Single Headboards

What size a single headboard?

All single bed headboards are 3ft wide as a minimum, to match the size of a single mattress. It's important that a single headboard is at least the same size as your mattress to ensure it fits properly. 3ft single headboards require a fixing hole distance of 60cm (2') for secure attachment to your bed.

Choosing the right type of single bed headboard

Our collection of single headboards features plenty of styles, materials, and colours to take your room to the next level. There is a single headboard to go with all types of bedroom décor. Choosing what type of single bed headboard is best boils down to the style you're looking for.

Fabric upholstered

Fabric single headboards combine simple colours with smooth designs. Adding a touch of class to a bedroom, upholstered single headboards come in a plethora of colours – whether you're looking for calming neutrals or pops of vibrancy. A soft, padded upholstered single headboard is a great choice for anyone who likes to read or watch TV in bed, ensuring you're as comfortable sitting up as you are lying down.

Faux leather

An elegant choice, faux leather single headboards are a statement piece for any bedroom. Faux leather winged headboards, and single Chesterfield headboards, add a regal touch to the room. Faux leather headboards are available in an array of styles.

Tech headboards

For modern conveniences, try our single headboard with USB ports. This makes charging your gadgets at night much easier, especially if you have limited outlets in the bedroom. Take a look at our full range of tech and TV beds for more cutting-edge options.

How do you fit a single bed headboard?

There are various options when it comes to fitting your single bed headboard:

Floor-standing

These single headboards are full length, starting from the floor and rising beyond the top of your bed, making them a great option for a statement piece. Floor-standing single headboards are screwed into a divan base or bedframe, and they are one of the sturdiest types of headboards.

Struts

These attach to your bed frame with screws, similar to floor-standing. The only difference? They're not full length. Instead, they use struts. These are pieces of sturdy material which attach to both your bed and single headboard. Strutted single headboards are a good choice for smaller bedrooms because they take up less space.

Wall-mounted

If the head of your bed is against a wall, you can choose a wall-mounted headboard. Usually, they're attached by hooking a cleat plate, on the back of the headboard, over a cleat screwed to the wall.

For any more help on choosing the perfect headboard and bed for you, have a look at our bed buying guide or visit us in store.