A new headboard is a brilliant way to upgrade your sleeping arrangement and tie your room together. Originally, headboards for beds were designed to be a barrier against draughts to keep sleepers insulated during the night, but these days they also improve your interior aesthetic as well as help make your bed more comfortable.
However, it's crucial to find the right headboard to suit your bed, décor, and, of course, your personal preferences. To help you choose, we've put together this guide to our favourite headboards in the UK available at John Lewis and Argos. Whether you're after a small, single cushioned upholstered option, a king sized rattan product, or a cheap and simple wooden board for a standard size double bed, we've got plenty of ideas!
For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:
For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of headboards available and understand how our ranking was determined.
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Name | Sleep Genius Full-Height Double Headboard | Rouen Full-Depth Upholstered Headboard | Bircham Single Headboard | Milan Small Double Headboard | Ceres Full-Depth Upholstered Headboard | Tribeca Single Headboard | Sonning Upholstered Headboard | Wilton Small Double Headboard | Thornby Full-Depth Headboard | Merak Rattan Kingsize Headboard |
Features | Luxury Headboard Built With Comfort and Style in Mind for a Very Reasonable Price | A Luxurious Upholstered Option With a Linen Feel to Add a Touch of Glamour to Your Bedroom | A Beautiful and Sophisticated Panel Board That’s Adjustable, Available in a Range of Shades | A Comfortable and Convenient Double Headboard to Fit With Almost Any Style of Room | A Full-Depth Headboard Handmade in the UK From High-Quality Materials | A Contemporary Take on Industrial Styling, Perfect for Smaller Beds | A Well-Padded Upholstered Headboard to Provide the Ultimate Level of Comfort | A Traditional-Style, Wooden Slatted Headboard Available in a Range of Colours | Stylish, British-Made, and Super King-Size Headboard for Those Who Prefer Minimalist Decor | A Monochromatic Statement Upholstered Headboard Made From Riveting Rattan |
Price | £279.00 | £319.00 | £110.00 | £105.00 | £695.00 | £53.60 | £119.00 | £99.00 | £795.00 | £240.00 |
Style | Full-depth | Full-depth | Mounted on struts | Mounted on struts | Full-depth | Mounted on struts | Mounted on struts | Mounted on struts | Full-depth | Mounted on poles |
Material | FSC certified chipboard, timber, polyester, polypropylene, cotton | Chipboard, polyester | - | - | FSC certified chipboard, MDF, polyester | Faux leather, powder coated metal | Chipboard, polyester, | Pine, rubberwood | Chipboard, softwood, fabric | Rattan |
Size | Double | Double | Single | Small double | Double | Single | Double | Small double | Super king-size | King-size |
Installation Type | Partial self assembly required | Fully assembled | Minimal assembly | Minimal assembly | Partial self-assembly required | Minimal assembly | Partial self-assembly required | Fully assembled | Partial self-assembly required | Fully assembled |
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Full-depth (or full-height) headboards stand up by themselves while fitting to the divan base using firm fixtures. You might worry that this style may wobble, but it's actually very sturdy. Since full-depth headboards come in all kinds of sumptuous shades and fabrics, opting for one of these will make your bed the place to be - whether that's for sleeping, watching TV, or just chilling out!
However, full-depth headboards are usually pricier than other types as they're made from expensive materials and are more time-consuming to produce. They also come fully assembled, which means they may not be suitable for small apartments or houses with a narrow staircase.
A strutted headboard mounted on struts or poles is a convenient and generally affordable choice. Some have two poles, but most options feature reinforced struts made from wood or metal that secure the headboard securely to the divan base.
This type of headboard can easily be adjusted to your desired height, and because it's lightweight, it's easy to move and store if you need to flat pack your bed for safekeeping. It does, however, require some self-assembly - this is usually straightforward, though!
Headboards with a panel design are extremely in vogue right now - not only do they look super luxurious and sophisticated, but they make sitting or lying down in bed even more comfortable.
They often come in the form of a full-depth headboard, with horizontal, vertical, or square panels made from cushioned fabric. You can also find lots of strutted headboards with a panel design for a cosy but still versatile piece of furniture.
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The upholstered headboard is by far the most sought-after type and the one you'll see the most when browsing online. Made from fabric and cushioning such as foam, this type of board provides maximum comfort and support - perfect for those who love to read or even work from their bed!
The range of materials that the upholstery can be made from includes cotton, tweed, and linen-like fabric to keep you feeling cushty all year round. Upholstered headboards also typically have a wooden base, so look for those made in the UK with FSC-certified wood for a sustainable purchase.
Traditionally headboards were always made from wood, as this type of material has low thermal conductivity and therefore insulates the head from draughts. Nowadays, however, wood has been overtaken in popularity by upholstered headboards because most shoppers are looking for something comfy. Still, wooden slatted headboards are a reliable and stylish option - so don't rule them out just yet!
Wooden slatted headboards either come in natural shades or chic colours such as white and grey, allowing you to choose the tone that best suits your décor. Although they're a little harder to find online these days, we've included a few in our top 10 list for you to browse.
If you're bored of traditional upholstered or wooden headboards, rattan provides an unusual yet snazzy alternative. Either made entirely from rattan or a combination of metal and rattan, headboards crafted from this natural palm will bring a fresh, folky feel to your sleep space.
Rattan is a sustainable and fast-growing material that's flexible and durable, making it a long-lasting choice. Depending on the design, it can create a real style statement - although it, unfortunately, isn't as comfortable to lean against as a fabric headboard.
Do you know what would go great with a new headboard? Some lovely wall hangings!
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£279.00
Style | Full-depth |
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Material | FSC certified chipboard, timber, polyester, polypropylene, cotton |
Size | Double |
Installation Type | Partial self assembly required |
£319.00
Style | Full-depth |
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Material | Chipboard, polyester |
Size | Double |
Installation Type | Fully assembled |
£110.00
Style | Mounted on struts |
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Material | - |
Size | Single |
Installation Type | Minimal assembly |
£105.00
Style | Mounted on struts |
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Material | - |
Size | Small double |
Installation Type | Minimal assembly |
£695.00
Style | Full-depth |
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Material | FSC certified chipboard, MDF, polyester |
Size | Double |
Installation Type | Partial self-assembly required |
£53.60
Style | Mounted on struts |
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Material | Faux leather, powder coated metal |
Size | Single |
Installation Type | Minimal assembly |
£119.00
Style | Mounted on struts |
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Material | Chipboard, polyester, |
Size | Double |
Installation Type | Partial self-assembly required |
£99.00
Style | Mounted on struts |
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Material | Pine, rubberwood |
Size | Small double |
Installation Type | Fully assembled |
£795.00
Style | Full-depth |
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Material | Chipboard, softwood, fabric |
Size | Super king-size |
Installation Type | Partial self-assembly required |
£240.00
Style | Mounted on poles |
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Material | Rattan |
Size | King-size |
Installation Type | Fully assembled |
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