Hey Jazzcat, have you considered making your own headboard? I have never done it, but we have two solid wood paneled doors in our garage that Scott swears he will make into a headboard and footboard for Elizabeth's bed one day. They are very old and very heavy and must have 10,000 coats of paint on them. They are not a top priority right now, but they will make a lovely headboard one day. And I've seen beautiful fabic covered headboards on home design shows and in magazines too. I think you use plywood, cut the way you want it, then pad and cover it with fabric of your choice. I love the idea of a soft headboard to lean against to read and watch television. Ours is enormous and very "manly" because Scott bought our bedroom suit right before we met, so of course we had to use it. No more brass bed with white comforter for me!

Just an idea.........

Hey Catnapper, let us know what you decide.
Logan