Sleepmotion 200i Headboard
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- Brand: Sleepmotion
From £149.00
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About the Sleepmotion 200i Headboard
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Used with the Sleepmotion 200i base, this headboard is mainly a finishing panel for an adjustable bed rather than a decorative centrepiece in its own right. It is upholstered in dark grey fabric, padded for leaning back against, and broken up with vertical stitch detailing that gives the face a cleaner, more tailored look than a plain slab would. The styling is deliberately quiet. Against the wider standalone upholstered-headboard market, where wingbacks, deep buttoning, scalloped edges and warm bouclé-style fabrics are common, the single grey finish is conservative; for a motion-base accessory, though, that restraint is credible because the headboard has to sit behind moving bed mechanics without visually fighting them. The vertical channels help it read as modern and tidy, especially with grey divans, chrome-toned bedroom furniture or simple white walls, but it will not add the softness of a curved board or the drama of a tall hotel-style wingback. Its padded face is the useful part for sit-up reading and morning tea in bed, while the narrow colour story keeps it more practical than expressive. Anyone expecting a statement headboard may find it too restrained, but as a matched 200i component it is aiming for visual continuity, not room-defining furniture.
Dark grey upholstery gives this headboard its main strength and its main limitation: praise centres on how neatly it matches the Sleepmotion bed and existing bedroom schemes, while the one-colour choice leaves little room for warmer, country or coastal interiors. Fit is the main caution. Although it is sold as a matching accessory for the 200i base, the strongest negative feedback concerns compatibility in the finished set-up: one poor experience involved a headboard that did not fit the bed supplied, and another described the recline action being compromised once the headboard, base and mattress were combined for an elderly user. On an adjustable base, that compatibility issue carries more weight than it would on a fixed divan headboard, because the back section needs clear movement and correct body positioning when raised. The better experiences are straightforward: the headboard is described as sturdy, supportive when sitting up, elegant rather than fussy, and easier to live with than ornate styles because the flat stitched face has fewer dust-trapping details. A separate complaint mentioned a strong woody smell lasting beyond the first fortnight, so sensitive households may want to be cautious with upholstered bedroom furniture generally. It lands well for 200i owners wanting a plain, padded, matching grey finish; anyone needing warm colours, universal bedstead fitting or an elderly-care recline arrangement with more exact body positioning should consider wall-mounted upholstered boards or a higher-adjustability profiling-bed package.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Padded headboard provides excellent support for sitting up in bed.
- Owners find the headboard complements the Sleepmotion base perfectly.
- Recent buyers report the headboard enhances the overall look of the bedroom.
Cons
- Several owners noted the headboard emits a strong factory smell that lingers for weeks.
- Complaints arose about improper fitting to the Sleepmotion bed.
- Users reported that headboard height can interfere with reclining for shorter individuals.
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Really comfortable and added a stylish touch to my bedroom. Quality product and straightforward assembly.
Brought for both beds. Very sturdy construction which supports the bed beautiful. Glad we paid for the bed to be made up.
When it works it is very good, had two single beds for 3 weeks they have worked 3 days only. We have had dreams technitions out lasted one day after there visit and you are asking for review
Looks good and was fitted expertly by Dream's team.
Exactly what i was looking for, quality construction
Absolutely brilliant. Arrived on time and given full notice via texts and phone call. Fits really easy..
Very elegant a d practical. Wanted a plain headboard as it is easier to keep clean. This fitted the bill perfectly
The bed I bought is very comfortable and really helps my back problems
Headboard compliments the sleep motion bed perfectly, my friend is thinking of going along the same line as me as its gorgeous
Very robust headboard, would recommend. Value for money.
The headboard was quite easy to fit to the rear of the bed. All the bolts and an Alken key are provided
The simple yet trendy silhouette in dark grey is sure to complement any bedroom decor. It will provide the perfect finishing touch to your 200i thanks to its matching design.
We bought 2 single beds in July and had to wait till October for the matching headboards as they were out of stock. Happy now its complete..
I would most definitely recommend this bed and mattress
Brilliantly comfortable bed and the two ranges of motion are extremely useful in getting the most out of comfort in bed whether it is watching tv or working on a laptop. Coupled with a Dunlopillo firmrest mattress, it provides the extra firmness I need to avoind getting trapped never in the cervical vertebrae.
The construction of the product is very good. Assembly instruction is accurate and easy to follow. The design and the materials used compliment the bed.
Really good quality and makes my bed look so much nicer
Great headboard with a good amount of padding! Looks stylish and fits in with any room
This headboard may look plain but it isnt it is very stylish and compliments the bed and adds luxury to your bedroom
It is very stylish bed we have just discovered the bed has a light underneath which is handy if you get up in the night and dont want a full light .
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