I am not a snuggler.
I can be a snuggler for about five minutes and then you need to get off of me.
Grunt Labor isn’t a snuggler either. This is good.
However, he does roll over in his sleep quite a bit and while doing so, his face sometimes becomes thisclose to mine and he breathes right on me.
And I hate that.
I do love him though, don’t get me wrong. He knows I can’t stand him breathing on me. Some nights I give him an elbow or kick to get him to roll back over. If I’m feeling nice and don’t, then I usually don’t sleep great or it takes me forever to get to sleep and then he feels terrible the next morning when he finds out I didn’t sleep because he was breathing on me.
We need a king sized bed.
The best sleep we get is when we stay in hotels with king sized beds. I love him, but I need him to be on his side of the bed. In his defense, he says there are some nights I get right up on him, although I don’t remember this, so I cannot attest to its validity. Maybe he needs me to be on my side of the bed as well though.
So we’re on the hunt for a king size headboard and/or bed that won’t cost a year’s worth of preschool.
Here’s what I’ve found so far…
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King Headboards for $300 or Less
This headboard also comes in other colors as well. Its upholstered in vinyl, so not quite as cozy as another material, but would be very easy to wipe down when its dusty. It has a very chic shape to it.
This one is also available in ivory. Its upholstered in linen, so a bit more cozy and it’s neutral, so it would work with lots of styles.
Also available in ivory, this one has some tufting and is also upholstered in linen.
Confession: I may have lied a little about the next three headboards being $300 or less. They are all actually $320. I just couldn’t let a measley $20 not let me share them with you…
I won’t lie – I love that green, however it is also available in five other colors.
I never thought I would be a floral patterned headboard person, but I love the rich hues on this one. Other patterns also available.
Blue & White Patterned Headboard
The blue dots on this one aren’t perfect, which is what I like about it. 
This one is definitely more on the manly side, but I’m still digging it. Its upholstered in vinyl and I think it would look awesome against a dark green wall.
Sadly, this was the only non-upholstered headboard I found that was under $300 and that I actually liked. To me, it has a vintage-y mid-century modern feel. I do think it would be really pretty painted a fun pop of color.
Do you have any great headboard sources? Help a sister out. I need to sleep.
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Marci @ Rainbow Nest says
I hear ya sista, I have been wanting a king sized bed for 15 years (we have been married for 15 years) and he has finally seen the light! I know exactly what mattress I want but I too am on the hunt for the perfect, yet affordable, king sized headboard.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
It’s hard, Marci!! I still don’t know which one I want!
Jenna says
Ooooh, that velvet headboard is my favorite!! I hate sharing a bed…best part of being single is sleeping alone and smack in the middle of my big ol’ bed. I don’t even let me dog sleep with me (she snores and breathes on me…ick). This will sound horrible but one time I told my husband that sharing a bed was for poor people who couldn’t afford a bigger house. I was kidding. Sort of. There’s a reason we’re divorced…lol Happy shopping!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahahahaha!!! I am literally laughing out loud, Jenna!!! In all honesty, I do get really good sleep when Grunt is sick and I move to the guest room so he can have the entire bed to himself. haha!
Samm says
What’s your take on foot boards? Good? Unnecessary?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I could take them or leave them. I do think if its a small space, I’d rather forgo one to save space.
Debbie says
King sized headboards are the best gift a married couple can give themselves, forever and ever, amen!
Jenna with your mad diy skills it would be easy to make a homemade headboard. Upholstered, made from an old door, or remaking an old junky headboard are all easy.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know, Debbie, but honestly, Grunt and I tried a DIY headboard one time and it didn’t go over so hot….that may be one thing I’m not good at DIYing…
Becka says
Wow! I’m really surprised that you’re not making your own headboard! Simplest way to get what you want. All you’d have to do is find a shape you like and either upholster or paint it a color you like. Plywood or repurposed items would work. Hugs and Grins, Becka
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know, Becka. Grunt and I actually attempted it once, but it didn’t go over so well.
Patty says
I thought a king size bed would stop my husband from sleeping against me, but it hasn’t between his hot body and my hot flashes I’m ready for a padded cell.
The added cost of sheets, quilts, and spreads I really wish I had a queen size bed, unless what I’m about to do helps then I will be happy, I am going to go by one of those full length body pillows and put it right down the middle of the bed, and if he comes across that then they better get that padded cell ready for me.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahaha!!! Oh Patty, you are so funny! Maybe you can act crazy and we can put you in an asylum and insurance would cover the padded cell! haha! I am totally kidding, by the way! 😉
Susan the Farm Quilter says
You mean that between the two of you (you know, the awesome Freak and Grunt Labor) you can’t design and make your own totally fabulous headboard?? We had a Cal-King…gave it away as it was way too big for our tiny bedroom. Even our queen is pushing it, a double would fit so much better, but then hubby would have to sleep in a different room!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You are like the third person to say that, Susan!! I love that you guys have this awesome faith in my DIY skills. Grunt and I tried making our own headboard one time and it did not go over very well….
Ashley says
I am crying!! I have the exact same issue.. plus two huge dogs! I am constantly pushing my better half off of my side at night!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Oh honey – we used to have the dog issue as well, but I couldn’t handle that any longer!
Pam S says
I hate raining on parades….but don’t forget how expensive it will be to dress that nice new bed 🙁 Every stinkin’ time I redo the bedroom, yep, it’s the bedding that crashes the budget. Sure is purty though!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know, Pam! I’ve already looked and yep, OUCH! It is expensive!!
Pam S says
OH! In my ugly negative post I forgot to say you’ve gotta go for the green!! Well you don’t gotta….but it’s sure purty! LOL!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I do love me some green!
Helen Holley says
Look for one on Graig’s list then you can paint it/decor it up how you want… And then post about it (hee Hee)!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I’ve actually been looking there, Helen, but no luck so far!
Jo DEan says
I HAD a King size be!!! Got stupid and traded it off!!!He has a full size HARD mattress I have a twin size med soft one both are the adjustable kind so we can put up the head or feet when we want to, but I miss snuggling with my honey !!! So we are saving up for another King size bed!!! We had a bookcase headboard I loved it!!! Maybe you should think about that. OR maybe one of those that hangs on the wall and you put different colored scarves on it as you mood changes!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Those are some good ideas!
Tracey A. says
Jenna,
You are a wonderful an entertaining writer!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you Tracey! Honestly, that is one of the best compliments I could ever get!
Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says
I hate snuggling too! So good to know I am not the only female! My hubby is a snuggler and it kills me! But he understands my aversion to it and we compromise. You know what really gets me is when watching movies everyone snuggles…..allllllllll freakin night…..I don’t get spooning? If someone had to touch me all night I could easily commit murder! Oh and I love the green velvet….beautiful.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Preach, sister! I hate seeing that on the movies too! I mean really, its only comfortable for about 2 minutes! I only want to be snuggled if I’m cold and then after I warm up, get the heck off me!
Jen says
Have you tried overstock or wayfair?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I haven’t looked there yet, Jen!
Deb says
We have a queen and my husband isn’t a problem but the 22 pound cat is!! The cat likes to sleep horizontal. And I’m the dumb soft one who contorts myself around the cat, then I wake up all achy.
And I have an uncle who decided they needed a king bed so the dogs could sleep with him and my aunt. A king wouldn’t fit in their bedroom. So they bought a new house with a bigger bedroom, LOL!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahaha!! Oh my Deb! I am dying over the fact that they bought a new house!!! Girl, you need to get the cat its own bed or get you a king bed!
Liz says
when my husband and I married we built a house that is “ours” we went from a queen bed to a king OMG best decision EVER! The dog sleeps sideways between us to make sure there is no accidental snuggling. Love him but I don’t want his hot sweaty slobbery snoring body on my hot sweaty slobbering body – no I don’t snore , I know this because I have never heard it. Get the king bed! I bought a king frame at a consignment shop and painted that sucker. I am ready to paint it again because I change my furniture more than some people change their socks……thanks for making me want a new one!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks for reaffirming my thoughts on getting a king bed, Liz!! Definitely worth it!
mary ballerin says
I saw some good deals but forget where ATM, I’ll get back to you. I got my queen tufted, neutral upholstered headboard for a bit over $100 and my leather bed for $300 back in 2007 from a now-defunct shopping/social media/reverse auction website that sold out to MSN, and Bing was born. Jellyfish.com was the bomb, many of us are still friends, we have a private Facebook page …. we really miss JF, especially when we have a major purchase to make. There will never be another place like it. I could name off many of my home furnishings and the bottom-dollar price I paid but the fun times at noon guessing prices, winning prizes and the crazy Wednesday nights will never be forgotten. I share my queen bed with two pug dogs, they’re like two loaves of bread and I’m stuck in the middle like a slice of bologna!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I don’t think I ever heard of that site, Mary, but it sounds awesome!!! I’m mad I missed out on it!