Upholstered beds wrap the headboard -- and sometimes the full frame -- in fabric or leather instead of exposed wood. The result is softer in appearance and more comfortable to lean against than a wood headboard. Fabric choice matters: performance fabric and faux leather are the practical options for daily household use; velvet is rich but shows wear faster in high-contact areas. Read our guide to upholstered beds for fabric comparison, cleaning codes, and who upholstered beds work best for.

Read our guide to how to arrange bedroom furniture -- bed placement, traffic flow, and room clearances.

Quality Home Furniture has served the Dallas-Fort Worth area from our Mesquite showroom since 1975. We're a family-owned business at 227 US HWY 80 E, Mesquite TX -- open Monday through Saturday 10am to 7pm and Sunday 1pm to 6pm. Call (972) 288-9322.

Read our guide to bed frame types -- platform, panel, storage, upholstered, and canopy beds -- and which type works for different rooms and needs.

Read our guide to upholstered beds -- fabric choices, how each material wears over time, and maintenance requirements before you commit to a fabric or leather headboard.