The bed is the focal point of your bedroom, making it a great opportunity to show off your personal style with a beautiful headboard. But do headboards work with adjustable beds? If you’re considering an upgrade to your sleeping situation, it’s worth finding out.
The good news is that adjustable beds can be used with headboards but it may take a little extra planning. In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits of using a headboard with your adjustable bed and offer advice for installing one.
Do You Really Need a Headboard?
An adjustable bed with a great mattress makes all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep but if you want your new bed to look as good as it feels, it’s worth considering a headboard. You don’t necessarily need a headboard for an adjustable bed to function properly, but it can add to the aesthetic appeal of your sleep setup.
Aside from the aesthetic benefits of headboards, they serve a few practical purposes as well. First and foremost, a headboard acts as a barrier between your bed and the wall. It helps protect against scuffs and scratches that may otherwise occur as you move or adjust the bed.
Headboards also offer some additional support—especially if you like to lean against your pillows to read or watch TV in bed. Plus, having a headboard helps keep your pillows from slipping into the gap between the bed and the wall. It might even offer some additional insulation in the colder months to help keep you cozy and comfortable at night.
5 Tips for Using Headboards with Adjustable Beds
Adding a headboard to your adjustable bed setup is easier than you might think. All it really takes is the right set of headboard brackets. Certain adjustable beds come equipped with brackets but others may need to be purchased separately.
Here are some helpful tips for finding the right brackets and installing your adjustable bed headboard.
1. Measure Your Bed
The biggest mistake you can make when adding a headboard to an adjustable bed is choosing the wrong size. To prevent this common error, measure your bed frame carefully. Start by measuring the width—this should correlate with standard bed sizes (e.g. full, queen, or king).
Next, measure the height of your bed with the mattress on top. This will give you an idea of the proper height for a headboard. There are plenty of different heights and styles to choose from, so select an option appropriately sized for your bed with a design that will look balanced.
2. Choose the Right Brackets
Once you’ve taken your measurements and chosen a headboard, the next step is to find the right brackets to install it. If you’ve already installed your adjustable bed, check to see whether headboard brackets are included. If not, use the measurements you took to purchase the right ones. Look for mounting holes on the bed frame to determine where to install them and reorient the bed, if necessary.
3. Attach the Brackets to the Bed Frame
Read through the manufacturer’s instructions for the brackets you’ve purchased to determine how to install them. There may also be instructions included with your adjustable bed, so check the setup guide just in case. Make sure you have any necessary tools handy before you start attaching the brackets. You’ll likely need a screwdriver or allen wrench.
4. Align the Headboard Carefully
With the brackets attached to your adjustable bed frame, the next step is to align the headboard and mount it on the brackets. Depending on the size of the headboard, this could be a two person job. It’s important to keep the headboard steady while aligning the mounting holes with the brackets you’ve installed on the bed frame.
5. Test for Stability
After mounting the headboard, take a moment to ensure stability before moving your bed into the desired position. Shake the headboard a little with your hands to make sure it’s not loose, tightening the nuts if needed. It’s also a good idea to sit down on the bed and lean up against the headboard to be sure it doesn’t catch on the mattress. As long as all seems to be well, you can move the bed into the desired position and enjoy your new headboard.
Experience Luxury with a Dawn House Headboard
Whether you’re shopping for a new bedroom set or simply upgrading your existing adjustable bed, the Dawn House headboard might be just what you need. Compatible with both Dawn House and Ascend beds, this tufted headboard is the perfect add-on to give your space a touch of elegance.
Choose from classic Ivory or modern Slate to match the color of your adjustable bed. And don’t forget to add the appropriate headboard bracket to ensure proper installation.
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