Headboards

Headboards styles and options

Headboards can change how a bed feels day to day, not just how it looks. This collection includes upholstered, wooden, rattan and metal designs in attached, floor-standing and wall-mounted formats. That gives you options ranging from a softer backrest for reading to a more decorative finishing touch around the bed. They can also help define the bed as a focal point, whether you want a simple update or a more finished bedroom look.

Size and fitting are the first things to check. Across the range, widths run from compact options around 57cm up to wider pieces around 180cm, with many sitting around the 100cm mark. It helps to compare the product with your mattress width and the space around bedside tables, switches and windows. Heights also vary, from lower styles to statement designs up to 155cm high, which can matter if you want more support when sitting up in bed or need the piece to sit below a sill, shelf or sloped ceiling.

Attached, floor-standing or wall-mounted

The fixing style affects both the look and the practical setup. Attached designs are a straightforward choice when you want the piece fixed directly to the bed, while Floor Standing Headboards can create a taller, more substantial look behind the mattress. Wall-mounted options are useful if you prefer the bed itself to stay visually lighter, but it is worth measuring carefully for position and height before fitting.

Choosing the right bed size

The collection includes options for different mattress sizes, including 3ft Single Headboards, double sizes and king size designs. Matching the stated bed size on the product page is the simplest way to avoid overhang or gaps at the sides. For wider beds, you can also browse 5ft King Size Headboards for pieces proportioned to that size.

Headboards materials and finishes

Style often comes down to how much texture, softness or structure you want around the bed. The overall look here leans modern and contemporary, with coastal, boho, Scandinavian, French and industrial influences also appearing. That means there are clean-lined pieces as well as more relaxed and decorative designs, making it easier to match the bed area to the rest of the room.

Fabric, wood, rattan and metal finishes

Fabric designs are a strong choice if comfort is your priority, especially if you like to sit up with pillows behind you. Wooden and wood-based options, including particle wood, MDF and mango wood, give a firmer and more defined outline, while rattan adds visible weave and texture. Metal styles bring a lighter frame effect and may suit a room where you prefer a more open look rather than a fully filled-in bed end.

Finishes and colours are varied but easy to place. Grey is one of the most common shades, with white, cream, black, blue, green, pink and brown also available. Some ranges also feature natural wood tones, gloss surfaces, matt finishes or nickel accents. If you already know the colour direction of your room, browsing Grey Headboards can be a practical shortcut.

Shape and room feel

The shape influences how formal or relaxed the bed area feels. Lower profiles can help keep a smaller room visually open, while taller pieces draw the eye upward and make the bed more of a focal point. If you prefer simple lines, panel styles are worth considering, and Panel Headboards are especially easy to pair with modern bedroom furniture and plain bedding.

Headboards delivery and assembly

Most pieces in this category arrive assembled, with a smaller number supplied part assembled or flat packed, so it is sensible to check the product page if you want to limit setup at home. Free standard delivery is advertised by CFS, and optional assembly is available on selected products only. Because delivery and assembly can vary by item, it is worth reviewing the individual product details before you finalise your order.

Finance options and a 50% deposit option are also available subject to CFS terms and eligibility. If you are coordinating a larger update, you can also explore the wider Bedroom Furniture collection for matching pieces and a more joined-up room scheme. By checking size, fixing style and finish together, Headboards can be easier to narrow down to a design that suits both the room and the way the bed is used day to day.