Headboards

No, you don't necessarily need a headboard. Not having one won't affect the performance of your bed or mattress, but they can help to enhance it and take your room design to another level. Headboards provide extra support whilst sitting up in bed, keep your head warm during the winter and prevent your pillows from falling down the back of your bed base. They're also a bold style statement and often act as an eye-catching centrepiece in your bedroom.

Upholstered headboards have a layer of padding covered by a voguish fabric exterior, helping to comfortably support your head while offering a different look to standard metal or wooden headboards. An upholstered fabric headboard from our collection is available in many premium finishes, including timeless linen and contemporary plush materials, so you're sure to find a style to suit your bedroom.

There's no set rule about where to position your bed frame and headboard. However, many people opt to place their headboards against the wall rather than in the middle of their bedroom, as it can help to make the area look more spacious and symmetrical. Placing your bed against a wall also helps to add that little bit of extra support to your headboard, providing you with a more solid backrest when sitting up.

We stock standard UK headboard sizes, although we can create structures based on custom dimensions upon request. The standard dimensions include:

Small Single headboard (2'6")
Single headboard (3'0")
Small Double headboard (4'0")
Double headboard (4'6")
King Size headboard (5'0")
Super King headboard (6'0")
We recommend choosing your headboard dimensions based on your bed size. For example, super king headboards are ideally matched for super king beds. If you have zip and link beds, you should opt for two small single or single headboards rather than one large frame in the event you want to separate your large bed.

This completely depends on the interior aesthetic you want to achieve. Neutral colours such as browns, creams and blacks create an understated appearance and fit seamlessly into most rooms, whatever your decor. For a bolder impression that catches the eye instantly, you could opt for darker and more dramatic shades such as orange, green or deep blue headboards. Whatever you're looking for, there's something for everyone in our range of bed headboards.

All our headboards are designed to pair up with any ottoman, zip and link or divan base from our collection. The screw fixings to attach them to your bed are included with the bed frame, which are super easy to use and install yourself!