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How to Choose the Perfect Upholstered Headboard Style for Your Bedroom
Explore six upholstered headboard styles handcrafted in South Africa. Choose from curves, pleats, and panels — all customisable in luxury fabrics.
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Behind the Scenes — How Your Headboard Is Made
There’s something special about owning something made just for you — no shortcuts, no mass production, just quality and care in every stitch. That’s exactly how we approach every headboard at Fabric & Frame. Here’s how your bespoke piece comes to life. 1. It Starts With the Frame Our name says it all: Fabric & Frame. And the frame is where we begin. Each headboard starts with a kiln-dried timber base, custom-built to your size and style. We work with skilled local carpenters who craft each frame by hand — strong, smooth, and made to last. 2. Padding for Comfort Next comes the padding. We layer high-density foam and batting to ensure just the right amount of softness — enough to lean against comfortably, but firm enough to keep its shape for years. It’s a subtle but crucial detail that sets a quality headboard apart. 3. Fabric, Cut and Sewn by Hand Now the magic begins. Your chosen fabric — be it a soft green gingham, a floral linen, or a bold multi-stripe — is carefully measured, cut, and upholstered by hand. We work with experienced upholsterers who know fabric inside out — how it stretches, how it folds, and how to align patterns perfectly so the end result looks polished and refined. No piping (unless you request it). No staples showing. Just clean, tailored lines and precise corners. 4. Final Touches and Delivery Once upholstered, we inspect every headboard by hand. If it’s not perfect, we redo it. Then we wrap it securely and deliver it straight to your home. No flatpacks. No assembly required. Just unwrap and enjoy.
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Style, Fabric, Size — How to Design Your Custom Headboard
Designing a custom headboard may sound overwhelming — but with Fabric&Frame, it’s refreshingly simple. We’ve broken the process down into three intuitive steps so you can go from “I have no idea what I want” to “I’m in love with this” in minutes. Step 1: Choose Your Style We’ve created a curated selection of six headboard styles, each with a distinct personality. From the soft, classic lines of the Charlotte to the elegant arch of the Florence, you’ll find a shape that suits your space. Each style is photographed with multiple fabric options so you can visualise how it might look in your home. Step 2: Pick Your Fabric This is where the fun begins. We work with some of the most loved names in fabric design – think florals from Whiteman & Mellor, soft linen blends from Silk & Cotton, and bold stripes from Hertex. Prefer a calming plain? We’ve got you covered. Not sure what suits your room? Browse by mood: Bold, Natural, Playful, or Classic. Step 3: Select Your Size From single beds to super kings — or custom sizes on request — we’ll make it fit perfectly. Every headboard is handmade to order, which means no waste and no compromise.
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Introducing Fabric & Frame — Bespoke Fabric Headboards, Beautifully Crafted
At Fabric&Frame, we believe a bedroom should be as personal as your favourite book or favourite chair — it should tell your story. That’s why we’ve created a range of beautifully crafted headboards, upholstered in premium fabrics, made to your exact size. We’re not a mattress company. We’re not a mass-production warehouse. We’re a small, proudly South African brand focused on one thing: elevating your bedroom with timeless design and texture. What We Do We design and build custom headboards. You choose: Style – from soft curves to bold silhouettes. Fabric – 27 unique options including florals, stripes, ginghams, and plains. Size – single to king, or anything in-between. We partner with leading fabric houses like Romo, Hertex, and Silk & Cotton, and every headboard is handmade with care in Johannesburg. Why Fabric? Paint changes a room, but fabric transforms it. It adds warmth, softness, pattern, and personality in a way no paint colour ever could. Our vision is simple: to make it easy for you to bring colour and character into your bedroom. Whether it’s a botanical print in a guest room or a bold gingham in a child’s room, your headboard becomes the hero piece. Explore the range. Discover your fabric. Transform your space.
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