| It's not surprising that mankind has been investing in | | | | serve as a focal point. A custom headboard can also |
| sleeping arrangements since the creation of the | | | | act in much the same way as an artistic installation. |
| civilised world. Sleep in itself is an incredibly selfish and | | | | Custom headboards have been in existence since as |
| indulgent activity, without which even the most | | | | far back as the ancient Egyptian pharoes. Although |
| simple of cognitive functions can become impaired. | | | | these headboards undoubtedly had some functional |
| The quality of the bed can make all the difference | | | | use, they were most probably used to indicate |
| between an invigorating and refreshing night's sleep, | | | | status and luxury. Egyptian headboards, like the bed |
| and loss of concentration, ill-feeling and a general | | | | frames, were constructed from expensive materials |
| feeling of fatigue. | | | | such as ebony, silver and even solid gold. During |
| We know that a good quality, comfortable bed can | | | | medieval times, people of importance and rich |
| make all the difference when it comes to sleep. But | | | | aristocrats often had huge headboards made from |
| what about style and design - after all, a bedroom | | | | ornately carved expensive woods - again, a notable |
| should be like a sanctuary, away from the stresses | | | | sign of status and wealth. Even during times of |
| and strains of modern life. The design of a room is | | | | austerity, headboards still remained an important |
| tantamount to helping or hindering a person's sleep. | | | | aspect of bed and bedroom design. Even a design |
| There are many theories and beliefs surrounding this | | | | consisting of simple lines and good quality materials |
| issue, from the practice of feng shui, to colour | | | | would speak volumes about the bed's owner! |
| therapy - for instance, green is thought to be | | | | The point is that a good quality custom headboard |
| invigorating, yellow inspires creativity and red induces | | | | can propel an average hotel or guest room to |
| feelings of passion. | | | | something amazing and memorable. Whether you opt |
| If you're looking to kit out your hotel or guest room | | | | for contemporary materials in minimalist designs, |
| with a luxury bed, the headboard you choose can | | | | artistic fabrics that double as artistic installations, or |
| add an extra special twist to the room's decor. A | | | | just want to add an extra element of comfort to |
| custom headboard in particular can serve many | | | | the room, a custom headboard is the way to make |
| purposes - it can bring an additional element of | | | | an impact. |
| lavishness into the room, add more comfort, and | | | | |