Latest Fad: Tiled Headboards, an Unexpected, Edgy, and Definitely 2025 Design Trend
In the world of interior design, 2025 is set to see a surge in the popularity of tiled headboards. This innovative approach to bedroom design offers a unique blend of texture, colour, and individuality, transforming the traditional headboard into a bold, personalized focal point.
According to Grazzie Wilson, head of creative at Ca' Pietra, there's a growing appetite for tactile surfaces and artisanal finishes. This trend is reflected in the preference for matte Moroccan zellige tiles, large-format artisan tiles, and earthy, desert tones such as sage green, ivory, and charcoal.
These tiles, with their intricate patterns, are becoming a staple in contemporary bedroom design. They can make a statement with their glossy sheen, or provide understated elegance with matte finishes. Mix-and-match eclectic motifs or oversized seamless layouts are favoured, creating an eclectic, dynamic visual interest that echoes the 2025 trend for personalization.
Styling a tiled headboard is all about balance. Designers recommend using it as a colourful, textural focal point, contrasting with traditionally soft or fabric headboards. Pairing it with warm lighting and natural materials like linen, rattan, and timber helps soften the look, while introducing wood brings warmth to the composition.
For those who prefer a more minimalist approach, matte finishes are favoured as they soften reflections and highlight texture without overpowering the space. Designers also suggest integrating tiled headboards with complementary room elements such as natural tones, earthy textiles, and subtle lighting to balance the tactile “coolness” of tile surfaces.
Tiling onto an MDF board or plywood first and then wall-mounting it can make the possibility of mistakes less risky. This method also gives the same effect with less pressure and commitment. For a manageable DIY project, a tiled headboard made directly onto the wall is a viable option, as long as the shape is simple and the DIY-er is comfortable with the materials.
Paula, a designer, suggests considering curtains as part of the bedroom textiles when designing a room with a tiled headboard. She also recommends using tonal bedding and throws to echo the tile palette, and placing importance on the textiles in the bedroom (duvets, covers, cushions, curtains) when designing a room with a tiled headboard.
In summary, tiled headboards are a true statement in contemporary bedroom design, pushing the boundaries of personalization and how tile can be used beyond just its protective purposes. They bring texture, colour, and individuality into a bedroom, making them a must-consider for anyone looking to revamp their space in 2025.
- The surge in popularity of tiled headboards in 2025 is transforming interior design, offering a unique blend of texture, color, and individuality.
- Grazzie Wilson, head of creative at Ca' Pietra, has noted a growing appetite for tactile surfaces and artisanal finishes, such as matte Moroccan zellige tiles and large-format artisan tiles.
- In contemporary bedroom design, intricate patterned tiles are becoming a staple, with glossy sheen or understated matte finishes providing dynamic visual interest.
- Designers recommend using tiled headboards as a colorful, textural focal point, contrasting with traditionally soft or fabric headboards, and pairing them with warm lighting and natural materials to soften the look.
- For a minimalist approach, designers suggest integrating tiled headboards with complementary room elements like earthy textiles, subtle lighting, and matte finishes to balance the tactile "coolness" of tile surfaces.
- To make the implementation of tiled headboards less risky, consider tiling onto an MDF board or plywood first before wall-mounting, or opt for a simpler DIY project by adhering the tiles directly to the wall.
- Paula, a designer, recommends considering curtains and tonal bedding in the bedroom textiles when designing a room with a tiled headboard, and placing importance on textiles in the bedroom when designing a room with a tiled headboard.
