy Wednesday ~
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks so much! Hope you’re enjoying your weekend!
Michelle says
Do you have any tips for painting over veneer/MDF construction? What sort of paint have you found that adheres well and hold up to the daily demands made on a dresser/nightstand?
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Michelle – I don’t think the type of paint matters as much as using a really good primer as your base coat. And you can always add a coat of water-based polyurethane or other protective finish over your paint to protect it from dings and scratches.
Nancy says
Great article! I have often found inexpensive and fun knobs at Hobby Lobby.
Kris Jarrett says
Yes! I should have included that in my post – I have too! And they’re a great price!
Mel D says
Where did you get the round mirror above your dresser?
Kristy says
What about recommendations for a tall dresser?