If you have selected a bed frame mounted option at checkout, your headboard will arrive pre-fitted with the struts edged and finished in your chosen fabric and headboard bolts will be supplied for you to fix to the bed frame.

To see if your bed frame is compatible, examine near the head of the bed for headboard brackets. Most bed frames have horizontal oblong bolt holes or slots arranged one above the other. These pre-drilled holes accommodate multiple types of headboard designs and allow you to adjust the height of the headboard.

If your bed frame can’t accommodate a headboard for whatever reason, you can still enjoy the aesthetic and functionality with the following installation option.

If you have selected the freestanding option at checkout, the headboard has no struts and will stand directly on the floor and is designed to stand on its own, usually in between your bed and the wall.

It is a convenient option that requires no installation, which is a perfect option for renters or anyone that shies away from a power tool.

If your bed frame can’t accommodate a headboard for whatever reason, you can still enjoy the aesthetic and functionality with the following installation option.

If you have selected a wall-mounted option at checkout, your headboard will arrive pre-fitted with brackets, and brackets will be supplied for you to fix on the wall.

This provides you with a more permanent installation method, You won’t be able to rearrange your furniture on a whim, but it does provide a clean and modern aesthetic that many people love.

The actual process is relatively straightforward: you’re connecting the headboard to the bed frame, like adding two and two.

After you’ve identified the appropriate headboard bolts to support a frame-mounted headboard, follow these simple steps, and you’ll have your headboard up in no time.

1. Shift your bed away from the wall so you have room for the next steps.

2. Position the headboard against the bed frame with the finished side facing the bed.

3. Centre the headboard struts in line with the bed frame so the struts align with at least two of the bolt holes.

4. Lift the headboard to the correct height, either by enlisting the help of a friend or by using a stack of books as makeshift support.

5. If you don’t have an assistant on hand, use another piece of furniture to hold the headboard upright against the bed frame.

6. Find a washer and bolt, which will be included with your headboard when choosing the bed frame mounted option.

7. Insert the bolt through the bracket and the aligned headboard strut.

8. Slip a washer onto the bolt if it extends beyond the other side of the strut until it’s nice and snug.

9. Repeat this process with the remaining headboard bolts.

10. Periodically examine that the headboard is still centred with the bed base as you use the remaining bolts.

11. Tighten the headboard bolts as a final safety measure.

If you are in any doubt you should get a qualified fitter or handyman to fix your headboard. They will be able to advise if the fittings we have supplied with your wall-mounted option are suitable for the wall that you intend to fix your headboard to.