Bed Time, Part III: Headboards that Strrretch

Self-consciously modern, low slung and hip: headboards that extend past the bed make their own kind of statement.  See for yourself.

In a Manhattan apartment by Franklin Salasky, everything is incorporated into this ultra chic headboard, right down to the light switch!  And it all seems to float.  (House Beautiful; photographer unknown) 

A similar feel, but more simplified, is this long headboard in a Chelsea apartment designed by Corinne Gilbert (photographed by Miguel Flores Vianna for Elle Decor)

Lots of good design going on with this enveloping headboard by designer Maya Williams.  Love the shape and the nailhead trim.  And the raffia wall gives it a casually chic backdrop.  (Coastal Living; photographer unknown)

This is a clever idea that John Saladino used to take advantage of a ledge that runs the width of this painting studio turned bedroom. He's taken his signature channel-quilted blanket and fashioned a padded headboard that extends past the bed to work with the scale of the room.  (photographed by Dominique Vorillon for House Beautiful)

Here's a another elongated effect, but in limed oak.  The whole bed/ bedside tables/ dado seem to be of one piece.  It's a great look that's very smart and very masculine. (source unknown)

The iconic design of George Nakashima is right at home in this bedroom. (source unknown)

This is a rosewood and shagreen (gasp!) bed, circa 1928, by Art Deco design firm Dominique.  It stretches; it soars; it pretty much knocks it out of the park.  And for a couple hundred-thousand (+?)  dollars, it can be yours as well.  (Elle Decor)

Of all the headboards in this section, this Parisian marvel is the only one that's not modern.  But it is extra wide; it's also extra tall -- and it's layered...and it's fabulous!  (photographed by Alexandre Bailhache for House & Garden)  

More headboards to come...

Thanks for reading, everyone!