Upholstered headboards have become popular for good reason, but a wooden headboard still holds its own on a few practical fronts.
The Case for Upholstered
Padded headboards make sitting up to read or work far more comfortable, without stacking multiple pillows against a hard surface.
The Case for Wood
A wooden headboard, like the one on The Poka Bed, doesn't show wear the way upholstery does in humid climates, where fabric can develop visible wear within a few years.
The Honest Verdict
If you regularly sit up in bed, upholstery's comfort is worth the maintenance trade-off. If the bed is mainly for sleeping, wood's durability in humid conditions makes it the lower-maintenance long-term choice.
