11 of Our Favorite Tufted Headboards For Every Budget

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Nancy Mitchell
Nancy Mitchell
As a former Senior Writer at Apartment Therapy, Nancy split her time among looking at beautiful pictures, writing about design, and photographing stylish apartments in and around NYC.
updated Oct 15, 2021
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There’s something so inviting about an upholstered headboard — particularly a tufted headboard, which combines the coziness of an upholstered headboard with a touch of old-world glamour. But finding the right one for you? That can be a challenge. Allow us to give you a bit of an upper hand. If you’d like to add a bit of luxury to your bedroom, we rounded up 11 of our favorite tufted headboards from some of our favorite retailers, including Wayfair, West Elm, and Overstock. Check out this roundup of 11 beautiful pieces in a range of prices to suit any budget.

Many of these picks are available in different sizes and colors, so if you love the style but not the color, click through for more options.

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Wayfair
$187.99

Deep tufting feels luxurious, and the Willa Arlo Bennett Queen Upholstered Panel Headboard does so at a very reasonable price. Crafted from iron and featuring button-tufted details, it's also available in ivory, gray, and purple.

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Wayfair
$198.23
was $279.99

There’s something about the wingback style that just feels so cozy, like your bed is reaching around to give you a big hug. This wingback headboard is available in a few different colors and sizes and is quite affordable.

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Wayfair
$174.27
was $182.71

A simple panel headboard with just a bit of a fanciful twist, the Dax Upholstered Solid Wood Panel Headboard comes in luxurious linen and a huge range of colors.

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Amazon
$151.58

The simple shape of this Zinus tufted headboard means that it would be equally at home in a modern interior as it would in a luxurious, traditional one.

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Wayfair
$729.99

The Elliana Tufted Linen Upholstered Wingback Headboard is another wingback style and one of our favorites on this list. With a unique spin on classic tufting, this modern design features a touch of channel stitching, making it a pink boho beauty.

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West Elm
$399.00

West Elm is one of our favorite bedroom furniture retailers, and that goes for their headboards, too. Another simple style that will work equally as well in modern or traditional interiors, the Emmett Headboard features customizable tufting, allowing you to choose between grid, border, horizontal, vertical, and diamond styles.

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Amazon
$235.68

For modern style at an affordable price, say hello to the Rosevera Niana Tufted Upholstered Panel Adjustable Headboard. The tufting on this handcrafted headboard oozes quality and is available in three different colors.

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Pottery Barn
$1749.00

An extra-high design offers extra comfort while you're sitting in bed, while leather construction makes the Chesterfield Leather Headboard especially stylish. It comes in a range of sizes, styles, and leather options for a truly customizable pick.

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Overstock
$161.54
was $179.49

I’m not usually a huge fan of nailhead upholstery, but on the Killian Glam Velvet Headboard, it’s such a subtle and elegant touch. And who doesn't love a good velvet moment?

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Anthropologie
$1518.40

You may be sensing a pattern here: We love a good wingback headboard. For a pick with just a touch of wingback and a gorgeous velvet finish, Anthro's Tufted Wingback Headboard is well worth the investment. It comes in a host of colors and sizes and is ready to make a statement in your home.

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Amazon
$193.34

My love for blue velvet is well documented, and the Modway Sovereign Diamond Tufted Velvet Headboard is an especially nice rendering — perfect for the most luxurious of bedrooms.

Sarah M. Vazquez also contributed to reporting.