What is a strutted headboard?

A strutted headboard has vertical struts made of wood or metal. They bolt into sockets on a divan or compatible bed frame. The board moves with the bed instead of fixing only to the wall.

Can any headboard fit any bed?

No. Width must match the bed size from Single through Super King. Strut spacing or wall-mount geometry must match the base or wall design. Always check fixing centres in centimetres before you buy.

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Headboard Types and Installation

Entity: bed headboard

Tall fabric headboard behind pillows on a made bed — Headboards can be strutted, floor-standing or wall-mounted — the room look changes with height and fabric.

In short

A headboard is an upright panel at the head of the bed. It adds comfort, protects the wall and finishes the look. Common materials are padded fabric, wood and metal. You can bolt it to a divan, stand it on the floor or fix it to the wall. Height and fixing method decide whether it clears pillows and wall fittings.

Educational diagram comparing strutted, floor-standing and wall-mounted headboard installation methods — Strutted boards fix to the base; floor-standing boards sit independently; wall-mounted boards fix to the wall structure.

Material types

Material	Typical traits
Upholstered	Soft padded surface; fabric or leather cover over foam or fibre
Wooden	Rigid panel or plank design; shows grain and joinery
Metal	Frame or panel in steel or iron; often looks lighter

Upholstered boards use the same fabric families as divans. That includes plush velvet, crushed velvet, chenille, linen-look and faux leather. Decode colour names in bed upholstery fabrics and colours.

Face styles (shape language)

Style	What it is
Panel / plain	Smooth padded rectangle — the usual standard strutted board
Deep-buttoned / Chesterfield	Dimpled tufted face; see Chesterfield guide
Winged	Side panels stick out forward around the pillows
Tall floor-standing	Often around 54″ (≈137 cm) retail height — check exact cm

Model names on shop sites are usually shape labels, not different mechanisms.

Installation types

Strutted — bolts into divan or bed frame sockets; moves with the bed when you reposition it. Common with divan bed sets (often about 20″ / 50 cm strut boards before upgrades).
Floor-standing — stands on legs; often sits between wall and mattress; may need spacer blocks for mattress clearance.
Wall-mounted — fixed to the wall, not the base; useful with ottoman or adjustable platforms that move.

Height and mattress stack

Pillow height, toppers and deep mattresses change how much board shows above the sleep surface. Measure the finished stack depth before choosing a low decorative board.

Frequently asked questions

What is a strutted headboard?: A strutted headboard has vertical struts made of wood or metal. They bolt into sockets on a divan or compatible bed frame. The board moves with the bed instead of fixing only to the wall.
Can any headboard fit any bed?: No. Width must match the bed size from Single through Super King. Strut spacing or wall-mount geometry must match the base or wall design. Always check fixing centres in centimetres before you buy.