{"id":7187,"date":"2018-08-23T10:30:45","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T14:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=7187"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:04:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:04:23","slug":"top-5-reasons-to-buy-a-headboard-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-to-buy-a-headboard-only\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Reasons To Buy a Headboard Only"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you only want the top part of the muffin, the crust of the pizza or the egg white from the egg, you\u2019re just selecting the part you want the most, right? So when it comes to beds, there shouldn\u2019t be any reason why you can\u2019t have just the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Bed-Headboards\/cat\/776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">headboard<\/a>\u00a0only, right? That\u2019s right!<\/p>\n<p>Here are the top 5 reasons to go for the headboard-only look for your bedroom with some solid wood examples from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Bedroom-Furniture\/cat\/145\">Amish bedroom furniture.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Your Room Will Look Bigger<\/h2>\n<p>The absence of a footboard frees up space. A simple, less bulky headboard, or one that lets the wall show through, also contributes to making a smaller bedroom look bigger. No<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-love-a-low-footboard\/\"> footboard<\/a> means there\u2019s nothing you need to walk around, especially at night, in the dark, when your toes are exposed and vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Ashton-Slat-Bed-Headboard\/p\/57062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ashton-Slat-Bed-Headboard-Only-300x262.png\" alt=\"Ashton Slat Bed-Headboard Only\" width=\"300\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ashton-Slat-Bed-Headboard-Only-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ashton-Slat-Bed-Headboard-Only.png 666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Ashton-Slat-Bed-Headboard\/p\/57062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ashton Slat Bed-Headboard Only<\/a> has Mission slats that create a more spacious look.<\/h5>\n<h2>It\u2019s Easier (and possibly more enjoyable) to Make the Bed<\/h2>\n<p>With no footboard present, there\u2019s nothing to work around when you\u2019re trying to tuck in bedding. No squishing your fingers against the wood or breaking a sweat trying to tuck the sheets in perfectly. You\u2019ll also get your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Beds\/cat\/215\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bed<\/a> made faster.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Gregory-Eclipse-Headboard\/p\/57117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Lynwood-Eclipse-Bed-Headboard-Only-300x263.png\" alt=\"Lynwood Eclipse Bed-Headboard Only\" width=\"400\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Lynwood-Eclipse-Bed-Headboard-Only-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Lynwood-Eclipse-Bed-Headboard-Only.png 609w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Gregory-Eclipse-Headboard\/p\/57117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Eclipse Bed-Headboard Only<\/a><\/h5>\n<h2>Headboards Make Stylish Centerpieces<\/h2>\n<p>Headboards come in many styles from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/style\/Mission-Furniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mission<\/a> to contemporary. A decorative headboard takes on a life of its own, inserting your individual style into the room. These days, the variety of styles available make it possible to pick out a headboard that matches your vision for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Bedroom-Furniture\/cat\/145\">bedroom<\/a> perfectly. A headboard can serve as the new focal point of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Bedroom-Furniture\/cat\/145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bedroom<\/a>, drawing attention upon entry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Rustic-Aspen-Log-Bookcase-Headboard-Only-300x209.png\" alt=\"Rustic Aspen Log Bookcase Headboard Only\" width=\"400\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Rustic-Aspen-Log-Bookcase-Headboard-Only-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Rustic-Aspen-Log-Bookcase-Headboard-Only-768x535.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Rustic-Aspen-Log-Bookcase-Headboard-Only-1024x714.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Rustic-Aspen-Log-Bookcase-Headboard-Only.png 1059w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Handcrafted-Rustic-Log-Bookcase-Headboard\/p\/61515\">Log Bookcase Headboard Only w\/ Mirror &amp; Lights<\/a> goes natural country style rustic.<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Redmond-Wellington-Panel-Bed-Headboard\/p\/57233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7193 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Redmond-Wellington-Panel-Bed-Headboard-Only-300x246.png\" alt=\"Redmond-Wellington Panel Bed-Headboard Only\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Redmond-Wellington-Panel-Bed-Headboard-Only-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Redmond-Wellington-Panel-Bed-Headboard-Only.png 716w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Redmond-Wellington-Panel-Bed-Headboard\/p\/57233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Wellington Panel Bed Headboard<\/a> combines contemporary and traditional styles. It\u2019s available in 6 wood options including rustic woods, allowing for several different looks.<\/h5>\n<h2>It Can Provide Added Comfort<\/h2>\n<p>If you like to sit up and read in bed, a headboard to lean against provides added support. For taller folks, removing the footboard can prevent banging the feet on it or squishing your toes up against it. Headboard only beds can also be accessed from the ends rather than just the sides.<\/p>\n<h2>A Headboard Only is Easier on Your Budget<\/h2>\n<p>Since you don\u2019t have to buy a complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/how-to-select-the-right-bed-frame\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bed frame<\/a>, the cost of a headboard only will save you money.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Fur-Elise-Rolling-Pin-Bed-Headboard\/p\/57076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Fur-Elise-Rolling-Pin-Bed-Headboard-Only-300x237.png\" alt=\"Fur Elise Rolling Pin Bed-Headboard Only\" width=\"400\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Fur-Elise-Rolling-Pin-Bed-Headboard-Only-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Fur-Elise-Rolling-Pin-Bed-Headboard-Only.png 532w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Fur-Elise-Rolling-Pin-Bed-Headboard\/p\/57076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fur Elise Rolling Pin Bed Headboard<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>An Amish made headboard is functional, durable and beautiful and can show off Amish craftsmanship even without the footboard!<\/p>\n  <div class=\"related-post slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Related Posts<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list owl-carousel\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Tips for Setting Up A Work From Home Space\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/tips-for-setting-up-a-work-from-home-space\/?related_post_from=14978\">\r\n        Tips for Setting Up A Work From Home Space  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Tips for Setting Up A Work From Home Space\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/tips-for-setting-up-a-work-from-home-space\/?related_post_from=14978\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Blog-20200330-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Blog-20200330-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Blog-20200330-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Blog-20200330-1-768x332.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    Working from home? 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Here are the top 5 reasons to go for the headboard-only look for your bedroom with some solid wood examples from our&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  A Quality Finish For Solid Wood Furniture: What Is Catalyzed Conversion Varnish?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":7215,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1422,1438,1434,179],"tags":[844,359,1292,1293,1294,1295],"class_list":["post-7187","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bedroom","category-buying-guides","category-furniture-tips","category-older","tag-amish-bedroom-furniture","tag-amish-beds","tag-amish-made-beds","tag-bed-headboards","tag-headboard-only","tag-headboards"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7187","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7187"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7187\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27821,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7187\/revisions\/27821"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7187"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7187"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7187"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}