Ottoman Beds With High & Low Headboards

Headboard height is one of the biggest style decisions on an ottoman bed — here's how tall and low options compare.

Tall headboards

A tall, statement headboard becomes the visual focal point of the room, adds comfortable back support for sitting up in bed, and suits higher-ceilinged rooms where a low headboard can look underwhelming.

Low headboards

A low or minimal headboard keeps the room feeling open and works well in smaller bedrooms or under-window layouts where height is restricted.

Which suits a small room better?

Lower headboards generally make a compact room feel more spacious, since they don't dominate the wall visually the way a tall design does.

Curved and scroll headboards

Mid-height curved or scroll-detail headboards offer a middle ground — enough presence to feel like a statement piece without overwhelming a smaller room.