Most people think you can only get headboards for double, king and super king size beds. As surprising as it sounds, there are plenty of single bed headboards, too! As they’re much less common, they can have a real impact on your single bedroom décor. So, if you want to make your guest room super impressive or want to make your kid’s bedroom perfect, consider a single headboard.

How big is a single headboard?

A single bed headboard will be a minimum of 3ft wide – the same as a single mattress. Your headboard needs to be at least the same size as your mattress to ensure it fits properly. But that’s about the only real requirement in terms of size.

This is great because it means you can cater your single bed headboard to your specific taste. However, it does make your choice a little more difficult. You’ll need to consider the material, height, colour and style. With so many options, it’s best first to decide exactly how you plan to use your headboard. Here are some questions to consider:

• Do you want your single bed headboard to be comfortable?
• Are you choosing a single headboard to make your bed a stunning centrepiece?
• Do you spend a lot of time sat up in bed? At the weekend with a brew? At night with a book?
• What kind of style is your bedroom? Modern? Traditional? A mix?

The benefits of single bed headboards

By thinking about more than just one aspect of headboards, you are able to make the best decision. Single headboards offer a variety of benefits, such as:

1. Preventing pillows from falling off the top of your bed
2. Stopping your walls becoming stained
3. Transforming a boring bed in to a stunning centrepiece
4. Acting as the focal point for your bedroom
5. Providing back support when sitting up in bed
6. Increasing comfort
7. Cheaper than buying a new bed

By deciding which of these is most important, you can then start to decide what type of single bed headboard is best. And because most single bed headboards have more than one purpose, you can easily cater your choice to a number of requirements.

How do you fit a single bed headboard?

When it comes to fitting your single bed headboard, there are various options. Put simply, there are three methods.
• Floor-standing – These single headboards are full length, starting from the floor and rising beyond the top of your bed. This makes them incredibly sturdy. They attach with screws to a divan base or bed frame.
• 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.
• 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.

Choosing the right single bed headboard

As mentioned earlier, plenty of people are surprised when they hear about single bed headboards. What surprises them further is the variety of options available. Like with double headboards, there’s a whole range of styles, materials and colours – from wooden to metal, faux leather to other luxury fabrics.

Minimal – Look for clean-cut designs with sleek lines and smooth materials. Grey, white, and black single bed headboards are popular for contemporary styles.

Rustic – A pine or oak wooden headboard can give a vintage and warm feel to your bedroom.

Bohemian – A painted wooden headboard can give that European vibe. You get the warmth of wood with added colour, perfect for pairing with more individual interior designs.

Modern – Simple colours and smooth designs work well here. A subtle grey single headboard can add that touch of class to your room without drawing too much attention. If you’re after something with a little more wow-factor, consider a metal single headboard with intricate railings and decorative finials.

Royal – If a real statement piece is what you require, consider a faux leather or Chesterfield headboard. A winged headboard has edging that extends around the side of your bed. Chesterfield headboards have a deep-buttoned, quilted effect. They were first seen in the mid-eighteenth century, commissioned by the Earl of Chesterfield – hence the name.

Just because you have a single bed doesn’t mean you need to lose out on style. Our collection of single bed headboards features plenty of styles to take your room to the next level. And remember, we offer free UK delivery on orders over £100, and up to 20 months interest-free credit 0% APR.

For any more information about our range of single bed headboards, call our expert team now on 0800 652 5090.