Custom Headboards in Montréal: Process, Options & What to Expect

If you are searching for a custom headboard in Montréal, you have probably already found plenty of off-the-shelf options that are the wrong width, the wrong height or the wrong colour. A custom headboard fixes all three: it is built to your bed, your wall and your fabric. This guide explains how the process works, what you can customize, how long it takes and what to prepare before you order, so you can commission a headboard with confidence.

What "custom" actually means

A truly custom headboard is made after you order, not pulled from a warehouse. At Sidra X Designs every piece is handcrafted to order in our Montréal studio, so the dimensions, shape, fabric and finish are decided by you. That matters most in three situations: oversized or non-standard beds, tall ceilings where a floor-to-ceiling headboard makes sense, and rooms where an exact colour or texture has to match existing furniture.

What you can customize

• Size: any width and height, from a low-profile headboard to a wall-to-wall statement piece. Our headboard size guide lists recommended dimensions for every bed size.
• Design: channel-tufted, panelled, wingback, arched or floor-to-ceiling, with straight or shaped tops.
• Fabric: velvet, bouclé, linen and more from our fabric library. Not sure which suits you? Read our comparison of the best fabric for a headboard.
• Format: a headboard only, designed to attach to your existing frame or mount to the wall, or a complete custom bed with a matching upholstered frame.

How ordering a custom headboard works

1. Share your bed size and vision

Start on our custom headboards page or send a quote request through the custom form. Tell us your mattress size, the wall width and ceiling height, and any inspiration photos.

2. Choose your fabric with free swatches

Colours look different on a screen than on your wall. We send free fabric swatches across Canada and the US so you can compare them in your own morning and evening light before committing.

3. Confirm the design and dimensions

We confirm the final measurements, shape and details with you before production begins, so there are no surprises on delivery day.

4. Handcrafted in Montréal

Standard production is about 6 to 8 weeks from order confirmation. We confirm the timing before we start, then deliver locally in Montréal or ship across Canada and the US.

What to measure before you order

• Your mattress width and length, including any topper.
• The wall width, and the distance from the floor to the ceiling.
• The position of windows, outlets and sconces that the headboard will sit near.
• The height of your mattress top from the floor, so we can calculate the visible height above the bed.

Custom vs ready-made: is it worth it?

A ready-made headboard works if your bed is a standard size and you are happy with the available colours. A custom headboard is worth considering when the fit, the fabric or the proportions really matter. You choose a frame built to last, a fabric that suits your lifestyle and a size that suits your room instead of compromising. If you are still weighing materials, our guide to upholstered vs wood headboards covers comfort, care and cost.

Ready to start? Browse our custom upholstered headboards, explore complete custom beds, or see finished pieces in the gallery. Interior designers can also ask about trade pricing and projects.