While having a headboard behind your bed is nice because it can offer some support or even padding between you and the wall, some of the main reasons to put a headboard behind your bed are aesthetic.
There are a couple routes you could take: fashion something similar to a headboard, or create something entirely different. I ...
Currently, art headboards are retailing for $250 for simple designs and paintings and can retail for as much as $1,000 for more elaborate pieces.